Ever been on a night out where you’ve seen a society full of nutty people, donning a funky outfit? Well, there is no doubt you will at your new uni, and deep down, you can’t deny that a part of you will be urging to join in on the crack and get involved. No matter what the occasion, be it a Halloween bonanza or simply, a themed night on the tiles, you’ll have the opportunity to do so in the coming months, so here at the SPG, we’ve devised the ultimate list of fancy dress on a student budget.

Sometimes these colourful and quirky wardrobe pieces are going to cost a fortune, and your loan won’t quite push it as far as a barrel full of booze and an outfit, so with that in mind, it’s time to tighten the belt again. From recycling, right through to the biggest of bargains, here are some tremendous tips for you…

Wasteman…
Also a fundamental term in urban street slang, the Wasteman is an amazingly cheap costume that you can wing as any character. Simply pull a bin bag over your head, push your arms through in a comfy place and pierce your head up, then shizbang, you have a rustic fancy dress. Your mates might think you look a nugget, but just tell them you’re a caveman, a cheap superhero, or just simply, a load of garbage.

Beerbot 3000…
Suitable as a transformer substitute, the Beerbot 3000 is a fine addition to any student’s attire, and what’s more, you’ll probably have a million varieties of these on offer by the end of a term. Slide the select branded box of your choice onto your noggin, then pierce holes in the eyes and mouth, and proceed by popping more boxes on your arms and legs. Combined perfectly with the robot dance, this number will definitely get heads turning.

Chariot of Fire…
Have you ever thought about bringing your own version of ‘Pimp My Ride’ and ‘Wacky Racer’s’ to your university halls? Well, you can thank us for this one, as the fame Chariot of Fire will gather a coliseum of crowds from all over the city. All you have to do is, like we mentioned previously in the paragraph, pimp your ride, and by ride we mean shopping trolley (or closest thing to it). From there, give it a theme with an array of decorations on hand and you can then Cosplay at your heart’s content. The best thing about this is, you can team up with your pals and joust against rival wagons.

Cone ‘ed…
Doesn’t everyone get a bit cheeky with the street works during university life? From cones, to signs and everything in between, someone, somewhere, will have a chunk of road safety in their halls, and what’s more, they make for wicked decorations too. Pull one of them bright orange cones out from the closest and drape it in your most creative juices because this is how you become a cone ‘ed. We wouldn’t recommend you keep it on your bonce for too long though, as it could lead to shortness of breath or people actually not knowing who you are, so just leave it on for the squad photo.

ABC…
Some people may take this in the wrong way and it’s highly inadvisable in the winter weather, but ABC actually stands for ‘Anything But Clothes’. You can make this as cheap, or as expensive as you want and the rule doesn’t limit you to anything at all. You name it; you can wear it, so get in the kitchen and make yourself shine with tinfoil and sellotape, or forget that idea and rip your flat mates shower curtain down. The possibilities are endless, and it’s undeniable that you’ll get heads turning on the dance floor with these pieces.

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