We’ve all been there. It’s the final countdown before Halloween, and all your friends have their intricate + fun costumes picked out — but you were too busy during the week to put yours together.
Well, worry not. The writers here at TBAYtoday compiled a light-hearted, Tampa Bay-specific costume guide that will surely get laughs or even strike up a conversation. Plus, you probably have most of these items lying around your house.
Bayshore Blvd. Hot Girl Walker
- Yoga pants or leggings
- Lace up some white running sneakers
- Optional, channel your inner peace and do some deep breathing.
Tampa Bay’s Litter Skimmer
- White shirt
- White hat
- Grab a trash bag or a net and fill it with all of the garbage around your house
- Pro tip, use candy wrappers as your garbage.
Gasparilla Pirate
- Black wig and a black beard
- A handful of Mardi Gras party beads
- Tie red bandannas around your head, arms, and legs
- Pro tip, apply dirt. This will sell the grungy pirate look.
Buddy Brew Coffee Regular
- Buddy Brew Coffee cup
- Pull out your laptop and put a Google Sheet on the screen
- Pro tip, Airpods or chunky headphones are a must
Tom Brady (Post Superbowl LV)
- Orange T-shirt
- Black hat
- Sunglasses
- Slice open a ripe avocado (the GOAT’s favorites snack)
- Pro tip, deflate a football or carry a bag full of trophies
