When I was in college studying costume design people would always ask me; "Oh so can you make me my Halloween costume?!" I won't even get into how offensive it is that people think I paid CU Boulder tuition to work seasonally at Spirit Halloween store....

Although that's not to say I didn't go all out for Halloween and spend weeks making and planning my own costumes. These day, however, Halloween is a bit more low key. I would say this is because I am 27 years old and should not run around in a bedazzled bra at The Walrus, but honestly it's because I don't know a single other person that cares about Halloween.

So since I am trying to follow my friends lead and act like an adult I am forced to rely on Amazon Prime for my "just threw this together in like a minute" costume needs. Because in 2017 if you can't get something in 2 days or less, it is even worth having that thing?

I realized that post college I have unintentionally been some pretty bad ass ladies. Which is not to say that Princess Jasmine, Barbie or Katy Perry are not also strong females, but my scandalous undergrad representation of them, maybe not so much.

Although none of my grown up costumes involve jewel glue or swim suit tops, they are work appropriate, and most importantly under $50. This means you can save your money for adult things, like ordering $15 bowls of ramen to go and watching This Is Us in sweat pants while drinking red wine from a Bota Box.

Minnie Mouse

Minnie might be the baddest bitch on this list. She's sweet and cute and always keeping Mickey in line. She is a loyal mouse and team Mickey for life.

For Minnie Mouse all you really need is a red dress and some ears. I cut out white felt circles and sewed them on to a plain red dress but that much work really isn't even necessary. I wore my authentic ears from Disney World to prove I'm a real mouse lover but if you're a fake fan there are plenty of ears to Prime. Get some plain white gloves, black tights and some yellow shoes. I already had a pair of yellow Vans that I just attached Christmas bows to.

Audrey Hepburn- Breakfast At Tiffany's

Holly Golightly literally gives zero fucks. She is here to have a good time, drink martinis and dance the night away. What everyones Halloween goals should be.

This costume is a simple classic. You can get this long black dress for a steal of a deal, add these pearls or borrow them from your mom like I did. At the time of my costume I worked for a bridal accessory company so I was able to wear a jeweled comb from there, but Amazon has got your back -- there are Breakfast at Tiffany's hair pieces, of course. Just grab some black gloves, a cigarette holder and throw your hair in a high chignon.

Cruella de Vil

You can't get bitchier than Cruella, only a true villain would murder puppies. So this costume is a perfect opportunity to be rude to your best friends ex boyfriend when you run into him at a mutual friends Halloween party. You are just getting into character.

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The best part of Cruella is there are tons of interpretations of her. I hate wigs so I got some clip in black and white extensions that I put on each side of my head. Wore a black dress, fishnets and booties that I already owned and a cheap faux fur coat. Finish it off with red gloves and the best Halloween accessory; the long cigarette holder. This is my favorite couples costume Luke and I have ever done because he was supposed to be Jasper, the puppy bugler, and not one person understood it which was hilarious. And Lily is obviously dressed up as a Dalmatian.

Wednesday Addams

Wednesday is my style icon. If, like me, you already wear solid black every day of your life then this costume is especially perfect to wear to work because no one will even know you are dressing up.

I dug through my closet the night before Halloween and threw this one together. Just wear any black dress or shirt and skirt combo layered over a white collared shirt. If you don't actually have a white collared piece of clothing you can buy a false collar. Part your hair down the middle and give yourself some pigtail braids (I cheated with my extensions).

Eleven

Being Eleven for Halloween is the absolute best costume. You get to eat waffles, there's justification for your resting bitch face and when you're too drunk at the party your best friend can be your Dustin and stick up for you.

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Obviously not shaving my head for Halloween, so channeling Eleven with her wig on. Bought this dress, the false collar, yellow and green striped socks, this jacket and the calculator watch. Wore my converses and made a waffle purse following this tutorial.

There are 5 whole business days left until the Halloween festivities. You know what to do.