Fashion

6 Ways To Dress Like Abbi & Ilana This Halloween

by Jodie Layne

You know them, you love them, and their show is your lifeblood: I'm talking Abbi and Ilana from Broad City (aka your new Halloween Costume inspo). I know that you're high-key obsessed, so it's time to prove your dedication and do the Broad City Halloween costume thing.

I know what you're thinking, though. How can dressing like a 20-something character who is basically me be considered a costume? The reason why Broad City works is the space it occupies between reality (not having any air conditioning in the summer feels like death) and absurdity (smoking weed with a bunch of high school students in a college dorm for that sweet AC). This essentially makes for the perfect Halloween costume situation: Basic elements you're likely to already have in your closet that can become a costume with the addition of a few outrageous elements. Read: This costume can be cheap as borscht, you bobo.

The best part? Not only will your costume be hella affordable (if you even have to buy anything in the first place), but you can probably wear most of it again. Plus, bonus points for Instagram-ability and pop culture savvy that are sure to have tons of strangers and friends alike freaking out and laughing. In the good way.

Here's how to have a very Broad City Halloween, in order from easiest to next-level ensemble.

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1. Abbi's Soulstice "Cleaner" Uniform

What's the ultimate free last-minute Halloween costume that you can make with stuff you already have? Abbi's gym cleaner uniform. If you have a last-minute invite, all you need is some black yoga pants, sneakers, and a T-shirt. Take some paper, write "Cleaner" on it, and throw your hair in a ponytail. Grab a friend to be the "Trainer" and you have yourself a perfect couple's costume.

If you're planning ahead, you can get custom T-shirt printing done as well. But, really, isn't a last-minute costume the most "in the spirit" of Broad City?

Clockwise, from top left:

Basic Tee, $16, ImprintStretch Jersey Legging, $8-19, AmazonLeggings, $8-24, AmazonKeds Coursa Sneaker, $37, Amazon

2. Wisdom Tooth Tripping Abbi

You likely already have a good pair of black tights in your wardrobe, so add an oversized sleep shirt, polka dot socks, a messy French braid, and out of control makeup to top it off. Bonus points if you carry around gauze in your cheeks to do your Drew Barrymore impression all night.

Clockwise, from top left:

Women's Pajama Gown, $20, T arget Polka Dot Socks, $10, A mazon Simple And Sleek Leggings, $20, M odcloth Plus Size Women's Sleep Shirt, $19, Target

3. Yas Kween Ilana

What's one of Broad City's most iconic looks this season? Easy: Ilana's sporty gothic look that she shimmied for a taxi in. You can replicate it really easily and on the cheap.

Clockwise, from top left:

Plus Size Varsity Stripe Top, $13, Forever 21Gold Hoops, $5, Claire's#1 Jersey, $16, AmazonBlack Bicycle Shorts, $7-14, AmazonBaseball Cap, $10, AmazonLace Plus Size Bicycle Shorts, $25-30, AmazonOCC Lip Tar in Pagan, $17, OCC Makeup

4. Abbi's Alter Ego Val

With old-timey jazz sensibilities and a nose stud, this costume is a nod to one of this season's most unexpected and most beloved characters: Abbi's drunk alter ego Val. Use some basic black shoes, a white top, and sheer leggings that you already own and add a magnetic nose stud and shorts suit.

Clockwise, from top left:

Plus SIze Blazer, $30, AmazonWoven Black Shorts, $9, AmazonPlus Size Black Shorts, $19, AmazonWomen's Felt Hat, $15, Amazon

5. Shiva Ilana

The best part about Ilana's very inappropriate Shiva look is that it makes for a very appropriate Halloween costume. A sheer black dress, leopard print pillbox hat, and bold pink lips are all you need. Don't forget to shout about pegging and how happy you are all night.

Clockwise, from top left:

All Over Lace Sheer Dress, $135, ASOSScala Leopard Pillbox Headband, $28, ZapposPlus Size Lace T-Shirt Dress, $35, ASOSLipSurgence Matte Lip Tint, $12, Tarte

6. Wedding Suit Ilana

The most memorable Ilana Wexler moment? That wedding tuxedo! Unless you want to go all-out and try to find a place near you that rents women's tuxes — or just buy one — the easiest way to nail this look is with separates that call to mind tuxedo style. You can add a printed backpack and curly pompadour to be good to go.

Clockwise, from top left:

Pleat Tuxedo Shirt, $25-30, AmazonPrinted Backpack, $29, AmazonPlus Size Classic Shirt, $25, AmazonTuxedo Stripe Pants, $80, AmazonBlack Bowtie, $4, AmazonSide Stripe Cigarette Pants, $45, ASOS

With a few simple pieces, you can easily pull off the ultimate Broad City Halloween costume and maybe also enlarge your actual wardrobe. Yas kween, indeed.

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Images: Comedy Central; Courtesy Brands