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If you just love drama then you probably love the viral social media sensation Joanne the Scammer. Joanne, a.k.a. Branden Miller, seriously makes us crack up with her sassy sayings and not to mention, we adore her fierce looks. Social media and meme costumes are honestly the go-to costumes this year, um hello Salt Bae costume. So, why not DIY your own Joanne the Scammer Halloween costume this year? To be honest, some of the pieces that you’ll need to buy can also become some of your everyday fall wardrobe staples.
Now, let’s think of what to wear for your Joanne the Scammer costume. Joanne keeps it pretty simple for what’s beneath her iconic fur coat, and has been seen many times sticking to a basic LBD. This black cami dress is not only comfortable, it’s also super affordable thanks to its $10 price mark.
Amazon Top Legging Women’s Nylon or Cotton Basic Strap Seamless Base Layering Cami Slip Dress ($10.00-10.80)
Of course the one essential you must have for your Joanne costume is her infamous fur coat. This faux fur coat is a more affordable option than most and will only cost you about $35, although the price does vary depending on the size that you order. The good part is that this coat is chic enough that you can continue to wear it long after Halloween is over.
Twinkle Deals Colllarless Open Front Faux Fur Coat – Light Khaki
($31.59- 35.38)
Next, you need to achieve Joanne’s hair. Branden Miller obviously wears a wig for this part of his costume, so you can too– unless you already have a similar hairstyle. This wig seriously looks just like the Joanne wig, and it’s so inexpensive too. It doesn’t look ridiculously fake and it will only cost you just under $17. How amazing is that?!
Amazon Tsnomore Chic Straight Middle Length Ombre Cosplay and Party Women Wig ($16.99)
For one of your final costume pieces you’ll need a pair of heels. While you could totally pull out any pair of heels that you already own from your closet, these simple black pumps from Forever 21 are also perfect for the look. They’re currently on sale online for less than $13 so you better order them quickly!
Forever 21 Pointed Faux Suede Pumps ($12.99)
How could Joanne continue to throw shade without her sunglasses? It obviously just wouldn’t happen. If you didn’t stow away your oversized sunglasses from a decade ago then you can always turn to Amazon for a cheap alternative. These black polarized sunglasses will cost you less than $15, and are perfect for completing your DIY Joanne the Scammer Halloween costume this Halloween.
Amazon LianSan Women’s Oversized Polarized Sunglasses Lsp301 ($14.79)
It’s no secret that creating your own Halloween costume is so much fun. You should definitely try it out this year and say goodbye to store-bought ones (let’s admit it, they’re seriously so expensive). We’ve got you covered on the best tips and tricks you need to DIY a Halloween costume this year. For more creative ideas, make sure to check out how to DIY a “Cash Me Outside” girl Halloween costume and how to recreate Beyonce’s twin reveal costume.
[Photo: instagram.com/joannethescammer]
