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110 Best Last-Minute Halloween Costumes That Are So Easy to DIY
No one will be able to tell that you pulled your costume together overnight!
Ree Drummond will be the first to tell you that finding Halloween costumes at the last minute is no easy task. "You dart into a costume shop on your way through the city one afternoon, and you have four minutes to grab something for your kids to wear on Halloween," she says. "One of your daughters wants to be a dead bride, the other wants to be a monster, and your only other choice is a French Maid or a Sparkly Red Devil with a Really Short Skirt. You choose the lesser of two evils."
But here's the thing—you don't have to frantically run to the store on October 30 only to find that all the good costumes have already been snapped up. This year, skip the Spirit Halloween crowds and try one of these easy last-minute Halloween costume ideas. We promise, it'll still be super cute and worthy of a costume contest prize, even though you haven't been toiling away on it for months. There are tons of simple yet creative costumes out there that you can put together, many with supplies you already have at home. There are costumes for teens and costumes for toddlers, along with costumes for couples and group costumes. So, let your DIY magic fly and transform your Amazon boxes into a cassette tape, or make fun family Halloween costumes out of clothes from your closet. Whatever you do, it should be low on stress and high on fun. It is Halloween, after all!
Moon Costume
We love this costume to the moon and back! To easily recreate this look, just cut out a crescent moon shape from a piece of corrugated board and attach it to your body using a glittery ribbon. Pair it with sparkly items from your closet to really make this costume shine.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
Yarn and Knitting Needle Costume
If you're a knitter, this yarn and needle costume is perfect for you! Ironically, it's a no-sew costume so it's a cinch to throw together overnight. All you need is some jumbo yarn, plus two dowels and dowel caps to make the needles.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
LEGO Block Costume
Transform a simple cardboard box into a cool LEGO costume using food storage containers for the studs. Then paint it any color you like!
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Dozen Donuts Costume
Did someone order a dozen donuts? This costume looks almost good enough to eat, but unfortunately for you, the donuts are all made of felt!
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Flower Pot Costume
Transform yourself into a gorgeous pot of flowers with a little help from this easy tutorial. A large plastic planter will serve as the base, and you can add real or faux flowers using floral foam.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Bank Robber Costume
Any costume that involves wearing black leggings all night is okay by us! Complete this cute bandit look with a black and white striped shirt, a little black mask, and a laundry—er, we mean loot—bag.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Cupcake Costume
This cheery yellow costume is a piece of (cup)cake to make! You'll use layers of tulle to create the frosting and a simple piece of yellow poster board for the cupcake liner. Don't forget the honeycomb cherry on top!
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Sun-Maid Costume
Bring that cute girl from the Sun-Maid raisins box to life by following this simple tutorial. You can even hand out mini packs of raisins as a healthy Halloween snack!
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
She Sells Seashells Costume
Ah, that classic tongue twister, "She sells seashells down by the seashore." You still might not be able to say it—but now you can be it! To recreate this clever look, wear your bathing suit and a raincoat lined with pretty shells.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Nintendo Switch Costume
This one is for all the gamers out there! Poster board and a few foam pieces are pretty much all you'll need to create this Nintendo Switch getup. Bring your sweetie or a friend to make it a tw0-person costume.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Cruella de Vil Costume
If your vibe is more Disney villain than Disney princess, you probably love the idea of dressing up as Cruella de Vil. The best thing about this costume is how easy it is to pull together: Just buy Cruella's signature black and white wig and grab the rest from your own closet!
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Soda Bottle Costume
You know what would pair perfectly with your bubbly personality this Halloween? A soda pop costume! Our favorite part is definitely the DIY bottle cap "hat" that's made from a pie tin.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
Barbiecore Costume
Let the new hit movie Barbie be your inspiration this Halloween. You don't even have to dress exactly like Barbie, either: To capture her essence, just throw on all of your favorite pink clothing and accessories for an unbeatable Barbiecore look.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Pantone Color Costume
Can a color be a costume? If you add a "PANTONE" label, we're going to go with, yes! Bonus points for matching Pantone's color of the year for 2023: Viva Magenta.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
Vintage Clown
All the world loves a clown! Vintage clown makeup and perfectly placed pom poms are the key to pulling off this sweet look. Well, that and practicing your comedic timing, of course!
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Palm Tree Costume
Bring vacation vibes to the spooky season by dressing up as an adorable palm tree. Any tan or brown outfit will do when you pair it with this easy DIY palm leaf topper.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Costume
You'll get three costumes in one with this fun rock, paper, scissors ensemble. Free iron-on printables make this one of the easiest costumes yet!
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Scarecrow Costume
Scared? Don't be. Most of this costume consists of items from your closet, like overalls, rain boots, and a plaid shirt. Tuck some dried corn husks up your sleeves, add a floppy hat and some dramatic makeup, and you're ready to go.
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
'The Powerpuff Girls' Costume
These costumes sure are sugar, spice, and everything nice! This modern take on Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup is super easy to achieve with any blue, pink, and green clothes from your closet.
Get the tutorial at Albion.
Cookie Monster Costume
Me want cookies! If that sounds like you, get in touch with your inner child and go as Cookie Monster this Halloween. The DIY cookie clutch is your secret ingredient!
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
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