Needing to frantically search for a costume is one of the scariest aspects of Halloween. The month of October seemed to fly by this year, and forgetting to have a costume is frightfully common. Whether on a budget or in need of a costume for a last-minute Halloween party or to trick-or-treat, there are tons of hopeful options.
Luckily, costumes can be carefully created through the simple crafting of items one may have lying around. Ideas can span from a favorite television show to a favorite animal. Throw on a simple white shirt, draw prints and be a cheetah for the night. It’s possible even to go classic, take an old bed sheet and carve eye holes, and a custom ghost is made.
Whether going with a group or going solo, here are 15 interesting Halloween costumes that can be created just in time for Halloween night.
1. Alvin and The Chipmunks
Over the past few years, the Halloween trend of simply throwing on shirts and jeans has become common. Alvin and the Chipmunks is a simple group costume where all individuals will need are green, blue and red shirts. Then, one can take construction paper or Sharpies and create the letters S, T and A.
2. Deer
Finding a good makeup tutorial on social media is quite easy. For this, one will need simple doe makeup, a brown top and paper and some cheap antlers on some sort of headband.
3. Vampire
Go through the closet and find a red shirt, black pants and a sheet that can be used as a cape. Put on some fake blood, and one has themselves a vampire.
4. The Spice Girls
With the rise of throwback fashion in recent years, a group costume based on one of the most significant girl groups in the ’90s goes right along with the trends. Each person in the group can pick one of the five personas – Sporty, Scary, Baby, Ginger, or Posh.
5. Mouse
Throw on a simple all-gray outfit and use makeup to create the noticeable mouse look. Apply some whiskers using mascara or construction paper and a pink nose using blush or markers, and a cute mouse is created.
6. Regina George (Mean Girls)
Whether it be her black bunny costume in the movie or her signature pink outfits, her iconic character can be easily represented. Put on a simple pink shirt, pink jacket and pink skirt, and call it a night!
7. Batwoman/Batman
For superhero fans, this one is a must. Throw on a brown or gold belt, black pants, and a black top. Then, it’s optional to take a black sheet and tie it around to use as a custom cape.
8. Zoologist/Zookeeper
This is a costume created easily by putting on a simple safari or printed shirt, a straw hat, and some khaki pants. To add even more effect, carry around a toy or stuffed animal.
9. Coraline
A unique character that has been heavily praised is a must. Throw on some black leggings, a blue wig, a yellow raincoat and some rain boots.
10. Carrie
To recreate the character from a known spooky movie, creating the iconic prom disaster scene is a perfect, simple costume. Put on a tiara, a prom dress or long dress of any sort and some fake blood. Furthermore, individuals can use makeup to apply a running mascara effect.
11. Sailor
Get a glimpse of the sea life by throwing on a white hat, a white button-up shirt and some denim pants.
12. Salt and Pepper
Sometimes it’s fun to shake things up with a quick duo costume. This one can be easily created by putting on simple black and white shirts. The letters S and P can then be formed using Sharpies or by cutting them out of construction paper.
13. Lola Bunny
Put on the shoes of one of the most iconic characters from the cartoon Looney Tunes. Whether it be simple gym wear or a basketball jersey and shorts, both will pair perfectly with some headband bunny ears.
14. Joker
Another prominent figure for superhero fans, but in the concept of an iconic villain. Paired with some white face paint, throw on a green shirt with some dark purple bottoms.
15. Cleopatra
This Egyptian queen costume can be created by searching for anything with the colors black and gold. Find a black or white dress, a gold belt, and some gold accessories to create one of the most significant leaders of ancient Egypt.
