Hey, spooky procrastinators! 👻 Halloween is right around the corner, and you still haven’t picked a costume? No worries—we’ve all been there. Whether you were too busy binging scary movies or carving pumpkins, I’ve got 11 easy DIY costumes you can pull off in no time. So grab your scissors, some face paint, and a hot glue gun—it’s time to make some last-minute magic!
1. The Classic Sheet Ghost
It’s a classic for a reason! Find an old white sheet, cut out eye holes, and drape it over yourself. If you want to get fancy, add a spooky face with black fabric markers or even some chain rattling (aka, jingly keys in your pocket).
2. Slasher Victim
Step 1: Wear a white shirt you don’t mind staining. Step 2: Splatter on some fake blood (or red food coloring) for that fresh-from-a-horror-movie look. For bonus points, add “slasher” props like a fake knife or dramatic makeup that says, “Yes, I’ve been chased around my house by a masked villain.”
3. Pumpkin Head
All you need is an orange shirt, a green hat, and a few creative face-painting skills to turn yourself into the ultimate Halloween icon! Draw on a jack-o’-lantern face with eyeliner and rock that pumpkin pride.
4. Granny on the Loose
Dig out a floral dress, a cardigan, and some “vintage” accessories. For extra laughs, add a gray wig (or a shower cap with curlers!) and accessorize with a giant purse and a bit of “old lady shuffle.” Perfect if you’ve got a great “back in my day” voice to go with it!
5. Black Cat
Black outfit, black eyeliner, and a black headband with DIY cat ears. Voilà! You’re a cat. This purr-fect costume might be simple, but it’s tried-and-true for a reason. And hey, you’ll look adorable with some whiskers and a drawn-on nose.
6. Stick Figure
All you need is a white outfit, some black tape, and a lot of stick-figure confidence. Use the tape to outline “arms” and “legs” on yourself, throw on a white mask or face paint, and there you are—a stick figure come to life! Hilariously simple and sure to get some laughs.
7. Gum ball Machine
Grab a plain white T-shirt and hot-glue colorful pom-poms all over it. For the base, throw on a red skirt or pants, and if you’re feeling fancy, tape a “25 cents” label somewhere on your outfit. Just try not to chew gum while wearing it—you’ll be very popular with the kids!
8. Rosie the Riveter
Channel some WWII-era spirit with denim overalls or jeans, a blue button-up shirt, and a red bandana tied around your head. Throw in a few flexed muscles, and you’re Rosie the Riveter! Pose-ready and instantly recognizable.
9. Playing Card
Cut out a big piece of cardboard, paint it with the suit and number of your choice, and strap it to yourself like a sandwich board. Or, wear white clothes and paint (or tape) a DIY card design right onto your outfit. King of hearts? Queen of diamonds? The choice is yours!
10. “She Doesn’t Even Go Here”
If you’ve got a blue hoodie and a pair of sunglasses, you’ve got the “Mean Girls” classic costume. Pull up the hood, put on your most serious expression, and practice the line: “She doesn’t even go here!” Bonus points if you bring a fake yearbook to hold.
11. The Friendly Scarecrow
Find some plaid, jeans, and a big straw hat. Then, add a bit of orange and black face paint for a “stitched-on” smile. Stick some hay (or raffia!) in your sleeves or pockets, and you’re all set to spook!
There you have it: 11 super-simple, last-minute Halloween costumes that are fun, easy, and crowd-pleasers. Just don’t forget the candy bag—you’re going to need it for all the compliments you’ll be collecting. Happy Halloween! 🎃