Dive into your creativity with a DIY Halloween costume you can make right at home. This spooky holiday is all about embracing the impossible (including the ghosts, vampires and boogeymen that creep at night). While you may find yourself dressed as your favorite Disney character or movie villain, there are other times to let your imagination soar with a food-themed outfit that'll leave everyone hungry with just one look (tasty burritos and DIY cake slices to name a few). And if you feel like time is running out to find the perfect look that's Instagram- and meme-worthy, browse these easy Halloween costumes you can DIY at the last minute.
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When it comes to finding the right costume, first check to see what you can assemble at home. You'll be surprised by the ideas you'll come up with using materials stashed away in your closet and drawers. In other words, many of them are surprisingly cheap to create. From condiment costumes (ketchup, mustard and sriracha included) and carpool karaoke to cardboard robots and lumberjacks, Halloween outfit ideas seem endless. And if you need more options, browse through these Halloween looks for couples or groups. We even have some work-appropriate choices your boss will love!
The best part about these last-minute looks is that you can find most of the necessary supplies and accessories around your house or already in your closet. This makes these easy Halloween costume ideas budget-friendly and also super unique since you didn't buy your outfit from one of the main retailers many go to for Halloween costumes. From punny ideas and funny group costumes to quick DIY Disney character costumes that will bring you down memory lane, we have simple costumes for one person as well as last-minute family Halloween ideas and couples' costumes.
To make the collar of this easy Alice in Wonderland-inspired costume, wrap a large piece of paper around your neck so you can trim it down to the right size. Then, staple cards from a deck all around the paper collar, layering them for a fanned-out effect. Pair it with a red dress and red heart lips and you're good to go!
To make a bold fashion statement at your Halloween costume party, sew this DIY Bjork dress that promises to be a memorable look. Although some sewing knowledge and supplies are needed to complete this costume, if you already have some experience under your belt then this is the perfect last-minute costume.
This DIY costume is here to save the day! Other than the chainmail shirt, everything can easily be put together at home. Paint a dragon on any old shirt then make your sword and shield (cardboard would be our choice). How fun!
Last year, my son wanted to be Woody from Toy Story. And then he wanted friends. So I was Jessie, my husband was Buzz and my sister was Rex the dinosaur. All homemade. I loved that group. And I love the Carmen Sandiego costume from this list!
Ready to start planning? Here, dozens upon dozens of affordable and simple ideas for women. (There's even a few that make great couples or BFF costumes, too!) And while these are all pictured on adults, you could totally use the inspo on your kids as well.
As long as you have a blue dress and a brown clutch, you'll be well on your way to this homemade Cookie Monster costume. A blue boa, white foam balls, and black felt will take you the rest of the way.
There are homemade Halloween costumes for kids, adults, and teens, so there are DIY costume ideas for everyone. These easy Halloween costumes are perfect for a Halloween party, truck or treat and trick-or-treating. Whether you are looking for scary costumes or fun costumes, there are plenty of Halloween ideas for inspiration to choose from. You will find costume ideas for women, men, couples, groups, and more! Most of these DIY ideas feature outfits that you already have in your closet, so they make great last-minute Halloween costumes. All you need to do is pair these simple costume ideas with some accessories and makeup, and you are good to go!
Looking for the perfect group costume idea or a theme for your Halloween gathering this year? Since Halloween is our jam, we went ahead and did all the idea hunting for you. Scroll on for our ultimate guide to easy Halloween costumes. The best part? You can DIY any of these 70 unique group halloween costume ideas.
Perfect for the family Halloween party, or a girls' night out, these group halloween costumes will make you stand out from the crowd in the best way possible. You can incorporate your bff, partner, and even your dogs! Sounds like this is going to be the best Halloween ever.
Since this was a Halloween Diver costume for young to Elementary aged children, I wanted to make simple (and affordable) accessories. The DIY diving tool belt is made from electrical tape, but you could also use black ribbon for the actual belt.
I love homemade Halloween costumes because not only are your kiddos looking so cute on the big candy night, but if gives them endless hours of imaginary play afterwards. Definitely a win win in my book!
One thing that can make a big impact on the appearance of your costume is your headwear/hair. Thanks to Dana at Make Everyday, you can learn how to make easy yarn wigs for a variety of costumes. Click here to learn how to make DIY yarn wigs!
What makes you unique? The answer is most definitely not dressing up for Halloween. In places where the holiday is celebrated, most everybody dresses up for Halloween. But, what makes you different is that you made your awesome costume yourself! (If you take our advice, that is.) Not everyone has the skill to make their own costume, but you do! Show off that skill and make even the most traditional costume fresh with your own personalized touch when you make it yourself.
There are many best friend Halloween costumes worth exploring, but we think that the dancing girl emoji is so adorable. And it only works for two people. It is incredibly easy to achieve this look since you only need all-black matching outfits: shirt, pants, shoes, and bunny ears. If you are taking photographs, make sure to get the pose of the dancing girl emoji right. We loved this idea from @itssemiprecious.
It is not that difficult to achieve this look, as long as you have a blue wig with short hair. You also need a yellow raincoat and some basic makeup skills. We think it is a simple Halloween costume that truly makes an impression on anyone who has seen Coraline.
Instead, we found a simpler but equally spooky Halloween costumes idea for Pennywise on Instagram, courtesy of @jb.blythe. The hair and makeup are accessible since you just need a red wig, white face paint, and red eyeliner.
This corpse bride costume will take some time to assemble, but its sure to really wow your friends. The key element here? Blue. Blue hair,blue makeup and blue flowers in your hair. And the big white dress, of course. Be sure to check your local thrift store for used wedding dresses. See more photos of the look here.
As you can see, you can explore thousands of options when it comes to Halloween costumes. We hope that this list includes something you like so that you can get started on your outfit, hair, and makeup to be ready in time for the spookiest night of the year.
This is one of the last in our Homemade Halloween Series. The main thing you need for this costume is a brown kraft paper to make the shell. The little trick or treater wears it like a backpack. It is a pretty simple process, just try not to leave a trail of slime on the jaunt around the neighborhood for candy. Find the full instructions right here.
DIY Birthday Cake Costume: Blend your celebrations together and go with a birthday theme Halloween costume! This birthday cake is easy to make with an old cardboard box, you can fringe it or paint it!
Most of these DIY costumes can be made with supplies found in your home or with cheap craft supplies, making them perfect last-minute options for all us procrastinators out there. And if crafting isn't for you, don't worry. We've included links to purchase similar dog costumes online in case your homemade attempt doesn't work out.
When crafting your dog's costume, be sure to keep their safety in mind. Make sure the homemade costume is not too heavy or limits your dog's movements. Take off the costume immediately if it causes them distress. Also, keep choking hazards or small pieces out of reach and off your pet. And to celebrate spooky season safely, never leave your dog unsupervised in a costume!
Ghost costumes are a classic for a reason! They're easy, inexpensive, and super quick to throw together at the last minute. Just cut a few holes in a white sheet for your pup's eyes and snout. If you want Fido to go trick-or-treating with you, make sure to cut the sheet small enough so he can walk.
If you spent your childhood building Legos, this DIY costume is perfect for your pups. Cut out holes in a shoebox and glue in plastic cups to create a lego shape. Then, give the whole costume a coat of paint to make it all one color. Attach the costume to your dog's favorite harness, and he'll be ready to win the costume contest.
Embrace your pup's inner artist by turning her into an adorable paint palette. Cut a piece of styrofoam into a palette with a circle in the middle for your dog's head. Then, add blobs of paint around the palette. If you want to make this an adorable DIY matching dog costume, dress as Bob Ross!
There's no need to buy a bat costume for your dog this spooky season. To make the classic costume yourself, cut bat wings fit for your pup out of black poster board and add details to the wings using a metallic marker. Attach the wings to your pup's collar or harness and they'll be good to go!
Thank you so much for the tutorial! So kind of you to share and to include the pdf. I actually went to the craft store earlier this week and bought supplies to make these costumes after being inspired by your Instagram post! (We have a 6 mo old). How I was planning to recreate it was definitely more complicated in lots of ways, so thanks for the guidance! I am going to adjust because your way is so much better ? Love your blog. Have a Happy Halloween! 2ff7e9595c
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