12 DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Wear Last Minute
Halloween is just around the corner and you still haven’t found the perfect costume? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with these easy, creative and affordable last-minute DIY costume ideas that will make you the life of the party.
1. Superhero in Disguise
Put together a makeshift superhero costume by attaching a bedsheet as a cape, wearing a mask, and donning your favorite underwear over your pants. It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s you!
2. Nerd Alert
Dress in your nerdiest outfit: suspenders, glasses, high-waisted pants, and a pocket protector. Don’t forget to carry a stack of textbooks and speak in a snorty voice. Embrace your inner geek!
3. Crazy Cat Lady/Gentleman
Wear your comfiest robe and slippers, attach stuffed cats all over yourself, and carry around a big bag labeled ‘cat treats.’ You’ll be the talk of the town!
4. Pizza Delivery Guy/Gal
Grab a plain T-shirt, draw on a pizza logo with markers, put on a hat, and carry around a pizza box. Who’s hungry?!
5. Tourist in Your Own City
Don a loud Hawaiian shirt, a fanny pack, sandals with socks, and a camera around your neck. Act amazed by everything and ask locals for directions to famous landmarks.
6. Mime Artist
Wear a striped shirt, black pants, suspenders, a beret, and paint your face white with exaggerated makeup. Get ready to entertain everyone without saying a word!
7. Social Butterfly
Cut out colorful paper butterflies and attach them to your clothes. Carry around an inflatable phone and strike a pose for every photo opportunity. Flutter from person to person, spreading joy!
8. Static Cling
Wear all solid white or black clothes and attach various household items like socks, dryer sheets, plastic cutlery, and paper cups with safety pins. Don’t forget to shuffle your feet to create that static cling effect!
9. Smart Cookie
Dress up as a cookie by attaching different types of cookie packages to your outfit. Wear nerdy glasses and carry a book with ‘smart’ in the title. You’re the sweetest brainiac around!
10. Super Fan
Wear your team’s jersey or outfit, paint your face in your team’s colors, and accessorize with scarves, flags, and foam fingers. Show off your unwavering team spirit!
11. Bank Robber
Dress in black clothes, wear a ski mask or pantyhose over your face, and accessorize with a bag marked ‘loot.’ This costume is criminal in its simplicity!
12. Emoji Personified
Create a cardboard cutout of your favorite emoji. Cut out the face hole and armholes. Paint it with vibrant colors and wear it around your body. Express yourself, emoji-style!
With these 12 brilliant last-minute costume ideas, you’ll be the hit of any Halloween party without breaking a sweat or your bank account. So, grab your crafting supplies and get ready to have a spooktacular time!