It’s just a few days before Halloween and you still don’t have a stellar costume idea? No problem– you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got a bunch of costume ideas to keep you looking cool and clever and like you planned it all along. These costumes require minimal effort and will give you maximum results. Here’s 28 easy last-minute Halloween costume ideas.
1. Cute deer
All you need is some simple makeup for this cute deer look– you can’t possibly mess it up— and it’s adorable!
2. Wilson from Home Improvement
Everybody loves this over-the-fence neighbor. You’ll be a beloved character with this easy popsicle stick fence and outfit.
3. Milk shake
Shake it easy with this look. Get a white, brown, or pink dress and white hat with a red balloon on the back– now shake it! And you’re a quick and easy milk shake!
4. Lisa Tuttle from Saved by the Bell
Just get that iconic 90’s hair and bangs and a vest that’s totally classic 90’s retro and you’re good to go.
5. Formal apology
Put on your nicest attire and attach an “I’m sorry,” sign. You’ll be the hit of the party.
6. Sushi
Put your hair up in some Asian chopstick and then tie a colorful pillow to your back while wearing black and white. You look like a piece of sushi if you bend down.
7. Emojis
This is so easy! Get some colorful paper and make a cut-out of your favorite face!
8. Arnold and Gerald from Hey Arnold
Arnold needs the football-shaped head and Gerald needs some really tall hair. Use some paper and you’re good to go.
9. Hipster Disney Princess
This is our favorite one yet. Do you have some hipster glasses and a fake wig? Now add some clothes in the color of your favorite princess (or Tinkerbell) and you’re set.
10. Jail bird
Be really angry and dress in jail colors and then add some wings and winged liner– you’re done.
11. Easy and cute wolf
All you have to do is glue some felt onto a grey hoodie to make this costume complete.
12. Movie theater floor
Just stick all the gross things that end up on the floor of a movie theater onto a sweater and wear it. Done!
13. Grapes
This is a piece of cake! Add some ivy to your hair and then use purple or green balloons to complete the look.
14. Surprised emoji girl
Make this face, put your hand up flat and wear a pink shirt…done.
15. Fork in the road
This kid knows he’s won Halloween this year with this super easy costume.
16. Ice cream cone
Use a balloon as a cherry on top, add some sprinkles to your shirt with paper and wear a cone colored skirt– done!
17. Deviled eggs
Devil horns + white shirt with yellow oval on it = complete.
18. The Spice Girls
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Download a photo of your favorite spice (like an actual one) and print and glue to a shirt or tank. Done!
19. Pigs in a blanket
Pig ears and snouts + blankie. All done!
20. When life gives you lemons
Life and lemons– boom. You’re done.
21. Instagram app
We love this simple and creative look!
22. Jeopardy contestants
Tape names and scores to yourself and you’re good.
23. 50 Shades of Gray
This guy will be a hit at any party he goes to.
24. Error notice
Clever and simple– can’t beat that.
25. Regina George
Be the it girl from Mean Girls in her most iconic look.
26. God’s gift to women
Apparently it’s this guy. Woo.
27. Rosie the Riveter
Easy a can be– get a chambray top, a head wrap and some lipstick and you’re good to go.
28. Identity theft
Post name tags all over you– done.
