Between work, school, and all those household chores, you somehow haven’t got around to getting Halloween costumes for the family. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. The good news is that there are lots of great Halloween costumes available online. Below, we’ve put together a guide to some of our favorite last minute Halloween costumes.
Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for the Little Ones
Little Witch or Wizard
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If you’re looking for a bewitching Halloween costume that you can probably throw together with only 1 or 2 items from the store, transform your little one into a witch or wizard! Simply dress your little girl in a dress or your boy in a single-colored outfit. Give her a pointy witch’s hat and add in a cape for him (you can either buy one at a costume shop or create one with a black piece of fabric and some buttons or safety pins).
For those feeling extra magical, spread some child-safe glitter across their cheeks or stick some stars onto their outfits!
Animal Costumes
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Does your little one love a particular animal? As children explore the world around them, they start to learn about the other species with whom we share this wonderful planet. Whether your little one dreams of being a bunny, cat, horse, monkey, lion, or any other animal, give them the chance to be one for a night. All you need is an animal suit (or an outfit the same color as the animal, if you’re looking for stuff you have around the house) and some headgear and makeup.
If you’re wanting to save money, you can create the headwear yourself, too! For example, if your little one wants to be a monkey, take a headband and attach two round, felt-shaped ears to it. For children who want to be a lion, wrap party streamers around the headband to create an attractive mane.
Angel
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Your little one is the light of your world, so show just how brilliantly glorious they are by putting them in an angel costume! To do this, either get a costume at the store or grab a long, flowy white dress. Then, take some wire, twist it so it goes around the crown of your child’s head, and then thread a sparkly gold boa around it.
If you want a little more flow, get an old, white sheet and pin it around your child’s body.
Ghost
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Halloween is the perfect opportunity to let your dark side out, so if you want to go the spooky route, let your kid haunt the neighborhood on October 31st! Ghost costumes are easy to create using a plain white sheet. All you need to do is cut out two holes for the eyes and make sure it’s not too long for them.
Or, you can buy a ghost costume and pretty much any Halloween store!
Ghostbuster
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If you have a ghost, you need a ghostbuster! For the cool dude in your life, this brilliant Ghostbusters costume will have your boy ready to go in one of the best fast, no-fuss last minute Halloween costumes! This hassle-free costume features everything you need to transform super kids into a classic movie character – all you need to add is attitude!
For those who want to create a costume from what they have at home, you only need to get some light brown tops and bottoms and then recreate the iconic Ghostbuster’s logo with a pencil and paper. Then, pin it onto the costume, and your kid will be ready to conquer the most haunted night of the year!
For the Grown-Ups
Because you’re never too old to enjoy dressing up, we’ve put together our best picks for last minute Halloween costumes for adults!
For Women
Wonder Woman
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We all know that women are superheroes, and Wonder Woman celebrates that fact! Transform into the empowering Amazonian this Halloween and get ready to save the world and have a fantastic night out with your friends our family!
Elphaba or Glinda
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With new Wicked movie slated to release in just a month, nothing will get you clicking your heels 3 times and wishing to go to the movie theater like a Glinda or Elphaba costume! Whether you like pink and pretty things or prefer to let “no good deed go unpunished,” you’ll feel like prancing your way down the Yellow Brick Road.
Even better, ask a good friend to dress up as this iconic bestie duo with you!
If you’re looking for a way to do these costumes at-home, opt for a puffy dress for Glinda and arrange your hair into tight curls. Spritz some glitter, get a wand, and put on some comfortable heels, and you’ll ready to go!
For Elphaba, you’ll need a loose, black dress and a pointy hat. Then, use some face paint and get some green gloves.
For Men
Beetlejuice
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Did someone say his name 3 times?
Everyone’s favorite comedic demon is back this year, so there’s no better time to find some fun people to haunt. And if you want your whole family in on the fun, dress your wife and daughter up as Lydia and Astrid Deetz.
For those looking to use what they have at home, take an all-white outfit and spray paint black stripes. Then use some temporary hair dye to get your hair green or white, and then use face paint to recreate Beetlejuice’s face.
Indiana Jones
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If you’re a fan great adventures but don’t always have the time or money to pursue them, here’s your chance! For one night, you get to be the great adventurist Indiana Jones. Have fun exploring the terrain of your neighborhood and looking for treasure (candy).
To make this costume out of something you already have, take a relaxed, dark brown jacket (preferably faux leather) and pair it with a lighter brown button-up shirt. Then, add some brown or khaki pants and a rugged-looking fedora.
More Halloween Activities
From witches to favorite characters from the movie world, the picks above will have you Halloween-ready in less time than it says to say “Boo!” For added spookiness, don’t forget to accessorize with some spooktastic Halloween makeup. It’s never too late to get in the spooky spirit with our fun and affordable last minute Halloween costumes. If you have some extra time, put up some creative Halloween house decorations for the spooky season. Oh, and don’t forget the pumpkin carving!
