DIY Halloween Costumes

If you’re like most of the population, you probably planned on putting off your Halloween costume until the last week of October. If that’s the case, have no fear; here are some last-minute costume ideas:

Bubblegum machine

What you need: A white t-shirt with a variety of colored pom-poms and a red tutu. All you have to go is arrange the multi-colored pom-poms in a circle on the t-shirt and throw on a pair of red shoes to match. Feel free to add your own “25 Cents” sign as well.

The Classic Scarecrow:

What you need: If you’re limited in supplies, go for everyone’s simple yet favorite costume: a scarecrow. All you need are jeans, a plaid shirt, a straw hat and maybe some face paint.

Audrey Hepburn: 

What you need: Whether you’re dreaming of fame or just looking for an excuse to put on your favorite black dress, an Audrey Hepburn costume will always impress. Grab a black dress, some heels, fake pearls and shades and you’re ready to go.

She Sells Seashells: 

What you need: If you still can’t let go of summer, head down to the beach and salvage the prettiest seashells you can find. From there, take a trench coat, glue them on the inside, and offer everyone one at the party.

The Spice Girls:

What you need: This punny costume works whether you’re going solo or sticking with a group. Just take a red poster-board and plaster any spice name on it (i.e. Cinnamon Sugar).

Police Officer:

What you need: This is often one of the simplest, yet most overlooked DIY costumes. Aside from pairing black pants and a dark blue shirt, the only other thing you may need is a hat ($8.99 on Amazon).

Flapper Girl:

What you need: If you want a blast from the past, take an old black dress and just add a bit of fringe. To make the headband, simply just glue a feather to its side and add some sparkly adhesives.

Peacock:

What you need: Take a light blue shirt and a dark blue tutu and glue on some (fake) peacock feathers. This one is simple and you’re sure to get a laugh out of everyone.

Waldo:

What you need: Even though no one may be able to find you, this easy costume only requires blue jeans, circular glasses, a red and white striped shirt and a beanie.

Pumpkin Pie:

What you need: Math nerds unite: For this quirky costume, just take an orange shirt, some black felt and glue on every mathematician’s favorite symbol: pi.