10 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas by Color

Need a Halloween costume in a hurry? Rather than going on a last-minute shopping spree, get creative with what you have in your closet instead. We’ve rounded up 10 clever costumes you can easily put together using a solid color dress you already own and a few simple accessories. For even more Halloween costume ideas, don’t miss our DIY costumes for kids, couples, groups and even pets.

Whether people recognize you as Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Shailene Woodley going as Breakfast at Tiffany’s from Big Little Lies, this Audrey Hepburn-inspired look is insanely easy to recreate with black gloves, tons of pearls and a hair comb. This spot-on French Twist was created by Caitlin Murphy at the Gary Manuel Salon in Seattle.

Looking for a quick and easy couple's costume? If you have a yellow dress, you can recreate the iconic dance scene from La La Land. You don’t need dance shoes either; any oxfords from the thrift store will do.

Inspired by the viral video and meme, pair a gray dress with mouse ears from the party store and a pizza slice in hand to go as New York’s Pizza Rat.

Go as one of your favorite childhood toys with this Troll Doll-inspired DIY costume. All you need is a beige dress, a colorful, neon wig and a gemstone sticker from the craft store for the signature Troll Doll belly button.