100 Easy + Budget-Friendly DIY Halloween Costumes

This Halloween, skip the big box store and save money with one of our easy-to-make handmade costume ideas and silver screen-ready makeup looks you can throw together in minutes using items you already have on hand.

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September 13, 2021

By: Maria Conti, H. Camille Smith, and Chelsea Faulkner

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DIY Dress-Up Ideas for All

Need a costume ASAP but don't want to spend a fortune on a mass-produced piece you'll only wear once? We've got you covered with our list of creative, cute, spooky and funny costumes you can make in minutes. And the best part? Most of these ideas are made from basic craft supplies or upcycled materials you likely already have on hand. First up: Put leftover summer pool noodles to work outside the water as a queen-worthy beehive costume, golden French fries or a radiant rainbow. Grab the step-by-step instructions at the link below.

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Little Red Riding Hood + Big Bad Wolf Costume

Careful not to stray too far off your trick-or-treating path while wearing this adorable Little Red Riding Hood costume. The iconic fairytale ensemble is easy to put together for your little one or yourself using inexpensive items found in your closet or favorite thrift shop. Don't forget to DIY the Big Bad Wolf costume for your four-legged friend using a sweater, granny glasses and a wig.

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Avocado Toast Couples Costume

Expecting moms, this one is for you! Join forces with your partner and show off your sweet bump in style this Halloween with our darling DIY avocado toast costume. All you need to get started are two long-sleeved brown t-shirts, a cardboard box and some craft paint. Click the link below for a full materials list, step-by-step instructions and an easy-to-follow video tutorial.

GET THE HOW-TO: 3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps

Plant Lady Costume

Wear your crazy plant lady label with pride with this easy – nay, effortless – DIY costume. All you need is a simple t-shirt in the color of your choice, iron-on letters and budget-friendly greenery garland. Follow the instructions in the iron-on letter package to adorn your tee with a punny phrase, then throw on well-loved denim and use the lush foliage as a boa around your neck to complete the ensemble. Bonus points if you manage to snap a quick pic surrounded by your beloved plant babies before heading out to your Halloween event.

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Glam Ethereal Unicorn Makeup Costume

Mystify your friends this Halloween with this magical unicorn makeup tutorial from New Jersey-based makeup artist Emaan Khawaja . Copy this head-turning glam by applying pale pink face paint as your base and replacing your go-to contour product with a deep pink eyeshadow to create dimension. Dust cool-tone pink or lavender highlighter on the high points of your face, and use a peachy-pink liquid lipstick to create a subtle snout to match your pout. Create a sultry smoky eye with deep purple shadows and over-the-top false lashes; then round out the ethereal look with iridescent cosmetic glitter glued along your forehead, eyes and cheeks. Want to DIY your own unicorn horn? Find our step-by-step tutorial video here.

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Squeaky Clean Soap Bubbles Costume

Channel your inner clean freak to turn a plain white T-shirt and balloons into a clever bar of soap and bubbles. Get ideas for more last-minute costumes you can create from white T-shirts, below.

SEE MORE: 5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt

Cute Crayon Costume

Last-minute costumes needn’t be lackluster, friend. Dress your tot (or yourself) as the cutest crayons in the box using a solid T-shirt in your favorite color, black cardstock and a handy dandy hot glue gun. Get the full breakdown on how to make these quick-and-colorful costumes in the link below.

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Newsflash Halloween Costume

Extra, extra – we’re all about it! This cheeky Halloween costume demands attention with a newspaper-adorned mini dress hidden behind a classic trench coat.

GET THE HOW-TO + MORE: 15 of the Punniest Last-Minute Halloween Costumes Ever

DIY Garden Gnome Halloween Costume

No costume ideas? “Gnome” problem. With a few common craft items and some everyday clothing pieces, you can quickly transform yourself and your plus one into the perfect garden-guarding pair.

Get the How-To: DIY Garden Gnome Halloween Costume

Upcycled Candy Dots Costume

Need a sweet costume you can whip up in a flash? Then this clever costume idea is for you. Just hot-glue painted applesauce containers onto a white apron for a sweet disguise based on the classic candy. Make your own with our step-by-step instructions linked below.

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Holly Golightly

Your grandmother was right – every woman should own a little black dress, if for no reason other than recreating this iconic Audrey Hepburn moment for Halloween. Pluck your tried-and-true black frock from your closet and accessorize with a strand (or five!) of faux pearls, inky elbow-length gloves and oversized sunglasses. Throw your locks into a tidy French Twist and top your ‘do with a pint-sized tiara to complete the glamorous outfit. Bonus points if you manage to carry around a buttery croissant for longer than 10 minutes before eating it.

SEE MORE: 10 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas by Color

Train + Conductor Costume

Put your crafting chops to the test this Halloween by turning a discarded cardboard box into a charming train and conductor costume for your little one. It’s much easier to construct than you’d think (trust us!), and your kiddo will have a blast helping you build their train from scratch.

Get the How-To: 3 Out-of-the-Box Halloween Costumes Made From Cardboard

Iconic Hollywood Movie Monster Group Costume

Spook your street with an iconic Hollywood movie monster group costume. Blogger Lori Oberbroeckling’s family provides eerie inspiration with their take on the gruesome group. Mom and dad are dressed to kill as Frankenstein's monster and his bride while the creep-tastic kiddos reprise the roles of Count Dracula, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, a fanged vampire and a mummy. Check out more from Lori on Instagram @gluttonforchaos.

SEE MORE: 45 Group Halloween Costume Ideas for You & Your Crew

No-Sew Lion Pet Costume

Turn your loving pup into a Lion King for the night with our easy (and adorable) no-sew DIY lion mane costume. Your proud pooch will relish in all the extra attention their costume earns them, and you'll appreciate how this easy craft keeps their ears cozy and warm while walking from house to house for trick-or-treating.

Get the How-To: Halloween Pet Costume: No-Sew Lion's Mane

Bert + Mary Poppins Costume

We have a hunch you will consume far more than a single spoonful of sugar this Halloween. Even so, this Bert and Mary Poppins couple’s costume is the perfect way to celebrate the sweetest (albeit spookiest) holiday of the year. Recreate these iconic outfits with office wardrobe staples you already have at home and creative makeup, like smoky smudges and a bold red lip. Bring Mary to life with a bottomless tapestry bag, bird-clad umbrella and daisy-lined bowler hat; punctuate Bert with a chimney sweep broom and a red bandana.

SEE MORE: 40 Couple's Costume Ideas For You and Your BOO!

Punny Party Animals

Need a last-minute Halloween costume that’s anything but lackluster? Two words: Party. Animal. This punny costume is easy to throw together in a pinch and is equally fun when worn solo or in a group. Here’s what you need: a festive outfit you already have in your closet (bonus points for leopard print), paper cone party hats and animal ear headbands.

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Candy Necklace + Sweet Tooth Couple's Costume

Every sweet tooth needs its candy fix, and this costume delivers. Though it looks a little intricate, this outfit and its accessories are surprisingly easy to make and come together to create something cooler than anything money could buy.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Sweet Tooth and Candy Necklace Costume

Buzz-Worthy Spelling Bee

Who doesn't love a punny costume? Sport this cheeky spelling bee costume to keep conversations flowing all night. This play on words will earn you compliments aplenty, and all you need to throw it together at home is a simple yellow-and-black T-shirt, pipe cleaner and pom-pom antennas and contrasting cardstock letters. Slide on a pair of oversize sunglasses before flying out the door.

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Up! Couple's Costume

When Disney's Up was released, it was an instant animated classic. The heartwarming story just so happens to make for a perfect couple's costume as well. Put your DIY skills to the test by crafting the "balloon house" accompanied by your version of Carl Fredricksen for a wild adventure! Costume ideas courtesy of Keiko Lynn.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Up House Costume

Easy Skeleton Costume

Turn a basic white T-shirt into a seriously creepy Halloween costume using a pair of scissors, our easy skeleton makeup tutorial and a little imagination. Get the step-by-step instructions, plus more last-minute costumes you can create from white T-shirts, below.

GET THE HOW-TO: 5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt

Birthday Suit Couple's Costume

PSA: Showing up in your birthday suit to a Halloween event is unacceptable in any other form or circumstance than the one outlined above. Dress up as a confetti-clad cake slice topped with a smokin’ birthday candle. Have your date sport a casual suit and tie and round out their look with a DIY cone hat to bring your costumes together.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Birthday Boy and Cake Costume

Holy Cow Costume

Remember that year in college that you dressed up as a not-so-innocent angel for Halloween? Put those forgotten feather wings and dusty halo to use for this exponentially more PG costume Halloween. Use black paint pens to create cow spots on a plain white T-shirt, throw on your wings, and combine a store-bought cow headband with your halo overhead to complete this punny holy cow costume.

SEE MORE: 15 of the Punniest Last-Minute Halloween Costumes Ever

Basketball Goal & Hoop Costume

Take your game to the streets with this quick and easy sports-themed costume made from a laundry basket, deflated ball and a foam board. Get the full instructions, plus more laundry basket costume ideas at the link below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Goodbye Laundry, Hello DIY Costumes

Vintage Wind-Up Doll

Your little one is such a doll, why not make it official for trick-or-treating? Turn your tot into a darling vintage wind-up doll using cardboard, spray paint, elastic and glue. Don’t forget a larger-than-life hairbow to round out the look.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Wind-Up Doll Halloween Costume

Darling Drugstore Giraffe Makeup

Ready to finally retire your black cat ears? Replace your feisty feline costume with a bit wilder and a much, much taller option this Halloween. Our giraffe makeup tutorial is super easy to do yourself at home, plus it requires minimal products to make an impact on your Halloween look. Follow your go-to glam makeup routine, then use brown liquid liner and white face paint to create the iconic giraffe pattern on one side of your face. Throw on a cozy brown or gold sweater and top of your locks with a store-bought giraffe headband to complete your sweet safari-worthy ensemble.

Get the How-To: 3 DIY Animal Looks Using Drug Store Makeup

Back-to-School Costume

Get ready to school family and friends on Halloween with this sharp-and-scholarly costume idea. Recreate this well-appointed design with a long-sleeve yellow dress, bright-pink shoes and a pointed cone hat painted to resemble a sharpened pencil. Have your partner sport a white T-shirt blind using blue and red paint pens; Dress your little one or fur baby in a sweet pink top with hand-scribed lettering inspired by Paper Mate’s Pink Pearl eraser.

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Upcycled Frankenstein's Monster Costume

Make this spooky-cute costume in a pinch from items you would normally toss in the trash. A cardboard box, fabric softener bottle caps, empty tissue boxes and some basic craft supplies are all you need to craft this iconic literary monster.

GET THE HOW-TO: 3 Halloween Costumes You Can Make From Trash

Printable Unicorn Coloring Page Masks

Our free printable unicorn masks work overtime as a fun-and-festive afternoon craft and a personalized Halloween costume accessory. Print out the template (linked below) and have your cutie color the lines with crayons, paint and glitter galore. Thread a colorful ribbon through each side, then fasten a bow before heading out for trick-or-treating.

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Out of This World Makeup

Achieve an otherworldly costume this year with punchy, prismatic martian makeup. Known on social media as Villainous Varnishes for her professional makeup artistry and hair styling, Austina calls herself Aura Nova, “the cutest alien babe in the universe,” here. The key to nailing a look like this one is to tell a strong color story — here, a retro pink and green combination that carries into her accessories (find a full list of the makeup she used here). “To make the antennae you’ll need a headband, wooden skewers, air-dry clay, spray paint and hot glue,” she adds.

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Laundry Basket Flower Pot Costume

Are you a flower fanatic? Transform yourself into a pretty potted plant this Halloween using faux dollar store blooms and a laundry basket. Get the full instructions + more ideas at the link, below.

Get the How-To: Goodbye Laundry, Hello DIY Costumes

DIY Upcycled Scuba Diver Costume

Make a splash in our easy-to-craft, upcycled DIY scuba diver costume. Build your dive gear out of two 2-liter soda bottles painted metallic silver and striped with hot-pink and black tape. Create a diving suit with a long-sleeve black t-shirt and black leggings, then slide into pink cardstock flippers to complete the look.

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Deviled Egg Halloween Costume

For this devilishly handsome look, start with jeans and a white T-shirt. Tape a yellow paper plate (construction paper works well, too) to the middle of your shirt. Top the look with some underworld-inspired accessories like a red cape, horns and pitchfork. Don’t want to spend the cash? Opt for a cape made from a blanket, and a garden pitchfork and horns made from cardstock. Don’t be afraid to get creative with this egg-cellent idea.

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Purrr-fect Leopard Makeup

Meow! This spooky spotted makeup is perfect for anyone looking to have a wild night on the town this Halloween. The best part? All you need are a few drugstore makeup staples to recreate this fierce makeup at home. Pro tip: Draw on your tried-and-true black winged liner as normal, then extend your liquid liner all the way into the inner corner of your eye for extra drama. This technique creates a cat-like gaze purr-fect for the occasion. Find the full step-by-step tutorial and shopping list in the link below.

Get the How-To: 3 DIY Animal Looks Using Drug Store Makeup

Hot Air Balloon Costume

Why would you ever buy store-bought Halloween costumes when you could follow our easy-breezy tutorial to transform a cardboard box into a hot air balloon instead? Save money and take your costume game to new heights with a hot air balloon of your own. Get the step-by-step instructions in the link below.

Get the How-To: 3 Out-of-the-Box Halloween Costumes Made From Cardboard

Stranger Things Couple's Halloween Costume

No matter how long we have to wait between seasons, Stranger Things seems to always be a relevant topic of conversation. Mike and Eleven have won over a massive audience, meaning you are sure to win over your Halloween party with this incredibly accurate recreation from A Beautiful Mess.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Stranger Things Couple's Costume

Scary-Cute Scarecrow Makeup

Boca Raton-based makeup artist Nathaly G “only used regular makeup” to transform herself, as she puts it, so “if you have orange shadow, black liner, white liner and foundation you have everything to recreate this look.” Bonus points if you can scrounge up a few silk leaves or a well-loved straw hat, as she did — and even more bonus points if you pair them with a plaid flannel shirt or coveralls (which are both thematically appropriate and sound awfully cozy for late October).

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Ravishing Rapunzel Wig Made From Yarn

You don’t have to have long locks of golden tresses to be this pretty, pretty princess for Halloween. A few skeins of varying yellow yarn should do the trick! Learn how to make this easy Rapunzel wig, plus two more fast-and-fun Halloween wigs at the link below.

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No-Sew Carnival Strong Man Costume

Cue the shenanigans with this clever, last-minute costume you can pull together using items in your child's closet. Just add muscles and a mustache.

GET THE HOW-TO: Easy Halloween Costume: Carnival Strong Man

From: Cheri Heaton

Coffee + Donut Costume

Coffee and donuts: Name a better duo, we’ll wait. This delicious couple's costume offers expectant mothers the opportunity to show off their sweet bump and stay comfortable at the same time. Make both the sprinkle-clad donut and cup o’ joe costumes with poster board, scissors and craft paint. Pro tip: Be sure to measure your bump before cutting your donut for the perfect fit.

GET THE HOW-TO: 3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps

Fisherman Paper Bag Costume

Can you believe this little fisherman is sporting a vest made entirely out of paper bags? Yep, you read that correctly. Make a DIY fisherman vest of your own for Halloween by cutting a single large paper grocery bag into a wearable vest. Paste paper fish, cargo pockets and jute twine to the vest, then use a black marker or paint pen to enhance your accessories and complete the look.

Get the How-To: Paper Bag Halloween Costumes 3 Ways

Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Cone Costume

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... this adorable ice cream costume! Let the kiddos dress up as their favorite sweet treat this Halloween by crafting our simple, ice cream cone hats. Style your scoops with comfy, solid-color clothing that coordinates with the featured flavor.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make Ice Cream Cone Party Hats

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Sleeping Beauty Couples Halloween Costume

A costume you don't have to get out of bed for? Yes, please. We love the classic simplicity of this Disney-inspired ensemble from Keiko Lynn.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Sleeping Beauty Costume

SEE MORE: 40 Couple's Costume Ideas For You and Your BOO!

Bowl of Cereal

An inexpensive laundry basket and colorful pool noodles make this an easy, affordable DIY kid's cereal bowl costume. It's so cute, everyone will eat it right up!

GET THE HOW-TO: Goodbye Laundry, Hello DIY Costumes

French Chef + Croquembouche Costume

A patisserie chef and croquembouche walk into a bar and win the best Halloween costume contest by a landslide. Take notes from this Studio DIY costume idea and dress up with your partner as a French Chef and an iconic French menu item like a colorful macaroon, an éclair, a baguette or a classic, buttery croissant.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY French Chef and Croquembouche Costume

Candy-Crazed Astronaut Halloween Costume

Looking for an outfit that's out-of-this-world cute? Craft this playful pink astronaut suit, perfect for sweets sampling or space exploration, using a recycled cardboard box and fluffy yarn pom antennas. It even comes with a built-in candy meter made from old-school CDs.

Get the How-To: 3 Out-of-the-Box Halloween Costumes Made From Cardboard

DIY Pineapple T-Shirt Costume

Turn a plain yellow t-shirt into a perky pineapple Halloween costume in an hour or less. All you need to make it happen is kelly green felt, light green felt, fabric scissors, glue and a black paint pen.

Get the How-To: Three Last-Minute T-Shirt Halloween Costume Ideas

Fierce Lioness Makeup

Show off your fierce makeup skills this Halloween with this flashy feline glam from Australian makeup artist Tracey Doyle. All you need to recreate this ferocious beast is a steady hand, a black liquid eyeliner, a bronze eyeshadow stick and a white pencil eyeliner. Work in layers applying the darkest liner first, then use short, hairlike strokes to create a dimensional fur-like motif around the perimeter of your face. Continue the same method to add a catty-coat on each side of your nose, then build the same texture on your brows to round out the look. Pro tip: Throw on a set of fluffy faux lashes and draw on a bold cat eye with black liquid liner before dashing out the door.

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DIY Alien Headband

Turn your flashy silver sequin dress or tot’s metallic frock into an out-of-this-world costume with lime green tights and our easy-peasy alien eyeball headband. You can make it at home in a flash using pom poms and pipe cleaners in the color of your choice. Wear your hair in a top knot to allow your all-seeing-alien eyes to shine, or up the fun with a pair of space buns above each ear.

Get the How-To: Outer Space Family Costumes

May the Fun Be With You

When it comes to creating killer group costumes, we subscribe to Yoda’s way of thinking: “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Gear up your group with galactic Star Wars costumes like blogger Bethann Wagner. The Wagner family (and pup!) go all out with their take on the iconic Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and a miniature Ewok. See more of Bethann's work on Instagram @Bethann.Wagner.

SEE MORE: 45 Group Halloween Costume Ideas for You & Your Crew

Lively Llama

Level up your Halloween game this year with our cozy-cute llama costume. Not only will you or your little one look cute as a button, but the simple-to-craft vest will keep you warm while trick-or-treating. The best part? You have an easy excuse to wear flashy tassels and pom-poms aplenty.

Get the How-To: Last-Minute Llama and Quickie Cactus Costumes You Can Make With a Sweatsuit

Scooby Doo, Shaggy + Velma Costume

The only thing better than a well-executed couple’s costume is a well-executed couple’s costume that includes their four-legged fur-baby. This Scooby-Doo triad from DIYer Ananda Towle earns honors with a mystery-solving Shaggy, Velma and the distinguished Scoobert Doo himself. All you need to bring these iconic characters to life are an iconic blue collar for your pup, two wigs and color-specific basics: orange knee-high socks, a matching-orange turtleneck and an avocado-green t-shirt.

GET INSPIRED: DIY Shaggy and Velma Costume

Monkey Business Costume

This punny Halloween costume takes you from the office to happy hour with the least effort possible. All you need to make it work? Your go-to office attire and a plush, stuffed monkey. Bananas are strongly encouraged but not required.

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Queen of Hearts

All hail the queen! Craft a refined Queen of Hearts costume for yourself or your kiddo using a simple red t-shirt, a DIY tulle skirt and a flashy ruby crown. Get the in-depth how-to for this costume in the link below.

Get the How-To: A Charming Queen of Hearts

Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Couple's Costume

Just like iconic movie characters, classic folklore can make for an easily recognizable costume. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox costumes are surprisingly easy to throw together at the last minute and are sure to save you from a night of explaining what your costume is.

SEE MORE: 10 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas by Color

Pig in a Blanket Halloween Costume

This little piggy might have the coziest costume of all for a brisk night of trick-or-treating. Start with a pink sweatsuit, then add piggy ears and a sweet snout (or buy/DIY a pig nose face mask). Wrap it all up in a warm blanket and prepare to be the cutest piglet on the block.

SEE MORE: 15 of the Punniest Last-Minute Halloween Costumes Ever

Astronaut + 2-Liter-Bottle Jetpack

Dreaming of leaving this world behind and laying down roots on Mars? We relate. This last-minute DIY Astronaut costume isn’t quite space-ready, but it’s certainly fit for your upcoming Halloween festivities here on Earth. Build your jet pack with two recycled 2-liter bottles painted metallic silver, and add blue-and-white stripes for a quintessential rocket appeal. Ready for blast-off? Glue red, yellow and orange felt flames to the base of your jetpack to take off and fly into the night.

Get the How-To: DIY Family Costumes That Are Out of This World

Merry Minion Costume

Is your family obsessed with these adorably funny, yellow movie characters? Grab a pair of overalls, a bright yellow hoodie and some round, vintage-style goggles for an easy, funny and comfy DIY costume you and your kids will love.

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Princess Bride Buttercup + Westley

Want to wow your friends with your couple’s costume this year? As you wish! Throw on a red maxi dress and let down your hair to embody Buttercup, then have your partner throw on a head-to-toe black ensemble (complete with a black mask) to pull off her beloved Westley.

GET THE HOW-TO: The Princess Bride Costume

Stomach in Knots Costume

Bring that nervous feeling to life with this quick, easy costume that'll have you all tied up in knots.

GET THE HOW-TO: 30-Minute Halloween Costume: Stomach in Knots

Sweet Ice Cream Sundae Costume

Card stock, coffee filters and a cherry-red balloon are all you need to turn wardrobe basics into a last-minute ice cream sundae costume. Get our tips for pulling off this oh-so-sweet look, below.

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Pizza Takeout Couple Costume

This hot and ready costume combo from Studio DIY combines Italian cuisine with some out of the (pizza) box thinking. The DIY pizza slice and delivery boy costume are simple to whip up at home with poster board, craft supplies and everyday wardrobe staples like a simple shift dress, a baseball t-shirt, a backward hat and blue jeans.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Pizza Delivery Boy and Slice Costume

Get More Ideas: 40 Couple's Costume Ideas For You and Your BOO!

No-Sew Roman Toga Costume

Turn items you already have on hand (like a king-size pillowcase, cereal box and flip flops) into this last-minute costume that's fit for Roman royalty.

Get the How-To: Last-Minute Halloween Costume: Roman Toga

From: Cheri Heaton

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

These sturdy glass jars are everywhere — wine glasses, soap dispensers, makeshift chandeliers, wedding reception tables, pantry storage and on and on. Whether you love the throwback jars or want to poke fun at their comeback, this Mason jar Halloween costume is easy to DIY.

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Dust Bunny Costume

Sure, you could cover yourself in dust and call it a day, or you could opt for this adorable alternative that utilizes a fun pair of bunny ears and feather duster. We’ll take the second option any day.

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Mad Scientist Costume On the Cheap

Turn a basic white T-shirt into this genius last-minute Halloween costume in just a few steps, using materials you likely already have at home.

GET THE HOW-TO: 5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt

Solar System Costume

This DIY solar system Halloween costume is made from foam balls that have been painted to look like the different planets in the solar system, then suspended from a large floral wreath ring and placed on suspenders. Get the full step-by-step instructions at the link below.

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Fun Frog Hoodie Costume

Kids will love this fun costume that doubles as an imagination-stirring jacket they can wear anytime. Our step-by-step instructions and free printable templates ensure that even a sewing newbie can stitch one up for their little tadpole.

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From: Sam Henderson

Haute Haunting

White sheet ghosts? We’ve been there, spooked that. Kick your haunting game into high gear with artist Amy Wetton as your muse and give your ghoulish gang a boo-tiful twist with lively floral bedsheets topped with matching round spectacles. Don the same print for creepy cohesion or mix it up with an array of boo-worthy blooms. See more of Amy's creations on Instagram @wildcanarystudio.

SEE MORE: 45 Group Halloween Costume Ideas for You & Your Crew

Fantastic Mr. Fox Costume

Dress up with your boo in this foxy couple costume. All you need to bring Wes Anderson's stop-motion animation to life are a pair of hand-drawn Mr. and Mrs. Fox masks, a dapper suit and tie and a darling, color-coordinated A-line skirt.

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Old White T-Shirts = Easy Mummy Costume

Coffee and a few old T-shirts are all you need to create stained mummy rags. Finish the look with a layer of all-black clothing underneath and ghoulish makeup.

GET THE HOW-TO: 5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt

Turn Your Toddler Into a Cute Cactus

This super-easy costume is perfect for little ones just learning to walk with their hands in an adult's for assistance — their arms-up position gives their body the shape of a saguaro cactus. Our step-by-step instructions (linked below) show how to turn a comfy infant's onesie into one prickly character.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Prickly Cactus Costume for a Toddler

From: Emily Fazio

DIY Wonder Woman Costume

Want to be a superhero for Halloween? We've got you covered. No need to go out and spend a lot of money on boots you'll only wear once. Follow the link below to learn how to make your own stylish yet durable superhero boots that will last you through all your Halloween endeavors this year. Once the boots are finished, craft some cuffs and a belt to match using glitter cardstock.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make Superhero Boots

Pretty as a Peacock

This is one costume your kiddo will want to wear year-round for imaginative play. The fluffy tulle tutu is sure to be a hit and is so easy to craft that you'll want to make them in lots of colors. Learn how to make the no-sew tutu plus a peacock feather headband with our step-by-step instructions below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Kid's Halloween Costume: Pretty Peacock

From: Kim Stoegbauer

Pretty Little Liars Group Costume

Got a secret, can you keep it? Bring your guiltiest binge-watch pleasure beyond the screen with this easy Pretty Little Liars group costume. Shop your closet for clothes that fit your character’s vibe and, of course, ask someone in your group to dress as the infamous “A” by wearing a hooded cloak or jacket.

SEE MORE: 45 Group Halloween Costume Ideas for You & Your Crew

Mommy-and-Me Costume: Cookies and Milk

You and your toddler go together like ... well, milk and cookies! Whip up this cute costume using a cardboard box, felt, round chair cushions and basic craft supplies.

GET THE HOW-TO: Mom and Child Halloween Costume: Milk and Cookies

Bat Costume for Pets

Get your unenthused cat in the spooktastic Halloween spirit with a shriek-worthy set of DIY bat wings. All you need to craft them at home is black felt, pipe cleaners, scissors and Velcro. Find our step-by-step instructions to turn your cat into a bat in one afternoon flat at the link below.

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From: Sam Henderson

Punny Candy Rapper Costume

Drop some sweet beats in this cool-clever costume you can make for less than $10. Get the step-by-step instructions below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Easy Budget Halloween Costume: Hip Hop Candy Rapper

Glow-in-the-Dark Stick Figure

An all-black outfit, glow sticks and packing tape are all you need to pull together this last-minute costume that gets 'glowing' reviews.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Stick Figure Costume

French Toast Halloween Costume

Ooh la la. We’re tres obsessed with this simple costume idea. Start by tossing on a striped top and colorful beret. Complete the look with a sassy neck scarf and a cardboard cutout of toast. French-girl chic never looked so tasty.

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Scary Skeleton Makeup

Realistically resemble the deceased with this skeleton makeup treatment. Pull off the expert-level look in under an hour with our easy how-to instructions, linked below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Skeleton

Witch Costume

Your little one is sure to cast a spell in this wee witch's costume made up of a no-sew tulle tutu, pointy craft-foam hat, DIY twig broom, black T-shirt and striped tights.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Kid's Witch Costume for Halloween

From: Marian Parsons

Troll-tastic Headband

Harness a little good luck this Halloween and craft this headband inspired by Princess Poppy from the hit movie, Trolls. It's a no-sew accessory that'll put the easy finishing touch on a colorful costume. Get crafting with our tutorial below.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a No-Sew Troll Hair Headband

From: Emily Fazio

Mummy Makeup

Basic makeup, coffee (yes, coffee!) and spirit gum are all you need to create an undead look only a mummy could love. Our step-by-step instructions below show you how to perfect the sunken eye look.

GET THE HOW-TO: Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Mummy

Lumber Jack + Jill

Cute, cozy and warm — this must be the most practical Halloween costume on our list. Dress up with your partner or friends in Jack and Jill costumes using flannel shirts, blue jeans, leather work boots (or booties!) and fur-lined trapper hats. Keep the sharp hatchets at home and celebrate Halloween sipping on warm cocktails around a bonfire with friends.

SEE MORE: 40 Couple's Costume Ideas For You and Your BOO!

Creepy Ragdoll Makeup

Go disguised as a ragdoll this Halloween. Our easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will show you how to totally transform your look with makeup. Plus: Learn how to add 3-D stitches with yarn and eyelash glue.

GET THE HOW-TO: Adult Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Creepy Ragdoll

Hoodie Costume: Black Bat

Our printable templates make it easy to turn a basic black hoodie into a warm and cozy bat costume that's perfect for trick-or-treating on a chilly night or just a game of pretend in the backyard. Sew up one of your own with our free printable templates and step-by-step instructions, below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Hoodie Halloween Costume: Black Bat

From: Sam Henderson

Mommy-and-Me Costume: Kangaroos

Keep your baby close with a clever costume idea that's comfy for your little one while keeping your hands free. Our downloadable templates and step-by-step instructions (linked below) make crafting the hats quick and easy.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Matching Mom and Baby Kangaroo Costume

Spicy Burrito Halloween Costume

This year, turn your Chipotle obsession into a spicy-cute costume. A veggie burrito with the works is easy and inexpensive to make, starting with a white blanket for the tortilla. Grab the step-by-step instructions at the link below.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a Burrito Halloween Costume

Adventurous Explorer Costume

Adventure awaits! Gear up for the wilds of trick-or-treating in this easy-to-create Halloween costume that uses clothes they already have and a few materials from the fabric store.

Get the How-To: Kid's Halloween Costume: Adventurous Explorer

From: Kim Stoegbauer

Dinosaur Costume

This inexpensive dino costume is easy to make with just basic sewing skills, and so comfy that kids big and small will want to wear it long after Halloween. Get crafting to turn a basic hoodie into a kid-pleasing costume.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Kid's Dinosaur Costume From a Zip-Up Hoodie

From: Marian Parsons

Watercolor Artist Costume

Create a trick-or-treating masterpiece by turning your little artist into a classic watercolor paint tray. Top it off with a handmade French-inspired beret and a jumbo paintbrush made from a pool noodle.

GET THE HOW-TO: Kids' Halloween Costume: Watercolor Paint Box

Cupcake Costume

An old laundry basket, wrapping paper, felt and basic craft supplies are all you need to dress your little sweetie up as their favorite icing-and-sprinkle-topped treat. Get crafting with our step-by-step instructions, below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Kid's Halloween Costume: Cute Cupcake

From: Kim Stoegbauer

Garden Goddess Makeup

This Halloween, go as the enchanting comic book and feature-film villainess, Poison Ivy. Our easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to apply the fantasy makeup to give even a basic costume a silver screen-worthy look.

GET THE HOW-TO: Adult Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Garden Goddess

Aviator Costume

Get your little flying ace ready for a night on the town with our easy-to-follow instructions for transforming everyday clothing into a vintage pilot's uniform complete with a custom-fitted aviator's hat.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Kid's Pilot Costume for Halloween

From: Marian Parsons

Remote Control Costume

Let your child be in control of the remote (for one night only) with this funny cardboard box costume.

Get the How-To: Easy Budget Halloween Costume: TV Remote Control

Feathered Fairy or Angel Wings

These feathered wings are perfect for occasions that require a costume, like Halloween or a Christmas nativity play but are also sturdy enough to be worn for everyday imaginative play. Learn how to make your own at the link below.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make Feathered Angel or Fairy Wings

From: Marian Parsons

Wee Golfer Costume

Just a few easy do-it-yourself additions will turn clothes they already have into a cute Halloween costume on the fly. Dress your little duffer in traditional golf attire, then finish the look with a DIY pom-pom topped knit hat and golf bag that can also be used to stash their candy haul.

GET THE HOW-TO: Kid's Halloween Costume: Vintage Golfer

From: Kim Stoegbauer

Shark Costume

Inexpensive felt and basic sewing skills are all you need to turn a plain gray hoodie sweatshirt into a warm-and-cozy great white shark costume. Get step-by-step instructions below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Kid's Shark Costume for Halloween

From: Marian Parsons

Easy Viking Costume

For less than $25, turn your little marauder into a fearsome Viking warrior with furry brown toilet seat covers or bathmats, leather cording and a store-bought helmet and hammer.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Halloween: Easy and Affordable Viking Costume Under $25

Enchanting Mermaid Makeup

Fishnet hose and shimmering eye shadow are the trick to replicating fish scales for a seductive-siren look this Halloween. Our step-by-step makeup tutorial (linked below) shows you how.

GET THE HOW-TO: Adult Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Mermaid

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