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Halloween is literally just right around the corner- do you have your costume all picked out and ready to go? No?! It’s ok, we’ve got you covered. We are late lucy’s and never on time Nevel’s too 😉 Check out these last minute DIY Halloween costumes you can create quickly and easily with items around the house.
Who needs an expensive costume when you can show off your creative side within a quick few minutes and enjoy the party!
Last minute DIY Halloween Costumes
A Pasta Noodle
Become one with the Pasta noodle with this fun costume for parent and baby! Super simple design- grab some foam or fabric and scrunch up into noodle shape. Cut the edges to resemble pasta scallops and you are good to go! Pasta Costume from Studio DIY.
Mr Clean- The Man with the Muscles
This is a super simple last minute Halloween costume for guys -especially if they already have the follicular impairment 😉 Just grab some white clothes and throw some white paint on the eyebrows and you are good to go! Mr. Clean magic erasers optional! From PG Everyday.com
 A Vintage Clown
I love this one! hopefully you can just grab what you need in your closet. You need a linen dress, yarn, a foam cone, white make-up, a glue gun and some stripped tights. Image and idea from The Merry Thought.
A Starbucks Frap
I love that this one looks pretty elaborate but is actually super easy to make. She even has a copy of the Starbucks logo you can print out yourself! Just grab a tan dress and some white felt. You find the download and instructions at Southern Curls and Pearls.
The Crazy Cat Lady
Do you have a few stuffed cats and a robe lying around? Then you too can become the crazy cat lady! Just stick the cats on with safety pins and you are go to go!
The Mime Costume
Quick and easy as well with a black and white stripped tshirt and black pants or jumper. Inspiration from Dream a little Bigger.
Error Message
Just cut out some letter and add to plain white tee. Black electrical tape or stickers work as well. Think of all the possibilities for error messages! From Good Housekeeping.
Last minute Halloween costumes for couples
Couples usually have the cutest costumes but if you don’t plan them out, then you are left scrambling for ideas. Below are some fun and quick last minute DIY costumes almost everyone should be able to plan for.
Men in Black Halloween Costume
Couples and BFFs can easily recreate the iconic movie look with suits, ties, sunglasses. Everyone should be able to recreate this looks pretty easy. Don’t have a pup? Throw some felt eyes on a folded tan pillow (trust me, no one will know!).
The Sun and its Rainbow:
How cute and fun are these costumes. A few felt cut outs, a headband and some colorful clothes! Thats it, From The Effortless Chic. We love that they look so happy and festive and can really take the rainbow with them. Perfect for best friends looking for a simple Halloween costume.
Escape Bandits
These are super fun and easy down enough for anyone to make in less than hour. Idea and image from Say Yes.
Beer Pong Game
Ha! These are 2 for one kinda costume. Useable, fun and easy, not to mention practical! Just grab some red solo cups, glue on a tshirt and go. Beer optional. From Best Products.com
Halloween Costumes for Teens
Last minute Halloween costumes for teens can be tricky to find as they can be super picky!!! These fun costumes are super cute and super easy to make. You might be surprised how much fun they have making them. We found several perfect costume ideas for groups as well that can put together in just about 15 min. Nothing like being able to get things done quick!
The Queen of Hearts
Got a spare of cards lying around and a red dress? Make a collar out of the cards using super glue and a cute little queen crown out of stock paper. From Insider.
Three Blind Mice
This is super simple and great for a group of teens. Grab some grey t-shirts, glasses and mouse ears. Don’t have the ears- use some construction paper and clips! With a permanent marker you can write on the shirts – Three Blind Mice. For an added prop you could grab a cane as well.
Alvin and the Chimpmonks
Another cute group Halloween costume for teen girls are these cute Alvin and the chipmunk costumes using sweatshirts and felt letters with a little make-up for the nose. Both from the Odysseyonline.com
A Pineapple
How adorable and easy is this fun pineapple costume! Just grab some green felt and roll up- cutting slits in the roll to flower out and you have your hat topper. Glue it onto a black headband or headband color that matches your hair and you have your stem. A yellow dress or shirt will complete the look. From Diary of a Debutante
These super quick and easy DIY Halloween costumes are just some of our favorites! What are your favorites? Send us some pics of what you made the day of with little prep and inspire us for next year. Hurray for the procrastinators 🙂
Childminder says
Here’s another last-minute Tiger King costume for all the cool cats and kittens out there. DIY Carole Baskin doesn’t need much more than a flower crown, a flowy top, some animal print and a stuffed tiger to carry around. We especially love her cheetah print mask for Halloween 2020.