112 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can DIY for a Spooky Night Out
Cute, scary, funny and simple outfits for any last-minute gathering on October 31.
Sure, you can order a great Halloween costume online, but if you want to have a little more fun, exercise your creativity and crafting skills with these easy homemade Halloween costumes that you can DIY with your group of friends or significant other.
Here, we've rounded up some of the best Instagram- and meme-worthy DIY Halloween costumes for you to put together right at home (they're also cheap to make!). Some are work-appropriate while others are super punny. You can dress as your favorite Disney characters or gather a trio of friends to transform into condiments (like mustard, mayo and ketchup!) or cardboard robots. Other ideas will have you rummaging through your closet to mix and match pieces to transform into flappers, lumberjacks and beloved book characters.
So go ahead and gather a few crafting essentials, like scissors, glue, cardboard, paint and glitter, to whip up the coolest DIY Halloween costumes for October 31. Everyone at your Halloween party will be amazed by how quickly you assembled such a genius costume!
Nepo Baby Costume
All this nepo baby costume requires is a plain white shirt (one that reads Nepo Baby, maybe?), jeans and a trophy. It's cute, simple and gets the point across.
Ash Ketchum Costume
Your little one will catch all the Pokémon with this Ash Ketchum costume. Find a red trucker hat, a blue vest and a pair of lime green gloves (cut the fingers off to really fit the look!). Then, DIY a Pokéball from a baseball, and purchase a Pikachu plush.
Sari from 'Cocaine Bear' Costume
An adorable plush toy will be your "cocaine bear," while a flirty pink jumpsuit will instantly transform you into one of the main movie characters, Sari.
Tanya from 'White Lotus' Costume
Search your closet for a patterned beach coverup. Don a pair of chic shades, low heels, a pretty scarf and pink luggage to replicate Tanya's look from White Lotus.
Tetris Costume
Here's an easy costume you can make using good ol' Post-It-Notes. Have the whole family get in on the Tetris fun too! Make sure they wear all-black attire to really make the notes pop.
Dr. Strange Costume
Transform into Dr. Strange using clothing and items you may already have at home. We're thinking yellow cleaning gloves, a red blanket to use as the cape, dark boots and a lightweight navy jacket.
Joel from 'Last of Us' Costume
Joel from the hit show Last of Us left an impression, especially since the swoon-worthy actor Pedro Pascal played the character. For this look, don a plaid shirt, a khaki green jacket, brown boots and a backpack.
Wednesday Addams Costume
Consider dressing in all-black to look as gloomy and intriguing as Wednesday Addams herself. Wear a striped blazer, a collared shirt, a black dress and knee-high socks. A long black wig with two pigtail braids will also help complete the outfit.
Vermouth, Campari and Prosecco Group Costume
Gather the gals for a group costume fit for wine lovers! One can be Vermouth, another Campari and the third, Prosecco, with our name templates. Try wearing the same colored jeans and shoes. Don't forget your wine glasses!
Workout Barbie and Ken Costume
Barbie and Ken are iconic characters, and with the new Barbie movie, it's only right to don their workout fits. Plus, they're so cute and can be worn during non-Halloween workout sessions.
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Coastal Cowgirl Costume
The coastal cowgirl look is cute, fun and more than eye-catching enough for Halloween. You'll need a denim jacket, a white dress or two-piece, and a cowgirl hat and boots.
Crayons Costume
Kids will love wearing these crayon outfits to school and while trick-or-treating. Let them choose their favorite color: red, blue, green, etc. Then, find a matching pair of pants and socks to match. DIY the stripes with electrical tape and make the hats from construction paper using this template.
'Emily in Paris' Costume
Let's admit: After watching Emily in Paris on Netflix, who wouldn't want to be Emily for a day? A red beret, a red skirt, and a black-and-white striped shirt will do the trick!
Error Costume Not Found Costume
A plain pair of jeans and wording that reads "Error 404 Costume Not Found" will complete this look in no time! Use iron-on letters for the wording.
Super Mario Bros. Costume
If the kids fell in love with the Super Mario Bros. movie or if they just love playing the game on their Nintendo Switch, then this Mario and Luigi costume is for them! Grab some suspenders and hats, and then use whatever else they have in their closets to complete the look.
The Little Mermaid
A homemade costume inspired by Ariel from The Little Mermaid? Yes, please! Wear a purple top and use green scarves for the skirt. Finish the look with a shell necklace and a hair scarf for a belt.
Rey from 'Star Wars' DIY Halloween Costume
As you wait for the next Star Wars movie, dress as the newest Jedi master, Rey, and lead the resistance against any spooky ghouls on Halloween night. Put your hair in a bun, wear a battle-ready ensemble and find a trailing scarf to steal the look. If you can make a replica of BB-8, that would be even cooler!
Pennywise from 'It' DIY Halloween Costume
If anyone fears clowns, they'll surely hide after you transform into Pennywise from It. For this shapeshifting monster, you'll need orange hair, a white dress and a red balloon. To really get into character, randomly start doing the Macarena.
Medusa DIY Halloween Costume
Balloons probably feel a lot better than having real snakes as hair. Create a snake-like headpiece with balloons and dress in a medieval gown that complements the colors of the "venomous creatures."
Skeleton DIY Halloween Costume
Get ready for your comfiest Halloween yet! Grab a long-sleeve black shirt and a pair of black sweatpants. Then, cut or tear a piece of duct tape the length of a bone and place it on the clothing items. Draw the bone shape on top of the duct tape, peel the tape off and place it flat onto the cutting mat. Using an X-Acto knife, cut out the bone shape. Once you have finished cutting out your bones, you can re-stick them back onto the clothing.
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