Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s only two weeks away, and you may be starting to panic about your own costume, or a costume for your child. No fear! We are here to help. Planning and making costumes is part of the fun during a Halloween celebration. You don’t have to spend a fortune on Halloween costumes to have fun and show off something special. With a little creativity, you can have many Halloween costume ideas in two weeks!
If you want to get in the spirit but don’t want to break the bank, here are Halloween costume ideas that are just as cute and scary as the store-bought ones.
Low Budget Halloween Costume Ideas
Women’s Halloween Costume Ideas
Sunlight
I love this clothing idea from country living. For some time now, our world has had enough of darkness and grief to take advantage of any sunshine we can get our hands on. Use gold cardstock to make crown and sunburst earrings. Wear it with sparkling sequins or a top coat with a bright yellow, gold or sparkling dress or suit.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Show your support for all she symbolizes and strives for by dressing up as Ruth Bader Ginsberg for Halloween. Wear judicial robe (black cape), judge collar, judge gavel, black gloves and glasses.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams surprised us in the final match of the U.S. Open. Why not honor her and all she stands for by rocking an ensemble similar to the one she wore in the last hurrah. Wear a black bodysuit, black tutu, tennis shoes, headband and racket to seal the deal. The more sparkles the better!
rubber ball machine
I was a gum ball machine many years ago and it’s still one of my favorite outfits. Buy a white t-shirt and use a hot glue gun to glue the colored pom-poms to the front of the shirt. Avoid shoulders and arms. Throw on a red skirt or pants and you’re done!
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is known for her red lipstick, and she has tons of fun looks that you can take inspiration from.this DIY Taylor Swift Prestige Costume is fun and original.
baffle
A few years ago, I found the perfect dress at a thrift store. Sometimes walking into a thrift store without thinking about a particular item just to see what you can put together works best! Dig into your wardrobe to see if you have an outfit to go with some jewelry and a pair of gloves.
disco ball
All you need for a disco ball is a sparkling silver dress! If you haven’t, Try something like this from Shein.
Britney Spears
Take it back to the early 2000s with a Britney outfit that matches her hit classic “Baby Do It Again.” Wear white button-up front, grey sweater, short pleated skirt, pigtails and high socks.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Men
Ted Russo
Ted Lasso is a fun and simple outfit for all sports fans. For this outfit you need fake or painted on mustache, visor, pilot, whistle and blue sports jumper. Remember, “some really bad things can happen if you don’t warm up properly.”
Top Gun
if your man is a Top Gun Fans this might be the perfect costume to put together at the last minute. Complete the look with a white tee, flight suit, bomber jacket, aviator sunglasses, and military boots.Check out some options The Best ‘Top Gun’ Halloween Costume Ideas When You Feel the Need for Speed.
Elvis
With a new Elvis movie coming out this year, now is the perfect time to pay homage to one of the greatest musicians of all time. See clothing options here.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples
Going to a Halloween party with your partner? With so many great couples outfits to choose from, it can be hard to choose!We love a lot of the choices in this roundup 75 Last-Minute Couples Outfit Ideas You Can DIY Together. We’ve shared some of our favorites below for easy Halloween ideas.
animal onesie
Animal bodysuits are probably the best outfit. They are warm, comfortable and only require one item to buy. Once you put on animal costumes, you’ll never go back. This can be made into a couples outfit by wearing a matching animal onesie.
veneer dance
Dirty Dancing is a classic that can provide the perfect inspiration for couples outfits. The best thing about this costume is how simple it is! Your partner can wear all black, a t-shirt, pants and dress shoes. For baby, you can wear denim shorts and a tied white top, or a skater dress with pink and pink heels, and add curls for an ’80s perm look.
Flintstones
Fred and Wilma Flintstone made a very classic outfit. You can find many options online or DIY your own clothing. Wear a white one-shoulder dress and red wig for Wilma. For Fred, use an orange and black spotted animal print shirt and blue tie.
Jack and Rose of the Titanic
Another timeless classic is Jack and Rose Titanic. Jack wears white buttons, suspenders and khakis. Dress Ross in a red long curly wig, white dress, blazer, blue gem necklace, and orange life jacket.
Top Gun
why not do yours Top Gun A couple’s outfit.Use the same items listed above – white t-shirt, flight suit, bomber jacket, aviator sunglasses and military boots, then view The Best ‘Top Gun’ Halloween Costume Ideas When You Feel the Need for Speed Learn more clothing ideas and buying options!
Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
There’s no need to spend a fortune on Halloween costumes for your kids, especially when they’re likely to wear it once and wear it the next year. But Halloween is usually one of kids’ favorite holidays. They love to dress up, be festive and enjoy the magic of the holidays. Try borrowing old clothes from friends and family, look at thrift stores for last-minute pieces, or choose an easy and affordable option below.
animal onesie
Animal onesie for all ages! Seriously, it doesn’t get any cheaper, easier, or more comfortable and warm than an animal onesie. Let’s face it, Halloween can be cold in New England! Animal bodysuits keep your child warm and comfortable. Bodysuits are great because you only need one and you’re done!For babies, try these Camlinbo’s Animal Baby Pantyhose For toddlers and kids, try these Old Navy cat or deer onesie or this Flannel Brown Bear Costume. Your child can carry a matching plush toy as a fun extra to add to their costumes. We do a lot of clothing sharing and swapping among our friend groups, so if you end up buying one, you can share it with another family next year.
topcoat
Want to keep things simple? Your child can wear plain pants and a shirt or hoodie or clothing in the animal color of their choice. Then use a topcoat to bring the garment to life. You can use the tutorials on YouTube, or just go with the classic nose, whiskers or spots.try this 3 Easy Halloween Face Paint Ideas for Kids or this 4 DIY Last Minute Halloween Face Paint for Kids. If your child has a specific animal or outfit, you can search for a specific look!
props
Keep it simple this Halloween by investing in or crafting a few props instead of buying an entire costume. Help your child pick out animals or other clothing ideas that can be combined with some ears, noses, hats, wands, brooms, and more. Your child can wear neutral clothing in animal or costume creative colors, then add a witch hat, pig nose or bunny ears to bring it to life.
DIY clothing
Don’t complicate things. Help your child choose a clothing idea that is easy to combine with things around the house. This will make your life easier and save you a lot of time and money! You can make clothing fun with something easily accessible.
Cowboy, Cowgirl, Lumberjack, Farmer or Scarecrow
As it turns out, there’s nothing a flannel shirt can’t do for a Halloween costume. Whether it’s a cowboy, cowgirl, lumberjack, farmer or scarecrow, you can do something around the house. Throw in flannel, jeans or overalls, a bandana, boots and a straw or cowboy hat and you’re good to go!
mummy
For mummies, your child can wear all light-colored clothing. To complete the costume, wrap your child in toilet paper. If the forecast looks wet, have different raincoat options ready. Unfortunately, toilet paper doesn’t work well in the rain!
Family Halloween Costume Ideas
There are so many fun ways to dress up together as a family. Consider picking a theme like farming, or a favorite TV show or movie. Ask your kids (if they’re old enough) what they want to be and see if you’re creative. If they want to be lions, maybe you’ll choose the Wizard of Oz theme. If they want to be a cow, maybe you’re a farmer or a scarecrow. Children love to dress up adults and spend the holidays with them. Try to bring back the Halloween spirit by joining them in costume fun.
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is a classic Halloween family costume. Choose characters based on your family size – Lion, Witch, Dorothy, Tin and Scarecrow. Check out DIY and buy options online!
grease
You can keep family grease clothing fairly simple. All you need is a black leather jacket, sunglasses and jeans for boys and a pink jacket and leather leggings/pants with a high ponytail for girls. Voila!
farm
Farm themes are another easy way to keep the whole family on the same page. Try shopping for a different animal onesie for each family member. You can make cows, pigs, chickens and horses, and even have a farmer or scarecrow. have fun!
Harry Potter
Harry Potter fan? Try dressing up your family as our favorite witches and wizards – Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore and Hagrid. Choose your favorite. Wear a black cape, a witch hat, make your own wand or carry a broom with you. Add facial hair or scars for authenticity!
Flintstones
Flintstones are another fun and classic Halloween family costume idea.Bring out your animal print patterns and fabrics or keep it simple and Grab one on Amazon. There are so many to choose from!
ghostbusters
Who are you going to call? Ghostbusters! This is another garment that has DIY possibilities, but can be difficult to complete without some time and skill. Wear brown, use an old backpack and vacuum hose or check online for purchasing options.
popcorn supplier
I think this Popcorn Vendor Clothing This is a lovely idea for a new family of 3. For adults, keep it fairly simple with a white button-down shirt, red bow tie, and red apron. All babies need a white dress and white hat. Hot glue the popcorn to the hat and use white and red felt to create a traditional popcorn box that can be attached to your baby Bjorn or carrier.
Teen Halloween Costume Ideas
While some teens think Halloween is too old, I never stopped dressing up. Teens love to dress up to commemorate their favorite TV show, movie or book. With so many trends on tiktok right now, it’s hard to keep up with it all.
Stranger Things
Stranger Things A favorite for teens and adults, it makes fun and easy outfits for a family or a group of friends. Check out Pinterest for inspiration.
animal onesie
Teens love bodysuits too! Old Navy has some great and inexpensive options!
DIY Emoji Costumes
Check out Jenny Cookies’ emoji costume ideas. All you need is an all black suit, cardboard box and some paint. Choose your favorite emoji to draw and you’re done!
scary costume
Let’s face it, some teens like to dress scary and try to scare little ones. As long as it’s all fun, no damage, no fouls. Try adding some scary face paint and pair it with a black tee, pants, and hoodie for a simple outfit.
What’s your favorite Halloween costume idea? What are you doing for Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments below.
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