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Cute, Funny, and Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes 

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Deer, Cheetah, Cat, Zebra, etc. 

  • Deer-brown body suit and your choice of pants/skirt with animal ears and cute makeup 
  • Cheetah-anything cheetah print with ears and cute makeup 
  • Cat-all black outfit with ears and cute makeup 
  • Zebra-you get the idea… 

Sonny and Cher 

I realize they got divorced decades ago, but I think this is a cute “couples costume” nevertheless. Their style was amazing if you like 70s fashion. You could also do this costume with a friend or just be Cher because like she has said, we do not need men! 

  • Any cute 70s attire like long flowy button-downs, corduroy flare pants, vests, boots 
  • Cher- Long, dark hair  
  • Sonny Bono- Short hair and bonus points for a mustache  

Olsen twins in “New York Minute” 

This is another costume you can do solo or with a friend. There are so many great outfits in this movie, but some are easier to replicate than others.  

  • White robe and tied white towel with slippers (Obviously layer underneath and pin the towel but this look is so cute and simple)  
  • “I love New York” tourist shirts with red pants 

Cowgirl (specifically Bella Hadid) 

If you were thinking of going the cowgirl route, I suggest looking at pictures of Bella Hadid in her current cowgirl era and taking inspiration from her. 

  • Her outfits usually consist of high-waisted blue jeans, button-down tight shirts, boots, and cowboy hats with chunky belts.  

Funny Costume Ideas

Zendaya on the red carpet wearing a comically large hat 

This one is kind of niche, but not really. It is also hilarious and if people do not get the Zendaya reference, they will probably think you are dressed as Pharrell Williams, which in my opinion, is just as funny. 

  • All-black outfit (business casual vibe) with hair pulled back and a ridiculously large hat 

President Business and Lego Batman from “The Lego Movie” 

Hear me out on this one. I love this movie, the characters are iconic (I mean who does not want to be dressed up as someone named President Business for a night), and you can do this costume solo or with a friend. To do it yourself, just pick one of the characters or get a friend and each do one.  

  • President Business- Cute gray pantsuit with a red tie, red curly wig, a “hello my name is… President Business” name tag, and a red mug/bottle 
  • Lego Batman- literally just an all-black outfit with the Batman symbol (you can even print this out and laminate it if you have to) and a name tag that specifies you are LEGO Batman 

“The Boys” characters 

We all see tons of superheroes and villains each Halloween but a more niche (although the show is widely popular) version of this would be dressing up as characters from the HBO series “The Boys.” From Starlight to Homelander to Billy Butcher, any of these costumes would be cute and funny (and show that you have great taste in television). 

  • Starlight- a white body suit with a gold star patch and knee-high boots 
  • Homelander- all blue fit with an American flag cape (or flag as a cape) and red eye shadow  
  • Billy Butcher- tropical Hawaiian shirt, leather jacket, black pants, forehead scar, some toy weapon (optional, but more spot on) 

These are just a few characters but there are more to choose from. Plus, there is a degree of flexibility with how hard-core you want to go with the costumes. 

“21 Jump Street” characters

Once again, you can take the solo or duo route with this costume, but it is best as a duo. It is a classic cop costume with a fun twist.  

  • Amateur police officers on duty (and on bicycles) – police outfit with bike helmet accessory (can carry it almost like a purse instead of getting helmet hair or wear it if you want to fully commit to the bit), name tags that say either Schmidt or Jenko  

“South Park” characters 

This costume is self-explanatory and will keep you extra warm if you will be outside a lot on Halloween. Pick any character to do solo or do this as a group costume.  

  • Wear hats, gloves, and jackets that match with each of the main characters 
Alexis Garmong is a member of the St. Bonaventure University chapter of Her Campus. She writes and publishes weekly articles centered on topics like mental health and wellness, popular culture, and lifestyle. Beyond expressing herself and gaining writing experience, she aims to lean into the shared support, confidence, and sisterhood that Her Campus SBU has to offer! Outside of Her Campus, Alexis Garmong is a sophomore majoring in psychology with a minor in communication. She was previously a journalism major, and this facet of her identity is demonstrated through her advocacy for ultimate truths and rights like Freedom of Speech. She is interested in philosophy, theology, and any subject that encourages one to look at the world from different viewpoints. In day-to-day life, she enjoys listening to a massive variety of music genres and updating her Apple Music playlists accordingly. She loves films, fashion, art, literature, spirituality, animals, and nature. Her ultimate inspirations in life are Anna Karina, Audrey Hepburn, and Michael Cera. You can usually find her listening to Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath, hanging out with friends, or lounging with her cat, Khaleesi.