Short on time and in need of some easy, creative costume ideas? Look no further!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: A white outfit, scissors, glue or safety pins, green, yellow, blue and red felt/construction paper
WHAT TO DO: Cut out 3-5 circles each of your different colored paper/felt, and strategically pin them to a white outfit to reflect a Twister board
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Wrapping paper (typically available year-round at Walgreens or Target for under $5), large wrapping bow, matching ribbon (optional) tape, scissors
WHAT TO DO: Cut out 1-2 large swaths of wrapping paper and wrap it around yourself, taping the edges together, or to a pair of shorts or tube dress underneath. Fold over the edges and tape them for a more tailored look. You can also run a length of ribbon from the top to the bottom of the wrapping paper dress, and a second one around your waist to form a cross over which to paste your bow
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Yellow dress, white tights, flats, umbrella (preferably white), Morton salt container (optional)
WHAT TO DO: Nothing! Grab your props and head out in style like Elle Fanning here
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Loose black shirt, tight white top, scissors, black and white face paint (optional)
WHAT TO DO: Follow this template to strategically cut your black shirt into a skeletal design, or use Martha’s guide for more detailed instructions. For spooky, fabulous makeup, follow this Buzzfeed guide.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: White shirt, red sharpie
WHAT TO DO: Simply draw cinema’s favorite volleyball on a plain white shirt. If you want a more fashionable look, get creative with a tight white dress and/or tutu and pin a construction paper Wilson the front. Bonus points if you get your boyfriend to dress as Tom Hanks
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Denim button-down, red bandana, red lipstick
WHAT TO DO: Pull your hair back in a high up-do and tie the bandana around your head. Roll up your sleeves and work that feminist icon look
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Hawaiian shirt, socks and sandals, fanny pack, lei (optional), floppy hat (optional), camera (optional), sunblock (optional)
WHAT TO DO: Apply a generous glob of sunblock to your nose and get creative with accessories
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Black outfit, black marker
WHAT TO DO: Follow this template to draw a Dark Mark on your forearm, and wear your most intimidating black outfit. Azkaban sign optional.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Tight pink dress, pink lipstick, heels
WHAT TO DO: Wear your most obnoxiously pink clothes, and throw in some accessories for one of Barbie’s themed looks
10) Francophone
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Striped shirt, ballet flats, suspenders, plain red kerchief or scarf (optional), beret (optional)
WHAT TO DO: If you have a red kerchief, tie it around your neck, and experiment with red lipstick
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Black dress, white blouse or button-down, black tights and shoes
WHAT TO DO: Braid your hair into two plaits on either side of your face, and wear a black dress over a white top with the collar showing
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: White paper, a headband, glue or tape, scissors, any white sparkly or ethereal looking outfit
WHAT TO DO: Cut the paper into an elongated triangle and roll it to form a cone, taping the edges. Secure this onto a headband either with glue or lots of tape. Follow this tutorial for more detailed instructions on how to get this exact look!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Metallic dress or outfit, marker, face or body paint (optional)
WHAT TO DO: Dress in as much silver or gold as you can, and write the periodic element (Au or Ag for gold and silver, respectively) on your chest or a nametag to make it obvious
14) Jean Valjean from Les Misérables
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Black & white striped shirt or any raggedy outfit, a nametag
WHAT TO DO: You probably won’t look exactly like this baby, but you get the idea. Dress as a generic prisoner or raggedy miscreant, then slap on a nametag with “24601” and you’re good to go
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Furry vest, brown shirt or dress
WHAT TO DO: Use black eyeliner or face paint to draw a nose and whiskers of your face, and pull your hair into two nubbins for ears. Wear a (fake!) fur vest over your outfit if you have one 16) Scarecrow
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Flannel button-down, floppy hat, boots, overalls (optional)
WHAT TO DO: Use black eyeliner to draw stitching extending from the corners of your mouth, a triangle nose, and spikes under your eyes. Use heavy blush on your cheeks, and to fill in your nose.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Red bowtie, black blazer, white button-down, face paint (optional)
WHAT TO DO: Use red face paint or lipstick to draw red spirals on your cheeks, and black eyeliner to draw two vertical lines extending down from the corners of your mouth. Dark, heavy eye makeup and a white face are an added bonus
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: White tank, colorful bra, scissors, black mini skirt
WHAT TO DO: Cut two large circles in the front of tank and practice your best Mean Girls quotes 19) Thing 1
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Red dress or top, blue skirt and/or various blue accessories, white paper, scissors and safety pins
WHAT TO DO: Cut out a large circle and write “Thing 1,” and pin it to your stomach or chest 20) Cowgirl
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Flannel or gingham button-down, jeans, cowboy boots, cowboy hat (optional)
WHAT TO DO: Braid your hair into two long braids and tie the ends of your button-down into a knot
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Red paper (or white paper and a red sharpie), scissors, safety pins
WHAT TO DO: Cut out a large letter A and pin it to your chest
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Oversized white button-down, spandex shorts, white socks, sunglasses
WHAT TO DO: Pull the white socks over some ballet flats so it looks like you’re not wearing shoes, and throw on a pair of shades.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Leather jacket, black shirt, green pants, boots, printer and safety pin
WHAT TO DO: Tie your hair into a long side-braid and print out this mocking jay image, pinning it onto your jacket.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Marker or face paint, 50’s or 60’s themed outfit
WHAT TO DO: Use this guide to color your face like a character in an old comic book or Roy Lichtenstein painting.
25) Dexter victim
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Saran wrap, spandex shorts, red paint
WHAT TO DO: Wrap gratuitous amounts of Saran wrap around yourself to form a dress, or over your torso and spandex to make a two-piece. Layer in splashes of red paint as you go to look like blood.
And finally, the easiest costume of them all:
26) Facebook Happy Halloween!