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Halloween is around the corner and it is time to share some last-minute Halloween costume ideas! We are huge costume fans so we decided to round up our 9 most popular last-minute Halloween costume ideas from years past. Why are we sharing these Halloween costume ideas? Well first off, they are all super simple to DIY at home and take no longer than 30 minutes to create.
#1 Pinata Halloween Costume This pinata costume is colorful and fun! It is also very affordable, all you need are some simple party supplies and colorful tights! I wish I would have used this party kit – it would make the assembly a snap! Click here to get the full instructions for this fun pinata costume!
#2 Unicorn Halloween Costume Unicorns are a trend that we LOVE! This costume is fun for all ages. When Britt put this unicorn Halloween costume together she had her husband wear the same thing and it ended being a really cute couples costume! We found this baby unicorn costume that is super cute. For full instructions and a supply list click here. Update: They now have unicorn hats that LIGHT UP, how fun would that be for trick-or-treating?!
#3 Tooth Fairy Halloween Costume The Tooth Fairy Halloween costume is very simple! We went with some cute shoulder feathers found at the craft store, a wand, and a big tooth! This costume can be whipped up in under 10 minutes! These are the wings I recommend. Full instructions here.
#4 Amazing Race Contestant Costume We love a good reality show, and Amazing Race happens to be one of our favorites! This is a great couples costume as well. All you really need is matching athleisure wear and some simple signs. Use it as an excuse to buy this cute zip up! To see how we did it go here.
#5 Price is Right Contestant Halloween Costume COME ON DOWN!!! This is a great costume idea for college kids. Grab your newest college swag and make yourself a Price is Right nametag. Click here to see the supplies we used.
#6 Bat Halloween Costume Broken umbrella anyone?! This costume can be completed in a few simple steps. Other than the umbrella you need a black top and bottom, which lets be honest, we all have! Here are the instructions.
#7 Mrs. Frizzle from Magic School Bus Costume
The Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus Costume was one of my absolute favorites! Did you know the show is on Netflix right now?! Yes, you should totally watch some episodes for nostalgia and costume creating purposes. I did this costume as part of a live Halloween show on TV. My hairstylist friend helped me achieve the perfect Frizzle hair with this spray and it was a piece of cake from there. Here is how I did it.
#8 Bank Robber Costume This is a classic and can easily be turned into a family costume if you have a new baby that can operate as your money bag! Here are the supplies Britt used.
#9 Flapper Costume
Flapper will never go out of style as a Halloween costume. It’s flirty and fun, especially if you don’t want to look gory or silly. This dress on Amazon has a Great Gatsby vibe and I LOVE IT!
What are your Halloween traditions?
Hopefully, this list of 9 last-minute Halloween costumes is helpful to you in your Halloween party prep! This year Britt will be hosting a couples party where there will be a costume contest, bobbing for apples, and of course homemade rootbeer with dry ice in a cauldron! Have a fun holiday!