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Whether you’re looking to save money or need to throw together a last-minute outfit, these super-easy DIY costume ideas are just the ticket.
These costumes require little spending, and you can probably use what you already have at home and in your wardrobe! #winning.
Note: The prices and availability of the products mentioned on this page are current as of October 2019.
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Look super-cute with your bestie and dress up as the dancing girls emoji for your Halloween party this year. All you need is a black bodysuit, black shoes/heels and a cat headband. Simple, yet effective!
The cost?
Total: $60-$85
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If you love walking around in your onesie as much as we do, this is the perfect outfit for you. Put on your white onesie, cut out a crown from cardboard and you’re set!
The cost?
Total: $40-$64
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Transform into Ned Flanders from The Simpsons by painting your face with yellow body paint, donning a green sweater and a pink button-up shirt and throwing on some glasses. Oh, don’t forget his iconic mustache. Bonus points for every time you say “diddly” or “daddly” while in costume.
The cost?
Total: $40-$70
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The Joker is a popular Halloween costume for men, women, boys and girls. You can put this look together with some face paint, a purple blazer and green tie. Looking for more superhero costumes? Check out our cosplay guide.
The cost?
Total: $60-$95
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After a more classic outfit this Halloween? Try Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s! All you’ll need to complete the look is a black shift dress, some long black gloves, black sunglasses, a pearl necklace and a tiara.
The cost?
Total: $35-$60
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Who doesn’t love Minions? This super-cute outfit is easy to put together. The checklist? A yellow shirt, yellow tights, denim overalls, black gloves, black boots and round circle glasses.
The cost?
Total: $50-$80
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Pale-faced, grim-looking Wednesday Addams is a total Halloween favorite. Plait your hair and wear a black dress with a white collared shirt underneath. Finish the look off with black lipstick and her famous empty expression.
The cost?
Total: $90-$130
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Who doesn’t want to be Superman? Easily bring out your inner Clark Kent with a Superman T-shirt and some red fabric to attach to your shirt or tie around your neck. Now grab some glasses to complete the nerdy look.
The cost?
Total: $22-$45
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You probably have all the pieces for this costume in your wardrobe already. Throw a striped shirt over some blue jeans, add a red beanie and glasses and voila — a totally hip costume that took you minutes to put together!
The cost?
Total: $27-$55
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Don your favorite suit as you fight for your rights to party in this simple costume. And if you don’t already have a suit for special occasions, what better time than the present?
The cost?
Total: $40-$70
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Who doesn’t want to be a Disney Princess? Take a floaty blue tee, a yellow skirt and add a red headband. Wam, bam, your Snow White costume’s done! Dressing like a princess was never this easy.
The cost?
Total: $26-$45
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This takes the award for being the easiest costume to throw on. If you don’t like fussy costumes or you’re just too busy to put anything extravagent together, grab a white cloth or old bed sheets and cut holes for your eyes. Dead simple.
The cost?
Total: $12-$30
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Most of you probably own a white shirt and black pants already, which makes this costume easy as pie. Just add a black wig and some fake blood and you’re all set.
The cost?
Total: $40-$70
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Do you hate spending money on costumes? Are you a fan of the Simpsons? If yes, this is the costume for you. Safety pin a piece of paper that says “Idaho” to a blue shirt, and your costume is done. It takes about 30 seconds to put together, and you’ll definitely get a few laughs.
The cost?
Total: $24-$39
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This is a super easy one for the boys, especially if you’ve already got a black suit jacket and pants handy. Just throw on a pair of sunglasses and you’re all dressed up. If you don’t have the pieces to put the costume together, there are some bargain options below that will help.
The cost?
Total: $110-2$20
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All you need is a purple or pink bra, a white singlet and a black skirt — and you probably already own all of these. If you don’t, there are some affordable options below. Simply cut holes in the top and you’re good to go.
The cost?
Total: $47-$75
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