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As much as we’re looking forward to Halloween, we also understand that every once in a while, time just slips through your fingers, and you end up on the eve of October 31 without a single clue about what kind of outfit to wear. But panic not, as Yoda would say.
We at Bored Panda put together a killer list of the best last-minute Halloween costume ideas. From the classic ghost to the upside-down man, you should be able to DIY these fun looks with limited resources in just a flash. Or two. Continue scrolling and check them out!
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#1
French Kiss, The Best Halloween Costume Idea Ever
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Scary
The folks at Hubbub highlight that 4 in 10 Halloween costumes are thrown away after only being worn once, and many are made from plastic, so the cost of looking creepy is creeping up. To help folks create a more sustainable costume, they offer these DIY dress-up ideas that can save not only money and time but also help the planet:
1. Iconic costumes from everyday clothes. Real-life figures like the Spice Girls, David Attenborough, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or fictional ones like Rosie the Riveter or Paddington Bear have looks that are instantly recognizable but can also be assembled from what's already in your wardrobe, so start by "cataloging" what you already have. Maybe your next Halloween costume is already laying in your wardrobe.
2. Are there any old outfits haunting the back of your cupboard from many moons ago? If single-use clothing and its associated packaging gives you the shivers, try to see if you can find an old costume and bring back the ghost of Halloween past.
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Nudist On Strike
#4
This Costume Omg
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A News Flash
3. Top of the props. If you don't like the costume you end up with because it looks a bit too flat, fashion it with freaky accessories from leftover cardboard or paper you already have. Swords, ears, hats, and wings can all be cut from cereal boxes and painted or covered with fabric, and there are lots of tutorials online that can teach you how.
4. Paint yourself scary. You can pick up non-toxic, cruelty-free body paint for quite cheap from most fancy-dress shops and transform into an orc or some other beast super fast.
Now go kill it!
#6
My Buddy's Super Lazy Halloween Costume
#8
The Black Eyed Peas
#9
My Friend's Simply Brilliant Costume
#10
“Yes, I Have Seen The Memes.” Sometimes I Convince People I Am Normal, And Then I Do Things Such As This
Mad Dragon 4 years ago
I have the crochet version of this sitting on my mantle in the living room.
#11
50 Shades Of Grey Costume
#12
When You Have No Halloween Costume, Search For A Couple Bins And A Lot Of Duct Tape Last Minute
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#13
All Right Stop. Collaborate And Listen
#14
My Last Minute Halloween Costume, Ghosting
#15
Trick Or Treat - These 3 Lads Showed Up. Absolutely Terrifying
#16
My Last Minute Costume
#17
Happy Halloween! This Is Fine
#18
Need To Go To A Batman Themed Dress-Up Party On A Budget? Go As His Parents. Cost: 2 Sheets Of Paper
#19
My Last Minute Take On A One Night Stand Costume
#20
Last Minute, €1.49 Costume
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Nickelback
#22
Last Minute Lichtenstein
#23
It Was Kind Of Last Minute, But For Halloween I Made A Stuffed Hobbes To Go With My Costume
Chucky Cheezburger 4 years ago
If Hobbes was last minute, they must be hell on wheels when they plan for it.
#24
Brawny Guy
#26
Husband And I Decided To Do Halloween Last Minute. Not Bad For A Couple Of Hours And >$20
#27
Best Last Minute Halloween Costume I've Ever Made
Auntriarch 4 years ago
Last minute? I'd like to see what she can do when she has plenty of time
#28
My Friend's Last Minute Halloween Costume
#29
My Friend And I Put Together This Last Minute Costume Combo For A Party
#30
King Of Last Minute Costumes, My Friend As The Bastard Sea That Took Wilson
#31
My Last Minute Halloween Costume
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My Friend's Last Minute Halloween Costume
#33
Drunk Meredith From The Office
#34
Shape Of Water But The Budget Is $4
#35
Yeah, It Was Pretty Last Minute
#36
Florida Man Makes Last Minute Halloween Costume
#37
My Last Minute Costume Was A Success! Who Doesn't Love Indy?
#38
Last Minute Hermione Granger Costume, Since I Already Happen To Have The Hair And Props And All
#39
Last Years Last Minute Clark Kent Costume
#40
Here's My Coworker And I In Our Very Last-Minute Halloween Costumes
#41
Our Lockdown Zoom Party Costumes (Last Minute Idea)
#42
My Last Minute Halloween Costume “Cardigan Bee” Aka Cardi B
#43
2020 Is For Lazy Halloween Costumes
#44
The Upside-Down Man
#45
I Won’t Lie I Didn’t Try Hard With This Costume. Happy Belated Halloween Everyone
#46
I’m Always A Fan Of An Easy Costume, Hopefully It Works
#47
Last Minute Costumes
#48
Paint Some Wire And Print Out A Logo
#49
My GF And I Made This Costume Last Minute For Less Than 5$
#50
But Of A Last-Minute Costume This Year- Jawa Without The Black Gloves
#51
Low Effort Last Minute Costume. Never Forget
#52
My Last-Minute Halloween Costume Is The Most Terrifying I've Ever Worn
#53
My Brother Put This Outfit Together Last Minute For A Halloween Party A Few Years Ago. It Still Kills Me Every Time I See It
#54
So This Was My Buddies Last Minute Halloween Costume For A Party Last Night
#55
My Original Costume Broke So I Had To Make A New One At The Last Minute
#56
My Last Minute Early Halloween Party Costume. Cheap, Quick, Easy, Dignified
#57
Butters And Awesom-O From South Park
#58
Aaaahhh, The Anual Last Minute Stress Costume
#59
White Trash Halloween Costume
Chucky Cheezburger 4 years ago
This isnt believable...theres no cigarette butts or budweiser cans.
#60
Last Year's Last Minute "Dark Elf"
#61
I Decided To Do A Last Minute Costume, And I Only Had A Paper Bag Laying Around To Work With
#62
Identity Thief. Last Minute Costume
#63
Low Budget Costume That Fits My Body Type. Practically Nailed It
#64
Last Minute Lady Liberty, When You Have The Perfect Color Sheets
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
I once went as the Statue of Liberty. I dyed my hair with Kool-Aid. It was green for a week! And very much against my school's dress code.
#65
I Threw Together A Last-Minute Morticia Addams, Or As One Person Asked, "A Gothic Lady From Wheel Of Fortune". Vanna Black It Is
#66
Businesswoman - Killer At Closing Deals
#67
So I Decided Last Minute To Put This Together
#68
Oooohwee! My Last Minute Costume From Saturday Sure Did Swell ($5 Of Fabric, Cardboard, Duct Tape And Hope)
#69
Last Minute RHPS Group. Probably Less Than $100 For All. Conception To Completion= 24 Hours
#70
I Agree With The Awesomeness Of Pun Costumes: Pothead Serial Killer
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
I assume most potheads are too stoned to be interested in becoming serial killers.
#71
Thought You Guys Would Appreciate My Halloween Costume! Very Last Minute But My Favourite So Far
#73
Contestants On Supermarket Sweep
#74
Very Last Minute DIY "2020" Halloween Costume For Under $10
#76
My Last Minute Costume Was Every Magic Player's Worst Nightmare
#77
Had To Make A Last Minute Update To My Michael Costume
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
If anyone doesn't know, actor Ted Danson was arrested at a climate crisis protest. He's a good guy.
#79
Wanted To Show Off My Halloween Costume A Bit Early
#80
Me And My Boyfriends Halloween Costume, Better Late Than Never I Guess
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Courtesy is : Taking the cigarette out of your mouth before kissing.
#81
Halloween’s The Best!
#82
My Wife Let Me Use Her Hair Extensions And Maternity Shirt For My Last Minute Halloween Costume
#84
Stop! Hammer Time
#85
Last Minute Costumes. Cost Us $20 Total To Make
#86
Last Minute Costumes. Mermaid & Deep Sea Fisherman
#87
My “Whoopee Goldberg” Costume. Last Minute But I Was Still Pretty Proud Of It
#88
My Last Minute Cuphead Costume
#91
Last Minute Strong Bads Are The Best Kind Of Strong Bads
#92
First Costume Of Spooky Season: A Fork In The Road, Complete With Potholes. Great Budget Costume Idea
#93
My Very Last-Minute Costume
#94
Obtuse, Rubber Goose Green Moose, Guava Juice Giant Shake, Birthday Cake Large Fries, Chocolate Shake
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
I don't get the title of this one at all. Isn't this another Fairy Oddparents?
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My Halloween Costume Was Easy This Year. My Wife's... Less So
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Witchling 4 years ago
Ya know those glow in the dark stars and planets you get to stick on your ceiling? A bag of those glued all over black sweatpants and black top.... bang!! You're the center of the universe!! That was my favorite last minute costume and as a bonus it's super comfy!! Happy haunting!
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Some of these people seem to have a different definition of "last minute" than I do. It's clear some of these took planning and time! Nice costumes though.
Witchling 4 years ago
Ya know those glow in the dark stars and planets you get to stick on your ceiling? A bag of those glued all over black sweatpants and black top.... bang!! You're the center of the universe!! That was my favorite last minute costume and as a bonus it's super comfy!! Happy haunting!
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Some of these people seem to have a different definition of "last minute" than I do. It's clear some of these took planning and time! Nice costumes though.
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