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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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French Kiss, The Best Halloween Costume Idea Ever

French Kiss, The Best Halloween Costume Idea Ever

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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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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!

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The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas

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#9

My Friend's Simply Brilliant Costume

My Friend's Simply Brilliant Costume

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#10

“Yes, I Have Seen The Memes.” Sometimes I Convince People I Am Normal, And Then I Do Things Such As This

“Yes, I Have Seen The Memes.” Sometimes I Convince People I Am Normal, And Then I Do Things Such As This

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have the crochet version of this sitting on my mantle in the living room.

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#12

When You Have No Halloween Costume, Search For A Couple Bins And A Lot Of Duct Tape Last Minute

When You Have No Halloween Costume, Search For A Couple Bins And A Lot Of Duct Tape Last Minute

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#14

My Last Minute Halloween Costume, Ghosting

My Last Minute Halloween Costume, Ghosting

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#15

Trick Or Treat - These 3 Lads Showed Up. Absolutely Terrifying

Trick Or Treat - These 3 Lads Showed Up. Absolutely Terrifying

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Need To Go To A Batman Themed Dress-Up Party On A Budget? Go As His Parents. Cost: 2 Sheets Of Paper

Need To Go To A Batman Themed Dress-Up Party On A Budget? Go As His Parents. Cost: 2 Sheets Of Paper

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My Last Minute Take On A One Night Stand Costume

My Last Minute Take On A One Night Stand Costume

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#23

It Was Kind Of Last Minute, But For Halloween I Made A Stuffed Hobbes To Go With My Costume

It Was Kind Of Last Minute, But For Halloween I Made A Stuffed Hobbes To Go With My Costume

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Brawny Guy

Brawny Guy

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Amy Dodds
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He could have dressed up as jake gyllenhall and I wouldn't have looked twice

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Husband And I Decided To Do Halloween Last Minute. Not Bad For A Couple Of Hours And >$20

Husband And I Decided To Do Halloween Last Minute. Not Bad For A Couple Of Hours And >$20

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Best Last Minute Halloween Costume I've Ever Made

Best Last Minute Halloween Costume I've Ever Made

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Auntriarch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Last minute? I'd like to see what she can do when she has plenty of time

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My Friend's Last Minute Halloween Costume

My Friend's Last Minute Halloween Costume

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My Friend And I Put Together This Last Minute Costume Combo For A Party

My Friend And I Put Together This Last Minute Costume Combo For A Party

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#30

King Of Last Minute Costumes, My Friend As The Bastard Sea That Took Wilson

King Of Last Minute Costumes, My Friend As The Bastard Sea That Took Wilson

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Shape Of Water But The Budget Is $4

Shape Of Water But The Budget Is $4

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#35

Yeah, It Was Pretty Last Minute

Yeah, It Was Pretty Last Minute

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#36

Florida Man Makes Last Minute Halloween Costume

Florida Man Makes Last Minute Halloween Costume

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#37

My Last Minute Costume Was A Success! Who Doesn't Love Indy?

My Last Minute Costume Was A Success! Who Doesn't Love Indy?

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#38

Last Minute Hermione Granger Costume, Since I Already Happen To Have The Hair And Props And All

Last Minute Hermione Granger Costume, Since I Already Happen To Have The Hair And Props And All

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#39

Last Years Last Minute Clark Kent Costume

Last Years Last Minute Clark Kent Costume

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Here's My Coworker And I In Our Very Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

Here's My Coworker And I In Our Very Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

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Our Lockdown Zoom Party Costumes (Last Minute Idea)

Our Lockdown Zoom Party Costumes (Last Minute Idea)

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#42

My Last Minute Halloween Costume “Cardigan Bee” Aka Cardi B

My Last Minute Halloween Costume “Cardigan Bee” Aka Cardi B

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#43

2020 Is For Lazy Halloween Costumes

2020 Is For Lazy Halloween Costumes

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#44

The Upside-Down Man

The Upside-Down Man

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I Won’t Lie I Didn’t Try Hard With This Costume. Happy Belated Halloween Everyone

I Won’t Lie I Didn’t Try Hard With This Costume. Happy Belated Halloween Everyone

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I’m Always A Fan Of An Easy Costume, Hopefully It Works

I’m Always A Fan Of An Easy Costume, Hopefully It Works

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#48

Paint Some Wire And Print Out A Logo

Paint Some Wire And Print Out A Logo

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#50

But Of A Last-Minute Costume This Year- Jawa Without The Black Gloves

But Of A Last-Minute Costume This Year- Jawa Without The Black Gloves

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