45 Simple Halloween Costumes Ideas

If you’re anything like me, you leave your Halloween costume to the last minute.

It’s not that I don’t love dressing up; I just don’t have the time to plan my outfit weeks in advance (or the money to spend on an expensive costume).

If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry! You don’t need to run out and buy a whole new outfit to celebrate the holiday.

There are plenty of simple Halloween costume ideas you can use to create an awesome costume without spending a lot of time or money.

1. Rosie the Riveter Costume

We can do it! This Rosie the Riveter costume is so simple and easy to put together.

You can use a denim shirt or a denim dress and then just add a red bandana. You probably have everything you need for this costume already in your closet!

2. Eleven from Stranger Things Costume

Eleven is a character from the popular Netflix series Stranger Things.

This costume is another one that is super easy to put together with things you may already have in your closet.

You can also find a pink dress and blue jacket and socks at the thrift store.

The most important part of this costume is the Eggo waffles. Eleven loves her waffles and you can carry a box of them with you to complete the look.

If you really want to take it to the next level, you can add fake blood to your nose and mouth to look like Eleven after she used her powers.

3. Scarecrow Costume

This scarecrow costume is a fun way to put your own spin on a classic Halloween costume.

The best part? You can make it with items you probably already have in your closet.

Get creative with your makeup and have fun with the details to make your scarecrow costume stand out.

4. Wednesday Addams Costume

Dress up as the iconic character from The Addams Family, Wednesday Addams.

You probably already have a black dress in your closet, so all you need to do is add a white collared shirt underneath.

Finish the look with some black tights and shoes. Bonus points if you can get your hands on a black wig to complete the look!

This is a great costume idea for a group of friends.

5. Regina George from Mean Girls Costume

With a pink mini skirt, a tank top, and a long-sleeve shirt tied around her waist, Regina George is an iconic Halloween costume.

Plus, it’s super easy to put together. Just make sure you have a pair of white heels and a pink purse to complete the look.

6. Lara Croft Costume

I have to admit, this Lara Croft costume is probably my favorite. I love the cargo pants and the simple black tank top.

Add a belt with some fake weapons, and you’re good to go.

You can also add a black sweatshirt or jacket on top if it’s cold where you are.

7. Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s Costume

This one is a classic and so simple to put together. All you need is a little black dress, some pearls, and of course, a tiara.

If you don’t have a tiara, you can always make one with a plastic headband and some cardstock. Don’t forget your coffee and croissant!

8. Minnie Mouse Costume

This is another costume that you can make with things you already have in your closet.

This one is also super simple to put together, and you can add a pop of red to any black and white outfit you have.

All you need is a black top, black skirt, and Minnie Mouse ears. You can also add a red bow to your outfit, and paint a red circle on your nose with face paint.

9. A Deer in the Headlights Costume

This costume is a little bit funny and a little bit spooky! You can put together this costume with a simple brown outfit and some antlers.

But the key to this look is the makeup. You’ll need a lot of white face paint and some black eyeliner to create the deer’s eyes.

Then, you can add some red or black eyeshadow to create some fake blood.

Conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed these simple Halloween costume ideas! Let us know what you thought in the comments and feel free to share your own simple costume ideas.