What Are Some Last-Minute Costumes You Can Throw Together With Things You Already Own?!
We have some last-minute DIY ideas, made from things you have hiding in your closet.
*** Here are some last-minute costumes that you can throw together with things you probably already own, no craft degree required!
1. Classic Cat
For when you want to look cute with minimal effort.
Needed: Black clothes, eyeliner, and a headband.
Draw on whiskers and a cute little nose with eyeliner. Use a headband and some paper triangles or felt to make quick cat ears. Bonus points if you add a tail (a scarf or belt works great).
2. Rosie the Riveter
Perfect for some effortless feminist flair, paired with timeless vintage vibes
Needed: Blue denim shirt, red bandana, and red lipstick.
Roll up your sleeves, tie the bandana around your head, and channel your inner empowerment icon. Strike that “We Can Do It!” pose and you’re instantly recognizable.
3. Tourist
The perfect comfortable and funny costume that works solo or as part of a group.
What you need: a Hawaiian shirt, shorts, sandals, sunglasses, and a camera or map.
Add socks with sandals for extra laughs. Carry a water bottle and talk loudly about “finding the best local spots.”
4. Zombie
Fun for ANYONE and can be made into any “undead” version like a zombie bride, zombie student, or zombie office worker.
Needed: Old clothes you don’t mind ruining and some pale makeup.
Rip or smudge your clothes a little, add white or gray face powder, and darken your eyes. Walk with a slow shuffle and moan—voilà, instant zombie.
5. Smarty Pants
This one’s for all you pun-lovers… or anyone who wants an easy laugh.
Needed: Jeans or pants and a pack of Smarties candies.**
Tape or glue Smarties all over your pants. Add glasses for effect. It’s a pun costume and it earns you candy points!
6. Wednesday Addams
Those with a dark sense of humor and a love for all things macabre are gonna love his one!
Needed: Black dress, white collared shirt, and pigtail braids.
If you don’t have a collared shirt, use paper or fabric to fake one. Keep your expression flat and your tone deadpan.
7. Ghost
This one’s a classic that can be made cute, scary, or ironic
Needed: White sheet or oversized T-shirt.**
Cut out eye holes—or skip that and wear all white, carrying a chain or pillowcase for “haunting effect.” Want to modernize it? Add sunglasses and a coffee cup for “Hot Girl Ghost.”
8. Athlete
For anyone who is all about a ‘comfort-first' costume lover.
Needed: Leggings, sneakers, tank top, towel, and water bottle.**
Add a sweatband if you’ve got one. Smear on a bit of baby oil or water for that “just-finished-a-run” glow.
9. Book Character
For bookworms who love subtle costumes.
Needed: Glasses, a cardigan, and any book.
Channel your favorite literary figure—Nancy Drew, Harry Potter, or Matilda. Just carry the right book and add one key accessory (a wand, a magnifying glass, a red ribbon, etc.).
10. Error 404 Costume Not Found
Great for techies, introverts, or anyone with no time to spare!
Needed: A plain T-shirt and a marker.**
Write “Error 404: Costume Not Found” across the front. It’s clever, minimal effort, and guaranteed to get laughs.