If you’re like me, this post isn’t for you—meaning you started thinking about your Halloween costume back in July. However, if you’re one of those sane, busy, rational adult types… there’s a good chance this holiday will find you frantically searching for something to wear to that upcoming party! Lucky for you, these last-minute Halloween costumes are easy and versatile, giving you just the slightest bit of inspo you need to get the gears turning.
Never fear, dear readers, for this Halloween Queen has searched the darkest corners of the internet to find you the twenty-five best last minute Halloween costumes.
Scroll through our favorites and go ahead and rsvp “yes” to that party.
Cruella De Ville
While Cruella was released nearly four years ago, the style of this Disney villain is timeless. There are a few options that can make or break this costume, one of which is the infamous black-and-white wig. There are plenty of options online, but make sure it’s a wig you’ll be able to style to your liking. Additionally, if you choose a faux fur coat that hits the mark but still keeps things subtle, you might even be able to make it a winter staple. All you need to finish the look is a red dress, a classic red lip, and a bit of dramatic costume makeup.
Edna and Jack Jack
Even as a child, there were always families throughout my neighborhood dressed as the family from The Incredibles. However, if you’re not into the whole bodysuit situation, dressing up as Edna with (or without) your little one as Jack Jack is much easier than running to your local Spirit Halloween for an uncomfortable polyester outfit. Simply grab an oversized black (or men’s) button-down, a pair of tall black boots, and a black bob, and you’re good to go! Bonus points if you’re a regular glasses-wearer and can style your regular look with the outfit.
Risky Business
Perhaps an overdone Halloween outfit, but one that never seems to get old, is Tom Cruise’s dance scene outfit from Risky Business. It doesn’t get much easier than this outfit, with an oversized button-down and tall white socks. Wearing shorts and a cute bralette underneath can make this outfit public-appropriate while staying true to the widely known look. This costume is perfect for anyone in a pinch with its use of all your closet staples.
Mia Thermopolis
Anyone else psyched about the recently announced The Princess Diaries 3!? All Mia Thermopolis fans can agree that this last-minute Halloween costume will get everyone excited and invoke a sense of nostalgia. Everyone has a tiara and a simple white strapless dress lying around somewhere, and the slick-back bun is very much in now. All you need is a pair of inexpensive over-the-ear headphones, and you’ve got a princess of Genovia.
Rosie the Riveter
There’s no going wrong with this last-minute Halloween costume. Rosie the Riveter will always make this list for the sole fact that the costume only really takes three elements—jeans, a jean shirt, and a cherry red paisley bandana. A pair of blue jeans is a staple in almost everyone’s closet, making this costume one that can be thrown together for under $50.
Audrey Hepburn
There’s something about this Audrey Hepburn look that never gets old. Whether you find yourself dressing up for a Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed party or simply dressing to impress, this costume doesn’t take much forethought if you have an LBD (little black dress) on hand. Grab yourself a pair of rectangle sunglasses, a set of pearls, and satin black gloves to pair with your looks, and BAM—a star is born.
Elle Woods
Not to spoil my Halloween costume for everyone, but Elle Woods is undoubtedly one of the best last-minute Halloween costumes. If you have any hot pink activewear in your closet, grab a pink handbag and your picture-perfect pet to channel everyone’s favorite Harvard law grad. Everyone will ask how you came up with such an easy and chic costume idea (What? Like it’s hard?).
Taylor Swift
Yes, I know—there are plenty of T-Swift looks you could throw together for a last-minute Halloween costume. If I had to pick one, however, I’d take things back to her Fearless era with a gold fringe dress and white cowgirl boots. With some tight curls or a blonde wig, red lipstick, and dangly gold earrings, you’ll rock any party without going over your Halloween budget.
Peanuts Characters
Whichever characters you, or you + your friends, choose out of the Peanuts bunch, these looks are ones that everyone will recognize and that you can throw together with items you already own. If you have a plain yellow tee, paint on your black zig-zag stripes and grab your pet for a Charlie and Snoopy look. Or, pick out a royal blue bubble sleeve dress and white ankle socks and channel your inner Lucy van Pelt. The options with this costume category are nearly endless (fun fact—there are over 70 peanuts characters to choose from!).
Pink Panther and Inspector Clouseau
In my opinion, this last-minute Halloween couple costume is highly underrated. Grab your significant other a trench coat and stylish fedora, and snag yourself a cute pink bob and a baby pink outfit (or vice versa), and let the compliments roll in. Bonus points if you have a magnifying glass and cute pink cat ears to pair with your outfit.
