Easy Halloween Costume Ideas for the Office
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70 Easy (and Cheap!) Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Felt and that old skirt you've been hanging onto for the win!
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One minute you're on a pool float, and the next you're jamming to Halloween tunes, because the spookiest holiday of the year is just around the corner.
As you gear up for the big day, chances are you'll start to brainstorm outfit ideas. You may already have that costume planned out with your BFF or have the ultimate couples costume decided on, but more likely, you've put off planning to the very last minute. And you know how that goes: There's almost always that one theme party that creeps up on you.
So what do you do when you need an easy, last-minute Halloween costume, but don't want to spend all night fashioning one? There's a place to turn for ideas: Your closet. That's right—in many cases, you don't have to spend a single dollar to come up with a creative, homemade costume. Simply pull together your look by putting your normal clothes to work and combining a few things around the house, whether you're making something for yourself, your kid, or your teen. (Think: dust off that fancy black dress you never get to wear, pair it with some bewitching makeup and you'll be a sorceress in seconds). And, if you really need to, you can buy a few cheap baubles at your local craft or dollar store to complete those finishing touches. The best part about these (very) last-minute Halloween costume ideas? No one will ever know you procrastinated.
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Arthur
Transform yourself into the classic cartoon aardvark in a mustard-color sweater, a pair of jeans, and glasses.
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Sweater Glasses
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Beanie Baby Costume
A Beanie Baby is an easy costume for a baby (thanks to bunting!), but it's also an easy and super cute pet costume. All you have to do is fashion the tag with paint and cardboard.
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Bunting Paint
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Holly Golightly
Channeling Holly Golightly is as easy as shopping your closet for your favorite little black dress, a beautiful necklace, black pumps, and a pair of sunnies. Two-day shipping will get you a tiara and a pair of black gloves.
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Gloves Tiara
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Men in Black
As long as you have a suit at your disposal, you'll be in business as a galaxy defender.
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Suit Tie
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Lobster
A lobster makes for a surprisingly chic costume. It's easy, too: Pin a bit of tulle to the bottom of a sleek red dress, then fashion a red oven mitt into a claw with a bit of paint and some tiny matching red pom-poms.
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Red tulle
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Social Butterfly
You're sure to rack up the likes for this creative last-minute costume. Simply slip on your normal clothes and add some wings. Then, print some of your favorite social media icons and pin them onto your outfit.
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Fairy wings
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Vampire Costume
To transform yourself into a blood-thirsty vampire, pull out your nap dress, put on a full face of makeup, and pop in some fangs.
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Fangs
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Polly Pocket Costume
Channel one of your favorite '90s toys with this throwback costume. All you need is a pink dress, coordinating leggings, and some cardboard and ribbon.
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Dress Leggings
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Fall Costume
Can't resist all things pumpkin spice? Solidify your love for the fall season by dressing as it. How? Just wear your normal clothes—be sure to pick rich, autumn hues—then add a headband studded with changing leaves.
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Faux leaves Headband
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Legends of the Hidden Temple
If you're going with a partner, your BFF, or a group, go as game show contestants. For this Legends of the Hidden Temple getup, you'll need the T-shirt (you can stencil on the design if you don't have time to get one shipped), a pair of khaki shorts, pads, and a helmet.
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Shirt Knee pads
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Velma From Scooby Doo
Shop your closet for a cozy sweater and a flowy skirt. Add striped knee socks and your canine companion for maximum effect.
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Orange sweater Knee socks
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Miss Universe
Go literal with this one. Cover a blue skirt with a replica of the galaxy, then add the usual beauty queen accessories—a tiara, a sash, and a bouquet of flowers.
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Blue skirt Foam planets
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Hungry Hungry Hippos
For a fun family costume or mommy and me option, nod to a beloved classic game. Simply pin pom-poms onto a solid outfit and add a few felt accessories to a matching baseball cap.
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Pom-poms
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Tough Cookie
Pair your favorite athleisure with boxing gloves and a homemade cookie headband. All you need for the simple craft is a little cardstock and glue.
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Cardstock Boxing gloves
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Mime
Want to wear your normal clothes? Pull out a striped shirt and black bottoms, then add a beret, white gloves, and a touch of makeup.
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White gloves Black beret
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Pantone Color Card
It doesn't get much easier than this: Simply don your favorite solid color, then pin on some white felt and a printed "Pantone" label for an easy look that's work appropriate.
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Felt
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Violet Beauregarde From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Looking for a warm costume for a chilly autumn evening? Dress as the bubble gum-loving golden ticket winner. You'll be comfortable as can be in her signature blue track suit.
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Track suit Blonde wig
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Cookie Monster
If you have a blue dress, you already own the majority of this costume. For the finishing touch, just craft a headband with a blue boa, white foam balls, and a black marker. If you can't find a spotted brown clutch, fashion a cookie out of cardboard.
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Blue boa Dress
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Broken Doll
As long as you have a simple dress on hand, a baby doll is a simple costume to pull off. Make the look more suitable for Halloween by adding black makeup that gives the doll a neglected look.
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Face paint Pom-pom earrings
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Whitney Houston
You'll be pleasantly surprised at just how easy it is to be a star. As long as you have a pair of light denim jeans and a white tank, you're all set.
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White tank Jeans
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Pac-Man Costume
For a great group costume, go as Pac-Man (or Mrs. Pac-Man!) and the friendly ghosts he chases. If your group is large, you could also add in some of the fruit.
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Yellow T-shirt Felt
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Ruby Roundhouse From Jumanji
You won't have to fight hard to put this killer look together. Just a few wardrobe staples, plus a duct tape weapon holder bring it all together.
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Tank Shorts
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Cheshire Cat
A magenta outfit, a pair of cat ears, and some creative makeup makes for a costume everyone will go mad over.
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Cat ears Face paint
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Little Red Riding Hood
The timeless character's signature outfit is too easy to duplicate. Just throw on a red hoodie over a white dress (or spring for the cloak), and you're good to go.
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Red cloak Basket
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