Halloween is undoubtedly one of the best holidays of the year. You get to watch tons of horror films, eat your body weight in candy, and dress up in outrageous costumes. However, unless you have a big budget or mad art skills, finding a quality Halloween look is often a bit of a challenge.
But fear not, thrifty friends and artistically-challenged individuals, for here are 14 budget costume ideas for you to choose from.
1. Ancient Greek
As long as you've got a white bed sheet and a willingness to flash a little bit of skin, then you've got the makings of an ancient Greek costume. Just tie the sheet around yourself like a toga, et voila. For bonus authenticity, you could fashion a garland out of a few twigs. Or, if you have some to hand, cover yourself in white body paint and become a statue.
2. Snapchat filter
Fancy dress from the past is cool and everything, but why not be something current, like a Snapchat filter. Got some cardboard? Make yourself some dog ears. Face paint? Get drawing those hearts, buddy. How about some flowers? It's easy to turn them into a flower crown. Add a ridiculous amount of highlighter and boom: instant costume.
3. Instagram post
While we're on the social media theme, Instagram posts also make great Halloween get-ups. Literally all you need to do is find a reasonably-sized bit of cardboard, cut a window from your face, and paint on the iconic Insta layout. Make sure you give yourself a modest amount of likes, too.
4. Serial killer
One of the unwritten rules of Halloween is that if you can't be scary, you should at least be funny. But why not combine the two by being a "cereal killer". Just take an empty cereal box, splash a bit of red paint on it, and carry it around with you. Chuck in a prop knife and a necklace made of cheerios (because every good serial killer takes a souvenir), and you've got the perfect costume for the price of breakfast.
5. Ghost
This wouldn't be a proper budget costume list without the classic bed sheet ghost included. But we're going to take this one step further. Why not give your ghost some accessories to make it stand out a bit more? Pop a stetson on top: cowboy ghost. Stick some fake eyelashes on the outside: girly ghost. Wear some lacy underwear on the outside of the sheet: sexy ghost. Job done.
6. Mummy
Continuing the quintessential budget theme, a toilet paper mummy is always a good last-minute option. It's probably not the most practical choice on the list, and you'll most likely end up ripping/losing most of your costume before you even turn up at the Halloween party, but everyone appreciates the old favourites.
7. Robot
You know that old vacuum cleaner box you've been holding onto for about 4 years 'just in case you need to return it'? Well, it's time to go get it from the attic, along with some aluminium foil from the kitchen and a couple of sharpies. Put all those components together, and ta-da, you're a robot. A pretty basic one, admittedly, but it's the thought that counts.
8. Lego figure
If you'd rather put that box to a different use, and happen to have some paint to hand, then you might want to consider making yourself into a Lego character. Make yourself a blocky shirt, some claw-like hands, and, if you have enough material left over, a round head. The same technique works if you want to be a Minecraft figure, too.
9. Sim
So, not everyone has a huge cardboard box lying around. But almost everybody has a couple of cardboard-packaged food products in their kitchen. All you need to do to become a Sim is cut out a diamond shape, colour it green, and stick it above your head using a bit of wire, a headband, or even another bit of card. Then proceed to spend the evening speaking Simlish and setting the oven on fire.
10. Stock photo
Literally all you need for this costume is access to a printer - so, if you don't have your own, you may need to sneakily utilise the one at work. Just print out a classic stock photo, cut out one of the people's faces, and replace it with your own. And that's it.
11. Failed science experiment
You'll need a friend to help you out with this one. Preferably one who owns an oversized shirt. If you hadn't figured it out already, both of you need to wear the shirt together, and maybe cut an extra couple of arm holes if you can. Then, come up with an elaborate story about how a mad scientist was trying to create a superhuman hybrid or something, but instead ended up with you.
12. Kid
If you happen to have an oversized shirt but no friends, then I'm sorry about that - but all is not lost! Find some baggy trousers to go with that shirt, tie your shoes up around your knees, and be prepared to crawl all evening. Add in a lollipop prop, and you're good to go. Not only is it a great costume, it's also an easy way of making yourself look 20 years younger.
13. Undead
Back to the classics! Looking undead is something I achieve every day, primarily through a lack of sleep an inability to neatly style my hair. But, if you're after a more temporary deceased look, just grab yourself a bit of dark eyeshadow and your tattiest clothes. Rough up your face a bit with the makeup, don an outfit that looks like it might have spent some time in the ground, and shuffle around like someone who hasn't had their morning coffee yet.
14. Someone else
Go find that friend again, because you're going to need them. This time, instead of getting into the same shirt, you'll need to trade shirts with each other. And pants. And any other accessories which make both of you easily recognisable. If one of you has a beard, draw a beard on the other one. If one of you wears distinctive makeup, give them the job of painting the other one. And if you've got different accents, make sure you swap those, too.
So, there you have it. If you'd been struggling with some ideas for a Halloween costume, hopefully this has helped you out a bit.
Halloween is fast approaching, which means that - if you don't have one already - you really ought to be scouting for a good costume right about now. Maybe hit up your nearest thrift store and see if there's anything you can get crafty with, or, if you're feeling lazy, go online and get yourself a classic devil/witch/Donald Trump costume on next day delivery.
Oh, and while you're at it, you might want to pick up something for your cat.
No, seriously - cat costumes are a thing. And there's plenty to choose from...
1. Bumblebee
Make sure your moggie is the queen bee of the party with this get-up from Meowingtons.
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2. Sushi
Sushi me rollin', they hatin'... make your kitty look like an absolute snack with this gear from Petco.
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3. Bat
Cats are already pretty spooky without costumes, but add a pair of Amazon black bat wings and *boom* instant added creepiness. (Or cuteness.)
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4. Pizza
Let your cat grab a slice of the action this Halloween with this costume from Amazon.
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5. King/Queen
Your kitty probably already thinks it rules the house, so why not pop down to Petco and get them an outfit to match their ego?
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6. Dragon
When I was a kid, I wanted a pet dragon. I never got one, but - thanks to Amazon - I can now have the next best thing.
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7. Lion
Cats love to be the 'mane' event at the party, so why not indulge them with this Amazon accessory?
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8. Peacock
Cats are notorious enemies of birds, so this costume from Meowingtons is probably legitimately scary for them.
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9. Police Officer
Cop kitty is here to protect and serve (and lick his own butt) - available at Meowingtons.
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10. Magician
Is she a magician? Is she a vampire? Who cares! This Amazon outfit is so cute, it doesn't really need any further details.
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So, my fellow cat-lovers, go out and get yourself some of these outfits and dress up your little fur babies. Be warned, though, they might need a little convincing to get into the Halloween spirit - and you may end up with some vampirish puncture wounds if you don't tread carefully.
Okay, that's enough! Halloween 2019 has been and gone, and it's time to start wiping off the facepaint and throwing out the pumpkins (also, small animals like hedgehogs, squirrels, and other woodland creatures absolutely love pumpkins, so just pop them at the bottom of your yard). But before you get the tinsel out, there's still time to reminisce about the scariest night of 2019.
Along with Trick or Treating and Halloween parties, another much-anticipated part of this spooky holiday is seeing what our favorite celebrities will dress as. With more money than I'll ever have, you can better believe these megastars have the fund to truly transform themselves into something remarkable. Whether it's sexy or terrifying, here are the greatest celebrity looks from Halloween 2019!
This year, one of the most famous faces on the planet, Kylie Jenner, opted to dress up as Disney's incarnation of Ariel from The Little Mermaid. (The Hans Christian Andersen story which inspired it is a lot darker. Trust me.)
Well, you have to hand it to the makeup mogul, she really suits that clam bra. Although I'm pretty sure that Ariel's tail was nowhere near that revealing, but hey-ho if you're a Jenner, I guess, it's the family duty to look smokin' at all times!
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[post_page_title]Kylie Jenner[/post_page_title]
I take back what I said about the tail. Once you see the outfit in its full glory, it's far from being the mini skirt it appears to be, but a stylish way of showing one leg while keeping a full-length tail that any mermaid would be proud to wear.
Did somebody say bend and snap? Kim K had it covered this Halloween, and it's all the apter as the reality star really is attending law school. That might come in handy if Kanye decides to run for president.
Whoa! Who'd have thought Ellen suited long blond hair? She's rocking that sparkly outfit too. The silver pasties covering her nipples make this outfit in my opinion.
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[post_page_title]Bella Hadid[/post_page_title]
Bella Hadid as the greatest Fred Flintstone I've ever seen.
When the Flintstones comes into your mind, it's not immediately followed by the word "sexy", but that might not be the case for those who've seen Bella Hadid's Halloween costume. It's enough to make anyone say yabba dabba doo!
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[post_page_title]Kevin Hart[/post_page_title]
Kevin Hart as best buddy The Rock (from the 90s). Y'know, when he still had hair!
He's even got the fanny pack! The only thing that could have made this outfit better would have been the addition of some muscles to make him look just as top-heavy as the Rock.
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[post_page_title]Sofia Richie[/post_page_title]
Model and fashion designer Sofia Richie looks amazing as Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty.
Disney characters are always a winner when it comes to Halloween outfit choices, and Sofia Richie's sexed-up version of Princess Aurora undoubtedly got a few pulses racing this October 31.
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[post_page_title]LeBron James[/post_page_title]
Basketball legend LeBron James gets a slice of the action as Edward Scissorhands.
Let's just hope he wasn't hungry in this outfit because the only thing he'd be able to do is cut ham - and maybe stab a few apples out of the bucket instead of bobbing for them!
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[post_page_title]Jordyn Woods and Megan Thee Stallion[/post_page_title]
Jordyn Woods and Megan Thee Stallion as Mortal Kombat characters.
This is definitely one of the most revealing outfits on this list, but hey, they're both young and beautiful, so why not? Let's just hope that they decided to party somewhere warm.
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[post_page_title]Jordyn Woods[/post_page_title]
While Jordyn's outfit doesn't look like much at all in the picture above, in this picture, you can see that there's actually a surprising amount to it.
"This is Halloween, everybody make a scream"... Come on! You know the words. This is the ultimate couple's costume for Tim Burton fans in my opinion, second only to Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd.
Heidi Klum absolutely won the evening with this look seemingly inspired by Frankenstein and the alien movie Species. It took 13 hours for the outfit to come together.
When you're mom's a fashion and popular culture icon, you may want to emulate her from an early age. Stormi looks absolutely adorable here as she rocks her mom's 2019 Met Gala look.
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Actress and TV host Tracee Ellis Ross amazed as Red from Us.
Minaj is channeling all of Margot Robbie's sexiness from when she played Harley Quinn, as for Kenneth Petty, well, I reckon he makes a sexier Joker than Jared Leto.
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Halsey wowed her followers with her very accurate Marilyn Manson.
There's only word that can adequately describe this picture and that's fire. She's proof that women in their 50s can look just as sexy as those in their 20s. Confidence is key.
I can imagine her saying, "The doctor will see you now" in her most sultry voice. Nurses are definitely up there in the sexy jobs category alongside cops and firemen.
"We all float down here..." Now that's a Pennywise that I'm sure would encourage a lot of people, young and old, to peek into a train - regardless of whether or not they've lost their boat!
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[post_page_title]Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion[/post_page_title]
Ooh, behave! Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion as Austin Powers and a Fembot.
I think we can all concur with Zackiba's comment that the only thing which would have made this outfit better would have been if he'd pulled up in the almighty shaguar saying, "U look smashing baby."
This brilliant outfit was aptly captioned: "My secret you ask... water, tequila, boundaries and a healthy dose of accountability." Her smile says it all, really.
Isn't she adorable? The fact that her face is almost dwarfed by that yellow bow makes this picture that bit better. I'm sure it's one they'll look back fondly on in years to come.
Oftentimes, we pick a Halloween costume related to a movie or character which means something to us, which was certainly the face for Tallulah. It's definitely not a look that many could pull off, but it's safe to say she nailed it.
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[post_page_title]Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake[/post_page_title]
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake went as 90s Justin Timberlake and a microphone. This hilarious snap was captioned by Jessica Biel, "This is what happens when you admit on TV that you don’t know any NSYNC songs and you’re married to @justintimberlake. Well played, husband, well played."
Do you what's better than doing a Stormi Webster and dressing up as your glamorous mom? Dressing up as your younger self's microphone. Justin's face in this picture is beyond hilarious. Now that's couple costume goals right there.
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[post_page_title]Bella Thorne[/post_page_title]
Bella Thorne went sexy with her looks as a cookie delivery girl and this pose says it all really.
Now that's certainly a look that would have raised a few eyebrows if she'd tried to deliver cookies like that. If you didn't know better, you'd think it was from an adult movie, but as we've seen, for some, Halloween really is the perfect opportunity to get sexy.
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[post_page_title]Bella Thorne[/post_page_title]
This wasn't Bella's only look, either. In this one, she looks like she could have easily stepped off an 80s dancefloor. That is what you call hair for days. And days. And days. And you get the point.
And there you have it! Another amazing Halloween with some truly incredible get-ups. I'm not 100% sure all of them were "scary", but I'm sure we can all agree that Heidi Klum won again.
Today is October 31, which means that it's finally Halloween again! This is the season for watching scary movies, going out trick-or-treaters, and best of all, going to costume parties.
Yup, if you're a fan of dressing up like a superhero, monster, or even a celebrity, then Halloween is the best time of the year to do it. But if you're like me, then Halloween can also be a fairly stressful experience. Seriously, deciding what to wear on this day of all days can be pretty stressful, and nobody wants to bottle it at the last minute and resort to wearing a simple white blanket with holes cut out for eyes.
People often take to social media to try to find inspiration over the Halloween season, and online you can find all kinds of arts and crafts experts who can cobble together almost anything as long as they can sew, glue and find some fairy lights. However, the best Halloween costume of 2018 has come from a very unexpected source. It's not a costume designer, or a special effects wizard, or even a celebrity who's strutting their stuff.
Nope, this year the world's best Halloween costume comes courtesy of a little girl, whose costume was so ingeniously designed that it's ended up going viral overnight. Pretty impressive huh? The little girl's name is Maya, and she apparently hails from the Philippines. Her mother Krystel Hwang took to Instagram earlier this week to share an adorable (and creepy) video of her costume, which has been cleverly made to make it look like Maya has been decapitated, and the uncanny footage now boasts over 50,000 views and a further 680 comments.
Indeed, many people had to do a double-take when they saw her gruesome outfit, but it appears that Krystel has cleverly designed it so that Maya's head comes out at a lower part of her dress. Her mother then made her a fake pair of shoulders and two prosthetic arms to hold a plate underneath her head, which made her look as if she'd been guillotined. Simple: yet very effective.
Even more clever is the fact that Maya's fake severed neck also doubles as a bowl that people can put candy into.
On Instagram, a number of social media users praised Maya's fantastic get-up. One person wrote: "Hands down best costumes I’ve seen in years!!" while another person commented: "Oh.... my.... gaaaawd this is AMAZING! Absolutely inspiring. Makes me want to have kids just so I can do this. [sic]"
So there you have it guys - if you're totally stumped for costume ideas this Halloween then why not do the same as Maya and totally freak people out? You'll certainly have some creepy pictures to share this November. Don't tell anyone where you got the idea from though - people might not take kindly to you plagiarising a little girl.
With Halloween fast approaching (it's less than two weeks away!), it's high time those of you who haven't given their costume much thought started doing so. At the very least, by now you should have decided whether you're going for a traditionally spooky costume, or basically just dressing as anything other than yourself.
I mean, you can turn pretty much anything into a Halloween costume these days - that's the beauty of the once-spooky, now-any-theme-you-like holiday.
Three sisters won Halloween with these amazing 'Hocus Pocus' costumes:
Generally, if you're not going down the spooky route, you'll probably end up being a sexy-something. A sexy cat, a sexy cop, a sexy maid... a sexy Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich?
Well, courtesy of Yandy, you can dress up as the fast-food restaurant's sold out chicken sandwich for $79.95. While the retailer's new Halloween costume has no official affiliation with Popeyes and does not mention it by name, the inspiration behind the ensemble is clear.
Since hitting stores in August, the limited-edition sandwich has become quite a talking point on social media, especially among users who were unable to try it after it sold out.
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And now, as a result of its popularity, there is an actual Halloween costume based on the item.
Take a read of costume's description as featured on Yandy:
"Winner, winner chicken dinner...or so you thought. A few too many fast food lovers fantasized about this five star fried feast. Is it due to that unbelievable batter or maybe its drool-worthy bun? Either way, these seasoned breasts will be back on full display in no time. Be the hottest Southern chick in town, and send your babe's taste buds turning in this exclusive Sold Out Chicken Sandwich costume featuring a light brown velour bodysuit with a strapless neckline, a ruffled bodice with a fuzzy textured chicken patty interior, a white SOLD OUT stamp, a cheeky cut back, and matching ruffled bun arm puffs."
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Just like the limited edition sandwich, the new bodysuit has caused quite a stir on Twitter.
"Should I be a Popeyes chicken sandwich for Halloween? y/n," one potential buyer asked their followers.
"I want to be the Popeyes sold out chicken sandwich for Halloween," wrote another.
"I wanna be a popeye’s chicken sandwich for Halloween," added a third, while a fourth announced: "Good news, friends. I decided on my Halloween costume... Sexy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich."
If you share their enthusiasm, you too can get the 'sold out chicken sandwich costume' here.
Halloween is nearly upon us, and if you're anything like me you are probably yet to sort out your costume for this year's festivities.
Personally, I find fancy dress something of a depressing chore, but what if there was a way to inject a bit more fun into proceedings?
Now, and I'm sorry to have to say this but there really is no way around it, you're going to need a partner, or at least a friend to make these costumes a reality. Once you've found yourself one of those, here is some inspiration for you and your significant other this Halloween.
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