Instantly iconic DIY Halloween costumes

There are 2 types of Halloween costumes: the ones that took 3 months, a sewing machine and suspiciously professional prosthetics… and the ones thrown together that day. This is for all the babes in the second category.

Maybe the group chat can’t agree on a theme or you’d rather spend your money on literally anything else, well these DIY Halloween costume ideas are so iconic and so low effort, no one will know you chucked them together just today.

Last-minute Halloween costumes that don’t look last minute

Mystical ocean being

You need: Shimmery face and body glitter. A blue, silver or metallic outfit. And, importantly, matching eyeshadow
Effort: 3/10
The detail that sells it: Get an umbrella, sticky-tape blue streamers to the tips and wrap the handle in battery-operated fairy lights.

Western cow wrangler (aka cowgirl or a cowboy)

You need: Denim jacket or shorts, boots and a hat
Effort: 2/10
The detail that sells it: Hot glue gun an unnecessary amount of fringe to a denim vest and yeehaw! You’ve done it.

Chances are half the costume is already sitting in your wardrobe.

Vampire

You need: Black outfit, fake blood, pale makeup
Effort: 4/10
The detail that sells it: Commit to the makeup. Without it, you’re just someone wearing black.

Just remember to remove your fangs before drinking!

Punk

You need: A plaid pants, tank top, lace-up boots and half a can of hairspray.
Effort: 1/10
The detail that sells it: Telling everyone at the party that you knew the music before it was cool. To go one step more, throw on some ripped jeans or fishnet tights.

Group Halloween costumes worth committing to

The only thing better than committing to a ridiculous costume is convincing the gc to do it with you.

Try:

• A coven of witches (black hats)

• Construction crew, but zombies (hi-vis vests, toolbelts to carry drinks and snacks)

• Greek gods (bedsheets and grapes)

• The cast from your fav reality TV (suits, dresses, fake bitchiness)

Easy couples costume ideas

If you need something instantly recognisable without ordering matching costumes months out, we got you.

• Surfer and surfboard

• Aliens

• Robot and mad scientist

• 80s prom attendees

Still have absolutely no idea?

No problem. Try our Halloween Costume Generator to find your spooky fit, then send your result straight to the group chat.

Halloween sorted.