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