Halloween is rapidly approaching, and costumes are quickly selling out, but don’t panic – there are plenty of ways to turn everyday wardrobe essentials into an amazingly unique, last-minute costume. Amazon Prime will become vital, with hours spent scouring the website.
A simple white button-down shirt:
Costumes can be created in a million ways, and adding a personal spin can make a costume even more quirky! All that’s needed is a white button-down shirt, and the options are endless. Also, it is highly likely someone has one that they wouldn’t mind giving away. A common costume idea people create is characters from the movie “Men in Black.” It requires little to no accessories and gives people a lot of creative freedom. Whether someone wants a name tag, a fake alien to carry around, fun sunglasses, or just the white shirt and black clothes underneath, it can be the perfect costume. Want something a little different? Try fake blood for a spookier look, a hat for something like a western vibe, or any prop, and be a detective.
Black:
The color black is one’s best friend when figuring out a last-minute costume. It’s like a blank canvas. The trick here is accessories and makeup. Because of the simplicity of the base, doing fun makeup or picking out a super random item can be the key to an excellent costume. Dark eye shadow around the eyes, a little fake blood, and there it is. Everyone will know exactly what it is, and it can be so much fun to experiment a little. It’s all about the little details!
Solid color top:
If a brightly colored top or something beyond an everyday basic is involved, it’s already the start of a great costume. Iron-on patches or stickers are easy to find and can really bring the whole look together. Some costumes that revolve around a color, with a little creativity, like “Care Bears” can be nice and easy to piece together, but still be the best costume. For example, if a pink tank top or t-shirt and a rainbow iron-on patch are put together, an awesome “Care Bear” has been put together!
Fun makeup:
No matter what is worn, the first thing people will see is the face, so the key to a perfectly executed costume is fun and creative makeup. A little can go a long way, but the more intricate, the better the odds are of loving the costume and everyone wishing they were as artistic. It is important to practice and watch videos or have a friend/family member help because sometimes they might have a better angle or just the magic touch. Buying face gems, fake blood, and fun eye shadow can make the look a million times better and typically is sold at almost every store like Amazon, Target, Walmart, CVS, etc.–super convenient and a fun project.
Any item from a friend:
This might sound like a little bit of a reach, but the easiest costume to pull together last minute is a group/duo costume. Matching with someone automatically gives people an idea of the costume in mind. The best costumes come from creativity, not spending. For example, wear all black and a pair of sunglasses and be the Three Blind Mice. It’s as simple as that.
For some, Halloween can be stressful, and finding a costume, especially last minute, can be impossible, but the best costumes are the ones that show effort. So instead of wasting money on crazy costumes and shipping prices, stick to the basics and get creative.
