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35 Clever Halloween Costume Ideas For Anyone Who Waited Until The Last Minute

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Nate ArmbrusterByNate Armbruster

October has a way of feeling like you have plenty of time until someone asks what you’re wearing to a Halloween party that starts in three hours.

I love an elaborate Halloween costume. I also respect being able to wear something that still allows you to use the bathroom and drive home without having to take apart everything.

There’s a sweet spot where a simple idea gets just as much appreciation as a costume that required its own budget. These last-minute Halloween costume ideas are for anyone currently approaching that deadline. You might still have something good hiding in your closet. Ideally, something you won’t have to explain all night. I have to hand it to all of these party-goers.

1. Kevin Bacon

Woman wearing a bacon costume with name tag Kevin in a kitchen setting.
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2. “Two years ago I created a last minute Van Gogh costume for Halloween. This year I spiced it up a bit.”

Man with green and red face paint and green coat in a room with artwork in the background.
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3. Walking Red Flag

Red dress with orange notes attached listing humorous Halloween facts.
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4. Easiest costume ever

Coldplay Cam frame held by a man and a woman covering mouth, inside a venue.
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“Decided to do this with my friend the night before the party. Needless to say it was a huge hit. And then people went around all night with the frame taking their own pictures, which just made it better.”

5. “My friend needed a last minute Halloween costume – I think I delivered!”

A man wearing a distressed white T-shirt with a graphic of a person pointing and a red heart balloon.
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6. Last Minute Pop Tart Halloween Costume

Person wearing a blue polo shirt with a mask-like face made of white textured material covering the头.
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7. Paint-By-Numbers

Two women in white long-sleeve dresses with colorful mosaic patterns pose together at a party.
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8. “Last years last minute Clark Kent costume.”

Man wearing white shirt and red tie pulling open shirt to reveal Superman logo on chest.
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9. “My roommate made this last minute Halloween costume in about two hours. I thought it turned out super-green.”

Person in leopard print outfit holding a staff with a pom-pom, standing in a doorway.
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10. 13 Going On 30

Woman wearing pink headband and nightgown inside home, holding a coffee cup with a beige coat over a.
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11. “This was my Halloween costume last year. Not sure I can top this”

Two people in pink tutus crouching with hands on the floor, one indoors and one outdoors.
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12. Sexy Dobby

Front-facing alien-like figure with a bald head, wearing a tight beige outfit, standing in a clutter.
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13. “My wife’s last minute Halloween costume for work.”

Person wearing orange pumpkin hoodie with jack-o'-lantern face and black mask in a mirror reflection.
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14. Barbie

Five people dressed as Barbie in pink boxed costumes line up indoors.
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15. “Last minute thrift store costume….. HELLLOOOOOOO!!!!”

Person in pink cardigan, white blouse, and patterned skirt posing in a kitchen decorated for a party.
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16. “Men in Black costume which my friend and I did last Halloween.”

Two men in black suits and sunglasses standing against a brick wall; one has hands on hips, theother.
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17. Cousin Itt From The Addams Family

A person in a long blond wig with a black top hat and round sunglasses floats in a kitchen.
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18. “My last-minute costume: Snakes on a Plane.”

Young man wearing a white shirt holding a whiteboard with colorful squiggly lines attached by string.
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19. “Me and my wife’s last minute Matilda costumes. Happy Halloween!”

Two people in costumes: a man with a mustache wearing a tan fedora, brown blazer, orange shirt, and蓝.
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20. “Last minute halloween costume”

Person in red dress with white leaf pattern posing in mirror selfie; cartoon character wearing same柄.
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21. The Golden Girls

Group of four adults in retro outfits posing indoors with drinks; woman in red blazer, floral dress,.
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22. Pepsi And Coke Bottle

Two young women wearing black outfits with soda-pack accessories: Pepsi on the left and Coca-Cola on.
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23. Costco Worker And Their Hot Dog

Two people posing in a kitchen; person on left wears a hot dog costume and blue sneakers, person on右.
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24. “Last minute Halloween party costume.. lamp”

Person in a black sleeveless top and dark skirt taking a mirror selfie with a black lampshade over/遮.
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25. Ron Swanson And Tammy II From Parks And Rec

Two adults in a kitchen posing for a photo; man in black robe with red sash, woman in nude bodysuit,.
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26. “Last minute Halloween costume made in 3 hrs”

Person wearing a cardboard robot costume in a kitchen; box head with eyes and mouth, labeled Awesome.
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27. Tamagotchi

Woman wearing a tiara, black shirt, and beaded necklace posing with a large pink Easter egg cutout,.
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28. Mia Wallace From Pulp Fiction

Mia Wallace in white button-up shirt and black shorts posing by window at night.
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29. “My last minute shower costume from last night. Had a blast and everyone at the party loved it ! Who gets the reference ?”

Man smiling inside a pink ring device with gray fabric, straps, and metal tubing at a Halloweenパarty.
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30. Some DIY Boxes Of Wine

Three women in sexy outfits standing indoors with brand labels FRANZIA on their chests and wine gift.
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31. Bob Ross With His Painting

Two people outdoors with Halloween makeup and costumes; one holds a painted board and a small bucket.
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32. Buddy From Air Bud

Girl dressed in Timberwolves K9 basketball costume, orange ears, blue jersey, holding orange ball, 3.
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33. Casey Becker From Scream

Man in beige sweater with blonde wig holding ghost-face puppet outside at night.
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34. “Best last minute Halloween costume I’ve ever made”

Person wearing a gray TIE fighter helmet from Star Wars, taking a mirror selfie in a bathroom.
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35. “Last minute costume before heading out for halloween tonight, anyone else threw something together?”

Person with leopard print face makeup, black lipstick, short dark hair, wearing a spiked necklace,,.
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Nate Armbruster

Nate is a writer and stand-up comedian living in Chicago. He enjoys finding the internet’s funniest corners so you don’t have to.