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Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re scrambling to find a costume, don’t worry!
You don’t need to spend a fortune or stress out about finding the perfect outfit.
With a bit of creativity, you can put together a fantastic costume using items you already have in your closet.
Here are last-minute Halloween costume ideas that are easy, fun, and won’t break the bank.
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Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Pull From Your Closet
Kim Possible
To become the iconic teenage spy Kim Possible, start with a black crop top and cargo pants. Add a utility belt and black gloves.
Complete the look with brown boots and a confident attitude. Style your hair in a high ponytail and you’re ready to save the day, just like Kim.
Regina George
To embody Regina George from “Mean Girls,” start with a pink cardigan or a fitted pink top.
Pair it with a short skirt or jeans. For an iconic touch, add a white tank top with holes cut out (as seen in the famous scene).
Finish the look with high heels or stylish flats. Don’t forget to carry a burn book or a flip phone to complete the queen bee ensemble.
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Pirate
Create a captivating pirate look with a few key pieces and lots of accessories.
Start with a white dress, preferably one with a loose, flowing design or ruffled edges. Over the dress, wear a corset to cinch your waist and add a touch of swashbuckling style.
Accessorize with a wide belt, a pirate hat or bandana, and a pair of hoop earrings. Add layers of necklaces, a mix of gold and beads, and some bangles or bracelets.
A pair of tall boots and a toy sword or dagger will complete your adventurous ensemble.
You can also add an eye patch or some temporary tattoos to add a bit of rugged charm.
Jennifer Check from Jennifer’s Body
Jennifer’s body has so many looks to choose from, my favorite is the classic white jacket and mini skirt look that she wears on the night she “turns”.
To recreate Jennifer Check’s iconic white jacket and mini skirt look from “Jennifer’s Body,” start with a fitted white zip-up jacket or hoodie. Pair it with a white mini skirt to match.
Add some subtle accessories like a delicate necklace and small earrings. Complete the look with white sneakers or heels.
Style your hair in loose waves and add a touch of natural makeup with a bold red lip to capture Jennifer’s alluring and edgy vibe.
Britney Spears
To channel Britney Spears’ iconic school girl look from the “…Baby One More Time” music video, start with a white button-up shirt tied at the waist.
Pair it with a short plaid skirt and knee-high socks. Add a gray cardigan, leaving it unbuttoned. Finish the look with black Mary Jane shoes.
Style your hair in pigtails with pink fluffy hair ties and add a touch of pink blush and lip gloss to complete the classic 90s pop star look.
Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
Channel your inner Elle Woods with a pink dress or suit, matching accessories, and a small dog in a stylish handbag.
Don’t forget the signature blonde hair and an air of confidence that screams “What, like it’s hard?”
Lizzie McGuire
To capture Lizzie’s iconic performance look from the end of The Lizzie McGuire Movie, start with a shimmery silver or metallic two-piece outfit—ideally, a crop top and matching flared pants or a skirt.
Add a wide silver belt to accentuate the look. Complete the ensemble with silver platform shoes. Accessorize with chunky silver jewelry, such as bracelets and rings.
Style your hair in loose waves, and add a microphone prop to fully embody Lizzie’s star-studded performance moment.
The Matrix
Wear an all-black outfit with a long trench coat and dark sunglasses. Add some combat boots and slick your hair back for the ultimate hacker look.
Cher Horowitz from Clueless
While I don’t expect you to have a yellow plaid suit in your closet, there are so many of Cher’s iconic looks that you can pull right from your closet.
Velma from Scooby-Doo
To dress as Velma Dinkley from Scooby-Doo, start with an orange turtleneck sweater. Pair it with a red pleated skirt and knee-high orange socks.
Add a pair of red Mary Jane shoes or flats. Complete the look with Velma’s signature black-framed glasses.
Style your hair in a short bob, and carry around a magnifying glass or a book to fully embody Velma’s sleuthing persona.
Betty Boop
To embody the classic and sultry look of Betty Boop, start with a short red dress, ideally one with a sweetheart neckline or off-the-shoulder design.
Add a pair of black or red heels and fishnet stockings. Accessorize with hoop earrings, a bangle bracelet, and a garter.
Style your hair in short, tight curls, or wear a wig to capture Betty’s signature hairstyle.
Add bold red lipstick and dramatic, dark eye makeup with long lashes to complete the look. Finish off with a flirtatious attitude and Betty’s famous catchphrase, “Boop-Oop-a-Doop!”
There you have it—11 easy and creative Halloween costumes you can pull together with items you likely already have in your closet.
With these ideas, you can enjoy the festivities without the stress of finding a last-minute costume. Have fun, and happy Halloween!
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