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With Halloween fast approaching, there’s not much time to get a costume together. While there are some great ready-made options to be found online, what if you just need to run to your closet and go? There are lots of last-minute Halloween ideas that will take you beyond a basic witch or a cat and transform you into a fun character for the evening.
Some of the easiest costumes may just require a few items of clothing, like Wednesday from The Addams Family. Other famous figures are so iconic that with just one or two accessories, you’ll be instantly recognizable. From Rosie the Riveter‘s bandana to Frida Kahlo‘s iconic floral crown and eyebrows, you can make a quick and easy transformation.
Get inspired by some of these easy, last-minute Halloween costumes and—in case you’re short on something—keep scrolling to see how to shop the looks.
Not ready to ‘Trick or Treat’? Here are 10 easy Halloween costume ideas.
Easy Halloween Costume Ideas
Wednesday Addams
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Where’s Waldo?
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Frida Kahlo
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Rosie the Riveter
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Mermaid
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Alex from Clockwork Orange
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Super Mario
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Meghan Markle
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Minnie Mouse
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Handmaid from Handmaid’s Tale
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Zombie
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Witch
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Breakfast Club
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Fox
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Marilyn Monroe
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Mystery Inc.
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Bob Ross
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Need some help pulling your costume together? Shop these accessories to make these easy Halloween looks come to life.
Halloween Costume Accessories
Frida Kahlo Flower Crown
Lola White Shop | $27.38
Wednesday Addams Black Dress
Aphratti | $31.99
Sequin Minnie Mouse Ears
A Miaow | $12.99
Minnie Mouse Polka-Dot Skirt
Musever | $24.99
Rosie the Riveter Bandana
FlyBowZ | $13.99
Rosie the Riveter Denim Jumpsuit
Khanomak | $69
Mermaid Makeup Kit
Target | $3
Temporary Hair Chalk Comb
MSDADA | $9.99
Where’s Waldo Striped T-Shirt
uxcell | $11.99+
Clockwork Orange Bowler Hat
Funny Party Hats | $16.99
Zombie Temporary Tattoos
Target | $3
Fake Blood
Target | $5
Reversible Red and Black Cape
Lulu | $17.99
Meghan Markle Accessories
Cizoe | $14.99
“Royal” Dress
MUXXN | $36.99+
Striped Tights
Pro-Motion Distributing | $11.99
Witches Hat
Hats4Ladies | $34.11
Super Mario Hat and Moustache
Target | $38.51
Red T-Shirt
Goodfellow & Co | $6
Rubber Ducks
Guaren us | $10.99
Bob Ross Wig
PrimeParty | $9.99
Fox Accessories
Target | $10
Red Ballet Dress
ODASDO | $32.89
80s Letterman Jacket
COOFANDY | $39.98
Marilyn Monroe Dress
California Costumes Store | $22.58+
Velma’s Orange Turtleneck
MSBASIC | $16.99
This article has been edited and updated.
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