Key Takeaways
- This Halloween, some of the best costumes to try are simple enough to recreate last-minute using pieces from your wardrobe or a quick local store run.
- You can emulate Megan Thee Stallion by pairing a pumpkin head with any outfit, coordinate staples with friends to go as Katseye, or embrace Lorde’s current no-nonsense style—and that’s just a sampling of our easy costume ideas below.
We blinked, and summer was suddenly over—and that advent of autumn means that Halloween is right on the horizon. Festivities have already begun, so the pressure is on if you have a spooky party coming up and have yet to land on a clever-yet-chic costume. If the shipping estimates have you stressed out, we’ve got you covered with options that require minimal purchases, whether you’re shopping your closet in the name of sustainability or plain old procrastination.
After scrolling our feeds for inspiration, we’re pleased to report that the zeitgeist is leaning heavily into this year’s pop it-girl renaissance—though there are also plenty of spooky classics to go around. Ahead, explore 12 last-minute Halloween costume ideas for all your plans this month.
