13 frighteningly quick and easy Halloween costumes

Oct 22 2021, 10:30 pm

Halloween has crept up on us quickly.

If you’re feeling frantic because you don’t know what to be for this year’s festivities, we have some quick and easy Halloween costume ideas!

These 13 costume options can be quickly assembled at home with items and clothes you or a friend probably own.

Happy Halloween!

Rihanna at the Superbowl

 

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Throwback to this iconic moment in music history when Rihanna performed seven months pregnant at the Super Bowl halftime show. You can pay homage to the pop queen, baby bump, and all by sporting all red with a ponytail this Halloween.

 

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This one would be so fun to do with a friend or partner. All you need is a (washable) black pen, a cardigan for Rachel, and a button-up for Ross.

Men in Black

 

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Do you have a suit, sunglasses, and the courage to battle bad guys from out of this world?

The Dude With Sign

 

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If you’re on Instagram, you’ve seen Dude With Sign, Seth. Make sure you have sunglasses, a square piece of cardboard, and a message you’ve had on your mind.

Cereal killer

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Cereal Killer costume (Sarah Hanniman/Pinterest)

An old T-shirt, a cereal box, red paint, and glueingredients for a hilarious Halloween costume.

Pulp Fiction character Mia Wallace

 

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A cult favouriteeven those who haven’t seen Pulp Fiction know Uma Thurman’s character, Mia Wallace. White blouse, black pants, and red lipstick — you‘re set!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

 

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This one is for couples and the Swifties. If you have sparkles or a jersey lying around, why not go as one of pop culture’s most relevant couples at the moment?

Dwight from The Office

 

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The best salesman in Scranton! Dunder Mifflin’s Dwight Schrute. Part your hair, grab a tie and glasses — and don’t let Jim out of your sight. This one is for the couples and the Swifties.

Marty McFly

Fans of Back To The Future know all you need are some blue jeans, white kicks, and that red puffer vest to bring Marty to life.

Star Trek Character

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An out-of-this-world costume! (We had to.)

Pick your colour — yellow, blue, or red — and craft together your Starfleet insignia.

All of us working from home.

 

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A costume you may not even have to put any effort in to! We’ve all been there… sweatpants, socks, and slippers styled with a button-up and blazer for the video meeting.

E.T. and Elliot

Even if you haven’t seen this movie, you’ve probably heard the iconic line “E.T. phone home.” All you’ll need is a red hoodie and a blanket to recreate this epic film moment with a friend or, better yet, your dog

Bachelor or Bachelorette

 

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Will you accept this rose? Put on your glitziest gown or suit, and have your long-stemmed rose ready.

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