70+ Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas 2022 – DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Most of these last-minute costume ideas can be crafted from items you most likely have lying around the house right now or can be completed with one or two items that’ll ship in two days with just in time for Halloween fun. We think they’re creative enough to be a hit at any party, so read on to get inspired.

If you’ve landed on this page, we’re guessing that you’re running out of time to get a Halloween costume together. No worries — we’re here to help! Maybe you’re having trouble coming up with a costume idea or can’t make it to the store to pick up a full outfit , so we pulled together a list of DIY Halloween costume ideas that are really easy to make. We even handmade many of them ourselves, so if we can do it, you can too.


coastal grandmother halloween costume

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Coastal Grandmother

Looking for a comfy, yet trendy last-minute costume? You can turn the coastal grandmother aesthetic that’s been all over TikTok into one of the coziest DIY Halloween costumes ever with pieces you (or your grandmother) already own. A , , , and will help you bring the trendy aesthetic to life.


carmy berzatto from the bear

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Carmy Berzatto from The Bear

The hit Hulu show The Bear follows young chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto as he takes over his family sandwich shop. While a day at Original Beef of Chicagoland is never easy, Carmy’s chef look is practically effortless.

You can easily recreate it with a , a , and .


catwoman diy halloween costume

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Catwoman

Catwoman’s all-black outfits in The Batman make for surprisingly quick DIY Halloween costumes. Grab a , leather pants or , and a , and you’ll turn into the crime-fighting, motorcycle-riding DC character. For extra points, wear a under the beanie to really nail the look.


Cereal Killer costume

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Cereal Killer

All you need for this punny costume is a , some cereal boxes (mini or full-size), and plastic forks — is optional!

You’ll also need some fabric glue or even safety pins to secure the boxes onto your shirt. Poke the spoons through the boxes and add some red nail polish around the hole for a dramatic effect.


rue from euphoria halloween costume

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Rue from Euphoria

HBO’s Euphoria is filled with trendy outfits, glitter-filled makeup, and, of course, drama. While Maddy and Cassie’s matching sets are perfect for a group costume, Rue’s favorite hoodie makes for an easy DIY Halloween costume, especially if you’re flying solo. Simply throw on a , an , , and a pair of .


dr ellie sattler from jurassic park halloween costume

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Dr. Ellie Sattler

Laura Dern’s role as Dr. Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park brought us the now-iconic khaki short outfit. Not only is it instantly recognizable, but a go-to DIY Halloween costume.

Recreate it with a , , and fit for outrunning any dinosaurs. For a bonus, you can make a Jurassic Park ID badge to legitimize the look.


Error Costume

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Error: Costume Not Found

When you really can’t think of a last-minute Halloween costume, opt for this simple T-shirt that’s dressing up without really “dressing up.”


kid from old enough diy last minute halloween costume

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Kid from Old Enough!

Fans of the long-running reality show from Japan — Old Enough! — will appreciate this last-minute costume. With a , , and , you will look just like one of the errand-running children from the show. Just remember to look both ways before crossing!


bob ross costume

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Bob Ross Costume

Gentlemen, this creative costume idea is super easy if you already have a beard, or are looking to get a head start on No-Shave November.

Just grab a blue chambray shirt from your closet, and add accessories like an , and a to fully nail The Joy of Painting star’s signature look.


rollerblading barbie diy halloween costume

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Rollerblading Barbie

With the new Barbie movie set for release next year and Barbiecore trending, this Barbie costume is the perfect DIY costume to put together to make your rollerblading Barbie dreams come true this Halloween.

Recreate this rad look with a , , , and . No skates? No problem! Tape cutouts of wheels to the sides of your sneakers for a sporty look.


awkward yearbook photo diy last minute halloween costume

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Awkward Yearbook Photo

We all had to take them, so why not embrace your awkward yearbook photo this Halloween? With a , , and some , you can relive your picture day glory!

For the retro backdrop, tape a classic ’90s print on cardboard and use to create invisible straps to keep it up.


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Night and Day

Grab your best friend and turn yourselves into the sun and moon with this last-minute Halloween costume. With these and impressive DIY headgear, you’ll both light up any party you walk into. You’ll need , , and to create the eye-catching crowns.


Magic Eight Ball DIY Halloween Costume

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Magic Eight Ball

Go back to your art-class days to tackle this DIY costume. Cut out the various symbols and tape them together. It’s really that easy!


mary poppins diy halloween costume

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Mary Poppins

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Turn yourself into the famous magical nanny with a few staple pieces you most likely already own like a , , and .

Accessorize the look with a , oversized bag, umbrella, and for a DIY Halloween costume that’s practically perfect in every way.


anna delvey diy last minute halloween costume

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Anna Delvey

Netflix’s Inventing Anna brought the fraudster Anna Delvey back into the spotlight this year. The fake German heiress’ look doesn’t require much to recreate. All you need is , , a , a , and most importantly a forlorn expression for this DIY Halloween costume.


garden gnome diy last minute halloween costume

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Gnome

Protect gardens (and your friends) this Halloween with this super fun last minute costume. You can turn a simple and jeans into a classic gnome look with some black boots, , , and a black belt. It’s a DIY costume that’ll never go out of style.


bernie sanders mittens diy last minute halloween costume

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Bernie Sanders Wearing His Mittens

There’s nothing cozier than a pair of knitted mittens … and a puffy winter coat. Take inspiration from Senator Sanders’ outfit at this year’s inauguration and pay homage to the Bernie meme with this warm costume. All it takes is , a mask, , and most importantly, those mittens.

More: Family Costume Ideas You’re Going to Love


cheugy diy last minute halloween costume

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Cheugy Person

TikTok trends come and go, but cheugy seems like it’s here to stay. “Cheugy,” defined as something out of date or someone trying too hard, can easily be achieved by going full-on early ’00s — and not in a cool way. Think super-fitted jean jackets, , all pink everything, carrying a Starbucks cup at all times, etc. Basically, it’s like if “live, laugh, love” were a person.


free britney advocate diy last minute halloween costume

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Free Britney Advocate

After years of fighting for autonomy, Britney Spears is finally free! You can continue to show your support for the singer by donning a “Free Britney” shirt or . It’s a great DIY Halloween costume that any fan will be proud to rock.


bo burnham socko diy last minute halloween costume

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Bo Burnham and Socko from ‘Inside’

If you haven’t caught Bo Burnham’s latest special yet, it’s worth a watch. One of the most memorable skits in the show includes a guest appearance by his friend Socko — who is quite the realist when it comes to describing how the world works.

To complete this look, put on a microphone headset, and add and sweats. Don’t forget Socko, either!


low battery diy last minute halloween costume

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Low Battery

This could quite possibly be one of the easiest costumes on our list. Dress up as a low battery by mapping out the symbol on a black shirt with white and red tape or cutting out the symbol on paper and sticking it to your shirt. To go the extra mile, carry around a charger without the USB block as an accessory.


ghost of internet explorer diy last minute halloween costume

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Ghost of Internet Explorer

After more than 25 years, the internet browser we’ve all come to know (but not necessarily love) will be put to rest. Or rather, it stopped being supported by any Microsoft online services like Office 365 and Outlook as of Aug. 17. Internet Explorer was officially retired on June 22, 2022.

Dress up as the ghost of the browser of internets past this year with a sheet, lantern, and Internet Explorer logo pasted inside the lantern.


nft diy last minute halloween costume

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An NFT

This year, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) were in the news for selling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Things like the Nyan Cat (remember them) went for more than half a million dollars, just so someone could officially own the piece.

For the costume, wear a frame around your neck with your favorite NFT displayed inside. And be sure to know how to explain your costume to others.


olivia rodrigo sour diy last minute halloween costume

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Olivia Rodrigo ‘Sour’ Cover Art

Sour was perhaps one of 2021’s biggest albums, and we’re still obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo’s look on the album cover. For this costume, all you need is , a pink tank top, and some to complete the look. Plus, it gives you good reason to jam to her music while getting ready.


pet influencer diy last minute halloween costume

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Pet Influencer

You may not be an Instagram influencer, but your pet can be. Impress your millions of (imaginary) followers by dressing in a matching outfit with your furry friend. The , the better. Or, if you don’t have a pet, opt for a stuffed animal in a blinged-out carrier.


plant mom diy last minute halloween costume

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Plant Parent

Plants are the new pets, and people love watching their plant babies grow! Channel your inner plant parent and pop on a baby carrier to tote around your like the excellent plant parent you are.


pumpkin spice diy last minute halloween costume

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Pumpkin Spice

Add a twist to the classic pumpkin spice costume, and go for hot sauce instead of something sweeter like cinnamon or nutmeg. Don’t want to buy hot sauce? Hit up your local Taco Bell for some packets to add to your jack-o’-lantern shirt.


unicorn diy last minute halloween costume

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Unicorn

Become a mythical creature this Halloween with this easy unicorn costume. All you need is a unicorn horn headband, but you can jazz it up with some and a or metallic top.


tourist diy last minute halloween costume

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Tourist

Hopefully we’ll be able to travel more in the coming year, but until then, we can play tourist. If you’re an unexperienced traveler, lean into it — the more maps, , and you have, the better for this Halloween costume. Bonus points if you look lost.


work from home diy last minute halloween costume

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Work-From-Home Employee

A lot of us have been working home for a while now, so you’re guaranteed to have the elements for this costume. Grab your laptop, a coffee mug, button-up shirt, and for a full WFH uniform — er, costume.