21 last-minute Halloween costumes that are ridiculously easy to make

Lucy Yang,Talia LakritzOct 26, 2022, 23:35 IST

Go as Sandy from "Grease" this year.Mike Coppola/Getty Images

You can make last-minute Halloween costumes with clothes you already have in your closet.
Movie characters like Sandy from "Grease" or Joel Goodsen in "Risky Business" make for easy costumes.
A bit of makeup can become a mime, a scarecrow, or a makeup tutorial costume.

If you're really pressed for time, turn yourself into a makeup tutorial this year.

This one's easy for beauty enthusiasts.puhhha/Shutterstock

Recreate one of Damian's funniest scenes in "Mean Girls."

This one should take minutes to put together.Ariel Ray Hamilton

For the ultimate throwback costume, dress up as denim-clad Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

Who can forget their iconic outfits at the 2001 American Music Awards?Mark J. Terrill/AP

If you have a lot of pink clothing, go as Elle Woods from "Legally Blonde."

To go the extra mile, carry a stuffed dog around all night.MGM

Or throw it back to the '90s and dress up as Cher Horowitz from "Clueless."

There's no shortage of iconic looks in "Clueless."Paramount Pictures

Go as Sandy from "Grease."

Gigi Hadid wore the look at Heidi Klum's annual Halloween party in 2015.Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Throw on some mime makeup this year.

You don't even have to put on white face paint.Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Throw on some scarecrow makeup and get on with your day.

Make the look as scary or tame as you want.Jessica Lyn

Transform into Tom Cruise's character, Joel Goodsen, in "Risky Business."

It'll take you minutes at most.Lucas Jackson/Reuters

If you have a white button-up, you can also dress up as Holly Golightly from "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

This is a great option if you already have a sleeping mask.Jerod Harris/Getty Images

Go as Baby Houseman and Johnny Castle from "Dirty Dancing."

It's a great last-minute idea for a couples costume.Hannes Magerstaedt/Getty Images

Recreate Angelina Jolie's iconic red carpet look at the 2012 Oscars.

Throw it back to this memorable moment.Amy Sancetta/AP

Go as an Olympic athlete this year.

Don't forget to bite your medal in photos.Julio Cortez/AP

Turn yourself into the next Bachelor or Bachelorette.

You can wear clothing from your closet.ABC

Ditch your pants and become a trendy celebrity.

Kim Kardashian is a huge fan of this bold look.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Or throw on a fancy hat and go as a member of the British royal family.

Remember to match your fascinator to your outfit.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Create a Coachella costume in minutes.

Just wear every trend you can think of.Jerod Harris/Getty Images

If you wear a lot of black, repurpose your wardrobe into a Catwoman costume.

It's a simple and timeless look.Beth Gwinn/Getty Images

Terrify friends and strangers alike in a clown costume.

You can also dress up as a friendly clown.Warner Bros.

Go as a cactus — it takes less time than you'd think.

You can also add a "Can't Touch This" sign.Jeff Mindell/Studio DIY

Transform into cultural icon Rosie the Riveter this year.

Rosie the Riveter costumes.Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

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