10 Quick and Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes

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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 Velma from Scooby-Doo or 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.

Wednesday Addams

Where’s Waldo?

Frida Kahlo

Rosie the Riveter

Velma from Scooby-Doo

Alex from Clockwork Orange

Minnie Mouse

Handmaid from Handmaid’s Tale

Beanie Babies

Pantone Colors

Need some help pulling your costume together? Shop these accessories to make these easy Halloween looks come to life.

Frida Kahlo Flower Crown

Wednesday Addams Black Dress

Sequin Minnie Mouse Ears

Minnie Mouse Polka-Dot Skirt

Rosie the Riveter Bandana

Rosie the Riveter Denim Jumpsuit

Where’s Waldo Striped T-Shirt

Clockwork Orange Bowler Hat

Orange Velma Turtleneck Sweater

Velma Pleated Skirt

Reversible Red and Black Cape

Pantone Living Coral T-Shirt

Ty Beanie Baby Tag

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