14 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas From TikTok

There are the people who start planning their Halloween costumes in July, and while we wish them and their scary-good 'fits well, this article is not for them. No, this is for those of us who want to dress up come October 31 but find it impossible to put together a costume more than a few days in advance. So, really, most of us.

Fortunately, TikTok is full of last-minute costume ideas that can be pulled off with items in your closet or an easy DIY. From throwback pop culture looks like Mia and Lilly from Princess Diaries and Mean Girls' Regina, Gretchen, Karen, and Cady to tried-and-true classics like a pirate or butterfly, the 14 TikTok-approved costumes ahead are ones you can pull together at the last minute (or very, very close to it).

Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Throw Together Quickly

@kelzlooks
Part 1/15 LAST minute Halloween Costumes. Like and follow to make sure you don’t miss the other 14! #lastminutehalloweencostumes #wednesdayadams

Wednesday Addams

You really can't miss with pop culture's weirdest kid. Beyond the white collar shirt, all you need are braids and black everything. (via @kelzlooks)

@b1gbimbo
HOW CUTE IS THIS COSTUME!?!? I’m obsessed might have to be a ballerina for halloween 😍🩰💖 #plussizehalloweencostume #plussizehalloweenideas #plussizecostume #greenscreen

Ballerina

If you have a few ballet basics lying around — think leotard, dance skirt, tights, and ballet shoes — you can easily throw this ballerina costume on and go. (via b1gbimbo)

@baileyspinn
making a new series so this is part 1 :) i know its basic but there will be more unique ones #halloween #costume #catwoman

Catwoman

Black bodysuit, black mask, and black cat ears — that's all you need to put together this Catwoman costume. (via @baileyspinn)

@madelineaford
ok last minute halloween costume idea: butterfly ?!!?! 🦋💕 #pinkmascara

Butterfly

This is a perfect costume if you want your makeup to be the show and don't mind the easy DIY halloween costume itself being secondary — and it's a good excuse to try pink mascara. (via @madelineaford)

@mamma_mia_00
Cost me 5€ and it took 2 hours to make #halloween #halloweencostume #lastminutecostume

Moth

If a butterfly is too cutesy, have you considered being a moth? They have more fun anyway. (via @mamma_mia_00)

@antonettepink
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Mia and Lilly, Princess Diaries

Another '00s throwback, this Princess Diary costume is a great option if you're dressing up with a friend. (via @antonettepink)

@baileyspinn
part 7! this one is so CUTEEE! top & skirt are from @Garage Clothing 💓 #halloween #costumes #cinderella

Cinderella

Bust out the tiara and whatever light blue pieces you have to create a Cinderella look in a few minutes. Glass slippers (or slipper?) are optional. (via @baileyspinn)

@pixiedustedparty
#strangerthings #strangerthings4 #strangerthingsseason4 #strangerthingscosplay #strangerthingsangela #strangerthingscosplay #halloween2022 #halloweencostumeideas #ReTokforNature #diycostume #nourisheveryyou #strangerthingsangelacosplay

Angela, Stranger Things

Embrace your inner '80s girl with this Stranger Things costume. (via @pixiedustedparty)

@sydneynicolegiff
the easiest costume too if youre a last minute girly 🖤💀 all on my “halloween” amazon storefront list! #amazonhalloweencostume #amazonhalloween #ouijaboard #uniquehalloweencostume #easyhalloweencostume #lastminutehalloweencostumes #sydneynicolegiff

Ouija Board

Easy, fun, and very on brand for October 31, this Ouija Board costume will likely be the only one at the party. Let's just hope no ghosts actually want to chat! (via @sydneynicolegif)

@gwizzle_
this last minute halloween costume is GRAPE! 🍇🎃 (like great, get it?) #halloween #lastminutecostume #diy

Grapes

If you prefer to wear a sweatsuit for Halloween, you can. Cover it with purple balloons, and you'll be a bunch of grapes. (via @gwizzle_)

@sweastyle
Easy last minute Halloween costume ft. @FashionNova | DIY Pirate outfit with clothes you already have home, cute look for Halloween party 🏴‍☠️ #piratecostume #halloweencostumeideas #lastminutehalloweencostumes

Pirate

A white dress, black fishnets and boots, a corset belt, and bandana add up to one super-cute pirate costume. (via @sweastyle)

@beelynmcdizzle
Is butter a carb??? Lmk #halloween #meangirls #costume #fetch #halloween2021 #halloween2020

Mean Girls

Great for foursomes, these Mean Girls looks are all about the short pleated skirts and fitted tops, preferably cropped. Oh, and pink. So much pink. (via @beelynmcdizzle)

@problemsolved
Halloween costume ideas last minute: beekeeper 🐝 #diy #halloween #costume #bee

Beekeeper

Warm, comfortable, and bee-proof (if that's important to you), this DIY costume can be put together the day of your party while looking like you spent weeks on it. (via @problemsolved)

@antonettepink
Let them eat cake 🍰 #plussize #halloween #costume #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryour #foryourpage #plussizeedition #plussizefashion #costumeideas