10 Cheap Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
- October 30, 2008 by Fox | Comments: 8
Don’t despair if you’re still scrambling for a cheap and easy Halloween costume this year. I’ve had a few emails from readers asking for more costume ideas. So I’ve put together this second Halloween costume article full of unique, perhaps sexy, and punny ideas for your dress-up pleasure.
These last minute costumes are for the budget conscious and time strapped. All you need is a bit of creativity, some regular clothing, and a few minutes to get yourself ready.
Doggone Despair: Tivo, the Blue Heeler wunder mutt, really hates her costume this year. Poor pooch.
Here are 10 last minute Halloween Costumes ideas:
1. Michael Phelps
Slip on a Speedo, a swim cap, and a pair of goggles. Get some yellow cardboard and cut out 8 circular medals, string them around your neck. Bring your mom and get her to cheer you on.
2. iPod Commercial
Dress in black. Wear your white iPod ear phones. Dance around. Wave your hands in the air, like you just don’t care.
3. Mail Order Bride
Wear your wedding gown (or dress in white). Draw a postage stamp and fasten it to your gown. Find a tiara. If you’re a couple then bring your man in a tux.
4. Coffee, Tea, or Me?
Get a white shirt, black pants, and a green apron. Wear a visor or cap. Get some coffee cups from your favorite coffee shop. Wear a name tag. Get caffeinated.
5. Devil with a Blue Dress On
Wear some horns, get a pitch fork, and put on a blue dress. Get some stiletto heels to sexy it up! If you’re a guy, fitting into the dress is punny enough.
6. Beauty Pageant Winner
Wear an old prom dress or bridesmaid gown. Put on lots of makeup. Make a sash. Go as “Miss” (something silly): “Miss Congeniality”, “Miss World Peace”, or “Miss Can’t Hold Her Liquor”. Don’t forget to smile, lots.
7. Carrie
This movie still scares me. Wear a prom dress. Cover yourself in red goo. Scream.
8. Main Street vs. Wall Street
This is a couples costume. One person dresses in a suit while the other wears a plaid shirt, jeans or overalls. Cover the suit in Monopoly money. Cover the plaid shirt in fake overdue bills. Arm wrestle. Or just kiss and make up!
9. Birthday Suit
Wear a suit and a birthday hat. Cover yourself in streamers. Sing “Happy Birthday” at random intervals throughout the evening. Or go naked. It’s your party.
10. Go as Broke
Wear some pants with deep pockets. Pull the pockets out. Wear one shoe. Try not to smile.
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OK, I’m all Halloweened out (and so is my poor pooch). Get dressed for your scary best and have some safe spooky fun this weekend!
Have any Halloween tricks or treats to share? Got a fun frugal costume idea?
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Comments:
Haha I like “Broke” I will store that idea for the future. I’m going as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and my partner is Beaker. Meep! Meep! Have a good one!
I love the go as BROKE that is too simple.. and funny!
My brother did this one a couple of years ago…
Wear whatever you want, and wrap lots of different extension cords around you, the more colors the better. Make sure they’re connected to each other. People will look at you all confused and ask what your costume is. When you tell them “I’m a random hook-up”, they will nominate you for Most Original Costume!
@Unspender LOL I’m a huge Muppets fan. Are you going to blow Beaker up?
@Dana Going as Broke is pretty simple…plus no one will ask you to buy them a drink.
@MoneyMakeKate I love random hookup. Very creative!
Beyond funny! And yet, at the same time, so do-able… Trying to think of something to add to your list but (hey, it’s morning) I got nothin’ here.
I can get into doing the broke one. I wouldn’t even have to try hard….