Cheap and easy DIY costumes are all that matter this Halloween, and we are here to tell you that you can consider your 2020 costume complete thanks to these genius ideas. This year, make things easier than ever with Halloween costumes for adults that can be made at the very last minute. Complete with costume ideas that include pop culture references and punny twists, we found the best costumes that can be made in no time.
What you need: If you have a dreamy green dress, then you're on your way to becoming a princess. Pull your hair into a high bun and add a little flower accessory to make it complete. Now go find your frog.
What you need: Pair a "Thing 1" or "Thing 2" shirt with the cosiest red sweatsuit you have. After you bundle up, wear a blue wig and red lipstick to make your outfit a masterpiece.
What you need: If you have a cow-print skirt or pants and a yellow long-sleeve skirt, you're ready for the rodeo. Throw on a red hat and brown belt to make things complete.
What you need: A baby blue shirt or sweater, a black choker, and a small tiara are the key pieces to this outfit. Throw on your coziest pair of sweats and slippers, and accessorise with a broom or a small white pumpkin.
What you need: An oversize pink jumper and lavender purple leggings are all you need to re-create this Monsters, Inc. character. Toss your hair into cute pigtails, and you're ready for the night.
What you need: If you have a white coat and goggles, then consider being a scientist. This costume can get as creative as you want it to, so don't be afraid to add some crazy-cute makeup to go along with it.
The force will be with you when you dress up as this Star Wars character.
What you need: Tights, a long-sleeve dress, and a warm cape will turn you into a chic version of Kylo Ren from Star Wars in no time at all. Complete your outfit with gloves and boots if the weather dips.
Put a killer spin on the traditional Breakfast at Tiffany's star by adding classy skull makeup. Trust us when we tell you that this costume will make you look drop-dead gorgeous.
What you need: Wear a chic black dress with matching silk gloves. Pull your hair into a bun and paint your face in skull makeup. Add pearls and classy accessories to finish off the look.
What you need: Wear a hot-pink dress, high heels, and black sunglasses to copy Barbie's iconic look. Wear pink lipstick and nail polish, and add a cute purse to finish the look off.
What you need: Wear a blue dress (or silk robe) to re-create the princess's dreamy look. Throw on a blue headband and white shoes to add a bit more magic to your look.
What you need: To be the king of the jungle, wear a brown shirt and style your hair to resemble little ears. Paint your face and add a little nose and whiskers, and you're ready to reign.
What you need: Re-create this iconic superhero look by wearing a panther-shaped mask (or by putting on panther ears and drawing on whiskers and a nose) and gold accessories. You can go for the most noticeable Black Panther look by wearing all black or you can switch things up and wear a patterned skirt or shorts with sandals.
What you need: Easy and simple, being the Terminator is about as cool as it gets. Wear a black leather jacket with a black shirt and pants, and pair your look with dark sunglasses or draw on cool face makeup. Your work here is done.
Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed.
What you need: Got pink? A pink blazer or jacket and mini skirt are they key pieces to this look. Pair it with a small purse and pink-tinted shades for best results.
What you need: As long as you have the makeup and hair down, you can become P.J.'s love interest in moments. And the makeup isn't too hard! Wear a beret to complete the look.
What you need: Wear a white dress or skirt and shirt combo, and draw on colourful sprinkles. Then, add a headband and craft a makeshift cone out of construction paper. You'll be as sweet as can be.
VSCO girls are known for their cool, laidback style.
What you need: You'll just need a cosy set of leggings to pair with a colourful sweatshirt (tie-dye preferably), and you're ready to snap some photos for your feed. Carry around a camera for emphasis.
What you need: To become the best friend of Zenon, it's important that your space outfit is on point. A pink bodysuit, warm leggings, and a purple vest and skirt pull it all together. Bonus points if you do the hair and fanny pack, too.
What you need: Braid your hair into matching bunches and wear an all-black outfit. You'll want a white shirt underneath your top (or dress) for Wednesday's usual white collar to show through.
What you need: Anything silver, sparkly, and fun will do for this costume. Style your hair into fun little buns and find all the silver makeup you can. Everyone will be seeing stars when they look at your outfit.
What you need: Make denim-on-denim cooler than ever when you replicate this Stranger Things costume. Wear a white t-shirt underneath a jean jacket and grow out your 'stache to just the right length.
If Baby Yoda stole your heart, you'll love this costume idea.
What you need: Wear an olive-green or light-brown dress or jacket, pull your hair back into tight buns to re-create his pointy ears, and look as cute as can be. Feel free to experiment with green makeup, too.
What you need: Splatter your clothes in fake blood, wear white zombie-inspired contacts, and attach fake spiders to your outfit. The result? This chilling back-from-the-dead look.
Sing along to your favourite songs this Halloween when you dress up as Taylor Swift's 1989 album cover.
What you need: You'll need a blue and white long-sleeved shirt and red lipstick. Carry around a white cutout to make it look like you're a Polaroid picture.
Break some rules this Halloween with this ". . . Baby One More Time" costume.
What you need: Black knee-high socks, a black pleated skirt, a white collared shirt, and grey sweater, will make this costume complete. Add pink poms to your plaits to finish it off.
Feeling down? Being a sad clown will cheer you up.
What you need: Put fake blood on your face from your eyes to your mouth. You can choose to do the noticeable clown-makeup triangles above and below your eyes, or you can skip it. The choice is yours.
What you need: Head into your closet and pick out an oversize jacket, pair it over an all-black outfit, and ta-da, you're Rue! The most important part of the whole look is Rue's signature glitter tears, so don't forget them.
Feeling super this year? Now's your time to dress up as Clark Kent.
What you need: Wear nice dress pants, a white button-down shirt, black glasses, and a tie. Be sure to wear the iconic Superman shirt underneath your button-down.
You're never too old to play with dolls — especially when they're Bratz.
What you need: Etch the word "Bratz" into a white T-shirt, cut out the top, and throw your hair into a few pigtails to get the true Sasha Bratz doll look. Take it a step further and re-create Sasha's awesome makeup look to complete the costume.
A spoonful of sugar helps this costume come to life.
What you need: This ladylike look requires a black bowler hat, a black skirt, black tights, a white button down, and a cute red bow tie. Don't forget your umbrella!
And we couldn't help but wonder . . . is this the cutest costume of all?
What you need: The ultimate style icon, dressing up as Carrie Bradshaw will require hot street style and voluminous curls. Any of her outfits are fair game, so get creative!
What you need: To be the knight in shining armor that you already are, wear silver clothing with a cape and bring nothing but bold confidence, and maybe a homemade weapon. Knee-high boots and a DIY crest will complete the look.
Be the neighbourhood dogs' worst enemy this Halloween.
What you need: Wear a long black skirt or dress, put temporary dye in your hair, wear a white fur coat, and carry a cigarette holder. Don't forget the dramatic eye makeup.
While a black dress and pearls make up the most famous Breakfast at Tiffany's look, Audrey Hepburn's character also dons a sleeping mask and white dress shirt in other scenes.
What you need: Draw lashes on a blue eye mask and enjoy the cosiness of Halloween in a comfy collared shirt.
What you need: Face paint is all you need to make this costume complete. If you want to make it even creepier, add a little fake blood to your outfit, too.
Grab your bestie and channel Mia and Lilly from the 2001 movie The Princess Diaries.
What you need: Wear matching blue collared shirts, checkered skirts, black skinny ties, and knee-high socks. Practice your bewildered look when you say, "Me, a princess? Shut up!"
What you need: If you don't mind a little nudity, this costume just requires red swim trunks and a whistle. Running around saving lives is totally optional on your part.
Whether you love both of the characters or just one, this costume idea is easy and relevant.
What you need: Spoiled yet super stylish, dressing up as Alexis Rose will consist of wearing a head-turning hat, chunky accessories, and a cute outfit. Finish off the look with effortlessly curled locks, and you're ready to be a Schitt Creek socialite. If you want to be David, a printed sweater, preferably with stripes, will do the trick here. Make sure none of your hair (eyebrows included) is out of place, and get ready to run the town.
The mummy is a pretty unsexy costume but a fun one to make.
What you need: All you need to do is put on white clothes and roll some loo paper around you. Add some ketchup or red food colouring for a gory effect.
Throw it back to the '50s and channel your inner bad boy this Halloween.
What you need: You'll need to slick back your hair and carry your comb around to be one of the T-Birds. Roll up your black pants a little and throw on a denim jacket to complete the look.
If you're a sports lover, an athlete might be an easy costume for you since you probably already have all the pieces of your costume.
What you need: Decide what kind of athlete you want to be, and you might want to choose it based on what sports gear you have. Go all out with wrist bands, caps, and props like tennis rackets or basketballs.
Looking for some action this Halloween? So are these agents.
What you need: A bold suit, sunglasses, and over-the-top courage will turn you into an agent from Men in Black: International. Now get out there and save the day!
These days vampires come in all shapes and sizes, and they are such iconic pop culture figures that there are plenty of TV and movie vampire characters for you to mimic.
What you need: Get a pair of fake vampire fangs, and wear foundation that is shades lighter than normal. Be creative and aim to look like vampires from popular TV shows and movies like True Blood. Dribble some fake blood or red food colouring on the side of your mouth. If you're a vampire that has been turned recently, use dark eyeliner to draw in two holes on your neck.
Be one of Halloween's most beloved symbols in no time.
What you need: If you have a black dress and pointy ears, the only thing left that you'll need to be a bat is a makeshift cape. Cut a wing-like design in a blanket or piece of cloth and take on the night!
What you need: Homemade outfits will make this costume come to life. Add black polka dots to any white pieces of clothing, add whiskers and ears, and bring on the puppy dog eyes.
Wow the crowds on Halloween by transforming yourself into a glamorous circus performer like Anne Wheeler from The Greatest Showman.
What you need: Paint your face to the extreme with huge faux eyelashes and stage makeup. Wear a pink wig and suit up with a lavender leotard, and you're ready to begin the show!
Take over the world with these evil minion costumes a la Despicable Me.
What you need: Get a yellow top and overalls. You can make your own hat, and add eyes made out of cloth or eyes made from Styrofoam cups. You can also choose to paint your face yellow
Prepare to give everyone deadpan looks and monotone answers the whole night.
What you need: If you're Daria, you need a green jacket, black pleated skirt, black boots, and black-rimmed glasses. As Jane, you'll need a red jacket, dark grey shorts, black tights, and black boots.
What you need: With a bowler hat, a set of false lashes, and an all-white outfit, you can easily dress as the dystopian antihero from Stanley Kubrick's 1970s film.