Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween has turned into one of the biggest holidays
, second only to Christmas. People spend weeks getting ready for Halloween and finding just the right costume. Reversely, roughly the same amount of people choose to wait until the last minute to prepare for the holiday. While things like decorations and candy can be obtained the day of, more important decisions such as what costume to wear usually requires a little more thought. Last minute Halloween costumes, like their planned counterparts, can be just as creative and unique.The important thing to remember is to stay calm rather than panicking. Waiting until the last minute to throw together a creative costume doesn't mean it won't be good. Take a look around your house and see what's available. Cardboard boxes, loose fabric, glitter, and face paint can all be transformed from random items in a junk drawer into a great Halloween costume.
A ghost costume is, of course, the classic last minute save. A clean white bed sheet and a good pair of scissors are the only two items you need. This outfit will also most likely garner you a number of compliments, due to its classic appeal.
A creative and memorable robot costume could be constructed from all of those old unused cardboard boxes cluttering up the garage. You need boxes the right size for your body, arms and legs. Paint them whatever colors you have and let them dry. Paint robotic designs on them, cut holes in the top and bottom of each box, and you're set!
You might find something good in your closet or attic. If your parents or grandparents will let you go through their old things, you could discover a gem. Period themed costumes are both easily accomplished and a guaranteed hit at any Halloween party. Maybe you could find a 50s style skirt and pair it with a pink scarf. Or maybe there's an old suede jacket and hat available.
A pair of black sweatpants and a bandanna will allow you to throw together a quick ninja costume in literally just a few seconds. Do you have younger siblings who might be willing to loan you some toys like plastic swords or throwing stars? If not, you could swing by Toys R Us on the way to the Halloween party and pick up a couple of items.
A zombie costume can be accomplished with just some fake blood and light foundation make-up. Applying the foundation and fake blood and messing up your hair will go a long way. In fact, adding a little bit of fake blood to plain regular clothes will make a seemingly well thought costume for trick or treating.
If you're really desperate and don't have anything else on hand, you could wear pajamas. A terrycloth robe or a matching pair of colorful thermals both make great last minute outfits. These may not seem like costumes to you, but it will look like you had planned it for weeks. Go as a small child or toddler by adding pigtails or a lollipop to your pajamas. You could go further by adding exaggerated freckles with a tip of a mascara brush, or put on a lot of rouge for rosy childlike cheeks.
Don't skip that party just because you have nothing to wear. Look around the house, put something together and go out and have a great time!
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