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13 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Easy to make costumes with clothing items you already own.

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13 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
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Snapchat Filter

http://www.instyle.co.uk/fashion/news/desigual-snapchat-filter-make-up-looks

What you need:

This look is rather easy, for all that you'll need is face paint or makeup that corresponds to your favorite snapchat filter, in addition to any small accessories like butterflies or flowers.

Pirate

http://www.brit.co/most-popular-costumes/

What you need:

Black Leggings, knee-high boots, a ruffly blouse, and a bandana/head wrap. Throw together some staple pieces with the addition of a scarf, hat, or sword, and you have an easy DIY pirate costume.

Witch

http://www.popsugar.com/love/Witch-Costume-Ideas-38554373?crlt.pid=camp.FyecWDrXBKnW#photo-38557211

What you need:

A which costume is so easy, in that you can put together pretty much any black clothing pieces, with some fun tights and a hat and call yourself a witch. If you want to do a little extra, you can always add a broom, jewelry, or flowy sleeves or tulle.

Scarecrow

http://www.hercampus.com/beauty/7-makeup-looks-rock-halloween

What you need:

A flannel shirt, jeans or overalls, and a straw or floppy hat. These are essential clothing items that nearly everyone has in their closet, and all you have to do is put on some fun makeup with supplies you already have.

Comic

http://www.popsugar.com/beauty/photo-gallery/35867101/image/35867129/Comical-Creation

What you need:

In order to get a Roy Lichtenstein comic look, all you need is some fun face paint, and an imagination.

Rosie the Riveter

http://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Stylish-DIY-Costumes-38748339?crlt.pid=camp.G07Zwy4C0H7G#photo-38748339

What you need:

For the year of girl power, why not be the empitome of girl power herself, Rosie the Riveter. Plus, who doesnt have a pair of jeans, a chambray/denim shirt, and a red bandana?

Crazy cat lady

http://www.costume-works.com/crazy-cat-lady4.html

What you need:

Slippers, a robe, curlers, glasses, and cat stuffed animals. Some of these supplies you should allready have, and if you are in need of curlers, glasses or stuffed animals, they can be easily acquired at the dollar store, to bring out your best crazy cat woman.

Wednesday Adams

http://www.brit.co/cool-girl-costumes/

What you need:

A black dress, tights, and black shoes. This costume is especially great if you need a last minute costume, becasue who doesn't have a LBD, and tights?! All you have to do is throw on some makeup and do your hair in cute braids.

Gumball machine

http://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/2016/08/diy-halloween-costumes.html

What you need:

Red pants/skirt, pom poms, and a plain tank top. This costume is great if you a re the crafty type, in that it is easy to do, but brings out your inner child at craft time. GLue the pom poms to your tank top and pair with red bottoms, and there you have it, a gumball machine.

Medusa

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alisoncaporimo/cheap-costumes-for-days?sub=4040511_7005006&utm_term=.mbRm9LZe1#.apxv3by6x

What you need:

Bring out your most grecian-esque dress, or the cotume from your last toga party, and pair it with an up-do and some fake plastic snakes.

Pineapple

https://www.buzzfeed.com/amberdorsey/32-crazy-cool-diy-teen-halloween-costumes?utm_term=.qlX7m2M84⊂=4032542_6933353#.waJBYQA8q

What you need:

Bring your favorite summer fruit into the fall, by pairing a large yellow t-shirt, or yellow dress, with a cute pineapple head-topper.

Mary Poppins

http://simpleasthatblog.com/2015/10/25-darling-diy-disney-costume-ideas.html

What you need:

Black skirt, tights, heels, white button-up, hat, and red ribbon. Put together these classic business-wear pieces, with a red ribbon neck tie, a hat, and an umbrella or tote for full effecitiveness.

Ice cream cone

http://www.seventeen.com/fashion/g1574/best-do-it-yourself-halloween-costumes/

What you need:

Khaki shorts, skirt, or pants, plain white top and a foam sphere. Pair your khaki bottoms with a plain wihte top, then add fun and colurful sprinkles with either paint or glued on fabric, If you want to add a cherry on top, glue a red foam ball to a headband and add a pipe-cleaner stem.

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