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9 Clever Last Minute Halloween Costumes

When you've run out of time and money

Bethany Lambert
Oct 12, 2023
University of North Alabama
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9 Clever Last Minute Halloween Costumes
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Halloween is approaching and many are searching for the perfect costume. Whether it's for a party or a family get-together, everyone wants to have a memorable and cheap costume. Here are some last minute ideas, because we've all been there.

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This costume is great for the super on-the-way-to-the-party-now last minute. All it requires is a white t-shirt and a sharpie, which you can find for cheap almost anywhere.

White T-shirt: $2.98 at Walmart

Sharpie: $8.96 for a multicolored pack at Walmart

The Identity Thief

the identity theft costume

This one might be a little cheesy, but I guarantee you'll get a laugh out of it. Almost everyone owns a plain colored shirt and you can pick the labels up at your local Walmart or Dollar Tree. If you're feeling crafty and have some extra time on your hands you can even try making them yourself and coming up with funny names.

T-shirt: $9.89 at Walmart

Labels: $1.98 for a pack of 100 at Walmart

The Ultimate Couple

ultimate couple costume

Both shirts: $9.89 a piece at Walmart

Letters can be made with construction paper: $10.84 at Walmart

She Doesn't Even Go Here

She Doesn't Even Go Here costume

The best part about this costume is that it's minimalist, yet nearly everyone knows who you're dressed up as. Go ahead and make Damien proud. Seriously, will Mean Girls ever not be an option?

Hoodie: $14.92 at Walmart

Sunglasses: $12.99 at Walmart

The Bank Robber

The Bank Robber costume

You can take it to the bank that you don't have to have a lot of cash to make this costume look great!

Shirt: $14.08 at Walmart

Beanie: $8.17 at Walmart

Bag: $7.53 at Walmart

Dollar sign can be made with duct tape: $5.14 at Walmart

A Line Of Dominos

A Line Of Dominos costume

This is one of the best last-minute group costumes I've seen. It almost makes me fall head-over-heals for them.

Black shirts: $9.02 at Walmart
Black pants: $5.96 at Walmart
Lines and circles can be made with poster board: $5.67 at Walmart

Netflix and Chill

Netflix and Chill costume

This Netflix and Chill costume is great for best friends who do everything together (even if it's last minute).

Shirts: $7.00 at Walmart

Letters and snowflakes made from card stock: $10.49 at Walmart

Rosie The Riveter

Rosie The Riveter costume

Rosie the Riveter is a classic because it's easy to do and it's super cheap. You may not even have to buy anything!

Shirt: $15.51 at Walmart

Bandanna: $8.74 at Walmart

Fork In The Road

Fork In The Road Costume

This costume is for everyone who loves a good pun.

Shirt: $11.09 at Walmart

Duct tape: $5.14 at Walmart

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