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This post is all about insanely cheap Halloween costumes.
What you see on TikTok might make you think that you have to spend a fortune on a Halloween costume to look good. But I’m here to remind you that that’s absolutely not the case, and you can have an amazing Halloween costume that’s super cheap! There are so many ways to put together a cheap and easy Halloween costume and still be the best dressed. 😉
As a girl who hates spending any money on Halloween costumes, I’ve found cheap ways to make so many costumes that will still look so so good. These 39 easy Halloween costumes are guaranteed to be showstoppers this Halloween without even coming close to breaking the bank.
This post is all about inexpensive Halloween costumes.
BEST INSANELY CHEAP HALLOWEEN COSTUMES:
1. Sailor
This costume went pretty viral this past year and for good reason! It’s one of the most easy cheap Halloween costumes because all you have to get is a little blue slip dress and a sailor’s hat! And there are so many hat and dress options on Amazon which makes it even easier.
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2. 80s in Aspen
If you’re in college and especially if you’re in Greek life, you’re probably super familiar with the 80s in Aspen party theme. It’s a classic and if you went or go to school in the Midwest like I did, you definitely already have everything you need for this costume. Bright colors are the goal here, but basically any cute winter clothes you have will be perfect for this costume!
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3. Men in Black
I absolutely love this movie and think this is the sickest costume! Guys and girls can both do this and pull it off, you just need some sick accessories to complete the look.
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4. Pirates
Pirate costumes have been super popular in recent years! I love this costume because there are soo many ways to do it and make it your own. Basically any flowy white dress will work for this costume, and then you just need to dress it up with some accessories!
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5. Easy A
Not only is this costume hot, but it’s SO easy! If you’re unfamiliar with this costume, it’s something Emma Stone wore in the movie Easy A. All you need to pull it off is a black corset, black jeans or leather pants, black sunglasses, and a red paper “A”!
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6. Mummy
If you’re creative, this mummy costume will be perfect for you! All you need is a white bra and booty shorts, gauze, and some face paint to make it look old. This costume is fun because you can make it any style you want and get really creative with it.
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7. Greek Goddess
Grab a pretty white dress and cover yourself in gold jewels and you’re all set to be a Greek goddess! I’ve had some friends do this and they said it was insanely easy and turned out to look so good.
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8. Ballerina
This ballerina costume is adorable!! If you’re a girly girl, I would definitely consider being a ballerina this year. It also makes for the cutest photos, doesn’t it?
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9. Queen of Hearts
This is such a fun and hot costume, I wish I could pull it off haha. Some glue and cards are the essentials for this costume and then you can really have fun with how you put it all together!
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10. Victoria’s Secret Angels
How adorable is this costume?? Even though the VS fashion show isn’t done the same way anymore, this is still such an iconic costume that everyone will recognize. It’s also super comfy because it’s basically pajamas!
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11. Spring Breakers
Everybody has a swimsuit top and sweatpants, and that’s basically all you need for this. If you find yourself needing a super last minute costume, I definitely recommend doing Spring Breakers. Not only is it easy, but it’s also super comfy.
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12. Angel and Devil
How cute is this?! We all know the classic angel and devil Halloween costume. I think this is the best duo costume and it’s so easy to do. Wear any white and red dress or outfit you can find and get some cute accessories.
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13. Kiss, Marry, Kill
A play on words costume is always way more fun than some other basic costumes. This is perfect for a trio of friends because you can choose who is who based on personality lol. These girls look so put together and absolutely killed this costume.
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14. Boxer
A boxer is a classic costume and can also be super easy to put together last minute. You only need to purchase a boxing robe (any short, silk robe will work) and some cheap boxing gloves. I love this pink vibe, but any color would work.
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15. Disney Princesses
Another costume you’ve probably seen but I still love is Disney princesses! Princesses are inexpensive Halloween costumes for adults because you can get everything you need for cheap on Amazon. I also love this costume because it’s a great group costume.
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16. Sandy and Danny from Grease
One of my favorite couples costumes is Sandy and Danny from Grease. The key to this costume is the red accents and the hair. The rest of the outfit is basically anything tight and black. But you have to include that red lip and greased hair to really pull it off!
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17. Cupid
How fun is it to be another holiday for Halloween? Cupid is so cute and such a good idea if you love Valentine’s Day. Get some wings and fun heart accessories to be the cutest Cupid ever!
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18. Glinda and Elphaba
With Wicked coming out in 2024, this is guaranteed to be the costume of the year. It’s the perfect duo costume and can be pulled off so easily just by wearing pink and black or green.
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19. Cheerleader
Any cheerleader costume is so classic that I’m sure someone you know has one laying around. A DCC costume is so iconic, but any cheerleader will make the easiest Halloween costume.
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20. Peaky Blinders
This costume was really popular last year! I had a friend do it last minute with things she already owned and it turned out to be so cute.
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21. Bratz Dolls
A Bratz doll is so fun and can really throw you back to your childhood. The makeup is probably the most important part, but the outfit can be so cute and easy too.
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22. Kim Possible
Kim Possible might actually be one of the most insanely cheap and easy costume ideas for adults. The only things you need for this costume are green cargo pants and a black long sleeve shirt. You can add some little black gloves if you want, but the top and pants are all you need.
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23. Bridgerton
With a new season of Bridgerton coming out this year, this will definitely be a really popular costume this Halloween! You probably don’t wanna wear a full length gown like they do in the show, but a cute, short dress and some accessories will pull off the look.
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24. Mermaid
Mermaids are such a fun DIY costume to do with friends. You just need some fabric and fun accessories and you can make this costume anything you want.
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25. Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is definitely gaining popularity because look how cool it is?? This one is really unique and would be a really fun solo costume.
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26. Avatar
I saw so many girls do this costume last year and it always looked so cool. Brown and blue clothes with some really cool blue makeup is what you need to be the coolest looking Avatar.
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27. Witch
A witch on Halloween… it couldn’t get much cheaper than that, right? There are so many ways to make a witch costume unique but also hot. All you really need is a black dress and a witch hat to pull off this costume.
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28. Referee
I know… a ref… how basic, right? But also how easy! This is a costume you can make really sexy if you want and it’s still so cheap and easy to put together.
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29. NYC Tourist & Statue of Liberty
Being an NYC tourist with the Statue of Liberty is so clever! This is a great couples or duo costume, and probably only requires buying a few things.
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30. 13 Going On 30
The cutest and most iconic costume! The only necessity for this costume is the dress, of course. Everyone will recognize it just by wearing that.
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31. Girl Scouts
Take it back to your roots with this classic Girl Scouts costume! I think this is so cute and would be even cuter with a group of friends. This one may include some more crafting than other costumes, but it’ll turn out so cute.
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32. Y2K
Dressing up as a classic Y2K teenager for Halloween is so fun! This is a super good last minute Halloween costumes idea because all of this stuff you probably already have or can easily order off of Amazon.
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33. Lifeguard
There are so many lifeguard costume sets on Amazon that make this costume super easy and cheap to put together. This costume is perfect if you go to a warmer school, but really anyone can pull it off.
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34. Skeleton
Actually one of the most inexpensive Halloween costumes is a skeleton! The only thing you’ll probably need to buy for this is skeleton facepaint. All you need to wear is all black, and how cool is this makeup??
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35. Little Red Riding Hood
This costume would be a funny cheap Halloween costumes if you have someone to be the big bad wolf lol. But even as a solo costume, Little Red Riding Hood is still so cute and pretty unique.
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36. Joker
Talk about easy Halloween costumes!! Literally all you need for this one is a white button down, face paint, and some hair spray. No one will see your clothes underneath so just make sure you wear something black, but it doesn’t really matter what.
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37. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
If you like to keep Halloween lowkey, dressing like Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany’s is perfect! Everyone has a little black dress, then you just have to pair it with gloves, some pearls, and a little tiara, and you’ve got the classiest costume ever.
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38. Black Cat
One of the most insanely cheap halloween costumes you could think of is a black cat. All you really need for this is cat ears and some black whiskers on your cheeks. Then wear an all black outfit and you’ll be the best black cat of the year!
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39. Medusa
Last but certainly not least for this list of insanely cheap Halloween costumes… is this stunning Medusa costume! I’ve actually never seen this be done but I absolutely love it. A green dress and this snake headband will turn this into a costume that will speak for itself.
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INSANELY CHEAP HALLOWEEN COSTUMES Q&A:
1. What can I wear to Halloween without a costume?
I would wear normal everyday clothes that can pass for a costume. You don’t want to be the only person at a Halloween party without a costume on!
2. What is the most easiest Halloween costume?
I would say the easiest Halloween costumes are a black cat, witch, referee, or lifeguard!
3. What is a reasonable price for a Halloween costume?
I recommend not spending more than $30 on a Halloween costume. Everything is so expensive these days, but this should be more than enough to pull off a great costume.
4. What is the most generic Halloween costume?
A witch costume or a black cat are probably the most generic Halloween costumes, but can still look so cute!
