Uh-oh, Halloweekend is right around the corner, and you still don’t have a costume? If you don’t want to spend $50 at Party City, or don’t have time to cut, glue, and sew together some elaborate costume in under an hour; fear not. You can make a costume with a few things that you probably already have in the back of your closet. And don’t worry, these easy costumes consist of more than a bra, mini skirt, and bunny ears!    

 1. Scarecrow 

Although you probably will be doing more charming than you will scaring, this costume can be cute or creepy, depending on the look you're going for. Pair any flannel or striped button-up with a summer straw sunhat. To create the smile and nose, use any black eyeliner for the outlines and orange or brown eyeshadow to fill the triangle nose. Add blush circles to your cheeks and long dramatic under eye lashes with more liner.

Time: 5-10 minutes 

2. Rosie the Riveter

We can do it! A blue or jean button up and a red bandanna is all you need to be a retro rockabilly rebel! Create a small puff or twist on the front/top of your hair and pin it. Wrap the bandana around and create a small knot.   Roll up the sleeves, add a pop of color with some bright red lipstick, and darken your eyebrows for this classic 1940’s look! 

Time: 10-15 minutes 

3. Catwoman 

All black everything is all you need. A black top, tight black pants, and some black boots will create this fierce supervillain. Add red lipstick and a black mask or ears.  If you don’t have the mask or ears you can make them. With either black face paint or eyeliner, just outline and fill a dark mask shape around your eyes. The jewels are optional as well. 

Time: 10-15 minutes 

4. Sugar Skull 

You don’t necessarily have to be picasso to transform into a colorful calavera. You can cover your whole face, half of your face, or just one part depending on how last minute it is. Over a white base, just create circles around your eyes, fill them with colors and then outline them with flower petals. Then, color your nose and create a skeleton-like mouth. You can even wear any dress of your choice!   

Time: 15-20 minutes

5. Zombie

Why be the life of the party...when you can be the death of the party! If nice and sweet isn’t quite your style, then toss the glitter and sparkles and rip up and distress any clothes you don’t mind ruining. The key to this look is all about the makeup. Darken your eyes and sink in your cheekbones with black, purple, and brown eyeshadow. Add dark lipstick and even a drop or two of  blood. 

Time: 10-15 minutes