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Our Favorite Last Minute Easy and Cheap Halloween Costumes

Jessica Chenoweth October 26, 2021

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Alright mom, Halloween is this Sunday, does your child not have a costume ready to go? I assure you that you are NOT alone! In fact I can guarantee you that there are a ton of parents out there that are scrambling right now trying to put something together. If you are looking for something to put together that won’t break the bank, here are some great ideas: 

DIY Marvel Costumes

This Tik Toker has the right idea to make yourself or your kids into a Marvel superhero. All you need is some sweats and construction paper. 

@sydneyallen10

#greenscreen lmk if y’all want the tutorials 🎃 #halloween #marvel #marveltiktok #costumes #cosplay #fyp #diy #QuickBooksVictoryPose #marvelstudios

♬ original sound – taylor 🥂

Easy Mike Wazowski Costume

They say if you have a hot glue gun you can do anything! It really comes in handy on Halloween when getting costumes together. This one put together with felt and a glue gun actually looks better than a store bought costume. 

@theresa360

DIY Halloween costume✨Follow for More ideas❤️ 50 days LEFT👏 #diycostume #halloweenlook

♬ Halloween – KenZie DarkStar

Among Us 

If you’re teenager is super into video games, then you probably know all about “Among Us.” While there are plenty of costumes for it out there, here is a way to make one yourself that won’t break the bank. 

Home-Made Astronaut Costume

You don’t need to be Jeff Bezos to send your kid to space! This costume can be easily made all at home and you’re kid will feel like they are about to take off on a space ship. 

@7daysofplay

What are you gonna be for Halloween? #spookyseason #diycostume #diymom #kidcostume #stemgirls

♬ son original – ××××

Squid Game 

While you’re kids probably aren’t watching Squid Game right now, the costume will be everywhere this year. In fact, it is one of the top costumes for babies in America right now! So if you are determined to dress your kid (or yourself) in what everyone is talking about, here is a easy and quick tutorial on how to put it all together. 

If you’ve got a little more time, here is a list of a TON more DIY costumes. A lot of these are going to take more time but look GREAT! 

https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g1360/halloween-costumes-for-kids/​

What is the best DIY Halloween costume you made for your kid? 

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