This spooky season, get thrifty at Goodwill and make nifty costumes come to life! Goodwill has literally everything you need to create costumes for the whole family – from clothing and accessories to wigs and makeup. Check out these fun DIY Halloween costumes using Goodwill finds.
Trendy Halloween Costumes
Recreate the biggest pop culture moments of 2024 with these on-trend costume ideas.
Beetlejuice
With the movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in theaters this fall, there’s never been a better time to bring your favorite spooky character back to life. A few pieces of black and white clothing, a green wig, and makeup will go a long way to create Beetlejuice costumes for the whole family.
Cowboy Carter
Beyonce made waves when she released her country album earlier this year. Build a cowboy-chic costume with jean shorts, a cowboy hat, and cowboy boots. Go above and beyond with a long blonde wig and a bolo tie.
Dune Squad
Dune: Part Two was another big box office hit in 2024. Get your kids ready to fight the sandworm with black pants, long-sleeved black shirts, black combat boots, and draped shawls.
Classic Halloween Costumes
You’ll never go wrong with a traditional Halloween costume. These ideas are simple to create and can be reused – because they never go out of style!
Spooky Squad
A perfect family costume, dress up the most iconic Halloween characters – Frankenstein’s monster, the bride of Frankenstein, a ghost, and a mummy.
Witch
What other time of year can you bring out the double, double, toil, and trouble? Flowy black, red, or purple dresses, witches’ hats, and broomsticks are all you need to make a witch costume. Send it over the top by carrying a cat or spider plushy with you. Turn a cauldron into a candy bucket!
Cat
Halloween is a cat’s night to shine! Whether you’re going for a black cat or a spotted feline, you’ll find what you need at Goodwill, from the furry clothes to the cat ears and tail.
Firefighter
Your kids will love dressing up as their heroes for Halloween. Jeans, rubber boots, and a firefighter’s hat will be your base for the costume. If you can’t find a firefighter’s coat, get a big trench coat or raincoat and decorate it with a firefighter badge and reflective stripes.
Unique Halloween Costumes
Be the talk of the town with one of these creative costume ideas.
Astrological Signs
Gemini, Leo, Pisces, and more. Whatever your astrological sign is, you can turn it into a costume with pieces found at Goodwill! Look for flowy dresses, interesting headpieces, and costume makeup for starters. Accessorize with jewelry and fun footwear.
Spice Girls/Girl Group
Show off your girl power with coordinating costumes that will recreate everyone’s favorite British pop group of the 1990s. Look for dresses in bright colors, fun athleisure wear, and leopard prints.
Gnomies For Life
Your kids will look adorable in these gnome costumes that use polka dot and floral clothes they’ll definitely want to wear again!
Golden Girls
No matter your age, you’ll have a blast dressing up as a crew of Florida retirees. Let your inner Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia shine with padded shoulder blouses, chunky necklaces, and curly wigs.
Fruit Salad
Another great group costume, dress up as your favorite fruit by finding clothing items in coordinating colors and accessorizing with headpieces, balloons, and more.
Quirky Couples’ Costumes
Whether you’re going out with your best friend or hitting the town with your significant other, have a blast dressing up in these fun couples’ costumes.
Barbie & Ken
All it takes is some pastel-colored clothing to dress up as everyone’s favorite couple.
Disco Fever Dream
Go back in time to the 1970s with brightly patterned dresses and button-downs, bell bottoms, and over-the-top wigs.
Dracula & His Bride
Bring the spooky vibes with black pants, a white shirt, and a vest for him, and a dramatic red dress for her. Don’t forget the vampire fangs!
