The last thing you should be afraid of this spooky season is not having a good Halloween costume for trick-or-treating or Halloween parties! We’ve rounded up 15 super simple costume ideas that you can create in a15-minute trip to Goodwill.
Timeless & iconic
If you love classic Halloween costumes, these easy costume ideas are for you
Rosie the Riveter
Find jeans, a denim shirt or jacket, sneakers, and a red bandana at your local Goodwill. Top it all off with a bold red lip.
Flower Power
Hippies are always popular at Halloween, and you can make a groovy costume with bold floral prints and retro jewelry.
Young MacDonald
Turn your little one into a farmer with a plaid shirt and some overalls. Go above and beyond with cowboy boots, a bandana, and a straw hat or trucker cap.
Fairy
A gorgeous sequin mini dress and a pair of wings are enough to create a fairy costume. Get creative with your makeup and hairstyle for the night.
Dead Weight
Put a spin on the classic ghost costume. Just get a plain white sheet, a pair of light dumbbells, and some sunglasses to make a funny “Dead Weight” costume.
AS seen on tv
Dress up as some of the most beloved characters in film and TV with these fun Halloween costume ideas.
The Nanny Named Fran
If The Nanny was your favorite 1990s sitcom, recreate Fran Drescher’s famous style with short and tight dresses or pencil skirts, a voluminous up-do, and gold statement jewelry.
Golden Ladies
Everyone’s favorite Florida roommates can attend your Halloween party when you find button-up dresses, blazers and sweaters with shoulder pads, and chunky statement jewelry.
She Got Cold Feet
Becoming Julia Roberts from Runaway Bride is as simple as finding a retro wedding dress and some sneakers at your local Goodwill.
Diva 101
Dress as your favorite cartoon villain with a simple black dress, red gloves, a faux fur shrug, and a wild wig.
Dance Romance
Become your favorite Dirty Dancing couple with a flowy pink dress for her and an all-black ensemble for him.
One-of-a-kind
If you want a quirky and creative costume no one else in the neighborhood will have, check out these last-minute Halloween costume ideas.
Thrifting Nirvana
Kids these days are all about the 90s. Get them ready to join Nirvana on the road with baggy jeans, a flannel shirt, and an oversized army jacket.
Puzzle Your Friends
If Wordle is your favorite game, you just need a white shirt and either sticky notes or scraps of fabric in yellow, green, and gray. Cut them into squares and attach them to the shirt with safety pins to make a walking Wordle board.
Movie “Fan”
Show your love of movies with a movie-themed t-shirt and handheld accessories, like a fan (paper or electric) and a popcorn container or other movie candy.
Pineapple Loves Pizza
Does pineapple belong on pizza? Prepare to answer this controversial question when you and your significant other dress up as a pineapple and a pizza delivery person.
Work of Art
Dress up as your favorite painting, then grab a large frame from Goodwill to carry around so you can truly become a work of art.
