Last-Minute Halloween Costumes: 12 Spooky, Hilarious & Clever Costumes That You Can Buy at Amazon, Walmart & More
Written by djfrosty on October 21, 2024
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Halloween is around the corner! No costume? You’re certainly not the only one looking for something to wear.
When it comes to last-minute costumes, DIY is a great way to go, and with the help of TikTok and Pinterest, you’ll never run out of costume ideas. You can also depend on the big three — Amazon, Walmart and Target -– to have everything you need for the perfect Halloween celebration, from decorations to candy and costumes.
Because we want to make things easier for you, we searched online and put together a list of 12 cheap, last-minute Halloween costumes that you can have delivered well before Hallow’s Eve. And if you’re a Prime Member, you’ll get fast and free delivery at no additional charge.
Walmart+ and Target Circle 360 offer free, same-day delivery and in-store pickup options as well.
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See below for a dozen, last-minute costumes for Halloween.
Looking for a music-themed costume? Check out this mixtape costume from Target, which can be worn solo or as a couples costume. Shop Target’s Hide & Eeek Boutique here.
Leg Avenue Women’s Large Ruched Witch Hat Ruched Black, One Size US
Are you Glinda, or Elphaba? Witch costumes are popular every Halloween, but they’ll be even trendier this year in anticipation of Wicked.
If you don’t want to go all out with your costume, simply throw on a witch hat. The one pictured above has great reviews on Amazon (check here for cheaper hats), but if you want to dress as Elphaba (without dipping yourself in green makeup), consider wearing green leggings and green gloves to pull off the look.
Channel Wayne’s World in this bestselling, wig and hat from Amazon. The wig-hat combo is also available for different characters including Beetlejuice and Bad Elf.
TOLOCO Inflatable Costume for Adults Unicorn
From dogs to unicorns and aliens, inflatable costumes have gone viral on TikTok. Need one?
This Unicorn costume is currently on sale for $23 at Amazon.
The Lorax is another TikTok-viral costume that won’t take much work to put together. Just throw on the eyebrows and matching mustache with an orange bodysuit (see DIY directions here).
Next to the Skeleton onesie, a pumpkin poncho might be one of the easiest, cost-friendly Halloween costumes.
This Scarecrow-inspired costume comes with a dress, hat and rope belt — and it’s almost out of stock at Walmart.
Shopping for pet costumes can be tricky because it’s hard to choose just one (they’re all so cute!). This adorable Olaf costume is a top pick at Amazon and available for dogs ranging in size from S-XL.
Need a Beetlejuice costume? Channel Lydia, or another other gothic character, in this costume wig. Besides Lydia, the wig is available in designs inspired by characters such as Wednesday and Morticia Addams, Edward Scissorhands, Cruella de Vil and the Sanderson sisters.
Feeling like a pop star? From Britney Spears to Hannah Montana, transform into your favorite pop star with this fake microphone headset.
Move over Ken & Barbie, there’s another dynamic duo in town! This Milk & Cookies costume is a cute costume idea for couples of all ages.
And it’s incredibly easy one to put together, just throw on a mask and hooded cape, and don’t forget your rubber knife.
For more Halloween inspiration, read our roundups of the 21 best music musician-inspired Halloween costumes, Google’s list of most popular Halloween costumes of the year and movies to stream for spooky season.