Don’t have a costume yet? Still?
Halloween may just be days away, but why worry? We put together six costumes that you can easily create with the clothes you have at home! And if that’s not the case — don’t stress! We also found some easy purchases for creating an iconic look. The best part? Most of them are basics that you can add to your closet afterwards!
We’ll say it again: You’re welcome.
Costume #1: Kim Possible
“Call me! Beep me! If you wanna reach me.”
Who doesn’t love Kim Possible? It’s a classic and very easy to put together with some items you might just have in your own closet! So, here’s the sitch….
Black Cropped Long Sleeves Shirt
Price: $22.68
- To create the outfit to start you need a plain black long sleeve shirt.
Price: $21.99
- Adding the classic green cargo pants that indicates it’s her.
Price: $9.89
- The boots is a must when defeating Dr. Drakken and Shego.
Price: $19.97
- Can’t forget about the faux leather gloves, that’s so important for Kim’s look.
Costume #2: Donna from That ’70s show
“Life is too short to hangout with people who annoy you.” – Red
This is such an easy and comfy costume to create. Plus, it can simply be a casual outfit when it’s just you and your friends hanging out in your parents basement.
Price:
- Let’s bring out those overalls that you only wear painting and put it to good use this Halloween.
Price: $
- A funky colourful striped t-shirt to wear under the overalls.
Price: $15.99
- Adding a light choker or one of these simple necklaces will complete the whole look.
Price: $75
- Of course the Converse Chuck Taylors are a staple in many looks, but adding it to Donna’s outfit brings together the comfy and casual.
Costume #3: A Peaky Blinder
It’s 1919 in Birmingham. Wake up it’s time for a Shelby family meeting!
Price: $19
- The signature flat cap that is always worn by a Peaky Blinder.
Price: $15.99
- Adding the black blazer on top of the outfit
- If wanting to take it a step up, a fleece trench coat is a go-to! (Especially with this Canadian weather)
Price: $22.99
- Create a suit look with this waistcoat-vest that is worn under the blazer.
Price: $15.00
- A plain ribbed black tank top to add underneath the blazer — or a black plain t-shirt will do.
Price: $9.99
- These black boots that are necessary for most of these costumes, and it can also be worn as a Peaky Blinder!
- Rather than dress shoes that most Peaky Blinders wear, try some bulky boots.
Price: $18.99 & 47.99
- For bottoms, a simple black skirt or pants will create the Peaky Blinder iconic look. Trust!
Costume #4: Coraline
“When you’re scared but you still do it anyway, that’s brave.”
Coraline is a timeless classic movie — which means you can never go wrong with this costume. It can be easily put together once you have all the items.
Price: $25.00
- A yellow raincoat is a must! If you don’t have one, you can easily get it. Bonus — when it’s raining, you can ditch the umbrella and wear this adorable jacket instead!
Price: $33.99
- If you don’t want to dye your hair, simply get a blue bob wig to really sell that you’re her.
Price: $14.99
- If you want to be more authentic but not go out of your way to use dye (or a wig), then get some blue temporary spray dye and drench your hair to achieve Coraline’s bright blue hair colour.
Price: $29.99
- You can’t have the yellow raincoat without the yellow rain boots! These cute yellow boots can even be worn after Halloween — so why not make an excuse to purchase it?
Price: $29.99
- Regular denim jeans for the simple outfit she wears under her raincoat. You can easily grab this out of your closet, but if you need new ones these H&M jeans are simply perfect.
Price: $13.99
- The dragonfly clip is a must when dressing as Coraline. (True fans will understand!)
Price: $18.99
- To create those button eyes, take these black round glasses and do a quick D.I.Y. for the accessories by adding big round buttons on top.
Price: $9.99
- Create the glasses with these buttons — an easy and simple task to tie the whole look together.
Costume #5: Jennifer Check from Jennifer’s Body
“Hell is a teenage girl.” – Anita “Needy” Lesnicky
The iconic Jennifer Check, everyone. If you haven’t seen ‘Jennifer’s Body’, I suggest you go watch it and then be her for Halloween, of course. There are many iconic outfits she has during the whole movie but we thought, being in the spirit of Halloween, let us create more of a gory look. It has more of a DIY aspect to it — if you don’t mind ruining some clothes!
Price: $15.00
- Start with a plain black tank top (that you don’t mind getting fake blood on).
Price: $27.99
- A plain denim skirt for your bottoms.
Price: $12.99
- Red tights to wear under the skirt.
Price: $61.99
- Of course, the platform boots that she wears!
Price: $34.30
- Last but not least, a beautiful plain white coat! (It won’t be white much longer… but everyone loves red, anyway.)
Price: $12.99
- Then dump fake blood all over your costume and around your mouth — just like you just threw up a bunch of blood. (Which Jennifer in fact did.)
Costume #6: Lindsay from Total Drama Island
“I WANNA BE FAMOUS” – TDI (theme song)
Welcome to Total Drama Island! Live from camp Wawanakwa, somewhere in Muskoka, Ontario! An easy and simple costume to put together to beat your competitors.
Price: $23.30
- You’ll need a blue bandana to keep the sweat out of your face during these intense competitions.
Price: $24.99
- Add a plain orange tank top.
Price: $25.99
- Layer on top with a brown tank top.
Price: $22.40
- Adding a orange skirt — plain or textured — whatever you can find!
Price: $55.00
- We can’t forget about the brown cowboy boots. This is very important for the Total Drama Island experience!