Oh no… Halloween is almost here and you don’t have a costume! Don’t panic. You don’t need a trip to the store or a ton of money to create something awesome. With a little imagination (and a dive through your closet), you can throw together a costume that’s funny, clever, and trick-or-treat–ready in no time.

Smarty Pants

Grab a pair of jeans or leggings and tape paper “answers” or math problems all over them. Congratulations—you’re officially a Smarty Pants. (Bonus points if you carry a notebook and pretend to take pop quizzes along the way!)

Sleepyhead Superstar

Roll right out of bed and into Halloween. Pajamas, slippers, messy hair, and your favorite stuffed animal = instant costume. Add some face paint “zzz’s” on your cheek for extra sleepy vibes.

The Sports Star

Got a jersey, cap, or team T-shirt? Throw it on with sneakers, grab a ball, and you’re game-day ready. Add some black eyeliner smudges under your eyes and practice your victory dance.

The Tourist

Dust off that Hawaiian shirt! Add sunglasses, a camera (or your phone pretending to be one), a fanny pack, and yes—socks with sandals. Walk around saying, “Wow! What a view!” and you’ve nailed it.

DIY Superhero

All you need is a towel for a cape and some leggings. Invent your own superhero powers—like “The Midnight Snacker” or “Captain Homework Crusher.” Don’t forget a power pose for pictures!

The Artist

Oversized shirt, paint palette (paper plate with blobs of paint or markers), and a brush. Messy hair optional. Bonus if you “paint” a mustache on with eyeliner and channel your inner Bob Ross.

The Punny Costume

Sometimes the quickest costumes are the silliest:

  • Tape Smarties candy to your pants = Smarty Pants (yes, another version!).
  • Pin socks to your shirt = Static Cling.
  • Carry a cereal box and a toy sword = Cereal Killer.

Kids and adults will laugh every time someone guesses your pun.

No stress, no big bucks—just creativity and a little silliness. The best part about last-minute costumes? They show off your personality and sense of humor. Plus, half the fun is explaining to your friends what you came up with!

So dig into your closet, grab a towel, some stickers, or a box of candy, and you’ll be Halloween-ready in minutes. Now—on your mark, get set, trick-or-treat!