Last-minute Halloween costume: The best DIY ideas
Finally it's that time again! Halloween is just around the corner, and we can't wait to go all out again on the night of October 31st - November 1st, 2024. But wait – you don’t have the right one yetfound? No need to worry, because our cool last-minute Halloween costume ideas really have something for everyone!
Last minute Halloween costumes for movie, pop culture and Netflix fans
A lot has happened this year that can serve as a template for creative Halloween costumes -,and TikTok hype included. The best thing: From really scary to trendy, nerdy and cute, there is an idea for every taste.
1. Last minute Halloween costume: Beetlejuice
The hype aroundis back just in time for Halloween - and with full ghost use! Thank Tim Burton, because the cult film offers plenty of costume inspiration. If you want to rock the look, one thing is clear: you have to“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!”call to conjure up the most eccentric spirit!
All you need is a black and white striped outfit, tousled green hair and of course that pale face that looks like you've just returned from the grave. You get extra points if you paint the creepy mold spots on your face – a trademark of our chaotic anti-hero. Don't forget: Beetlejuice loves to stand out! So think big, loud and whimsical.
Wig with wavy synthetic hair from Bestung
Striped mini dress from BlackSorrow
Pumps in patent look with block heel
2. Last-minute-Halloween-Kostüm: Taylor Swifts “Eras”-Tour-(Fan-)Look
Swifties, listen up, it's time for Halloween (Taylor's Version)! With ten different eras, each following a different aesthetic, you'll be spoiled for choice for your outfit - after all-Fans perfect at reinventing themselves. If the Swifties' choice of clothing isn't enough for you, you can also take a look at the stage looks from their successful "Eras" tour. Lots of glitter, sequins and– ready to make the whole place shimmer!
Top with sequins and adjustable straps from Naimo
Bershka sequin wrap skirt
Bronx leather cowboy boots
3. Last-minute Halloween costume: Mia Thermopolis
The Queen of Genovia is back! It was recently announced that Anne Hathaway will be reprising her iconic role as Mia Thermopolis after 20 years. Reason enough to use the first part of the film as styling inspiration for Halloween 2024. A Mia look can be recreated very quickly because you only need a few pieces for the costume: a white tulle dress, opera gloves, black sunglasses, black headphones and a tiara - easy, right?
Long opera gloves from Andiker
4. Last-minute Halloween costume: One Direction
Directioners, watch out! Because the “Fetus” videos from Niall, Louis, Harry, Zayn andThere are currently more on our For You page than ever before. Harry in his purple hoodie dancing to Lady Gaga's “Telephone”, Niall in his checked shirt at the audition or Zayn as the secretary from the “Best Song Ever” music video? The selection is large and – the best thing about it – it’s really easy to recreate!
Two narrow business-look glasses without prescription from Uraqt
Striped blouse with collar and button placket
Midi skirt with slit from Only
5. Last-minute Halloween costume: Abigail
The hype surrounding “Abigail” will definitely give you goosebumps this Halloween – and not without reason! This year the film was released in cinemas and the kidnapped Abigail came to the screen - her kidnappers quickly discovered that the inconspicuous girl had deadly, supernatural powers. For your Abigail costume you need one thing above all: an innocent look that surprises with a dark twist. A simple ballet outfit - tutu, tights and ballet shoes - is the perfect disguise for her paranormal side. But the highlight is the little details: blood-smeared hands provide the extra scary factor!
Bodysuit with V-neck and adjustable straps
Fake blood from Eulenspiegel
6. Last-minute Halloween costume: Brat
“Being hot but in a scary way?” Then there is the bright green one-Look just the right choice for Halloween. A “do whatever the hell you want to do” trendhas set a viral trend with her new album. Snotty and bratty: According to the singer herself, all you need is “a pack of cigarettes, a BIC lighter and a white tank top without a bra.” A trend that doesn't require any special effort - ideal for a quick Halloween DIY!
Cotton T-shirt with “Brat” print
Micro shorts with hidden zipper
Knee-high boots with square toe and block heel
7. Last-minute Halloween costume: Elphaba from “Wicked”
After “Scream”, “It” and Co., it’s time for a new scary look: Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. This costume is sure to be an eye-catcher at any Halloween party - perfect for anyone who loves dark glamour. All you need is a long black dress - ideally in Renaissance style - and the iconic pointed witch hat. The absolute highlight? A broom as an accessory and the dramatic witch make-up!
Renaissance style button down dress from Fiamll
Make-up in green from Eulenspiegel
8. Last-minute Halloween costume: Mia Wallace
The “Pulp Fiction” cult classic from the 90s also provides costume inspiration this Halloween. Because Mia Wallace's look is timeless and perfect for when you spontaneously go to a Halloween party - a quick last-minute costume without a lot of effort. All you need for the look is a black wig with bangs, a white shirt that you can easily combine with black bell-bottoms and ballerina shoes in the spirit of the nineties. And don't forget: red lipstick!
Synthetic wig in bob cut with bangs from Topcosplay
9. Last-minute-Halloween-Kostüm: Wednesday Addams
At least since the Netflix seriesour interest in this iconic character has been reignited. With her gothic-style black and white looks, the mysterious girl is the perfect character for a last-minute costume. And it's that easy: combine a black dress with a white collar and chunky– the Halloween look is ready! Of course, you shouldn't forget to braid two pigtails.
Midi dress with collar from Allegra-K
10. Last-minute Halloween costume: tennis players from “Challengers”
A love affair between three people in the world of professional tennis and right in the middle of it:in the main role of the tennis film, which was released in German cinemas in April 2024. For Halloween, a tennis professional can have a scary transformation: cut tennis balls in half, use a few splashes of fake blood and a large portion of skin glue for a scary look. You can find out how to make up a wound (around the tennis ball) here:
Three tennis balls from Schildkröt
Short A-line sports skirt from Nike
11. Last-minute Halloween costume: “Saltburn”
Crazy, strange and crazy: that's how it works, the boozy psychoby Emerald Fennell, describe in three words. A character who is noticeable, loud and always onetouch too muchmay be, is Venetia. There is no shortage of sequins, glitter and skin-tight dresses in the young British woman's wardrobe. This is exactly what the Halloween version can look like: heart-shaped sunglasses, faux furand a shimmering party dress – true to the motto “More is more”.
Heart-shaped sunglasses from Lilikai
Faux fur jacket with lapel collar
Cocktail dress with open back from The-Are
Leather slingback with heel
By the way: Jacob Elordi's latest look also offers ideal last-minute Halloween costume inspiration. Simply combine a tank top with jeans and wear gold-colored angel wings. So simple, so iconic.
12. Last-minute-Halloween-Kostüm: Harley Quinn
The iconic Harley Quinn look (this year fromembodied on the big screen) is crazy, slightly clown-like and completely insane. The anti-heroine loves eye-catching eye make-up (often with a face painted white), and her flashy, cartoon-like outfits are colorful and cheeky – court jester vibes included. However, if you're in a hurry, you can shop for the complete look because you don't have to worry about anything else.
Harley Quinn costume set by Formemory
Zeitgeist stuff works particularly well on Halloween 2024. But of course there are also the timeless classics that simply always work, here you can find a few examples:
13. Last-minute Halloween costume: Zombie
You haven't gotten around to it yet this year? Super! Simply choose an old outfit that you no longer like and cover it with red paint or ketchup. If you happen to have fake blood at home, this is of course even better. A white foundation and tousled hair complete the zombie look. Of course, make-up professionals can too.
14. Last minute Halloween costume: Witch
Is there an easier (and more recognizable) last-minute Halloween costume than the classic witch? We don't believe. Because with a black dress, boots and disheveled hair, half the battle is already paid - you also still have an old hat in you? All the better. No matter whether the extravagant costumesor the slightly more modern version of the Netflix series “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”: With an absolute Halloween classic like the scary witch, there are no limits when it comes to styling!
15. Last-minute Halloween costume: Mummy
Just inand put on white shoes - then wrap yourself with gauze bandages or toilet paper (or ideally have someone else wrap you up). The gauze bandages can be easily attached with safety pins. Make your face white and make up the eye area black. The Halloween classic is ready!
16. Last-minute Halloween costume: Vampire
Our chance to revive the old classic costume: It's not without reason that vampires are one of the most popular Halloween costumes of all time - it's totally changeable. So the effort of styling is left to each individual. No matter whether it's just a little fake blood on the mouth or the full Dracula look - vampires always work!
17. Last-minute Halloween costume: Animal ears
“I’m a mouse, duh!” Yes, the cult classic comedyhas proven one thing to us: no costume is as easy as the good old pair of animal ears. Regardless of whether it is a purchased remnant of a previous costume or a quick DIY one with a headband - cat, mouse and co. are and rightly remain a costume classic.
