No matter when you start planning for Halloween, there are plenty of creative DIY costumes for adults that are both quick and impressive. These costumes are not only easy to make but also budget-friendly, and you might already have most of the materials on hand.
Here are 35 fantastic Halloween costume ideas for adults:
DIY Birthday Cake Costume
Bring a birthday vibe to Halloween with a fun costume made from cardboard and crepe paper.
DIY Birthday Cake Costume from Studio DIY
DIY Lisa Frank Costume
Channel your inner ’90s with a rainbow unicorn costume inspired by Lisa Frank’s vibrant designs.
DIY Lisa Frank Costumes from Studio DIY
DIY Strawberry Costume
Create a giant strawberry with a red T-shirt and construction paper for a fun and easy Halloween look.
DIY Strawberry Costume from Studio DIY
Crochet Masquerade Mask
Pair your elegant attire with a sophisticated crocheted masquerade mask for a classy Halloween event.
Crochet Masquerade Mask from Persia Lou
Easy Homemade Cookie Monster Costume
Dress as Cookie Monster with a blue outfit and chocolate chip cookie clutch.
Easy Homemade Cookie Monster Costume from Persia Lou
Pantone Color Combo Costume
Showcase your favorite color with a DIY Pantone-themed costume that’s simple to assemble.
Pantone Color Combo Couples Costume from Sugar and Cloth
Egg Costume
Highlight a baby bump with a fried egg costume that features a yellow shirt and a circle cutout for the yolk.
Egg Costume from C.R.A.F.T.
Easy DIY Cat Emoji Costume
Assemble a quick cat emoji costume with heart-shaped sunglasses, black pipe cleaners, and cardstock.
Easy DIY Cat Emoji Costume from Brite & Bubbly
DIY Cat Ears
Transform into a classic black cat with just a black shirt, eyeliner, and some easy-to-make cat ears.
DIY Cat Ears from The Spruce Crafts
DIY ‘Stranger Things’ Costume for Couples
Create a Mike or Eleven costume from Netflix’s “Stranger Things” for a fun couples or group look.
DIY “Stranger Things” Halloween Costume for Couples from Shrimp Salad Circus
Snow White
Dress up as a Disney princess using everyday clothing items for a charming Snow White look.
Snow White from Color Me Courtney
Steampunk Mask and Hat
Combine retro and futuristic elements with a steampunk costume that features corsets and top hats
Steampunk Mask and Hat from Trinkets in Bloom
Swan Dress Costume
Recreate Björk’s iconic swan dress with this creative tutorial for a memorable Halloween look.
Swan Dress Costume from A Beautiful Mess
Lumberjack and Tree Costume
Grab a plaid shirt for a lumberjack look, and pair it with a tree costume for a great couples or friend outfit.
DIY Halloween Couples Costume: Lumberjack and a Tree from Fish and Bull
Neon Light Cactus Costume
Light up the night with a DIY cactus costume featuring neon lights for a glowing Halloween look.
DIY Neon Light Cactus Halloween Costume from Shrimp Salad Circus
Taxidermy Deer Costume
Go for a slightly eerie Halloween vibe with a mounted taxidermy deer costume.
DIY Taxidermy Deer Costume from The Merry Thought
Circus Family Costumes
Embrace a circus theme with costumes for a ringmaster, clown, and circus animals for a fun group idea.
Circus Family Halloween Costumes from Tell Love and Party
Soda Jerk
Go retro as a 1950s soda jerk with a white shirt, bow tie, and an ice cream scoop prop.
Soda Jerk from Lovely Indeed
DIY Sequin Animal Ears
Make sparkling animal ears for a variety of costumes like a cat, mouse, or lion using sequins and basic supplies.
DIY Sequin Animal Ears from A Bubbly Life
DIY Space Family Costumes
Go space-age with silver and shiny materials for a futuristic Halloween look, complete with frosty makeup.
DIY Space Family Costumes from Tell Love and Party
DIY Burger Costume
Dress up as a classic burger with a tan T-shirt and felt pieces, and carry around fries as a prop.
DIY Burger Costume from Studio DIY
Miss Minnie Mouse
Put together a Minnie Mouse look with Disney mouse ears, a polka dot dress, and red lipstick.
Miss Minnie Mouse from Color Me Courtney
DIY Fro-Yo Costume
Be a colorful bowl of fro-yo using pool noodles and craft supplies for a sweet Halloween costume.
DIY Fro-Yo Costume from Studio DIY
Frida Kahlo Costume
Dress as the famous painter with bold eyebrows and a floral headpiece for a tribute to Frida Kahlo.
Frida Portrait Costume from Aunt Peaches
DIY Sriracha Costume
Show your love for sriracha with a red T-shirt and a green hat, and consider pairing it with a rice or noodle costume.
DIY Sriracha Costume from Sarah Hearts
Easy Spider Crown
Create a spooky spider crown by gluing plastic spiders onto a headband for a simple Halloween accessory.
Easy Spider Crown from Delia Creates
Instagram Photo Costume
Turn into an Instagram photo with a fun description and hashtags for a unique costume idea.
Instagram Halloween Costume from InkHappi
Bob Ross Couples Costume
One person dresses as Bob Ross and the other as a tree for a dynamic and creative couples costume.
Bob Ross Couples Costume from C.R.A.F.T.
Shower Pouf Costume
Stay clean with a fluffy shower pouf costume made from nylon netting, elastic, and rope.
Shower Pouf Costume from Crafts by Amanda
Fred and Wilma Flintstone Costumes
Dress up as the Flintstones with simple clothing items and craft supplies for a classic look.
Fred and Wilma from C.R.A.F.T.
Flapper Costume
Channel the Roaring ’20s with a fancy dress, sparkly headpiece, and long necklaces for a flapper-inspired outfit.
Flapper Halloween Costumes from Polkadot Chair
Witch’s Hat Fascinator
Complete a black outfit with a delicate witch’s hat fascinator for a stylish and understated Halloween look.
Witch’s Hat Fascinator from Polkadot Chair
Halloween Hat-ettes
Make small festive headpieces with inexpensive sewing and craft supplies for a subtle Halloween touch.
Halloween Hat-ettes from Delia Creates
Animal Headband DIY
Create animal ear headbands from leather and stick-on studs for an easy and versatile costume accessory.