35 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults

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.

Animal Headband DIY from A Beautiful Mess