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6 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for You

Cactus Costume idea, plus six more super easy last minute Halloween DIY costume ideas

Every year I decide I’m not going to dress up to go trick-or-treating with the kids around the ‘hood and every year, about 24 hours before, I regret that decision and in a panic, try to put something together. Last year, I convinced Adam to dress up with me as the game, Operation, and it turned out pretty cute!

 

This year, I might wind up in a cute halloween-themed tee or tank (Target had so many this year!), otherwise, I’m loving the fun options below. There are a million ideas out there for last minute costumes but the list quickly dwindles when you want to be able to wear the costume during day light… and there are children present, if you know what I mean. Plus, I’m all about comfortable footwear for trekking around the neighborhood, and a cozier outfit, you know, since candy is basically my dinner.

Cactus Costume idea, plus six more super easy last minute Halloween DIY costume ideas

Cactus (so cute with your mini)

Queen Bee DIY, plus six more super easy Halloween DIY costumes

Queen Bee

starbucks coffee easy costume

Starbucks Coffee (just swap out for boots or flats)

snapchat filter halloween costume idea, plus six more easy last minute DIY costumes!

Snapchat filters (obsessed!)

Minnie Mouse Halloween Costume DIY, plus six more super easy DIY ideas

Minnie Mouse (even easier: use a red skirt)

Gumball candy Halloween DIY, plus six easy DIYs

Gumball machine

 

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  • Reply
    Heidi
    October 27, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    OMG that Snapchat filter idea is freaking genius! These are awesome!

    Heidi || Wishes & Reality

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      Alyson
      October 27, 2016 at 4:57 PM

      Right?! Haha, I’m kind of obsessed.

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    Elizabeth
    October 27, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    If you dance or have a child in dance class being a ballerina bunny from Lisa Frank is a good idea because you will have the majority of the stuff required- leotard, tights, and tutu. Bunny ears and the tail are cheap- it was $5 at Walmart. You can get tiaras from the dollar store. That is what I am being for Halloween. 🙂

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      Alyson
      October 27, 2016 at 4:57 PM

      Did you just make a Lisa Frank reference?! LOVE. A girl after my own heart… what a cute idea.

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    ErinG
    October 27, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    That cactus is awesome! I also love the Operation idea… I think Walmart loved it too – I saw an adult sized Operation sleeper in there a few days ago!

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      Alyson
      October 27, 2016 at 4:57 PM

      Man, Walmart totally copied my idea. 😉

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    Danielle
    October 27, 2016 at 6:59 AM

    I am totally stressed out not knowing what I’m going to be for Halloween right now. I have pink hair at the moment so I might just go ahead and be a unicorn or Wanda from the Fairly Odd Parents. I could DIY both easily I think! I love the cactus idea, that’s definitely new this year!

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      Alyson
      October 27, 2016 at 4:58 PM

      What about a cactus with pink hair!? 🙂 My daughter would LOVE to see a unicorn — that’s really cute. (or a flamingo!)

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    Tara
    October 27, 2016 at 6:00 AM

    Your Operation costumes are so much fun! I think the cactus option s adorable as well 🙂

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      Alyson
      October 27, 2016 at 4:59 PM

      Thanks, and it was pretty easy to put together last minute… thank goodness for salad tongs. 😉

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