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Nepo Baby Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
All you need for this Nepo Baby costume is a plain white shirt (maybe one that says “Nepo Baby”), some jeans, and a trophy. It's cute, simple, and gets to the point.
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Satoshi Ketchum Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
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Sulley in “Cocaine Bear” costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
This adorable stuffed animal becomes your “Cocaine Bear” and when you put on a sexy pink jumpsuit you'll instantly transform into Sari, one of the main characters from the film.
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Tanya's costume from “White Lotus”
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
Find a patterned beach cover-up in your closet. Recreate Tanya's look from White Lotus with chic sunglasses, low heels, a cute scarf and a pink bag.
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Tetris Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
Here's an easy costume to make using Post-it notes. Play Tetris with the whole family. Make sure everyone is wearing all black so the notes stand out.
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Related: Easy Halloween costumes for the whole family
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Doctor Strange Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
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Joel's costume from The Last of Us
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
Joel from the hit TV series The Last of Us is especially memorable, thanks to being played by mesmerizing actor Pedro Pascal. Pair this look with a plaid shirt, khaki green jacket, brown boots and a backpack.
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Wednesday Addams Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
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Vermouth, Campari and Prosecco Group Costume
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Workout Barbie and Ken Costumes
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Coastal Cowgirl Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
The coastal cowgirl look is cute, fun, and just about eye-catching for Halloween. You'll need a denim jacket, a white dress or two-piece, a cowgirl hat, and boots.
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Crayon Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
Kids will love wearing this crayon outfit when they go to school or trick-or-treat. Let them pick their favorite color: red, blue, green, etc. Then find matching pants and socks. DIY stripes with electrical tape and make a hat out of construction paper using this template.
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Costumes from “Emily in Paris”
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
Let's admit it: Who wouldn't want to be Emily for a day after watching “Emily in Paris” on Netflix? All it takes is a red beret, a red skirt, and a black and white striped shirt!
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Error Costume not found Costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
You can quickly pull off this look by pairing a simple pair of jeans with the words “Error 404 Costume Not Found.” Use iron-on letters for the text.
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super mario bros costume
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
If your child is obsessed with the Super Mario Bros. movie or loves playing games on the Nintendo Switch, this Mario and Luigi costume is perfect for them. Grab some suspenders and a hat, and use other items from your closet to complete the look.
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The Little Mermaid
Photography by Mike Garten, Hair by Melon Weyante, Makeup by Mark Cornwall
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Make your own skeleton Halloween costume
Get ready for the most comfortable Halloween ever! Grab a long sleeve black shirt and black sweatpants. Next, cut or tear a piece of duct tape to the length of a bone and stick it to your clothing. Draw a bone shape on the duct tape, then peel the tape off and lay it flat on a cutting mat. Using an exacto knife, cut out the bone shape. Once you've finished cutting out the bone, you can re-stick it to your clothing.
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DIY Halloween bird costume
Kids will love this homemade costume, and you probably already have the necessary white shirt and leggings.
To make them, fold a white and silver cupcake liner and a white coffee filter in half. Cut two oval wing shapes from a leftover cardboard box. Starting on one side, overlap and tape the coffee filter to create a “feather” look, then spread it out at one end to create the wing shape. Add smaller cupcake liners for more texture, and don't forget to mix in a few silver liners to make the sections stand out. Attach a cardboard tube (around your arm) to the back of the “wing” with duct tape to secure it (this is where you will put your arm and wear it). Cover the back of the wing with more coffee filters and cupcake liners to hide the cardboard base. Repeat steps 3-6 with the other wing. Using white mask foam, overlap a few small folded cupcake liners and use double sided tape to create tighter, smaller wings like those on the bird's face.
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Kids Plant DIY Halloween Costume
Another great item for kids? This adorable botanical pattern!
To make it, cut a hole in the bottom of the basket wide enough for your hips and legs to fit through comfortably. Download the leaf template and trace it onto green paper. Cut it out and fold it in half. Cut wire to various lengths. Thread a green straw through it to make a stem, adding a little hot glue as you go to keep the straw in place. Hot glue the leaf to the end of the stem. Hot glue the stem to the inside of the basket, not the sides. Once dry, you can reinforce with duct tape if needed. Cut two pieces of green ribbon to use as shoulder straps. Attach to the inside of the front and back of the basket with Velcro tape or safety pins. Wear green clothing and put the basket over your head and drape the strap over your shoulder. Bend the stem around your body for a natural look, and voila!
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DIY Disco Ball Halloween Costume
For a really cool look, choose a fun disco ball that you can make using a large cardboard box, spray paint, and aluminum foil.
Once you have your materials, cut two large circles out of a cardboard box. Spray both sides of the circle with silver paint and let it dry completely. While it's drying, cut a 1″ x 2″ rectangle of foil. Cut a piece of duct tape 1/2″ wide and place the rectangle of foil on the sticky side so that most of the foil hangs down (it will look like a flag banner). Starting from the bottom, adhere the tape/foil banner to the silver cardboard circle so that the top layer overlaps the bottom layer. This will create a tile effect. Cut or fold back the tape around the edges of the circle to maintain the round disco ball shape. Complete two circles for the front and back. To create the shoulder and chest straps, measure the length you need, then cut a piece of nylon webbing and tape it to the front and back of the cardboard.
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Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, five of which were with Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas, and gift guides for every occasion. She also has a passion for heartwarming TV, writing about hit shows such as Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, and Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart.
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an Assistant Editor at Good Housekeeping, responsible for home and lifestyle content. Mariah has contributed to TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health, and Avocado Magazine and has over four years of editing experience. She earned her Master's in Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She is also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn, and showcase their work.
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