Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

Are you in a bind because your office Halloween party is in a few hours and you don’t have a costume yet? You probably (a) forgot about the party, (b) were too busy to put a costume together, or (c) were dreading the party and were wishing you could get out of it but sorry, no luck, you really have to go. Whether it’s a, b, or c, the fact is you don’t have a costume. Here are some ideas to help you out with your costume dilemma.

Minimal Effort Required: The following costumes take very few props to create. You probably have some of the props lying around at home or in the office anyway.

Know those lotions that come with glitter? Rub that on your face and you’ll be a sparkling vampire from “Twilight.” Got an index card? Write a random word on it and tape it to your forehead – you’re now a “Pinoy Henyo” contestant. If you’ve got an extra roll of toilet paper, wrap it around you many times until you look like a mummy. Wear a name tag that says “MAN OF YOUR DREAMS” or “YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE” – simply point to the name tag when people ask you who you’re dressed as. If you wore a red shirt, jeans, and sneakers to work, just keep singing “Don’t Stop Believing” – you’re one of the kids from “Glee.” Change into your gym clothes, print a number on bond paper and pin it to your shirt – you’re a marathon runner. Bring a flashlight with you to the party and when people ask who you are, simply shine the light under your chin and say you’re a mumu. Stuff a pillow under the front of your shirt – you’re pregnant. Stuff a pillow under the back of your shirt – you’re Quasimodo. Stuff a pillow down the back of your jeans – you’re J Lo. Feeling superhero-ish? Carry an iron around with you. If people ask, you’re Iron Man. Wear your camera around your neck and you’re Peter Parker. Wear dark shades, put a beauty mark near one corner of your lip and you’re Randy Santiago. Stuff your nostrils with cotton balls, wrap a scarf around your face and you’re a walking corpse. Powder your face till you’re completely white and say you’re a ghost. Powder your face till you’re completely white, put a red dot on your forehead, voila! You’re a siopao.

No Effort Required: You must be really busy or really dreading your Halloween party if you’re considering these! No props required.

Go look for another officemate who, like you, is looking for a last minute costume. Simply wear each other’s clothes. Ta-da! Now you’re her, and now she’s you. Show up at the party in your work clothes – you’re a workaholic. Don’t show up and say you did — you were the Invisible Man.

Whether last minute or not, you can carry off any costume with a sense of humor. If you’ve got other ideas, feel free to share them. Don’t forget to bookmark this page in case you do find yourself without a costume on the night of your Halloween party.

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.