Last Minute Halloween Costumes

It's that time of year, again. People are scrambling to find Halloween costumes at the last minute. Whether you are looking for something to wear to a party or trying to find a Halloween costume for your child hear are a few suggestions for last minute Halloween costumes that are sure to impress as well as fit within your budget.

First, when you are looking for last minute Halloween costumes, you should begin by looking in your closet. This is applicable for children's Halloween costumes as well. You might be surprised to discover that you have everything you need in your closet to create the perfect Halloween costume. The key is to use a bit of creativity as well as ingenuity.

For instance, with a full closet and some accessories you can easily create a number of characters or Halloween costumes. I'm sure that you are familiar with the number one last minute Halloween costume- the ghost. This one is simple, just take a sheet and cut out two holes. But have you ever realized that you can also create last minute Halloween costumes with pillows and pillowcases? Of course the first thing that may come to mind is stuffing a pillow in your stomach and becoming a pregnant lady, but you can also shift a pillow to your back and become a hunchback.

With clothes and items from your closet you can easily create last minute Halloween costumes based upon time periods. If you have clothes from the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, or 80's you can create a period Halloween costume. You may have clothes in your attic or basement that will serve this purpose as well.

Another great idea is to simply create a costume using face paint. These are readily available and are great for creating last minute Halloween costumes. Some examples include creating a pantomime, vampire, witch, hobo, bag lady, and housewife. By using face paints creatively, you can create a number of Halloween costumes. For a pantomime, try wearing solid colors or black pants with a white tee shirt. A vampire simply needs face paint, heavy black eye makeup, and any outfit that you have that is appropriate. You can wear a black formal gown or something informal. The costume is showcased in the makeup.

If you've traveled recently, you can create a last minute Halloween costume based upon traveling. Use any props that you acquired on your trip and dress in your traveling attire. If you would like to purchase a dress or need accessories for your costume at the last minute and your local store is out of Halloween gear, make a trip to your local Goodwill store. You are sure to find plenty of things that you can use to create great last minute Halloween costumes.