Last-Minute Halloween Costumes: 12 Spooky, Hilarious & Clever Costumes That You Can Buy at Amazon, Walmart & More

October 22, 2024 E Jazz Reporter

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Halloween is next week! Here’s a list of affordable, last-minute Halloween costumes to shop.

Dogs with costumes compete in the Halloween Dog Parade at Tompkins Square in New York City on October 19, 2024.

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Halloween is around the corner! No costume? You’re certainly not the only one looking for something to wear.

When it comes to last-minute costumes, DIY is a great way to go, and with the help of TikTok and Pinterest, you’ll never run out of costume ideas. You can also depend on the big three — Amazon, Walmart and Target -– to have everything you need for the perfect Halloween celebration, from decorations to candy and costumes.

Because we want to make things easier for you, we searched online and put together a list of 12 cheap, last-minute Halloween costumes that you can have delivered well before Hallow’s Eve. And if you’re a Prime Member, you’ll get fast and free delivery at no additional charge.

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See below for a dozen, last-minute costumes for Halloween.

Target

Kids + Adult Mixtape Costume

A mixtape that’s suitable for kids and adults.

Looking for a music-themed costume? Check out this mixtape costume from Target, which can be worn solo or as a couples costume. Shop Target’s Hide & Eeek Boutique here.

Amazon

Leg Avenue Women’s Large Ruched Witch Hat Ruched Black, One Size US

Are you Glinda, or Elphaba? Witch costumes are popular every Halloween, but they’ll be even trendier this year in anticipation of Wicked .

If you don’t want to go all out with your costume, simply throw on a witch hat. The one pictured above has great reviews on Amazon (check here for cheaper hats), but if you want to dress as Elphaba (without dipping yourself in green makeup), consider wearing green leggings and green gloves to pull off the look.

Amazon

ALLAURA Wayne Wig with Wayne’s Cap World Hat |

“Party time! Excellent!”

Channel Wayne’s World in this bestselling, wig and hat from Amazon. The wig-hat combo is also available for different characters including Beetlejuice and Bad Elf.

Amazon

TOLOCO Inflatable Costume for Adults Unicorn

From dogs to unicorns and aliens, inflatable costumes have gone viral on TikTok. Need one?

This Unicorn costume is currently on sale for $23 at Amazon.

Amazon

Yellow Mustache and Eyebrows Fake Beard for Kid & Adult

Love The Lorax? Dress as the main character!

The Lorax is another TikTok-viral costume that won’t take much work to put together. Just throw on the eyebrows and matching mustache with an orange bodysuit (see DIY directions here).

Next to the Skeleton onesie, a pumpkin poncho might be one of the easiest, cost-friendly Halloween costumes.

Walmart

Cornfield Cutie Halloween Costume

Here’s another costume that ties into the Wizard of Oz (and Wicked) theme.

This Scarecrow-inspired costume comes with a dress, hat and rope belt — and it’s almost out of stock at Walmart.

Rubie’s Frozen 2 Olaf Pet Costume

It’s a Frozen Halloween!

Shopping for pet costumes can be tricky because it’s hard to choose just one (they’re all so cute!). This adorable Olaf costume is a top pick at Amazon and available for dogs ranging in size from S-XL.

MUPUL Black Cosplay Wig With Bun, Bride Wigs For Costumes

A gothic Halloween, courtesy of Lydia Deetz.

Need a Beetlejuice costume? Channel Lydia, or another other gothic character, in this costume wig. Besides Lydia, the wig is available in designs inspired by characters such as Wednesday and Morticia Addams, Edward Scissorhands, Cruella de Vil and the Sanderson sisters.

Zadin Hannah Montana Costume,Britney Spears Costume,Fake Microphone Headset

Feeling like a pop star? From Britney Spears to Hannah Montana, transform into your favorite pop star with this fake microphone headset.

Amazon

ReneeCho Couple Costume Halloween Food Cookies and Milk Carton Box

Move over Ken & Barbie, there’s another dynamic duo in town! This Milk & Cookies costume is a cute costume idea for couples of all ages.

Fun World Adult Scream Mask

Ready to scream? Ghostface is another, solid costume for Halloween.

And it’s incredibly easy one to put together, just throw on a mask and hooded cape, and don’t forget your rubber knife.

For more Halloween inspiration, read our roundups of the 21 best music musician-inspired Halloween costumes, Google’s list of most popular Halloween costumes of the year and movies to stream for spooky season.

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