Say hello to the best Halloween [1] yet, because we found some of the easiest [2], cutest, and hands-down most creative costumes [3] for 2019, and they're all right here. Whether you need a last-minute costume [4] for tonight's party or are planning weeks in advance, these ideas are suitable for the laziest partygoer and most spirited Halloween [5] fan alike. From pop-culture-related costumes [6] with your favourite movie and TV show characters, to cheap DIY costumes [7] you can whip up in a pinch, to easy and quick costumes that'll win you a costume contest title, these outfits are all you need this Halloween.
With sexy costumes to punny outfits to out-of-the-box ideas, these ideas ensure that your Halloween is all treats, no tricks. Check out the easiest costumes ahead, and get ready to keep it creepy all season long.
Rosie the Riveter
If you want to be something iconic (and easy!), Rosie the Riveter is calling your name. A red bandana and blue jean shirt will bring this costume to life.
Mad Scientist
If you have a white coat and test tube, then consider being a mad scientist. This costume can get as creative as you want it to, so don't be afraid to add some crazy-cute makeup to go along with it.
Barbie
Come on Barbie, let's go party! Everyone knows Barbie is the ultimate babe. For this costume, you'll just need a bubblegum pink shirt, and lots of sparkles.
Skeleton
No costume? No problem! Face paint is all you need to make this costume complete. If you want to make it even creepier, add a little fake blood to your outfit, too.
Morton Salt Girl
If you're looking for a costume that's simple and sweet, grab a yellow dress and an umbrella to become Morton Salt's iconic label (but please don't blame us if you get bad luck for opening an umbrella indoors).
Ashley O From Black Mirror
A lilac bob with shaggy bangs and a white crop top will do the trick for this Ashley O costume. Channel your inner superstar to make this look really come to life.
Kim Possible From Kim Possible
If you have cargo pants and a black crop top, dressing up as Kim Possible will get you through any sitch. Make sure everyone knows that they can call you and beep you if they want to reach you.
Apple Genius
Airpods and a dark blue shirt will turn you into the (Apple) genius you know you are. Complete your look with a tech-savvy attitude and as many devices as you can. See you at the Genius bar!
Sia
Be as mysterious as Sia for the night with her trademark black-and-white wig and giant hair bow. You don't need dollar bills to have fun, but your compromised vision might require someone to lead you around the party.
Woody From Toy Story
Dressing up as Woody from Toy Story is easier than you might think. Jeans, a yellow shirt, and cowboy hat will do the trick, and if you're feeling extra creative, you can always put a snake in your boot. Giddy-up partner!
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Get your game face on. An olive green crop top, black shorts, and fake weapons will turn you into this gamer girl in no time.
Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Costume jewellery, a tiara, gloves, and an LBD will transform you into a glamorous film star just in time for Halloween [9] parties.
Unicorn
Glitter on glitter is the motto of this costume! Pack on the glitter and rainbow colours to make this costume come to life.
French Toast
No foreign language skills or culinary skills are required for this sweet and simple costume.
Taylor Swift's 1989 Album Cover
Sing along to your favourite songs this Halloween [10] when you dress up as Taylor Swift [11]'s 1989 album cover. You'll need a blue and white long-sleeved shirt and red lipstick. Carry around a white cutout to make it look like you're a Polaroid picture.
Roy Lichtenstein-Inspired Pop Art Print
If you want your Halloween [12] costume to be a work of art, then opt for a Roy Lichtenstein-inspired costume. This one is all about the makeup, so be sure to have your palettes ready!
Taco Belle
Channel Beauty and the Beast with this adorable costume, but rather than carrying around books, you'll be toting a Quesarito instead.
Eleven From Stranger Things
There are a few ways you can dress up as Eleven, but as long as you have your Eggos, everyone will know who you are.
Raven
To pull off the DC Comics superhero, top an all-black outfit with a purple cloak.
Deviled Egg
Turn your costume into a funny pun with this deviled egg attire. You'll need devil horns, a red cape, a white minidress, and a yellow felt circle for the yolk.
Devil Wears Prada
Not everyone can pull off a Meryl Streep [13] costume, but dressing up as a devil wearing Prada is easy — you can even write "Prada" across a plain shirt if, like most people, you don't happen to have anything from Prada lying around.
Scarecrow
Perfect for the Fall and easy for any costume party during the year, being a scarecrow never gets old. Find your cutest flannel and pair of overalls and complete the look with a touch of cute makeup.
Comic Book Woman
A little makeup goes a long way with this comic book-inspired look.
Carmen Sandiego
Where in the world do you get a Carmen Sandiego costume? As long as you have a red trench coat and a red hat, then you've got one!
Crazy Cactus Lady
You've heard of a crazy cat lady, but what if you're a crazy cactus lady? A messy 'do and a plant-printed outfit is all you need for this look.
Miss Universe
Step aside, Priyanka Chopra — you, too, can be Miss Universe for the night. Use anything from a little black dress to a trash bag for your universe, and decorate it with an array of colourful planets (with bonus points for scientific accuracy).
Vampire
One word: fangtastic. A dollop of fake blood and a black or red outfit will turn you into the sexiest vampire Halloween [14] has even seen.
Cowgirl
Ready for the rodeo? Good. A plaid shirt, denim shorts, and cowboy hat are the key elements to this easy costume.
J Lo
Channel one of Jennifer Lopez [15]'s signature '90s looks with a white bandanna, cropped white tank, white jeans, and some bling.
Wednesday Addams From The Addams Family
Braid your hair into matching pigtails and wear an all-black outfit. You'll want a white shirt underneath your top, though, for Wednesday's usual white collar to show through.
Dora the Explorer
You can be the grown-up version of Dora the Explorer if you've got a purple backpack. It also wouldn't hurt to carry around a map.
Mummy
The undead will have never looked hotter if you use some strategically wrapped gauze for this slinky mummy look. A white crop top and mini skirt will be the key pieces to this costume. Add bits of gauze or toilet paper to get the real mummy effect.
Mime
Be ready to be quiet during your Halloween [16] party if you go as a mime or the costume won't work! Wear black pants, a black-and-white-striped t-shirt, black gloves, and a black hat. Keep your mouth shut all night and use only your hands to communicate.
Audrey Hepburn
While a black dress and pearls make up the most famous Breakfast at Tiffany's look, Audrey Hepburn's character also dons a sleeping mask and white dress shirt in other scenes. Draw lashes on a blue eye mask and enjoy the coziness of Halloween [17] in a comfy collared shirt.
Athlete
Whether you played baseball, football, football, or any sport in the middle, dressing up as an athlete for Halloween [18] is always a safe bet. Once you find one of your old uniforms, it's game time.
Vivian Ward Pretty Woman Costume
A pretty (sexy) woman. A white crop top, blue mini skirt, and black knee-high boots will turn you into this Pretty Woman star.
The Travel Bug
Your friends will love this play on words! Attach maps to your clothes and create "antennas" (pipe cleaners attached to a headband should do the trick) for a quirky take on wanderlust.
Sugar Mama
Got a baby carrier? Got a bag of sugar? Congratulations, it's a costume!
Hippie
If you have a turtleneck, bell-bottoms, or a groovy kind of style, fitting in with the '70s theme won't be too far out for you. Peace sign accessories and tie-dye are a must, too. Get groovy!
Bat
If you have a black dress and pointy ears, the only thing left that you'll need to be a bat is a makeshift cape. Cut a wing-like design in a blanket or piece of cloth and take on the night!
The Handmaid's Tale
All you need is a red dress and a bonnet made out of white paper to transform into a handmaid from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel turned hit TV series.
Mary Poppins
This ladylike look requires a black bowler hat, black skirt, black tights, white button down, and a cute red bow tie. Don't forget your umbrella!
Regina George From Mean Girls
Cut circles out of the front of a white tank top and pair it with a black skirt to be a very unbothered Regina George.
Black-Eyed Pea
Blacken one eye, place a P on your shirt, and there you go!
Forrest Gump
If you're ready to run, Forrest, run, you'll need a dirty white t-shirt, some shorts, a hat (preferably with the Bubba Gump logo), and a very long beard. Then get running!
Sadness
It's easy enough to take on any of the characters from Inside Out, but we happen to think sporting a blue wig and a large pair of frames to become Sadness is the best choice.
Alex From A Clockwork Orange
With a bowler hat, a set of false lashes, and an all-white outfit, you can easily dress as the dystopian antihero from Stanley Kubrick's 1970s film.
Superman
A Superman shirt, glasses, and some business separates make this the easiest superhero outfit you could put together.
Strawberry
Be a sweet treat this Halloween [19] when you dress up as a strawberry. All you need is a red shirt or dress, green and black construction paper, and a small green hair accessory.
Vampire
Be a sexy vampire by dressing up the outfit with a blazer and bow tie. Paint some fake blood on your shirt for effect, and don't forget the vampire teeth.
101 Dalmations
This Disney movie just got better! Homemade outfits will make this costume come to life, just add black polka dots to any white pieces of clothing, whiskers and ears, and bring on the puppy dog eyes.
Dorothy
Follow the yellow brick road with a blue gingham jumper and a pair of red flats. Don't forget Toto!
Frida Kahlo
To dress up as this iconic painter, you'll need a bold brow, bright lipstick, and an eye-catching flower headband.
Fleabag From Fleabag
Good news! You can dress like Fleabag without looking like a fleabag! Her notable jumpsuit, red lipstick, and a cig will take you to London and back again. Have a partner in crime? Have them dress up like the priest in season two!
Raining Men
Hallelujah — an original costume idea! Dress for a rainy day with rainboots, a rain jacket, and an umbrella. Then decorate the umbrella with the raining men of your choice.
Derek Zoolander
Derek Zoolander's iconic look is easy to re-create. If you don't have a zebra-print jacket, you can paint an already white or black one with stripes. The most important part, though, is your Blue Steel look.
The Black Swan
The magic is in the makeup for this stunning costume. Copy Natalie Portman's film character [20] with feathered eyes and pale skin, then don a black skirt and ballet flats.
Where's Waldo?
A striped shirt, beanie, and circular glasses are just about all you need to channel your inner Waldo.
Identity Theft
It may not be easy for the cutie you meet at the Halloween [21] party to remember your name, but it will be worth it for this hilarious (and hilariously easy) costume.
Green Army Man
Going green never looked so cool. Paint your face green, wear green clothes, and complete the costume with a handmade green platform that you can strike your best army pose on.
The Evil Queen From Snow White
Dark hair, red lips, and a tempting apple will instantly turn you into Queen Grimhilde from Snow White. Wear a black cape or hoodie for the full effect.
Captain Obvious
How do you not LOL when you see this? A captain's hat and name tag make this an easy costume that people will give you props for.
Social Butterfly
For social butterfly, just tape on the logos for social networks like Facebook and Twitter, then throw on a pair of wings.
Beanie Baby
Pick your animal then make a Ty tag for this easy throwback costume.
Cat and Dog From CatDog
If you were a fan of this animated series, being Cat and Dog is right up your alley. Find a partner and wear orange and yellow outfits with cat and dog ears, then let the fun begin.
'90s School Photo
With some help from your own closet, cardboard, and construction paper, you too can make this winner of a costume.
Mad-Eye Moody From Harry Potter
You can create Mad-Eye's mad eye by cutting a white ball in half and gluing it to a strip of fabric you can tie around your head. Complete the look with a black robe and wand.
Harry Potter
Harry's outfits vary widely throughout the series, so the crucial parts of this look are just his glasses, wand, and lightning bolt scar. Ten points to Gryffindor if you also carry a white owl and call her Hedwig.
Detective Pikachu From Detective Pikachu
You'll want to find all the yellow clothing you can for this costume. Paint your cheeks with nice red dots and top it off with your favourite detective hat.
Picasso Painting
Go wild splattering yourself with bright colours of paint, and frame yourself in a similarly painted picture frame. Picasso's art is one of a kind, and your costume will be, too.
Party Animal
Dress up as any animal you please and top it with a party hat for an instantly clever costume.
Daphne Blake
The most sophisticated member of the Scooby-Doo crew can easily be taken on with a purple dress, green scarf, and bright red wig.
Mia Thermopolis From The Princess Diaries
Genovia won't even know what's coming when you dress up as Mia Thermopolis this Halloween [22]. You can either be the pre-princess version of Mia by wearing a school uniform and glasses, or you can be the princess version by wearing her iconic silk off-the-shoulder dress with a tiara.
Misbehaviour and Misdirection
Who wants to be Miss America when you can be Misbehaviour and Misdirection instead? Put on a formal dress and crown, and make a sash with the corresponding name. Just add props to make this costume complete!
Care Bears
The Care Bears logos are pretty easy to paint onto fabric that you can attach to a shirt to match your bear. Don't forget your cute little bear ears.
Ron Swanson From Parks and Recreation
You'll need your best surly face and a love of meat, buffets, and meat buffets to pull off the Ron Swanson look. You'll also need khakis, a flannel shirt, and a badass mustache.
Britney Spears
Break some rules this Halloween [23] with this ". . . Baby One More Time" costume. Black knee-high socks, a black pleated skirt, a white collared shirt, and grey sweater, will make this costume complete. Add pink poms to your braids to finish it off.
Alan From The Hangover
Your pet probably won't allow you to carry him around all night, but you can be like Alan from The Hangover and wear a baby carrier with a doll in it.
Princess Lolly
Even if it's been a while since you last played Candy Land, you can still transform yourself into Princess Lolly with a pink wig, pastel dress, and homemade crown. You'll also make some new friends if you bring along some lollipops to hand out.
Cat Burglar
The cat's out of the bag, because this costume is punny and cute. Put on cat ears with a striped shirt, and don't forget your bag of loot.
Jean Grey From X-Men: Dark Phoenix
The Jean Grey look can go one of two ways. You can be the cool, calm, and collected Jean in a navy blue cardigan and black jeans or you can go into world-saving mode and turn into the powerful Phoenix by wearing her iconic blue and yellow 'fit. Take your pick!
Lion
With a yellow dress and a brown paper bag crown, anyone can become the king of the jungle.
Photoshop
Make the Photoshop logo on a plain blue sweatshirt and carry around the program's "tools" in their real form.
Freudian Slip
Everyone will think you're the cleverest girl at the party, especially your friends who majored in psychology. Write some of Sigmund Freud's famous terms on simple strips of paper and glue them to a silky negligee, and you have become a Freudian slip!
Dairy of a Wimpy Kid
If you grew up reading Dairy of a Wimpy Kid, then this costume is for you. All you need is a large sheet of paper (be sure to cut out an area that you can breathe out of!) and a black and white outfit. No one will think you're wimpy when you're wearing a costume this creative.
Cat
You'll be the cat's meow. TBH, the only thing you really need here are cat ears. The outfit is totally up to you, but we suggest anything small, black, and sexy.
Beetlejuice
The name of the game for this movie costume is to look dead. Pale face, green "mold," and dark eyes go perfectly with a striped top!
Pineapple
Got a yellow shirt? Got a lei? Perfect — all you need now is a green leafy headpiece and you're a pineapple!
A Blessing in Disguise
Cute, creative, and oh-so-easy, dressing up as a blessing in disguise is a blessed costume idea. Find a cute mask and a name tag, and you're ready to go!
Charlie Brown
If you're a fan of the Peanuts (Let's be honest, who isn't?), dressing up as Charlie Brown is right up your alley. A yellow collared shirt can easily be transformed into Charlie Brown's iconic outfit with a little marker, so get to work! Remember to "be yourself. No one can say you're doing it wrong."
Carrie Bradshaw From Sex and the City
The ultimate style icon, dressing up as Carrie Bradshaw will require hot street style and voluminous curls. Any of her outfits are fair game, so get creative!
Tin Man
A Tin Man costume is all about the accessories! Pair a silver or black dress with a tin hat and ax, and feel free to add silver makeup or hair colouring to your outfit.
Daenerys Targaryen From Game of Thrones
Winterfell just got hotter. A skimpy brown crop top with a dragon accessory will turn up the heat when you dress up as this Game of Thrones icon.
Copy Cat
Anyone can wear a pair of cat ears, but only the most clever partygoers see an opportunity for the perfect pun.
Ceiling Fan
Witty and easy? This costume is perfect for the funny girl in a last-minute costume pinch.
Blind Mice
Even if you can't convince two of your friends to do this one with you, you can still pretend to be a blind mouse who lost her other pals.
Elliot From E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Easy and simple, all you need to be Elliot from E.T. is a red zip-up jacket, a bike, and any kind of creature you want. The sky is the limit here!
Baywatch Lifeguards
If you don't mind a little nudity, this costume just requires red swim trunks and a whistle. Running around saving lives is totally optional on your part.
A T-Bird From Grease
You'll need to slick back your hair and carry your comb around to be one of the T-Birds. Roll up your black pants a little and throw on a denim jacket to complete the look.
Missandei From Game of Thrones
Missandei's iconic blue crisscross dress is the best way to portray this Game of Thrones character. You can wear a two-piece set, dress, or homemade outfit for this one.
Cat in the Hat
A striped hat and big red tie will pull together your Seuss-inspired Halloween [24] look.
Silent Film Star
This black-and-white film star costume might be perfect for those who think silence is golden. Go greyscale with black and white body paint, then stick to vintage clothes in only black or white.
Pig in a Blanket
Here's another easy one: pick up a pig nose and some ears, and wrap yourself in a cosy blanket. The bonus is that you'll be comfortable and warm!
Tracey Gordon
If you haven't watched it yet, Chewing Gum is one of quirkiest shows on Netflix, and its protagonist, Tracey Gordon, makes for a totally original costume. You just need Tracey's two trademark braids and an eccentrically preppy ensemble — and, of course, a big piece of bubble gum.
Tourist
We've all been a tourist at one time or another. A Hawaiian shirt, sunglasses, and a floppy hat are all you need for this look.
Kristen Wiig SNL Characters
Whether you like the Target Lady or Sue the Surprise Ruiner, Kristen Wiig's famous characters from Saturday Night Live [25] are easy to imitate.
The Brawny Man
Pearly whites and a red button up are all you need to make this costume complete. Oh, and a thick beard won't hurt either.
Gingerbread
If you have red hair, you won't even need a wig for this one. Otherwise, find a red wig and carry around a loaf of bread.