50 Creative Halloween Costumes: Make Your Own Cool Halloween Costumes

Make your own cool Halloween costume with these 50 creative Halloween costume ideas.

 50 Creative Halloween Costumes: Make Your Own Cool Halloween CostumesSource: Susan Orlins

 50 Creative Halloween Costumes: Make Your Own Cool Halloween Costumes

My slideshows with ideas for cool Halloween costumes have been so popular that I thought I would summarize all the ideas in one article for the procrastinators. Make your own Halloween costume with these ideas for creative Halloween costumes. Most of these are quick and easy to make and can be adapted for groups.

Each heading links to a slideshow that offers a photo and more details for each costume. Happy Halloween and Boo!

Fun Last Minute and Group Costume Ideas

  1. Lucy (Everyone in a group can be Lucy or some can be Ethel, Ricky, or Fred.)
  2. Mime
  3. Tennis Fan
  4. Rosie the Riveter
  5. Waldo
  6. Bunches of Grapes
  7. Snorkeler
  8. Tiny Hats
  9. Candy Corn
  10. Ladybugs

Sexy Costumes

  1. French Maid
  2. Cowgirl
  3. Sailor
  4. Vampire
  5. Cancan Dancer
  6. Santa's Helper
  7. Pinup Girl
  8. Greek Goddess
  9. Soldier
  10. Las Vegas Showgirl
  11. Sexy Witch

Easy Costumes

  1. Geeks
  2. Zombies
  3. Circus Performers
  4. Mail-Order Bride (with or without groom)
  5. Easter Bonnets
  6. Animal Hats
  7. California Dreamin' (roller blades, shorts, head phones, etc.)
  8. Mr. and Mrs. Claus
  9. Animal Hats

DIY Costumes

  1. Gangsters
  2. Political Costume: The 99% or the 47%
  3. Pea Pod
  4. Workout Costume
  5. Cheerleader (with or without your favorite Athlete)
  6. Tourist
  7. Hippie
  8. Flight Attendant
  9. Fifties Housewife
  10. iPad

More Homemade Costumes

  1. Cartoon Character
  2. Barbie (with or without Ken)
  3. Occupy Sesame Street
  4. Doo Wop Group
  5. Ugly Sweaters
  6. Vending Machine
  7. Spaghetti
  8. Mary Poppins
  9. Lady Gaga
  10. Worrywart (bike helmet, reflector vest, air pollution mask)

See my bio for links to my healthy recipe, organizing, mind/body, travel, relationship and other posts as well as to my blog Confessions of a Worrywart.

See also for autumn:

*Pumpkin Designs, Pumpkin Seeds, Pumpkin Tips

*Are You Prepared If A Tree Falls On Your House?

*Composting, It's Easier Than You Think

* 8 Simple Ways To Brighten Your Fall Garden

*27 Awesome Ways To Dye, Decorate And Display Easter Eggs (use autumn colors!)

And:

*A Woman Talks About Sex From Her 20˛s To Her 60˛s (fascinating and relatable)

*Are You Having Less Sex Than You Think You Should? One Woman's Story

*Hipster Dog Names and Quirky Dog Photos

*Meet Susan Orlins on NBC's Life Goes Strong*

 
 
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