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Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for 2022

Looking for an easy DIY Halloween costume? The winning costume lies just inside your closet.

Shawna Newman

October 06, 2022

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for 2022
Shop your closet for DIY Halloween costumes.
This Halloween, nix paying a fortune for cheap costumes. Instead, you don't need to look any further than what's in your very own closet for great costume ideas! Unsure of how to do this? No worries! The good news is that Fastweb has compiled a list of last-minute Halloween costumes from items you already own. Bonus Points: People will admire your style and creativity. Check out the following costume ideas, which you can find supplies for in your closet – right now!

Halloween Costume Ideas, 2022

Some of the below could also help you craft group costume or couple costume ideas for the Halloween party you’ll be attending:

Top Gun (Goose or Maverick)

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What you’ll need:
• Green Jump Suit
• White T-Shirt
• Aviators (Sunglasses)
• Flight Patches
• Mustache

Stranger Things, Robin’s Scoops Ahoy Uniform Costume

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What you’ll need:
• Sailor Hat (Add "AHOY" to the hat)
• Blue Striped Shirt
• Red Scarf/Neck Tie
• Ice Cream Pin/Patch
• Red "Robin" Name Tag

Black Panther

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What you’ll need:
• Black Long-Sleeve Shirt Collar
• Silver Beads for the Shirt
• Black Pants
• Black Boots or Shoes
• Black Panther Mask
• Black Gloves

Mermaid

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What you’ll need:
• Green dress, pants or skirt
• Sparkly or pastel top
• Sparkly/glitter accessories
• Pastel-toned accessories
• Mermaid crown
• Shell, fish or scale accessories

Rosie the Riveter

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What you’ll need:
• Denim Shirt
• Red Polka Dot Scarf or Bandana
• Black Eyeliner
• Red Lipstick
• Brooch
• Boyfriend Jeans
• Utility boots
• Factory-inspired accessories

Mister Rogers

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What you’ll need:
• “Grandpa” Cardigan Sweater
• Oxford Shirt
• Tie
• Trousers
• Sneakers
• Puppet

Waldo from Where’s Waldo

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What you’ll need:
• Red and White Striped Shirt
• Red and White Hat
• Brown Shoes
• Skinny Jeans
• Cane
• Thick Glasses
Where’s Waldo Book (optional)

Minnie Mouse

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What you’ll need:
• Red Dress or Black Dress
• Black Tights (Polka Dot, if Available)
• Black Pumps
• Black Belt
• Red Lipstick
• Mouse Ears with Bow
• Red Lipstick
• Red Nail Polish
• Black Eyeliner

Flamingo

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What you’ll need:
• Pink outfit
• Feather accessories
• Pink, white and black accessories (but mainly pink)

Frida Kahlo

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What you’ll need:
• Flowing Dress or Top/Skirt
• Scarf or Shawl
• Eyebrow Pencil or Shadow
• Neon Lipstick
• Floral Headband
• Colorful Ribbons
• Bright Necklaces
• Large Dangle Earrings

Elvis Presley

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What you’ll need:
• Black Leather Jacket
• White T-shirt
• Jeans
• Loafers or Boots
• Elvis Hair
• Guitar or Microphone
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