Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for 2023

Don't pay a ton of money for a cheap Halloween costume you'll only use for Halloween 2023. Instead, save money by looking in your own closet for great costume ideas. Check out this list of DIY or last-minute Halloween costume ideas you can put together from items you already own. A bonus of DIY costumes is the admiration you'll get from friends they admire your creativity and style!! Check out the following easy costume ideas, which you can find supplies for in your closet – right now!

2023 Halloween Costume Ideas

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

Barbie Costume

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Here's what you'll need create your Barbie Halloween costume: • Blonde Wig
• Pink Dress or Pink Clothes
• High Heels
• Pink Sunglasses
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Super Mario

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What you'll need:
• Red Hat with Letter "M"
• White Gloves
• Denim Overalls
• Mustache
• Mushroom Plushy
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Top Gun (Goose or Maverick)

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

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
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Mister Rogers

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What you'll need:
• "Grandpa" Cardigan Sweater
• Oxford Shirt
• Tie
• Trousers
• Sneakers
• Puppet
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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)
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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
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Flamingo

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