Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Still Get in Time
One week left and no costume? You're not alone. Last-minute costume searches spike every year the week before Halloween.
The secret to a last-minute costume is going simple: one big funny piece, or one cozy piece plus face paint. Order this week and most of these arrive in time. Check the delivery date before you buy.
- Top pick
Inflatable T-Rex Costume (Adult)
Turn on the battery fan and you're a giant T-Rex. Waddling around in it is the costume. It's the funniest costume per dollar there is, and yes, we're a little biased.
Best for: parties, trick-or-treating with kids, and anyone who likes to make an entrance.
Check price on Amazon Skeleton Onesie with Hood
A soft fleece onesie with a skeleton print and a hood. Add face paint and you're done. It's pajamas all winter after.
Best for: people who want to be comfortable at the party.
Check price on AmazonBestjybt Wide-Brim Witch Hat
A classic witch hat with a bendable brim. Wear it with any black outfit you already own and you're a witch.
Best for: the 5-minute costume.
Check price on AmazonUCANBE 20-Color Face & Body Paint Palette
A big face paint palette with 20 colors and large black and white. A skeleton, a cat, a zombie or a sugar skull, all from one palette.
Best for: families doing several costumes at once.
Check price on AmazonJOYIN Halloween Makeup Family Pack
An all-in-one costume makeup kit with paints and crayons. It washes off with soap and warm water.
Best for: kids' costumes and easy cleanup.
Check price on AmazonLED Light-Up Gesture Mask
A glowing LED mask that changes faces when you wave your hand. Wear it with a black hoodie and you've got a costume that people stop to look at.
Best for: teens and parties with dim lights.
Check price on AmazonChicken Leg Socks
Socks printed with chicken legs. Wear them with shorts and a yellow or white shirt. That's it, you're a chicken.
Best for: the cheapest costume on this list.
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Before you buy
Check the delivery date on the product page before you order, not just the shipping speed. In the last few days, some items sell out or ship late.
One-size and inflatable costumes are the safest last-minute picks, since you don't have to worry about sizing. Try everything on the day it arrives, just in case.