Costume Ideas For Hopeless Procrastinators

Each year, millions of people spend weeks planning for and getting ready for the festivities of Halloween. But there are just as many people out there who wait until the last possible moment to even begin thinking about costumes. Ideally, what costume to wear should be given some serious time and thought. It’s not like decorations and candy that can wait until October 31st in the afternoon. Still, if you’re stuck and it’s the eleventh hour, all is not lost. With a little ingenuity, you’ll be ready for that party or haunted house in no time.

Don′t panic.The important thing is to stay calm and think. Waiting until the last minute to throw together a creative costume doesn′t mean it won′t be good. Rationally, catalog the various items around your home. What’s in the junk drawer? Glitter, crayons, glue, paint? What about the sewing box? Any loose fabric there? The bathroom can be a treasure trove. How about hair spray or makeup?

A ghost costume is, of course, the classic last minute save. A sharp pair of scissors and a plain white bed sheet are all you need. You could even throw a humorous twist in by using something other than white. A tie dye ghost would be hilarious! Whether you go strictly classic or a little more funky, your ghost costume is sure to score plenty of compliments.

Those old and unused cardboard boxes taking up space in your garage can also become a memorable and creative robot costume. You need boxes the right size for your body, arms and legs. Paint them whatever colors you have and let them dry. Paint robotic designs on them, cut holes in the top and bottom of each box, and you’re set!

You might find something good in your closet or attic. If your parents or grandparents will let you go through their old things, you could discover a gem. If you could find clothes from a different time period, they′d be a period costume and the hit of any party. An old suede jacket and hat or a 50s skirt and pink neckerchief, or any other combination is all you need.

You could put together a ninja costume in just minutes with a pair of black sweat pants, a black tee shirt and a bandana. Do you have younger siblings who might be willing to loan you some toys like plastic swords or throwing stars? If not, you could swing by Toys R Us on the way to the Halloween party and pick up a couple of items.

A little bit of fake blood and some foundation make-up are sufficient to create a zombie costume. Applying the foundation and fake blood and messing up your hair will go a long way. In fact, adding a little bit of fake blood to plain regular clothes will make a seemingly well thought costume for trick or treating.

For the hopelessly last minute planners, even pajamas could be worn. A terrycloth robe or a matching pair of colorful thermals both make great last minute outfits. These may not seem like costumes to you, but it will look like you had planned it for weeks. Go as a small child or toddler by adding pigtails or a lollipop to your pajamas. You could go further by adding exaggerated freckles with a tip of a mascara brush, or put on a lot of rouge for rosy childlike cheeks.

Don′t miss out on all the Halloween fun because you don′t have a costume. Take a few minutes, turn on the creativity, and have a great Halloween!

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