Year after year, I claim that I’m going to start planning and ordering my Halloween costume in mid-September. And, naturally, every year I completely forget about costume ideas until the week before the big day. Then the panic ensues as I try to whip up a clever costume and get organized in time for my Halloween plans. The solution? My trusty friend Amazon Prime. Super-fast Prime shipping means you can order a last-minute Halloween costume as soon as inspiration strikes and receive it within a mere day or two—perfect for those of us who have procrastinated deciding what we want to dress up as for the past several weeks. Here, I’ve rounded up some of the best last-minute Halloween costumes you can order from Amazon this year, just in time for the spookiest night of the year.
1. Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty
If you were glued to your screen all summer long watching The Summer I Turned Pretty (me too), bring that summer energy into the Halloween season by dressing up as Belly! The best part about this one? You probably already have most of it in your closet. To channel her chaotic first 24 hours in Paris, throw on a gray sweatshirt, jeans, and a backpack, and then bring along a carry-on suitcase everywhere you go to complete the look.
Shop this look: sweatshirt | jeans | backpack | suitcase
2. Elphaba from Wicked
Elphaba is the perfect quick and easy costume for a last-minute party—whether you’ve been a lover of Wicked since your choir kid days, or you just can’t wait for the second movie to drop later this fall. Go all in on green body paint if you dare, or keep things more casual with a green makeup look. Pair with a pointy witch hat, an all-black outfit, and your best rendition of the “Defying Gravity” battle cry.
Shop this look: dress | hat | glasses | face paint
3. Meredith Blake from The Parent Trap
Meredith Blake, you will always be famous. As a kid, I considered her the ultimate villain, but as an adult, I can’t help but appreciate her fabulous style and unapologetic confidence. This Halloween, channel her chic look with a white mini dress, a wide-brim black sunhat, and her signature red lip. You’ll be the most stylish one at the party.
Shop this look: dress | hat | earrings | sandals
4. A Love Island bombshell
If you couldn’t get enough of Love Island USA this past summer, throw together a simple look inspired by the islanders on one of the world’s most beloved reality shows. Grab a bathing suit, clip on a mic pack, and tote around a water bottle all night for an easy Halloween costume you can put together last minute.
Shop this look: swimsuit | cover-up | mic | water bottle
5. Kim Possible
Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me! Bring your favorite childhood character to life with some green cargo pants and a black top. You can keep this one simple with finds from your closet, or accessorize as much as you want. Pair with some gloves, a utility belt, and a flip phone to really bring Kim Possible to life.
Shop this look: top | pants | gloves | belt
6. Beyoncé
Channel some Queen Bey energy this spooky season by picking your favorite era—whether that’s the classic Single Ladies leotard, a glam Renaissance look, or Cowboy Carter western energy. This outfit is all about confidence, so whatever you choose, don’t be afraid to strut your stuff!
Shop this look: jacket | hat | sash | boots
7. Wednesday Addams from Wednesday
If you can rock pigtail braids and a deadpan stare, Wednesday Addams makes a fantastic last-minute Halloween costume. Search your closet for a black dress you can throw on over a white collared shirt, then complete the look with dark makeup and those two classic braids. Keep your face as expressionless as possible and carry around a Thing hand prop for a little extra freakiness.
Shop this look: dress | tights | shoes | Thing
8. A pirate
Pirate-core is so in this year. Flowy skirts, tall black boots, corsets, bandanas—you probably already have most of this at home! Keep it simple with just a few accessories, or go full Jack Sparrow with a red bandana, a pirate hat, heavy black eyeliner, and a swanky walk.
Shop this look: top | corset | skirt | bandana
9. Taylor Swift
It would be impossible not to include our girl Taylor in this roundup. With the release of her newest album, you’ve got a boatload of new outfits to take inspiration from. Of course, you can throw it back to some of her old albums, but a showgirl-inspired outfit will really catch the attention of your fellow Swifties. Think a bedazzled outfit, a sparkly headpiece, and some feathers, plus a microphone to really tie it all together.
Shop this look: bodysuit | tights | feather boa | microphone
10. Olive from Easy A
Olive from Easy A makes an iconic last-minute costume idea that’s easy to throw together with stuff you already own. Don’t forget to bring the sass—it’s the most important part of the costume. Wear a black corset, skinny jeans, sunglasses, and, of course, a big red “A” pinned to your chest. You can print one out, cut out a piece of felt, or even buy an iron-on patch. Bring along a notebook and brush up on your favorite movie quotes to keep your character alive throughout the night!
Shop this look: corset | iron-on patch | pants | sunglasses
11. Mia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries
Ever since I first watched The Princess Diaries, I’ve longed for my own Mia Thermopolis-style makeover. With no glam team knocking on my door to transform me into a princess, I’ll have to take matters into my own hands this Halloween. If you’re ready to do the same, all you need is a strapless white dress, long gloves, a tiara, some retro sunglasses, and a sleek bun, and you’ll be ready for a visit to Genovia.
Shop this look: dress | tiara | sunglasses | headphones
12. A mermaid
With a few items that are easy to find on Amazon, a mermaid makes a fantastic last-minute Halloween costume. Pair a seashell top with a shimmering mermaid skirt, then round out the look with an array of ocean-appropriate accessories—think fake starfish, shells, and body glitter. Be sure to stock up on plenty of gel so you can pull off a wet hair look, too.
Shop this look: top | skirt | earrings | necklace
13. Eve from Life-Size
Life-Size walked so the Barbie movie could run. Who else remembers this iconic movie starring Tyra Banks as a doll that comes to life? To channel Eve’s larger-than-life style, pair hot pink leopard print with bright orange accessories, and be sure to “shine bright, shine far, don’t be shy, be a star.”
Shop this look: sweater | dress | shoes | earrings
14. Princess Diana
Obviously, we all know that Princess Diana was a fashion icon, and Halloween is the perfect time to recreate one of her looks. For an easily recognizable costume that you’ll want to wear again IRL, mimic her “revenge dress” look with an off-the-shoulder black dress, a pearl choker, and sheer black tights.
Shop this look: dress | tights | necklace | earrings
15. Lizzie McGuire from The Lizzie McGuire Movie
The Lizzie McGuire Movie was basically every girl’s fantasy played out on screen (at least it was for me). Live out your childhood dream (no Paolo needed) with a pop star outfit worthy of the Colosseum. You’ll need a shiny purple outfit, plenty of sparkly accessories, and a headset mic. It’s the perfect excuse to monopolize the karaoke machine with your rendition of “What Dreams Are Made Of.”
Shop this look: top | pants | necklace | microphone
16. Nina from Black Swan
I’ve been obsessed with Black Swan ever since I first watched it, and dressing up as Nina makes for an amazing Halloween costume. You get to live out your ballerina dreams with a tutu and tights and experiment with some dramatic eyeliner. It’s also perfect for a duo costume if you want a friend or partner to go as the White Swan.
Shop this look: corset | skirt | tiara | ballet slippers
17. Andie Anderson from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days has stood the test of time as one of the great rom-coms of our time. While the film is filled with iconic moments (“Our love fern! You let it die!”), my personal favorite is Andie debuting in the most stunning yellow dress I’ve ever seen. Just wear a long yellow slip dress and a yellow “diamond” necklace, and your Andie Anderson transformation will be complete.
Shop this look: dress | shoes | necklace | purse
18. An alien
An alien costume is one of those classic Halloween looks that’s easy to pull off last minute. You can never go wrong with a metallic outfit, an antenna headband (which you can easily Amazon Prime to yourself), and glitter everywhere. This one is super customizable, and you can elevate it with a cool makeup look as well!
Shop this look: top | skirt | boots | headband with glasses
19. Britney Spears in the “… Baby One More Time” music video
If there’s one thing Britney’s gonna do, it’s give us an iconic music video look—and this one from her classic song “… Baby One More Time” is no exception. This simple get-up makes for a sexy Halloween costume that any pop-culture connoisseur will instantly recognize.
Shop this look: button-down | sweater | skirt | hair ties
20. A vampire
You can easily pull off a vampire costume with an all-black outfit, your favorite dark lipstick, and a little fake blood—and you’ll look like you were probably planning your costume for months. Bust out those vampire fangs, and follow a vampire makeup tutorial for that dark and mysterious Halloween look.
Shop this look: dress | fangs | necklace | fake blood
21. Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30
If you’re into the Y2K fashion resurgence, Jenna Rink is the perfect nostalgic movie character to channel for a last-minute Halloween costume. Heal your inner child by dressing as Jenna in her colorful dress, a butterfly necklace, and a bright pink, glossy lip.
Shop this look: dress | necklace | purse | lip gloss
22. Sandy from Grease
Sandy is a classic costume idea for a reason: You can throw it together with things you already own (or can easily buy) and instantly look amazing. Grab a leather jacket and some faux-leather leggings, and pair them with an off-the-shoulder shirt and a coat of red lipstick with extra curly hair.
Shop this look: bodysuit | leggings | shoes | earrings
23. Daphne from Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo’s Daphne is a certified hottie, and her look is pretty easy to replicate with a couple of items. Just grab a purple dress, a green neck scarf, and some white go-go boots for a last-minute costume that’s recognizable and different from your average cat-ear look.
Shop this look: dress | boots | scarf | headband
24. Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls
‘Tis the season where we all want to dress like Rory Gilmore and pretend we’re living a quaint life in Stars Hollow. So, why not take it a step further and make Rory your Halloween costume? With a plaid skirt, a navy blue blazer or sweater vest, knee-high socks, and a stack of books, you’ll be super recognizable.
Shop this look: button-down | sweater | skirt | shoes
25. An animal
As absolutely basic and predictable as it is, sometimes you just need to pull out the black bodysuit from your closet and throw on some animal ears. Pick your animal of choice and Amazon Prime the ears to your doorstep for a last-minute costume idea that never fails. To take it up a notch, pair your ears with a quick animal-inspired makeup look using eyeshadow and liner.
Shop this look: bodysuit | pants | headband
26. Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
“Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.” If you already have a closet full of pink, there’s no better costume than the iconic Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. Channel this game-changing girlboss with a hot-pink blazer set, pink sunnies, and, of course, a well-dressed chihuahua.
Shop this look: dress with blazer | shoes | sunglasses | chihuahua
27. Eloise from Eloise at the Plaza
When I first watched Eloise at the Plaza as a child, it changed my brain chemistry. She is the ultimate diva—in the best way possible. While you might not ever get to live at the Plaza like Eloise, dressing up as her for Halloween will let you channel some of her magic. With an adorable puff sleeve blouse and pleated skirt, you can easily replicate her impeccable style.
Shop this look: top | skirt | headband | suspenders
28. A fairy
Thanks to the sheer volume of items on Amazon, you can easily mix and match pieces that don’t come from a specific set to create a unique costume that doesn’t look like it’s straight out of Spirit Halloween. Exhibit A: this easy four-piece fairy look.
Shop this look: dress | wings | shoes | headband
29. Coraline from Coraline
Coraline is one of the most adorable yet simultaneously creepy characters ever. That makes her the perfect contender for a simple, creative costume that everyone will recognize, but no one will expect. Plus, you can use the yellow raincoat all year round!
Shop this look: raincoat | boots | wig | glasses
30. Edna Mode from The Incredibles
The best last-minute Halloween costumes are always the ones that are a bit unexpected yet still recognizable, and Ms. Edna Mode definitely falls under that umbrella. The best part? You can wear the black trench in your normal life after Halloween is over.
Shop this look: coat | tights | scarf | glasses
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