20 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Make For Under $20

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Whether you're looking for a quick and easy costume or you want a prop for your fantastic pop culture costume, we've got plenty of ideas and inspiration here for $20 or less. Paired with some clothes and accessories you already own, you'll be the hit of the party — and nobody has to know you shelled out next to nothing to look so put-together.

01

Cozy Unicorn

Wear your comfiest onesie, put some glitter on your face, and plop this unicorn headband ($10) on your head and you have your costume — the coziest unicorn at the party!

02

GLOW Lady

A fun updo, this gold bodysuit ($15), and cool sneaks (with scrunchy socks!), and you're a wrestler from GLOW.

03

Comfy Wonder Woman

You'll be the most laid-back Wonder Woman at the party in this t-shirt and headband ($18).

04

Bojack Horseman

All you need to be Bojack Horseman is this horse mask ($9) and your own blazer.

05

Serena Williams

Wear a white skirt and an athletic shirt. Carry this tennis racket ($11). Boom — you're Serena Williams.

06

The New Taylor Swift

Put on some red lipstick and answer your phone ($11) by saying you can't come to phone right now. Why? Oh, you're dead!

07

Kylie Jenner (or whatever Instagram icon you want)

Throw on a sports bra, carry around some "fitness tea" in a plastic cup, and flaunt your assets in these leggings ($13).

08

The Bachelorette

Wear the last dress you wore to a wedding and carry this red rose ($8) all night. You can choose who gets it when the night ends!

09

Princess

All you need is this gorgeous gold crown ($18) and a flowy dress and you're a pretty princess!

10

Classic Cat

It's an oldie, a goodie, and it never fails. Grab these clip-on cat ears ($15) and some black leggings and you've got your costume done.

11

Holly Golightly

Put on your boyfriend's dress shirt, slide this eye mask ($17) on your head, and sing "Moon River" softly all night!

12

Spooky Doll

These creepy-cool glasses ($8) blink for you, turning you into an instant doll!

13

Baywatch Babe

All you need is a red bathing suit (originally $29, now $20) for this iconic costume.

14

Masquerade Dancer

Add an air of mystery to any costume with this masquerade mask ($18).

15

Flower Child

Don a light, flowing dress and place this flower crown ($18) atop your head, and you'll be the perfect 70's flower child.

16

Pokémaster

Grab this Pokéball ($10) and a backpack and catch 'em all!

17

Raggedy Ann

Pair this wig ($12) with a blue dress and you're Raggedy Ann.

18

Magician

Snag one of these beautiful wands ($14) and drape yourself in a long, dark coat (or cape) and you'll make magic all Halloween.

19

All Tatted Up

Fulfill your dreams of being an inked badass and make a sleeve out of these realistic-looking tattoos ($9).

20

Pretty Witch

Wear this unique witch hat ($13) with a long black dress and carry a broom — you'll be the coolest witch at the party.

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