If you're not into buying a bag costume or getting crafty with a DIY [1], you can still throw together a totally stylish outfit for your Halloween [2] celebrations. In truth, all it takes is one standout item — something that makes it clear exactly what you are, all with minimal effort.
These 23 pieces aren't only the easiest Halloween costume ideas [3] — possibly ever — they're also refreshingly affordable. So instead of wasting time or money on finding your ideal ensemble this season, you can focus on actually enjoying the spooktacular parties on your October agenda.
Spiderweb
Boohoo Mesh Halloween Bra [6] ($18) and River Island Sparkling Leggings [7] ($36)
Teen Witch
Boohoo Gracie Halloween Teen Witch Dress [8] ($20)
A Candy Girl
Wildfox Couture Trick or Treat Fleece Sweatshirt [9] ($111)
Witch
H&M Lace Dress [10] ($40)
Panda
Kohl's Panda Costume One-Piece [11] ($56)
Bat
H&M Glittery Bat Mask [12] ($4)
Flapper
Mystique Boutique Hazel Modern Flapper Dress [13] ($92)
Jack-o'-Lantern
Boohoo Plus Paige Halloween Pumpkin Bodycon Dress [14] ($20)
Leopard
American Apparel Printed Cotton Spandex Off-the-Shoulder Long Sleeve Cat Suit [15] ($45)
Disney Villains
ASOS Disney Villains Tee [16] ($33)
Vampire
Boohoo Faye Vampire Bodycon Dress [17] ($20)
Unicorn
Wildfox Couture Halloween Unicorn Hoodie [18] ($202)
Bunny
Urban Outfitters Lace Bunny Ear Veil [19] ($20)
Skeleton
Topshop Skeleton Bodycon Dress [20] ($52)
Wednesday Addams
Wildfox Couture Wednesday Tee [21] ($105)
Penguin
Funzee Penguin Adult Onesie [22] ($35)
Baseball Player
Forever 21 All Day LA Baseball Jersey [23] ($20)
Devil
Missguided Halloween Devil Horn Bodysuit [24] ($34)
Mouse
Johnny Loves Rosie Zoe Halloween Gold Star Mouse Headband [25] ($30)
Spider
Suzywan Halloween Spider Web Choker [26] ($41)
The Little Mermaid
Briefly Stated The Little Mermaid Ariel Hooded Jumpsuit [27] ($60)
Owl
Steelblue Owl Jumpsuit [28] ($59)
Ghost
Monki Halloween Ghost Print Leggings [29] ($25)