Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Already Have in Your Closet
Halloween is just around the corner, here is some inspiration for last-minute costumes.
Sometimes, the scariest thing on Halloween is figuring out what to wear.
This dilemma can result in a scramble to the nearest costume shop, which almost inevitably ends up with a long wait in line with every other person who thought to do the same thing. Making something with what you already have, on the other hand, is a safer bet. Plus, it's more cost-effective and sustainable, since you're not acquiring things you'll never wear again.
L'OFFICIEL rounded up some timely costumes for fashion lovers and the pop culture obsessed, drawing inspiration from some of your favorite celebrities, movie characters, and designers from Ferragamo to Maison Margiela. Scroll on to find a costume you can probably already conjure out of what's in your closet.
With a third addition to the beloved Princess Diaries move series reportedly in the works, there's no better time to tease the anticipated film with your Halloween costume. Camila Cabello nailed it last year at Heidi Klum's annual Halloween party, and it's easy to recreate. All you need is a little white dress, headphones, and some oval shades. The only thing you might need to buy is a tiara, which is not the worst thing to keep handy.
This one is perfect for tennis players who already have a racket on hand. Dress up in your tennis gear with, preferably, a tennis skirt, polo, and sunglasses pulled slightly below the eyes to channel Tashi from Challengers. Bonus points if you put your hair in a long braid and are accompanied by two friends playing Art and Patrick. Extra bonus points if you can manage to use tennis balls to DIY the Loewe heels Zendaya wore on the Challengers press tour.
Ferragamo put a high-fashion spin on the trendy "ballet-core" look in its Spring/Summer 2025 show, which also channels "pilates princess." What's great about this look is it doesn't require a full ballerina wardrobe. Instead, it's easy to recreate with any form-fitting athleisure, especially with soft colors like blush pink. Wearing it with a tiara perfectly leans into the satire.
For those who really just want to be comfortable this Halloween, take inspiration from celebrity street style. Adam Sandler, in particular, is your guy. The actor continuously sports the most effortless, comfortable outfits, which makes them easy to replicate. Grab a pair of basketball shorts shorts (the bigger, the better), an oversized t-shirt, sunglasses, and Uggs or sneakers. And just like that you'll turn into the beloved actor.
This costume might sound niche, but Maison Margiela's viral Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 is still on our minds. Since the show debuted, it's become part of the industry's modern canon of runway shows. To nail the model look, it's all about the makeup and corsetry. Channel your inner Pat McGrath and replicate this iconic look according to her beauty brand's tutorial. A corset worn over a long, simple dress will pull the costume together.
Looking to channel your inner Real Housewife of New York? All you need from your closet is a pair of skinny jeans, a blouse, lots of bling, and (ideally) a fur jacket. Carry an apple in hand to be really spot-on, or if you want to be more playful, hold a glass of Pinot Grigio or martini in the other hand. If RHONY is not your favorite of the franchise, toy around with being an Atlanta housewife by holding a peach, or an Orange County housewife by holding a literal orange.
