6 Instant Halloween Costumes You Can Make From Your Closet

Skip the overpriced (and likely flammable) Halloween costumes from the seasonal aisle and go in a cheaper direction: the things you already own. With conventional items from your closet like a white tank top or your go-to going out dress, we made six easy looks that aren’t so obvious. This isn’t your basic wear-black-and-cat-ears advice, these are legit costumes that will convince onlookers you spent months planning on it.

Ariana Grande

Pete and Ariana are going to the be top couple costume, but that won’t stop us from doing it. Why? Because it lets you steal your boyfriend’s sweater for an actual reason. Lampshade like Ari, slip on your OTK boots, and carry around the lollipop you got from trick or treating.

Babe Cut and Sewn Camo Tiger Hooodie, $429; bape.com; Gucci Original GG OTK Boot, $1,790; nordstrom.com; Lace Cat Ear Headband Dress Up Accessory, $5; jcpenny.com

Pre-Royal Meghan Markle

You can definitely see a few bridal Meghans on the town, but throw it back to before her career as a professional Duchess: a Deal or No Deal briefcase girl. Use your favorite going out dress, and cop a metal case via Amazon Prime.

Alexandre Vauthier Ruched Velvet Mini Dress, $1,131; matchesfashion.com; Zara Pumps, $40; zara.com; Aluminum Hard Case, $14; amazon.com

Tonya Harding

I, Tonya is still on your mind, so put to use the bright bodysuit you probably wear on the weekly with a frilly mini skirt and white boots. You can make it a little dark by carrying around a fake crowbar, but that’s on you.

Boohoo Turtleneck Bodysuit, $10; boohoo.com;Alberta Ferretti Layered Sequined Mini Skirt, $1,395; farfetch.com; Lele Sadoughi Velvet Scrunchie, $24; shopbop.com ;Rag & Bone Beha Booties, $525; shopbop.com

Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice

Janet’s style in Poetic Justice will always be on our inspiration board. Plus, you already own a million pairs of mom jeans, so try it with a black long sleeve shirt and top it off with the poofiest mushroom cap you can find.

Uniqlo Heattech Ballet Neck T-Shirt, $15; uniqlo.com; Grlfrnd Carla Flare Jeans, $248; intermixonline.com; Topshop Hurrican Leather Boots, $170; topshop.com; Brixton Fiddler Unstructered Cap, $32; brixton.com; Bagatiba Gold Hollow Hoops, $180; bagatiba.com

Tomb Raider

White tank top? Check. Shorts? Check. Combat boots. Check (and if you don’t own a pair, today’s the day). Just wrap some ace bandages around your arms and roll in the dirt for this quick take on Lara Croft.

H&M Chino Shorts, $15; hm.com; Madewell Audio Tank Top, $20; madewell.com; Dr Martens Sinclair, $205; drmartens.com; Ace Elastic Bandage, $10; amazon.com

Influencer

Social media stars are the new celebs, and their look can be interpreted a million ways. If not the polished style of Camila Coelho, pictured here, try the Travel Influencer with that boho maxi dress you typically only wear on vacation, borrow your friends designer purse, and put on the it-sunglasses of the moment.

Mango Satin Floral Dress, $170; mango.com; Dior Saddle Bag; for more information visit dior.com; Havianas Flip Flops, $26; macys.com; Adam Selman x Le Specs Last Lolita Sunglasses, $120; net-a-porter.com