Are you looking for a collection of easy Halloween costume ideas to wear at a party or around the home?
Do you want creative Halloween costume ideas that are super simple to make…and don’t break the bank?
You might not have the time or energy to buy a costume after a long day in your business or at work.
The good news? A great Halloween costume or two may be lurking in your very own home…
In this article, you’ll find a collection of 31 easy Halloween costume ideas you can find at home.
Key Takeaways
- Use your imagination and everyday items around your house to create simple and recognizable costumes
- Assembling your own costume means you can be creative, save money, and enjoy the process of making an outfit
- Get inspiration for costume ideas by simply walking through your kitchen, dining room, living room, and bedroom
Table of Contents
- How can you find Halloween costume ideas in your home?
- What's an example of Halloween costume ideas in your home?
- What are the benefits of easy Halloween costume ideas?
- 31 easy Halloween costume ideas you can find in your home
- Costume ideas for Halloween found in the kitchen
- Costume ideas for Halloween found in the dining room
- Costume ideas for Halloween found in the living room
- Costume ideas for Halloween found in the bathroom
- Costume ideas for Halloween found in the bedroom
- Costume ideas for Halloween found in the mud room
- Costume ideas for Halloween found in the garage
- FAQ: Easy Halloween Costume Ideas
How can you find Halloween costume ideas in your home?
If you’re searching for a Halloween costume idea at home, then simply use your imagination. There’s literally no end to the different combinations of costumes available. But you do need to play with different permutations in your home in order to put together a cohesive outfit.
Here’s a simple approach. Pick up any lightweight item sitting in your home. Now, take a moment to think about any occupation, persona, figure, or object that either uses or reminds you of the item. Write down your ideas on a piece of paper. Or just free flow with your ideas in your mind.
You really can’t go wrong with your creation. Just keep this point in mind. The idea is to create some sort of cohesive outfit that will be readily recognized by others.
Finally, what if you’re looking for a more thought provoking and intriguing option? Create a tongue-in-cheek or pun-inspired costume.
What’s an example of Halloween costume ideas in your home?
Years ago, I was looking for a quick Halloween costume to wear to a party. I needed to throw something together super fast.
So, I went over to my closet for some inspiration. I picked up a pair of knee high leather boots. Holding those boots got me thinking about dressing up as an old time movie pirate. And the whole process was incredible easy after that.
I found a structured white blouse with eyelet closures and a pair of black culottes. I then found a red hair band and an eye patch. A few minutes latter, I donned everything, and took a look at myself in the mirror. To my surprise, I looked like a pirate!
I created a customized costume in under ten minutes flat. Using only my imagination and creativity, I put together one of the most authentic-looking costumes I’d ever assembled in my life.
What are the benefits of easy Halloween costume ideas?
In my book, homemade Halloween costume ideas have many benefits including:
- Creating a 100% unique costume that can’t be replicated
- Expressing your creative and artistic side in your costume
- Saving money not purchasing a temporary or disposable outfit
- Spending time at home instead of getting stuck in traffic
- Reducing waste and reusing using items you already own
- Having a lot of fun assembling your own personalized costume
I think the enjoyment factor of assembling the costume and showing off that costume to others is really what makes a homemade costume a memorable experience.
31 easy Halloween costume ideas you can find in your home
If you’re looking for a quick and inexpensive Halloween costume, all you have to do is walk through the rooms of your home and use your imagination!
This list of easy Halloween costume ideas is definitely one you’ll want to bookmark.
Simply look through the different categories below to locate a Halloween costume for yourself.
You may even be inspired to look through your closet to find your own costume ideas and related props.
What’s more, you may be surprised at how easily you can assemble a costume in a single room of your home.
Without further ado, take a look at these clever Halloween costumes.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Costume ideas for Halloween found in the kitchen
1. Chef – Dig out an apron, toque (if you have one), potholders, bowl, mixing spoon and pair of tongs.
2. Waiter – Search for an apron, serving tray, white towel, bottle/wine opener and empty bottle of wine.
3. Kitchen Appliance – Find a large empty box from a recently installed kitchen appliance (think refrigerator, microwave oven, or oven). Tape up any open flaps with packing tape, cut out holes for your arms and head and slide over your head.
4. Infomercial Host – Find some famous/infamous infomercial kitchen ware device. Wear khakis, a casual shirt and a bright smile on your face. Advertise your wares for only $19.99!
5. Spice Hunter – Get an old belt or a piece of fabric that’s long enough to drape over your shoulder like a sash or bandolier. Affix empty bottles of spices with tape or glue. Drape your homemade bandolier across your shoulder. Carry around a mortar and pestle and/or a pepper grinder.
Costume ideas for Halloween found in the dining room
6. King or Queen – Take down heavy drapery (red or purple if you can, other regal patterns will work too) and wrap around your shoulders. Wear a cardboard crown.
7. Candelabra – Dress in silver clothing and wear a crown made out of tinfoil with holders for several white candles.
8. Picnic Table – Find a checkered table-cloth and attach plastic spoons, forks, paper plates, napkins and plastic/paper cups. Wear the spruced up table-cloth like a cape.
9. Table Setting – Find a fabric placemat, fabric napkin, fork and spoon and affix to one another. Affix to a sweatshirt or shirt and you’re done.
Costume ideas for Halloween found in the living room
10. Couch Potato – Dress in sweats or PJs and carry around a remote control, bag of chips, and an empty can of the beverage of your choice.
11. Pillow – Using heavy-duty string, tie two pillows in front and behind you.
12. Couch – Wear a flowery print dress, shirt or pants and throw on a plastic couch cover (or a large plastic bag with holes cut out for your head and arms) over the lot.
13. Magazine Rack – Find two large pieces of cardboard and using string or duct tape, fashion the pieces into a sandwich board. Create little shelving grooves with duct tape, find assorted magazines and adorn the board with magazines.
Costume ideas for Halloween found in the bathroom
14. Plumber – Pull together a brand-new, unused plunger, sink stopper, and an empty bottle of pipe cleanser. Don’t forget the coveralls.
15. Cleaning Person – Dig out a bucket, mop, yellow or blue rubber gloves, sponge, brush and rag.
16. Beauty Queen – Make a crown out of a rolled up and secured towel. Adorn towel with your favorite small cosmetics, nail polish, emery board, mascara, eyeliner, etc.
17. Sunday Spa – Wear an application of face mask, fluffy slippers, bathrobe, and hair your set in curlers.
Costume ideas for Halloween found in the bedroom
18. Runner – Don a headband, sneakers, socks, wristwatch, water bottle, and racing bib.
19. Cowboy/Cowgirl – Pull out some blue jeans, plaid shirt, cowboy/straw hat, cowboy boots and a leather belt.
20. Pirate – Find a pair of tall leather boots, white shirt, baggy black pants or long skirt, play sword, eyepatch, and tie a piece of fabric around the waist.
21. Business Person – Dig out a suit, briefcase, dress shoes and tie. Bonus points for printing out a presentation deck.
22. Pajama Party – Wear pajamas, carry around a pillow, blanket, and a container of popcorn.
Costume ideas for Halloween found in the mud room
23. Explorer – Don hiking boots, hiking pole, a big oversized parka, and snow goggles.
24. Fisherman – Fish out some boots, waders, vest, fishing hat, fishing pole and lures.
25. Hockey Player – Put on some hockey pads, mask and shirt. Carry around a hockey stick or cardboard equivalent.
26. Bike Rider – Wear a bike helmet, bike shoes, sunglasses, racing bib, and lots of spandex.
27. Skateboarder – Find a skateboard, and wear sneakers, shorts and t-shirt.
Costume ideas for Halloween found in the garage
28. Tennis Pro – Get a tennis racket and some tennis balls. Wear tennis whites and add a headband, socks and tennis sneakers.
29. Golf Player – Wear a pair of golf cleats, carry around golf balls if feeling light, golf club if you want too, and tees. Wear a polo shirt and plaid pair of shorts or pants.
30. Beach Swimmer – Put an inflatable water toy around your waist, throw a towel around your shoulders, goggles on your head, and carry around a bucket and spade. Of course, wear a swimsuit.
31. Handyman – Wear jeans, a flannel shirt and heavy work boots/hiking boots. Wear a tool belt, filled with plastic toy equivalent or cardboard cutout (less heavy to wear) of a screwdriver, hammer, saw, etc.
FAQ: Easy Halloween Costume Ideas
How can you find Halloween costume ideas using items from around your house?
Use your imagination! Use everyday household items to brainstorm occupations, personas, or objects. Then create a costume to make a recognizable and cohesive outfit.
Can you give an example of a quick homemade Halloween costume?
A pair of leather boots, white blouse, and black slacks can be the foundation for a quick pirate costume. Add accessories like a hair band or scarf to complete the look.
What are some advantages of creating your own Halloween costume at home?
It allows you to be unique, express your creativity, save money, and reduce waste. It’s also just plain fun to assemble a costume at home using what you already own!
What are some easy Halloween costume ideas you can find in a kitchen?
Dress up as a chef with an apron and mixing spoon, a waiter with a tray and towel, or a kitchen appliance using a cardboard box.
Conclusion
Creating a Halloween costume at home may seem like a lot of hard work. But you really only need your imagination and creativity to create a unique outfit for yourself.
Take some time to walk around your home. Pick up an item or two and see what connections you can make for an occupation, object, or personality. You never know what type of costume you might create!
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Love these ideas! My favorite is the beauty queen – awesome!
I’d love for you to link up to my Halloween costumes post: http://www.creativelyblooming.com/2012/10/halloween-costumes-with-linky.html
Hi Jenny, I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Sure, I’m happy to have your link here. I loved the textures on the pirate costumes! Thanks again for stopping by and for your comment. Rashelle
Your ideas are so practical and so doable.
Thanks! I had a lot of fun writing this post.