9 Last-Minute Halloween Costume and Make-Up Ideas
Struggling with this years Halloween costume and make-up? Bazaar Arabia shares a list of easy ideas here…
Last-Minute Halloween Costume and Make-Up Ideas
With Halloween just around the corner, the rush to find the perfect costume is on, especially for us last-minute deciders. If you’ve got a Halloween event pending on your calendar but no costume in mind yet, Bazaar Arabia has you covered with quick and creative costume ideas. If you’re still undecided about where to celebrate Halloween in Dubai, you might want to take a look at some of our top recommendations here.
The best part? Most of these costumes can be put together with items you already have at home and laying around in your closet, requiring just one stop at your nearest party shop for those finishing touches.
9 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Princess Diaries’ Mia
What about this simple yet charming costume? Opt for a delicate tiara, sunglasses and headphones to become Mia from The Princess Diaries. Pair this with a simple white dress and some to finish off the look!
Breakfast at Tiffanys’ Holly
Elevate your costume game with a Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired look, paying homage to the free-spirited Holly Golightly played by none other than Audrey Hepburn. All you need is a long black dress (which you probably have laying around in your closet), gloves, a tiara, and a chic updo with a subtle wing.
Or opt for Holly’s well-known pyjama set by simply pairing a white oversized long sleeved shirt or button-up with a blue eye mask.
The Spice Girls
Take a groovy trip back to the 2000s and dress as one of the Spice Girls. For Posh Spice, opt for a simple midi dress, black heels, and maybe even a bob-cut wig to complete the look. It’s the perfect for option for a solo costume or make it even better by making it a group costume with your friends.
Pulp Fictions’ Mia Wallace
Another great option is dressing up as the famous Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction.’With a white button-up, black mini skirt, black bob wig, and a touch of fake blood, you’ll complete this edgy look effortlessly.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
For a costume that requires minimal effort yet still looks amazing, grab a white button-up, white shorts, and red boots (if you happen to have these lying around). Opt for messy wavy hair and a natural makeup look to nail the Mr. and Mrs. Smith look. This costume would also work great as a couples costume.
Regina George’s Mom
For an effortlessly iconic and comfortable costume, raid your closet for a classic velvet Juicy Couture track set and dress up as Regina George’s mom from Mean Girls. This is definitely one of our favourites.
2000s Britney Spears
Channel your inner Britney with her iconic 2000s Baby One More Time music video look that lives on in our memory. Opt for a schoolgirl skirt with a tied white button-up, and style your hair in two pigtails to complete the look.
Great Gatsby Inspired
Step back into the roaring ’20s with a costume inspired by Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel. All you need is a tasselled dress, gloves, and a feathered headpiece to complete the look.
3 Quick and Easy Halloween Make-up Looks
If you’re pressed for time and can’t make a last-minute dash to the store, then we’ve also got you covered. Try these effortless make-up looks that pair perfectly with a plain black outfit, letting your makeup take centre stage.
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Lead image courtesy of Great Gatsby