Easy Halloween Costumes (using clothes in your closet)

We know Halloween tends to come around the corner, and even the best of us have to come up with something last minute. That’s why we put together this list of easy and popular Halloween costume ideas that you can make out of items in your closet… or from a Bling Glamour near you. We got you girl! See how we styled some of these looks!

Cowgirl Halloween Costume:

With a big rise in the “western, cowgirl aesthetic”, this costume will be pretty popular. And luckily, the cowgirl outfit is not only comfortable, but it is super easy to put together. If you live in the midwest, the components below should be pretty easy to come by.

**Components:**
Denim shorts or jeans
White tank top or flannel
Cowboy boots
Cowboy hat or bandana to accessorize

Kim Possible Halloween Costume:

If you were born in the 90’s, then you know who Kim Possible is. Only needing a few components makes this character a go-to halloween look. Especially if you are wanting to reminisce on your younger years.

**Components:**
Green Cargo Pants (trendy right now)
A cropped black long or short sleeve
A thick brown belt
Black shoes (boots or sneakers)

Robber/Burglar Halloween Costume:

If you have black pants and a black shirt, then you have this halloween costume. Bonus points if you have a ski mask or striped shirt. You could maybe even put your old covid mask to use with this costume.

**Components:**
Black pants (jeans, leggings, or sweats)
Black or black and white striped top
Black ski mask or beanie
Black Sneakers or Boots

Rosie the Riveter Halloween Costume:

If you are a strong, independent woman, this costume should come naturally. The base should be easy, you might just have to go get a bandana. Bonus points if you have a wrench you can carry around all night.

**Components:**
Blue Jeans or denim jumpsuit with long sleeves
Denim jacket or blue button up Long sleeve (rolled up)
Red bandana
Brown boots

Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation:

This beloved character from the show “Parks and Recreation” should be easy if you have to dress in business clothes for a living. All you need to top it off is a very bubbly personality.

**Components:**
A pencil skirt or trouser
A blouse or button up long sleeve
A blazer
Pair of close toed heels
A fake “City of Pawnee” badge

Barbie Halloween Costume:

As long as you have pink clothing items, you should be able to pull off a “Barbie” Halloween costume. Just remember to have your arms in a doll position the whole night.

**Components:**
Anything pink should work
Glam shoes

Frat Boy Halloween Costume:

Frat boys have a very comfortable yet preppy vibe. If you decide to do this costume, you might have to raid your boyfriend or husband's side of the closet.

**Components:**
Oversized button down shirt
Baseball cap
Casual khaki shorts (better if there are sailboats on it)
Crew White Nike Socks
White sneakers or Sperry’s (boat shoes)

Danny Zuko from Grease:

Grease is a classic movie that most people have seen. Even though it may not look exactly like a costume because of how basic it is, everyone will see the resemblance when you say your Danny Zuko from Grease.

**Components:**
Blue Jeans rolled up to your ankle
White or black t-shirt (with rolled up sleeves)
Converse sneakers
Black Leather Jacket
Slicked back hair if you can

The Powerpuff Girls Costume:

The powerpuff girls dressed very simple with each girl having her own color. The did wear dresses, so if you have a pink, green, or blue dress, you should be able to be one of the powerpuff girls.

Components:

Blue, Green, or Pink Dress

Black Belt

Black Shoes

Bonus points for a red hair bow (Blossom) or pigtails (Bubbles)

Taylor Swift at a Chiefs game:

This past year has been big for the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift! As long as you have a KC Chiefs game day attire, you’ll be fine.

**Components:**
KC Chiefs Shirt (better if you have a Travis Kelce Jersey)
Jeans Shorts
Sneakers
Sunglasses
Red Lipstick
Bonus points if you have a blonde wig

Pulp Fiction Mia Wallace Halloween Costume:

You might have to go into your man's closet again for this one to find a white button down shirt, however a women’s fitted button down would fit the character better. If you can find a wig and a fake cigarette, this costume will be super easy!