Easy costume ideas recommended for Halloween
Halloween is a huge hit in Japan every year!
Dressing up as all kinds of ghosts and characters has become a familiar tradition, hasn’t it?
Still, many people want to enjoy Halloween in costume but think, “I agonize over my outfit every year,” or “I want to try dressing up, but it’s my first time and I don’t know what to choose.”
In this article, we’ll introduce easy costume ideas perfect for Halloween!
From items you can easily pick up in stores or online to simple DIY options, we’ve gathered costumes that are all about keeping it easy.
If you’re on the fence, use this article as a guide and start with something simple to get into the Halloween spirit!
Easy Halloween costume ideas (1–10)
devil
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba6JPuVAd0E/Devil costumes are great because you can enjoy arranging them from cute styles to sexy ones.
They’re perfect for Halloween and fun for both kids and adults! Try playing with devilish items like a headband with horns, a cape, or black wings on your back.
While there are full-fledged devil cosplay sets and dresses for sale, I recommend starting with what you can do yourself first! Accessories can be handmade too, so if you want a costume that stands out from the rest, definitely try making your own.
zombie
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbIWQx6neHD/If you want to go all out for Halloween, how about a zombie costume? You might think zombies are a bit advanced, but there are lots of videos that show you how to do zombie makeup or a slit-mouth look easily by yourself, so give them a try.
You can find great makeup products at 100-yen shops, so you can transform on a budget! Adding a zombie twist to your own costume—like a nurse, doctor, or Lolita—will make it even more exciting.
Definitely give it a try!
pumpkin
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba6b-0AHOPj/When it comes to Halloween costumes that everyone from small children to adults can enjoy, pumpkins are the classic choice! There are all kinds of costumes to try—full pull-over styles, ponchos, dresses, hats—so they’re great for beginners.
The pumpkin’s bright orange really stands out, so if you want to be noticed at a Halloween party, give it a try! Store-bought is fine, but it’s also fairly easy to make by hand, so if you don’t want to match anyone else, try making your own!
police
https://www.instagram.com/p/CegTyVOpzkc/Why not try the ever-popular police costume for Halloween? The quickest way is to pick up a ready-made outfit at a big-box store, but if you want to have fun without spending much, just stick some American-style patches on a light blue or white shirt and add a tie—you’ll look police-like in no time! If you want to go more all-out, add a police cap, and accessories like handcuffs, a toy gun, or a baton.
Go ahead and become your own version of a police officer!
Minion
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3mMnGkpuKi/How about dressing up as a Minion for Halloween—something loved by kids and adults alike? With just denim overalls and a yellow T-shirt, you can instantly transform into a Minion! You can use clothes you already have, so it won’t cost much and is easy on the household budget.
Add accessories like goggles for an upgraded look.
It’s great not just for Halloween, but also for parties and events.
If your family wants to wear matching costumes, definitely give Minions a try!
Minnie Mouse
https://www.instagram.com/p/CL5UuSiDNii/How about dressing up as Minnie Mouse, a Disney character very popular among girls and women, for Halloween? The dress with its distinctive red-and-white polka dots is sure to stand out at any Halloween party! With just a one-piece dress and a headband with ears, you can instantly become Minnie, making it an easy costume even for beginners.
If it’s for a small child, making it by hand is a great option too! Joining a Halloween party in a handmade dress will become a memory to last a lifetime.
prisoner
https://www.instagram.com/p/8IIVLdNGuu/A prisoner costume is an easy dress-up option you can try using distinctive outfits like an orange jumpsuit or black-and-white stripes.
It looks cute and is fun for everyone from kids to adults, so it’s highly recommended! You can easily buy prisoner costume sets at mass retailers or online, but if you already have a black-and-white striped long-sleeve or T-shirt, you can create a prisoner look just by adding accessories like shackles or handcuffs.
If you’re looking for something easy yet different from the usual costumes, definitely give it a try!