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!
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Easy Halloween costume ideas (1–10)
angel
If you want to go for a soft, fluffy kind of cuteness, how about an angel costume? It’s a great choice for Halloween that kids and adults alike can enjoy.
With a halo headband, a pair of wings, and a white dress, you can easily become an angel! Adding small items like a wand, accessories, or a wig will make it even cuter.
You can find many of these items at 100-yen shops or big retailers, so it’s easy to give it a try!
cat
How about trying a cat costume for Halloween that cat lovers won’t be able to resist? There are endless variations—black cats, white cats, calico cats—so you can become your own unique kind of cat! Just putting on cat ears will lift your mood.
Add a collar, tail, or paw-print gloves, and your look will feel even more authentic.
It’s also fun to dress up as a cat character like the Cheshire Cat.
Give it a try and make your Halloween even more exciting!
witch
If you’re unsure what to wear for Halloween, a classic witch costume is highly recommended! You can easily pick up a witch hat and cape—even at 100-yen shops these days—so why not give it a try? Just wearing a witch hat gives a Halloween vibe, and you can get creative by coordinating your outfit in all black.
Add small accessories like a faux-fur bracelet or a pumpkin lantern to make it feel even more festive.
Create your own unique witch look and enjoy Halloween!
Easy Halloween costume ideas (11–20)
ghost
Among children’s costumes, “ghosts” are especially popular.
There are many kinds of ghosts, but the easiest to make is probably the classic “sheet ghost.” All you need is a white cloth or a trash bag with two eyes and a mouth, and you’ve got a simple, low-cost costume.
If you make the eye areas out of mesh, you can see where you’re going, which is reassuring.
A plain ghost is nice, but ghosts decorated with ribbons or candy also look cute.
Add your own personal touches and try dressing up as a ghost!
Wally
If you want a simple yet impactful costume, how about Wally? The character Wally from the Where’s Wally? picture book series is easy to recreate with just a red-and-white striped shirt and hat plus round glasses.
You can get all the items ready-made, so it’s great for people who don’t have time to make something.
Loved by both kids and adults, Where’s Wally? makes it fun to search for Wally in a crowd.
Become Wally yourself and slip into a costume event!
Kiki (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
Recommended for girls and women who love Ghibli! It’s a costume of Kiki, the main character from the film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
When you think of Kiki, you picture her simple black one-piece dress and the big red ribbon on her head! It’s simple yet cute, and it’s great because anyone can tell at a glance who you’re dressed as.
Kiki’s costume is a classic, so you can buy a costume set at an affordable price.
If you’re making the outfit yourself, its simplicity makes it easy to customize.
If you have the time, be sure to look for a broom, too!
jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire)
The hopping corpse known as a “jiangshi” appears in films like Mr.
Vampire and Hello Dracula.
Dressed in Qing-dynasty official garb with a talisman stuck to its face, the jiangshi is basically a zombie-like character—but it’s actually popular as a costume, too! There are all kinds of cosplay outfits, from kids’ sizes to adult sizes, and there are even one-piece dress versions for women.
Along with the costume, a bit of makeup to make your complexion look paler will enhance the vibe.
Jiangshi move by holding both arms straight out in front, keeping their feet together, and hopping along.
Try copying it!