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 (11–20)
Sister
A versatile costume with plenty of expression: the “Sister” (nun)! With a black-and-white dress as the base, a cross necklace, and a wimple, anyone can pull off the look.
You can find inexpensive outfits online, and if you customize a store-bought black dress and a veil, you can even create an original costume.
If you want to keep the outfit simple but still show your individuality, put some effort into your makeup.
Cute makeup, sophisticated makeup, zombie makeup—even with the same outfit, changing the makeup transforms the impression completely, which is really fun!
Spider-Man
How about dressing up as Spider-Man, the super cool superhero in a full-body suit? You can buy the costume cheaply online.
There are sizes for kids and adults, men and women, so anyone can easily cosplay! Since this costume hides your face, it’s perfect for people who want to dress up but don’t want to be recognized.
It’s a full-body suit, so your body lines will show, but because your face isn’t visible, it shouldn’t be too much of a concern.
nurse
When it comes to costumes popular with women, a nurse outfit tops the list! From classic to cute to sexy, you can create your own style of nurse with a variety of costumes.
The basics are just a nurse cap and uniform, so it’s an easy and affordable costume to find online or in stores.
If you want to level it up, accessorize with thigh-high socks or tights, and a stethoscope.
For a classic, authentic look, pair it with a navy or black cardigan to give it a true nurse vibe!
Pooh
The famous Disney character Pooh is also a great pick for an easy costume! There are plenty of costume outfits and onesies available, and most of all, it’s adorable.
Even if you don’t have time to buy a costume, you can pull it off by wearing yellow and red clothes you already own and adding a headband with bear ears.
For men who want to try being Pooh, how about going with the horror-movie version? Just paint your face to look scary, and you’ve got an easy horror Pooh ready to go!
Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
There are many women who admire Belle, the princess from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! With Halloween costumes becoming more flexible these days, why not take this opportunity to become the princess you’ve always dreamed of? You can buy both children’s and adult costumes online.
Adult sizes tend to be a bit pricey, perhaps because they use more fabric—but considering the time and effort it would take to make one yourself, they start to look like a bargain, don’t they? (Haha.) Use the original and the live-action film as references, and be sure to put care into the hairstyle as well.
Slip into a beautiful yellow dress and enjoy a graceful Halloween.
And don’t forget the red rose!
maid
If you really want to play up your cuteness, how about dressing as a maid for Halloween? You can go for anything from classic to sexy styles, so it’s perfect for expressing yourself on Halloween! Lots of cute, affordable maid outfits are sold in stores and online—be sure to check them out.
Many sets come complete with a dress, apron, headband or ribbon, so you can instantly transform into a maid! Even just adding a frilly apron to a dress you already own will give you that maid look, so definitely give it a try!
In conclusion
I introduced some easy Halloween costume ideas—what did you think? If a full outfit feels challenging, it’s totally fine to use just part of the costumes I mentioned.
If you find a simple costume that you’d like to try, don’t be shy—go for it!