If your eyes are already glazed over from browsing Halloween costumes on Amazon, you've come to the right place. Sometimes, it can get pretty overwhelming (and expensive) to choose from the mainstream costume lineup, which is why we've gathered up our favorite DIY costume jobs and makeup looks that are going to make Halloween super simple this year.
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Our top list of Halloween costume are featured in this Halloween Photo Gallery! From a spooky witch to our famous minion costume and creative ideas like a Barden Bella, there's an ensemble for everyone.
Costumes should be easy to make and, better yet, cheap! Below you can browse some of the silliest and most affordable homemade Halloween costumes, all made for under $30. You'll find DIY gems like Where's Waldo and Rosie the Riveter and some extra-clever ideas such as the Fruit of the Loom grapes and a gumball machine you'll love.
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Homemade Halloween costume ideas
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Editor's pick: The sweetest costume ever! Click here for the full cupcake costume tutorial.
Completing your Halloween costume with flawless makeup — it's easier than it looks but it can make or break the costume. Re-create these makeup looks with simple tutorials from our makeup expert. You'll get ideas from an ooey-gooey nasty scar with stitches to a knock-'em-dead pinup girl, and even the futuristic makeup stylings of the Hunger Games' Capitol.
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Watch our Halloween makeup tutorials here
- How to create the Capitol look
- How to create a pinup girl look
- How to get Pippi Longstocking braids
- How to create a fake scar and stitches
- How to create zombie eyes
- How to create the perfect animal whiskers
- How to create a perfect pop art makeup look
Step-by-step photo makeup tutorials to follow
- Alex Vause Orange is the New Black makeup
- Monster High Student makeup
- Amazing 80s Jem makeup
- Human Barbie costume makeup
- Easy Halloween mermaid makeup
- Katy Perry costume makeup
Once your Halloween costume is all set to go, take a look at our printable party pack to ensure your party planning is a breeze!
Originally published Oct. 2015. Updated Sept. 2016.