Move over, kiddos! Halloween isn’t just for the little ones. Every now and then it can be fun to get dressed up right alongside your kids. I totally get if this isn’t something you planned for this year. Because, let’s face it: Sometimes we don’t even have time to think, let alone plan a costume. But don’t fret. There are tons of last-minute Halloween costumes for moms that are as easy to put together as waving a magic wand.
Get creative this year with some of the most simple and fun costumes that you still have time to pull off before the big day. As an added bonus, a lot of costumes can be put together with what you’ve already got hanging in your closet! Every item I’ve included is from Amazon, so if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can easily get what you need if you’re putting a costume together last minute.
Whether you need a visual for how to pull of a classic, like a black cat or a witch, or are looking for a fresh pop culture-themed idea, we’ve got you covered. My personal favorite is #3 on the list—too cute! Or if you’re not sure yet and just need a little inspiration this spooky season, look no further. Here’s our list of the very best last-minute Halloween costumes for moms that you can throw together before the holiday.
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1. KPop Demon Hunters Rumi Costume
If you’ve been belting songs from the hit movie of the year, it’s time to do it while dressed up as Rumi from KPop Demon Hunters. Wear a purple wig or put in temporary hair spray for the night, and braid your hair.
2. The Summer I Turned Pretty Costume
If you kept up with all three seasons of the show The Summer I Turned Pretty, you’re not the only mom. Don the ultimate comfy mom costume inspired by the episode where Belly loses her backpack in Paris. Throw on a pair of jeans you already own, a white top, and a suitcase or backpack—the perfect place to stash your kids’ Halloween candy as they trick-or-treat.
3. Taylor Swift Eras Halloween Costume
It goes without saying that anything Taylor Swift-related will be a popular costume this year. Pick your favorite era and throw on anything you have in the right color scheme. Or better yet, throw on some Kansas City Chiefs merch to embody her WAG era.
4. Ms. Rachel Costume
This toddler-approved Halloween costume will have your kids (and the entire neighborhood) thinking you’re the real deal on Halloween night. Be ready to belt some songs from the hit toddler show, Ms. Rachel.
5. Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Costume
The perfect lighthearted costume for an expecting mama, this Kourtney Kardashian costume is as easy as it comes. Simply throw on a black top that shows off the bump and make a poster sign for an iconic Halloween costume.
6. Mama Bear Halloween Costume
Channel your inner mama bear with this adorable costume that is too cute to pass up. All you have to do is throw on a fuzzy vest or brown sweatshirt and draw some bear features on your face, and you’re good to go.
7. Starbucks Barista Halloween Costume
This one’s an editor favorite, and it’s not hard to see why. Pair any outfit with a green apron (DIY the logo if you’re feeling crafty) and headset, and be prepared to receive tons of compliments.
8. Edna Mode Halloween Costume
We couldn’t resist adding this costume to the lineup. It’s just too adorable and we love how easily recognizable it’ll be for the kiddos. All you need is a black dress and some accessories, and voilà—you’ll look festive and chic, darling!
9. Classic Witch Halloween Costume
This witch costume is a classic look that takes barely any effort but is still festive. You can even make it Halloween-chic by pairing it with tights and a red lip!
10. Morticia Addams Costume
We’ve been watching the return of Netflix’s Wednesday this Halloween season. Dressing up as the Addams family is a fun family Halloween costume to put on. And everyone has a long black dress in their closet. Simply grab yours, part your hair in the middle, and swipe on a red lip for a look that’s both spooky and chic.
11. Breakfast at Tiffany’s Halloween Costume
Another simple black dress idea: channel your inner Audrey Hepburn with a black sheath dress, a bun, and black sunglasses. Then, just add some costume jewelry and a tiara (it’s OK to borrow from your daughter!).
12. Mia Thermopolis Halloween Costume
This Princess of Genovia costume is easy, comfy, and cute. You can go the classic route with a school uniform look (plaid skirts and button-ups are in abundance at thrift stores), or you can go for the movie poster look with a tiara, ’90s sunglasses, and over-ear headphones.
13. Bonnie and Clyde Halloween Costume
Headed to a Halloween party and need a last-minute couples costume? This one is easy to pull together with items from your closet. Using the 1967 movie as inspiration, grab a fitted sweater, a pencil skirt, a silk scarf, and finish the look with a beret.
14. Pirate Halloween Costume
This one is simple: Just pull anything out of your closet that looks like a Keira Knightley character might wear it, have fun with layering, and pull it all together with gold jewelry.
15. Hannah Montana Halloween Costume
The 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana is coming up, and if you bopped to Miley Cyrus back in the day, this year is the year to live in nostalgia with a Hannah Montana-inspired costume. It’s the ‘best of both worlds’!
16. Miss Congeniality Halloween Costume
Whether you have an old prom dress or want to challenge yourself at the thrift store, this costume is so fun to pull together. Pair your pink gown with a tiara and sash (bonus points if you DIY it to match the movie poster), and you’re basically Sandra Bullock.
17. Mean Girls Mom Halloween Costume
She’s not a regular mom, she’s a cool mom. If your number one priority this year is comfort and warmth, this costume is perfect for you. Just grab a matching sweatsuit (preferably pink), and people will definitely get the reference.
18. Barbie Halloween Costume
Perhaps one of the most loved costumes on this list, dressing up as any version of Barbie from this iconic movie is a great way to capitalize on a major pop culture moment—and all you need is a little bit of pink or some ’80s neon.
19. Black Cat Halloween Costume
This costume is never going anywhere. It’s insanely easy, cute for trick-or-treating with kids, and you can put your own unique spin on it. Just throw on an all-black outfit and a pair of cat ears.
20. Men in Black Halloween Costume
If you’re going for laughs, borrow a suit from your partner, order some inflatable aliens from Amazon Prime, and go as the Men in Black.
21. Ilona Maher Halloween Costume
Dress up as Ilona Maher, our favorite American rugby player—a great option if you love sports and a strong role model for girls and kids. Throw on her jersey and your kid’s sports medal, and you’ve got a cute costume that’s insanely comfortable.
22. Almost Famous Halloween Costume
Halloween meets fashion in Kate Hudson as Penny Lane’s look from Almost Famous. All you need is a band T-shirt, a fur jacket, jeans, and her iconic sunglasses.
23. Sandy from Grease Halloween Costume
Do you have a pair of faux leather leggings? Pair them with an off-the-shoulder top and comfy red flats (your feet will thank you while trick-or-treating), and you’ve got a Sandy from Grease costume.
24. The Sandlot Costume
One of the easiest Halloween costumes to do with the family. Put on your red tennis dress, the fashion staple of the summer, and easily get recognized as Wendy Peffercorn from our favorite ’90s movie, The Sandlot.
25. Wendy from Peter Pan Costume
Whether you need a comfy costume or are in the postpartum stage of motherhood, this cute outfit is the perfect nod to the Disney classic, Peter Pan.
26. Mary Poppins Halloween Costume
Pair any white button-up shirt with a black skirt, and add some flowers to a bowler hat for this iconic yet easy costume.
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