Okay, here we go, my attempt at a blog post about quick and easy Halloween costumes, just like you asked!
My Quick & Easy Halloween Costume Adventures
Alright, so Halloween is creeping up, and like always, I totally spaced on figuring out a costume. I’m not about to drop a ton of cash on something I’ll wear once, so I started digging around to see what I could throw together. This year was all about speed and using what I already had.
First, I rifled through my closet. I always start there. Found an old flannel shirt, some jeans I don’t wear much anymore, and a beanie. Boom! Lumberjack. Just needed to mess up my hair a little and maybe draw on a fake beard if I was feeling ambitious. This was my backup plan, super easy.
But I wasn’t feeling the lumberjack life. So, I kept digging. Then I remembered this black dress I bought ages ago but barely wear. I paired it with some black leggings and my comfiest sneakers. Okay, now what? Then I spotted my daughter’s cat ears from last year’s school play. Perfect! Instant cat costume. I grabbed some eyeliner and drew on a quick nose and whiskers. Super simple, and honestly, pretty cute.
Next up was the office party. I needed something a little more…creative, but still quick. I remembered seeing this thing online about being a “Rosie the Riveter” thing. I already owned a denim shirt, so that was a start. I rolled up the sleeves, grabbed a red bandana (borrowed it from my kid’s craft box – don’t tell her!), and threw my hair up in a messy bun. Flexed my bicep for good measure! It actually looked pretty good, and it was comfy too, which is a HUGE plus.
The best part of all of these? Zero dollars spent! Everything was already in my house. I think I spent maybe 15 minutes max putting each one together. No stress, no shopping, just pure, lazy costume magic.
So, yeah, that’s how I tackled Halloween costumes this year. Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest ones. Don’t overthink it! Just raid your closet and get creative. Happy Halloween!