What if you could have a stunning Halloween costume without the high price tag? With these DIY Halloween costumes for women, you can create an amazing look without spending a fortune!
Whether you’re aiming for spooky, cute, or downright hilarious, I’ve found some of the best DIY ideas for you to try this year.
Even if you’re short on time or not super crafty, don’t worry!
These DIY costume ideas are simple enough for anyone to pull off with a little effort—and the best part? You’ll feel so proud wearing something unique that you made yourself!
DIY Halloween Costumes For Women Are Perfect For You (Even If You’re Super Busy & Not Very Crafty)
Whether you want to dress up for trick or treating or give everyone at the party a fright,
A DIY women’s Halloween costume will help you create the exact look you want… no matter what spooky look you’re going for!
And don’t panic if you’re not very crafty! Even if you’re working with last-minute Halloween costume ideas, all you need is a bit of time & creativity (maybe with a glue gun or some construction paper) to pull it off.
And the best part of all?
By making your own unique costume, you’ll not only save money, but you’ll feel super proud too!
How To Decide Which DIY Costume is Right For You (When The Possibilities Are Endless)
I’ve hunted high and low to find you the BEST DIY Halloween costumes for women! Below, you’ll find everything from cute and easy DIY Halloween costume ideas to clever group costume options.
Yes, even if you need some last minute halloween costume ideas, I’ve got you covered!
Whether you want to dress up as a spooky witch, dead bride, a gruesome Mummy or even a cutesy scarecrow (but aren’t sure how to do it) then read on…
These awesome Halloween DIY’s will help you decide which Halloween costume is right for you!
So let’s get to it…
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27 DIY Halloween Costumes For Women (That Are Cheap & Easy To Do)
#1 Purge Girl
This Purge Girl Halloween costume is the perfect last-minute idea that requires minimum effort but guarantees to send shivers down everyone’s spine!… Simply throw on a simple thrift store sourced white dress or white shirt grab your own Purge mask from Amazon, and select your faux weapon of choice… Done
#2 Popcorn Halloween Costume
How cute & fun is this Popcorn Halloween costume? You won’t believe how simple and easy it is to make too! With just a glue gun, some yellow balloons, and a dash of creativity, you’ll be popcorn-perfect!
#3 DIY Ghost Busters Costume Tutorial
There definitely won’t be something strange in the neighborhood when you step out in this Ghostbusters ensemble!
#4 Rain-cloud Umbrella Costume
This Creative rain cloud umbrella will be great by itself but even more awesome if you have a pooch to dress up too!
#5 Felt Taco Costume
We all know Tacos are fab for eating but did you know they’re also great for wearing too?
#6 Little Red Riding Hood Costume
There’re a lot of easy Halloween costumes to choose from on this list, but this one has to be my fave! Simply throw on a red cape & grab a basket and BOOM… you’re Little Red Riding Hood! Oh, and bonus points if you find a wolf-themed stuffed animal!
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#7 DIY Cheshire Cat Costume
A bright purple T-shirt & a pink tutu are all you need for this one. For extra points, add some stripy socks!
#8 Barbara From Beetlejuice Halloween Costume
Beetlejuice…. yes? Beetlejuice…. yesss? Beeeeeee…. Nevermind! If you’re a Beetlejuice fan then why not dress as Barbara Maitland?… Oh and don’t forget to take some extra tape along with you because that’s gonna have to come off for snacking on Halloween treats and candy!
#9 DIY Unicorn Costume
You never need an excuse to dress up as a Unicorn in my opinion… but if you did then Halloween would be a perfect time!
#10 Agnes From Despicable Me
For a last minute costume that the whole family will enjoy simply throw on a yellow t-shirt, some denim overalls! Add a cute fluffy unicorn and you’ve pulled off Agnes from Despicable Me!
#11 Pinãta Costume
Whether you’re dressing up with your girlfriend or going it alone… a Pinãta costume is the perfect excuse to fill up on candy this Halloween… just leave all sticks at home!
#12 DIY Fruity Costumes
A simple yellow or red t-shirt, some green cardstock attached to a headband, and a trusty Sharpie are all the supplies you need to make these fun & fruity costumes! The perfect costume idea for you and your best friend!
#13 Wind Up Doll
How clever is this wind-up doll costume? You can make a key out of silver modeling balloons or you can get creative with these inflatables and some silver spray paint instead.
#14 Last-Minute Halloween Scarecrow Costume
A scarecrow is a really great budget Halloween costume that you can throw together with items you already have! Some blue jeans or even a blue dress can make a great base for this cute costume idea! To finish the look, you can find some great scarecrow make up ideas right here!
#15 Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino Costume
Are you still longing for Starbucks to bring back their Unicorn Frappuccino? Well, why not dress up as one while you wait with this hilarious Starbucks Halloween costume?
#16 Easy Medusa Hair
Looking for just a Halloween hairstyle rather than a full ensemble for your halloween party? This Medusa hairstyle is easy to put together and super freaky too! Just don’t go turning everyone to stone!
#17 Easy Fake News Costume
How creative is this Fake news costume? You’ll be sure to put a smile on all your friend’s faces with this one… and it will literally cost you nothing to make too! Win!!
#18 Snow White
I love a fairy tale costume on Halloween… All you need for this Snow White look is a red hairband and a simple yellow skirt paired with a blue shirt or t-shirt… oh, and don’t forget the red apple! Not only does it serves as a great prop… it makes for a handy snack too!
#19 Wicked Witch Costume
What could be better than a traditional Wicked Witch of the West costume on Halloween? Just wear some black clothes you already own & team with a black cape, witches hat, and some green face paint… you could also use a broomstick to take your witches costume to new heights (and it’s pretty nifty for getting home on too!)
#20 DIY It’s Raining Men Costume
Men raining from the sky is the stuff of nightmares… However, this innovative costume is hilarious & creative! Simply print off the faces of a bunch of different men & hang them on your umbrella… easy, right?!
#21 It’s Raining Cats & Dogs Halloween Costume
Now cats & dogs raining from the sky is pure cuteness! Don’t you just love how the adorable cats & doggies are nestled in the fluffy cloud umbrella? ….awww
#22 Sia Costume
Sia is a great costume to try this Halloween! Especially when all you need is some red lipstick, a black dress and a blonde wig… even better if you already have a blonde bob of course!
#23 Hilarious Soap & Sponge Costume
Even though the image is technically a couple’s costume, you could dress up as either the soap or the sponge and still have a hit costume! For the soap bar, you’ll need a cardboard box, some paint and mini clear balloons or bubble wrap for the soapy corners… For the giant sponge, you’ll need to get some tulle fabric, glue, and white rope… easy!
#24 Golden Mummy
Any opportunity to dress up in gold sparkles and we’re there, right? Get a glittery twist on a mummy costume with gold accessories and makeup.
#25 Scary Halloween Mummy
But of course, if you want to give your gold sparkles a night off then this scary Mummy costume is going to be giving everyone the creeps!
#26 Cruella De Vil Halloween Costume
Dalmations are the thing of cuteness… but not when they’re on Cruella De Vils coat… To dress up as this iconic Disney villain, you’ll need anything white with black spots, a black & white wig, and some red touches like black gloves, boots, or even a scarf to finish the look!
#27 Light Up Jellyfish Costume
This Light up Jellyfish costume has everything you need to WOW this Halloween! The colored lights make this costume look fantastic and it’s great way of teaming up with one or even a whole group of your friends!
Before You Go...
Before You Go...
These incredible DIY Halloween costumes for women just go to prove that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a fantastic look for your Halloween celebrations! Whether you want to go as a scary Mummy, a traditional witch, or even a funny tub of popcorn… you really can have the costume you love with minimal effort & stress!
