Who doesn’t love a costume party or theme party ANY TIME OF THE YEAR? Except you, when you have somewhere to go and nothing to wear. Never fear, I am here with ideas for Fast and Cheap DIY Costumes featuring things you probably have in your closet.
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Costumes you can make with a pair of sunglasses:
(If you don’t have a pair, order them for $6 here!)
Fast and Cheap DIY Costumes you can make:
Breakfast at Tiffany – if you have a black dress and some pearls, you’re good to go. Add a to-go coffee cup!
Risky Business – you can do the jacket and t-shirt version, or grab an oversized men’s shirt and a pair of socks and do the riskier version.
Men In Black – black suit jacket, white shirt. Done.
Blues Brothers – same as MIB, but add a fedora.
Costumes You Can Make With a Red Cardigan:
If you don’t have one, order one here for $19.
Fast and Cheap DIY Costumes you can make:
Ah, the ladies of the CW do love their red sweaters!
Sabrina of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina – Add a headband. If you want, add this lace collar for only $3!
Cheryl Blossom from Riverdale – you can add her signature spider pin for only $5!
Veronica Lodge from Riverdale – add a string of pearls, or you can do the same $3 lace collar!
Mr. Rogers! He’s having a moment! Throw on the cardigan over jeans and sneakers. Add a tie!
Costumes You Can Make With a Bomber Jacket:
Most of us have one: leather, pleather, even fabric. If you don’t, you can get one here for $22.
Fast and Cheap DIY Costumes You Can Make:
Top Gun: throw on some aviator sunglasses. If you want you can use double-stick tape to add a $7 Maverick patch or a $6 Top Gun patch.
Sexy Sandy from Grease: black tee and leggings, heels, and you’re good to go!
Southside Serpents from Riverdale: Add a $10 sew or iron on Serpent patch, or make your own!
Need more costume ideas? Check out my post on fun Halloween costumes based on characters from your favorite Netflix shows!
