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8 Easy Last-Minute Family Halloween Costumes That Will Make It Look Like You've Been Planning For Months
Halloween can be a lot of fun — unless of course you're the one who's charged with the task of trying to come up with a coordinated costume idea that your entire family on board with. With different tastes, it can be tough to Not to mention, you're probably hoping to do it all without blowing your kids' entire college fund. If you're looking for a way to get the entire family involved in your Halloween fun without a lot of hassle, you need to check out some of these ideas for easy last-minute family Halloween costumes.
From old favorites of the stage and screen like The Addams Family and the cast of Grease, to people you might happen to meet in outer space, you're bound to find an idea on this list that will make your family the talk of the neighborhood when you head out for trick or treating. And the best part of all is that many of these super simple looks can be recreated with pieces you already have in your own closets. The money you save will leave you with plenty of extra cash to spend on your own Halloween goodies, just in case all of your neighbors decide to give out apples this year.
So stop stressing yourself out and take a look at this list of simple and fun costume ideas for your family. Once you've decided on your look, tap into your creative side and go crazy with makeup and accessories. You deserve to enjoy yourself this Halloween. Because once it's over, you'll only have two months to stress out about Christmas.
1Care Bears
Women's Tracksuit, $27, Amazon | Men's Tracksuit, $35, Amazon | Children's Tracksuit Set, $19, Amazon
It's easy to turn your entire family into a group of Care Bears with bright sweats for women, men, and children in every color of the rainbow. Take it a step further by ironing on patches with images that represent your personality. I'm partial to Funshine Bear, myself.
There are a ton of great Care Bear makeup tutorials out there to help you put the perfect finishing touches on your looks.
2The Addams Family
Long Black Dress, $13, ASOS | Simple Dark Suit, $200, Off Fifth | Black Dress, $53, Amazon
This Halloween, you and your crew can take some costume inspiration from one of the creepiest and cookiest clans around, the Addams family. You can channel Morticia in a long black dress, Gomez in a simple dark suit, and adorable little Wednesday Addams in a black dress. Obviously, you can just go with the versions of these items that you may already have in your closet!
Give your face an extra spooky look with these Morticia and Wednesday makeup tips.
3Football Players & Referee
Referee Jersey, $18, Amazon | Football Jersey, $12, Amazon | Football Onesie, $12, Amazon
You can call all of the shots this Halloween when you're wearing a referee jersey and black pants. Your partner can wear a football jersey to support one of your favorite teams. And your baby will make the perfect pint-sized pigskin in this football onesie. Or, of course, you can DIY your own baby football onesie with some white fabric tape.
4"Grease" Cast
Off The Shoulder Top, $25, American Eagle | Black Leggings, $11, Shoe Dazzle | Black Jeans, $80, Express | Tailored T-Shirt, $20, Billabong | Pink Ladies Jacket, $23, Amazon
Go back to school with a look inspired by the classic film, Grease. With an off the shoulder top and black leggings, you'll make the perfect Sandy. Dad will look just like Danny Zuko in a pair of black jeans and tailored t-shirt. And you'll have the most adorable little pink lady in this pint-sized pink ladies jacket.
You can create a head full of beautiful curls with this Sandy-inspired hair tutorial. And to get the locks that made John Travolta famous, check out this super slick Grease hair tutorial.
5Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Sweet Pea
Red Top, $40, Top Shop | Black Skirt, $30, MixxMix | Jeans, $80, Rue La La | Striped Top, $50, Coggles | Sweet Pea Costume, $16, Amazon
You'll look just like Olive Oyl in a red top and black skirt. Recreate Popeye's look with jeans and striped top. And dress your little one as their little spinach-eating love child in this Sweet Pea costume.
6Where's Waldo Family
Beanie, $11, Amazon | Men's Striped Shirt, $22, Amazon | Women's Striped Shirt, $12+, Amazon | Children's Striped Shirt, $20, Amazon
You may not be able to find Waldo in your book, but luckily, it's not hard to find Waldo's signature red and white beanie and striped shirt in men's, women's, and children's sizes.
7Rock-N-Roll Family
T-Shirt, $11, Very | Jeans, $50, Buckle | T-Shirt, $13, Macy's | Jeans, $85, Nordstrom | Rock T-Shirt, $18, Amazon | Distressed Jeans, $38, Amazon
Release your inner rockstar by turning your family into the band you always wanted to lead. With a t-shirt and jeans for mom, a t-shirt and jeans for dad, and a rock t-shirt and distressed jeans for the wee ones, you will surely bring the house down.
8Space Family
Pants, $100, Top Shop | Tank, $16, Miss Selfridge | Boots, $40, Just Fab | Metallic Top, $20, Rose Gal | Pants, $30, ASOS | Alien Costume, $28, Amazon
You can't live on the moon (yet), but with a pair of metallic pants, tank, and boots, you can create a Halloween look that is out of this world. Dad can wear a metallic top and pants. And your little alien will look adorable in this alien costume.
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