15 Easy, Last Minute Halloween Costumes to Make with Your Own Clothes

Well, you of course waited until the last possible second to plan your Halloween costume. That's ok — you didn't really want to wear a generic, ill-fitting bagged something anyway, and to be honest, you already know there's something, somewhere in your closet, that can quickly DIY. However, you're under pressure, and as the deadline draws nearer, the less all those random shirts and pants combos make sense.

Not to worry, though. We're here to help. Ahead, you'll find 15 super easy, last-minute Halloween costumes you can make with clothes you already own. Got a black dress? A white shirt? A robe? Then rest easy, friend, you'll be out the door before you can say boo.

Black Dress Halloween Costumes

• Easy: A Spooky Doll — Simply layer your black dress over a long-sleeved top, pull on a pair of tights or knee-highs, and add a ribbon or headband to your hair. Play around with powdery face makeup and dark eyeshadow for a more haunted vibe.
• Medium: Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's — This one's been done countless times before, but it's an old reliable if you're in a jam. The only extras you'll really need are a strand of pearls and a larger barrette clip to take the place of her tiara.
• More Involved: A Magic 8 Ball — The trickiest part of this costume is finding a way to draw the number 8 onto your look, and we recommend using pieces of masking tape. You can even hold up pieces of paper with 'fortunes' on them to drive the point home, or simply tell people to "Ask again later."

White Button-Down Halloween Costumes

• Easy: Joel Goodsen from Risky Business — Some socks and sunglasses and you're pretty much done.
• Medium: A Scientist — That white shirt is now a lab coat, so layer it over your look before grabbing protective eyewear (glasses will do) and a serious-looking notebook for your studies.
• More Involved: A Pirate — Style your white shirt with black or leather bottoms and slip on some boots. The part where it gets a little complicated is finding a scarf to tie around your waist or head — pirate style! — before layering on necklaces and carrying around a treasure map.