July 17, 2025 3 min read
For the thrifty penny-pinchers out there, it can hard to spend a lot on a Halloween costume that you’ll probably only wear once. For the love of the holiday, we’re sharing some easy adult Halloween costume ideas that will be light on your wallet and have you looking fabulous for any spooky event you’re attending.
There’s nothing wrong with strutting the classic witch. Dive into your closet and pull out that little black dress you’ve been holding onto and some cute black shoes. Grab a black witch's hat, which can pretty much be found in any store that sells Halloween merchandise. And, if you want to dress it up a little, add some simple silver jewelry or a long black witch’s wig.
Sure, in the fairytale, little Red may be a child, but this is an easy Halloween costume idea that people will recognize right away. You’ll need to invest in a red hooded cape. Under the cape, you can wear any dress in your closet that goes best. Next, find a basket to carry your goodies in. Use a tea towel to cover your goods, which can be cookies, snacks, or even penny bottles of liquor. Fill it with anything you want to share with friends on Halloween night.

Even if you’ve never seen the movie, a hockey Halloween mask and a fake machete are super recognizable horror movie classics. Once you have those accessories, you can complete your serial killer look with a plain black or dark colored button down shirt and trousers. Dirty and tattered clothes will make your Jason Voorhees costume even more compelling. Or, if you want to be the original killer, Jason Voorhees’ mother, wear a light blue cable knit sweater with your mask and machete. Only true horror movie geeks will appreciate this easy Halloween costume idea!
The Grim Reaper is another favorite, easy and quick Halloween costume idea. Just be sure to use a fake sickle so you don’t get yourself into trouble after a few boo-zy party drinks. Use a black hooded cape that closes in the front. To make your costume really scary, use black and white Halloween makeup to turn your face into a spooky skull. A pair of skeleton gloves will also help bring your costume to un-life.

If you want an easy adult Halloween costume idea for your hunky hubby, then go with Paul Bunyan the all-American lumberjack. Raid his closet for a plaid button-down shirt and pair it with some worn blue jeans. If he has suspenders, that’s even better! A fake ax will help drive this costume home. If you have time, ask him to grow out his beard for that rugged lumberjack look.
If comfort is a priority for your easy Halloween costume ideas, a Where’s Waldo costume is perfect for you. And, a Where’s Waldo theme can be applied to men, women, children, and even babies. You’ll need a horizontal red and white striped shirt, a red and white hat, blue jeans, and a pair of glasses. This can be a fun idea for matching family Halloween costumes as well!
With a simple pair of red devil horns, a red tail, and a small red pitchfork, you can transform any red outfit into a quick Halloween devil costume. It’s up to you how modest or revealing you want your devil costume to be! It’s fun to create your own devil look with red clothing in your closet or make it an excuse to go new clothes shopping.
Scour your closet for a long floral patterned skirt, a blouse with long puffy sleeves, and some cute little boots. Accessories like big hoop earrings, a shawl, a fat belt with a large buckle, and a bandana for your head will help this easy Halloween costume idea read well. Layering on jewelry with beads, bangles, and feathers will add to the authenticity.
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