Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to plan in advance, Halloween seems to show up out of nowhere. Maybe you've spent time getting your kids' Halloween costumes ready, and forgot to find an outfit for yourself. Or maybe the fall was so busy you forgot to plan anything at all for Halloween. That's where these creative and easy last-minute DIY Halloween costume ideas come in handy.

Although there most likely won't be many Halloween parties this year (thanks, COVID-19), that doesn't mean you still can't dress up and celebrate with your immediate family. Chances are you already own everything you need to throw these outfits together. And if not, thank goodness for expedited shipping! These easy last-minute costume ideas work for children or adults alike and are cheap, easy to make, and so much fun to wear, so you can feel confident trick-or-treating with your kids or dancing the night away with the whole family at that annual Halloween bash. Go ahead and raid your closet — you'll be surprised by what you can pull together for an easy Halloween costume that's sure to win best dressed.