Year after year, we claim that we’re going to start planning and ordering our Halloween costumes in mid-September. And, naturally, every year we completely forget about costume ideas until the week before the big day. Then the panic ensues as we try to whip up a clever costume and get organized in time for our Halloween plans. It’s a nearly universal experience.
The solution? Our trusty Amazon Prime. Super-fast Prime shipping means you can order a last-minute Halloween costume as soon as inspiration strikes and receive it within a mere day or two—perfect for those of us who have procrastinated deciding what we want to dress up as for the past several weeks. Here, we’ve rounded up the best last-minute Halloween costumes you can order from Amazon this year, just in time for the spookiest night of the year.
1. Weird Barbie from Barbie
It’s not too late to live out your “Hi, Barbie!” dreams this Halloween! Get dressed up along with all the other girlies in the most recognizable costume of 2023—with a twist, of course. All you need to pull off Weird Barbie is a pink dress, some neon socks, a bedraggled wig, and a single Birkenstock sandal to carry around all night.
Multicolored Dress
Blue and Pink Wig
Neon Knee Socks
Buckle Sandal
2. Princess Diana
Obviously, we all know that Princess Diana was a fashion icon, and Halloween is the perfect time to re-create one of her looks. For an easily recognizable costume that you’ll want to wear again IRL, mimic her “revenge dress” look with an off-the-shoulder black dress, a pearl choker, and sheer black tights.
Bodycon Black Dress
Pearl Choker Necklace
Black Tights
Black Pointy Heels
3. Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
“Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.” In the year of pink, there’s no better costume than the iconic Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. Channel this game-changing girlboss with a hot-pink blazer set, pink sunnies, and, of course, a pink fluffy pen (for taking notes, obviously).
Two-Piece Pink Suit
Large Pink Tote Bag
Fluffy Pink Pen
Pink Rectangle Sunglasses
4. Moira Rose from Schitt’s Creek
The chicest character in all of Schitt’s Creek has to be the iconic Moira Rose. To mimic Moira this Halloween, start with some costume jewelry and a black dress, and top the look with some chunky heeled boots and a black lace shrug. You might just want to wear this look every day.
Black Bodycon Long-Sleeve Dress
Chunky Gold Costume Jewelry Necklace
Black Lace Shrug
Lace-Up Ankle Booties
5. Love Island Contestant
Where would you rather spend your Halloween: at a haunted house or in the villa? If you’re leaning towards the second option, throw together a simple look inspired by the islanders on one of the world’s most-beloved reality shows. For bonus points if you talk in your best British accent, too.
Black One-Piece Swimsuit
Sarong Swimsuit Cover
Black Fanny Pack
Clip-On Microphones
6. Olivia Rodrigo
It’s Olivia Rodrigo’s world, and we’re all just living in it. If you can’t stop scream-singing, “get him back!” and loved GUTS as much as we did, channel your inner pop-rock star with a black tank top, letter rings, a bold red lip, and a peek of purple.
Black Camisole
Purple Bralette
Silver Letter Rings
Color Sensational Red Lipstick
7. Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30
If you’re into the Y2K fashion resurgence, Jenna Rink is the perfect nostalgic movie character to channel for a last-minute Halloween costume. Heal your inner child by dressing as Jenna in her colorful dress, a butterfly necklace, and a bright pink, glossy lip.
Multicolored Camisole Dress
Bejeweled Butterfly Necklace
Pink Shoulder Bag
Glittery Lip Gloss
8. Britney Spears in Hit Me Baby One More Time
If there’s one thing Britney’s gonna do, it’s give us an iconic music video look—and this one from her classic Hit Me Baby One More Time is no exception. This simple get-up makes for a sexy Halloween costume that any pop-culture connoisseur will instantly love.
Grey Sweater Set
Black Tennis Skirt
Pom Pom Hair Ties
White Collared Shirt
9. Coraline from Coraline
Coraline is one of the most adorable yet simultaneously creepy characters ever—making her the perfect contender for a simple, creative costume that everyone will recognize, but no one will expect. Plus, you can use the yellow raincoat all year round!
Blue Bob Wig
Yellow Hooded Raincoat
Yellow Rainboots
Striped Tights
10. An animal
As absolutely basic and predictable as it is, sometimes you just need to pull out the black bodysuit from your closet and throw on some animal ears. Pick your animal of choice and Amazon-Prime the ears to you for the last-minute costume that never fails. To take it up a notch, pair your ears with a quick animal-inspired makeup look using eyeshadow and liner.
Cat Ear Headband
Leopard Ears Headband
Mouse Ear Headband and Tail
Deer Headband
11. Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls
‘Tis the season where we all want to dress like Rory Gilmore and pretend we’re living a quaint life in Stars Hollow, so why not take it a step further with your Halloween costume? With a plaid skirt, a blue blazer, knee-high socks, and a stack of books, you’ll be super recognizable.
Blue Plaid Pleated Skirt
Navy Blue Blazer
Blue Velvet Headband
Navy Stockings
12. Sandy from Grease
Sandy is a classic costume idea for a reason: You can throw it together with things you already own (or can easily buy) and instantly look amazing. Grab a leather jacket and some faux-leather leggings, and pair them with an off-the-shoulder shirt and a coat of red lipstick with extra curly hair.
Off-the-Shoulder Bodysuit
Faux Leather Leggings
Faux Leather Moto Jacket
Red Lipstick
13. A vampire
You can easily pull off a vampire costume with an all-black outfit, your favorite dark lipstick, and a little fake blood—and you’ll look like you were probably planning your costume for months. Bust out those vampire fangs, and follow a vampire makeup tutorial for that dark and mysterious Halloween look.
Fake Vampire Teeth
Stage Blood Makeup
Pendant Charm Necklace
Red Lip Lacquer
14. Edna Mode from The Incredibles
The best last-minute Halloween costumes are always the ones that are a bit unexpected yet still recognizable, and Ms. Edna Mode falls under that umbrella. The best part? You can wear the black trench in your normal life after Halloween is over.
Round Costume Glasses
Black Bob Wig
Black Trench Coat
Black Combat Boots
15. Cher Horowitz from Clueless
This costume idea would usually require at least enough effort to get your hands on a matching skirt and blazer, but given that suiting is a huge trend this fall, you might already have these in your closet. If not, Prime will save the day—just pair this blazer and skirt with a yellow cardigan and loafers. Finish the look by giving your hair a straight blowout.
Yellow Plaid Blazer
Yellow Plaid Tennis Skirt
Bright Yellow Cardigan
Chunky Black Loafers
16. A fairy
Thanks to the sheer volume of items on Amazon, you can easily mix and match pieces that don’t come from a specific set to create a unique costume that doesn’t look like it’s straight out of Spirit Halloween. Exhibit A: this easy four-piece fairy look.
Blue Fairy Tiara
Bedazzled Star Wand
Purple Tulle Dress
Fairy Wings
17. Joel Goodsen from Risky Business
For a Tom Cruise moment, throw on a pink button-up, some boxer-style shorts, black sunglasses, and a pair of white socks. It’s easy, effortless, and, dare I say, pretty sexy when it’s put together. Bonus: You can re-wear the shirt and sunglasses long after Halloween.
Pink Button-Up Shirt
Mid-Calf Socks
Striped Boxer Briefs
Black Sunglasses
18. Daphne from Scooby Doo
Scooby Doo’s Daphne is a certified hottie, and her look is pretty easy to replicate with a couple of items. Just grab a purple dress, a green neck scarf, and some go-go boots for a last-minute costume that’s recognizable and different from your average cat-ear look.
Long-Sleeved Purple Dress
Green Neck Scarf
Purple Headband
Knee-High Go-Go Boots
