If Halloween iscreepingup and you haven't already picked out your costume, take inspiration from some of your favorite movie and TV characters during spooky season. FromWednesday Addamsto Harley Quinn, these looks take mere minutes to put together — and you can probably use what's in your closet!
Throw on an animal print shirt and flower crown and call yourselfCarole Baskinfor the night, or transform into Tommy Shelby fromPeaky Blindersby simply wearing a dark suit and a tweed hat. In need of an easy-to-make group costume idea? Consider dressing as players fromSquid Game(you only need a green tracksuit) orminions fromDespicable Me(grab a yellow shirt and jeans).
Keep scrolling for easy Halloween costume ideas inspired by movie and TV characters.
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Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30
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FromAriana GrandetoChrista B. Allen, celebrities have dressed as Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner) from 2004's13 Going on 30for various occasions. If you, too, want to tap into your inner "fabuloso," it couldn't be easier. Recreate Garner's look during the "Thriller" dance scene with a colorful patterned dress, butterfly necklace, pink purse and an aughts-inspired updo, and you'll find yourself "flirty and thriving" for Halloween.
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Kim Possible from Kim Possible
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If you're dressing asKim Possiblefor Halloween, you may have most of what you need in your closet. Start with a black long-sleeve top and green cargo pants, and add a pair of black boots for footwear. To complete the look, grab a brown utility belt and a pair of gray leather gloves.
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Daphne Blake from Scooby-Doo
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Jeepers! Make likeSarah Michelle Gellarand dress as Daphne Blake fromScooby-Doo. For this classic pop culture-inspired costume, you'll need a purple dress, a green neckerchief and a red wig. Don't forget the purple heels and a matching headband.
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Batman from Batman
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Whether it'sRobert Pattinsonfrom 2022'sThe Batman,Christian Bale's portrayal of "the dark knight" inChristopher Nolan's film franchise orMichael Keaton'sversion in the '80s and '90s,don the batsuiton Halloween for asuperimpressive last-minute look. Wear a black eye mask and cape, or find the full outfit online.
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Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead
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Fans ofThe Walking Deadcan portrayAndrew Lincoln's Rick Grimes by wearing his sherriff uniform. A two-tone uniform shirt (or a beige short-sleeve shirt already in your closet) along with black pants is the basis of the look. Top it off with a western hat, gun belt and badge.
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Harley Quinn from The Suicide Squad
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Margot Robbie'sHarley Quinnwas the most-Googled Halloween costume of 2016, and it still has longevity. First, team the iconic "Daddy's 'Lil Monster" shirt with a pair of shorts or pants. Next, tie your hair — or a blonde wig — into two pigtails and color the ends with wash-out pink and blue hair dye. For makeup, get creative with pink and blue eyeshadow and red lipstick.
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The Joker from Joker
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Another classic Halloween costume with plenty of room for creativity is the infamous evil clown,the Joker. Grab some face paint to create the character's signature white face, black eyes and bloody smile, and color your hair green with wash-out spray. For clothing, opt for a vibrant purple or any brightly-colored suit.
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Moana from Moana
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To bring a little paradise into your Halloween costume, consider transforming intoMoanafrom the 2016 Disney movie of the same name. Go down the DIY route by styling a neutral-colored skirt with a red top and a flower crown.
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Thomas "Tommy" Shelby from Peaky Blinders
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Dig out your best formalwear to channel Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) — think a wool suit, dress shoes and, of course, a tweed hat — and you've got the perfectPeaky Blinderscostume.
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Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family
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A great DIY costume for brunettes, a Wednesday Addams-inspired look takes no time at all to put together. Grab a black dress (bonus if it has a Peter Pan collar) and black pantyhose, braid your hair into two plaits and apply some dark lipstick.
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Gomez and Morticia Addams from The Addams Family
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In need of a last-minutecouples Halloween costume? Take inspiration from former coupleJoe JonasandSophie Turnerandtransform into Morticia and Gomez Addams. For Morticia, you'll need a black gown, a long black wig and dark makeup. To turn into Gomez, opt for a pinstripe suit, a faux mustache and slicked-back hair. Finish each look with a rose for Morticia and a cigar for Gomez.
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Cher Horowitz from Clueless
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FromNatalie PortmantoPenelope Disick, celebrities of all ages have dressed as Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) from 1995'sClueless. For an outfit that will have everyonetotally buggin'on Halloween, go for a yellow plaid blazer and skirt combo, long white socks and a '90s-style blowout. A pink fluffy pen is optional but recommended!
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Dionne Davenport from Clueless
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As ifyou're back in '95, transforming intoClueless' Dionne Davenport (Stacey Dash) is as easy as using a few items already in your closet. Pair a black-and-white plaid skirt or jacket from your closet with a red sweater and a statement hat.
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T'Challa from Black Panther
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All you need to transform into T'Challa fromBlack Pantheris a black bodysuit (or a long-sleeve shirt and pants), black gloves and a silver statement necklace.
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Olive Penderghast from Easy A
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ThisEasy Acostume is simple to pull off. Style a black corset top with black skinny jeans and accessorize with pearl necklaces and black sunglasses. Don't forget to add a scarlet "A" to your top, too.
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Lara Croft from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
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Morph intoLara Croftwith a simple green tank top and green or black pants paired with chunky combat boots. Pull your hair into a low pony to complete the look.
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Regina George from Mean Girls
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There are several ways to go about aRegina George(Rachel McAdams) costume, whether it's the Winter Talent Show outfit or the cafeteria get-up. Perhaps the most iconic of looks is George's pink outfit. To pull this off yourself, team the character's "a little bit dramatic" tank top with a black mini skirt and pink cardigan.
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Karen Smith from Mean Girls
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Another iconicMean Girlspick, channel your inner mouse (duh!), and simply add a pair of mouse ears and a tail to a black mini dress.
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Edward Cullen from Twilight
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There is never a wrong time to sink your teeth into an Edward Cullen-inspired costume. To transform into the teenage vampire —played by Pattinson— from theTwilightmovie franchise, you'll need jeans, a blue dress shirt and a pea coat. Add gold-hued contact lenses to complete the look, and if it's a particularly sunny day, don't forget to add some body glitter.
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Jennifer Check from Jennifer's Body
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Find inspiration fromMegan Foxand dress as Jennifer Check from the 2009 cult-favorite filmJennifer's Bodyfor Halloween. Throw on a pink velour jacket, jeans, wedges and heart-shaped earrings, and walk out the door.
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Robin Buckley from Stranger Things
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Stranger Things' Robin Buckley (Maya Hawke) and her Scoops Ahoy uniform has become synonymous with her character. Put on a blue sailor top, blue shorts, knee-high socks and red converse — and don't forget your name tag!
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Cruella de Vil from Cruella
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Want to portray a classic Disney villain? A black faux leather pantsuit, sharp eyebrows and a bold red lip are the basis ofEmma Stone'sCruella de Vil, but it's the two-toned wig that really makes a splash.
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Rick from Rick and Morty
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Get ready for many intergalactic adventures and turn yourself into Rick fromRick and Morty. For this costume, you'll need a blue T-shirt, a scientist lab coat and a spiky pastel blue wig.
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Harry Potter from the Harry Potter movie series
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Grab your letter from Hogwarts and portrayHarry Potter(Daniel Radcliffe) for Halloween. You'll need round glasses, a wand and a Gryffindor scarf for this costume. Plus, you can draw a scar on your forehead using a black eyeliner pencil, too!
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Dumbledore from the Harry Potter movie series
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Need a Dumbledore (Sir Michael Gambon) to your Harry Potter? Grab a long purple-hued cloak, a long white beard and a pair of glasses to execute the look.
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Cassie Howard from Euphoria
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HBO'sEuphoriahas given viewers plenty of Halloween costume inspiration, but we are partial to Cassie Howard's (Sydney Sweeney) school outfit on the third episode of season 2. Tie your hair in a high ponytail, but leave a few pieces loose in the front. Then, secure a few elastics down your hair to create a "bubble" effect. Throw on a blue wrap-front top and carry a pink purse to complete the costume.
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Mia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries
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To channel a pre-makeover Princess of Genovia (Anne Hathaway) from 2001'sThe Princess Diaries, go for a classic Grove High School uniform: a blue plaid skirt, a blue blouse and a black blazer jacket. As for the accessories, you'll need black knee-high socks, flat shoes and a tie.
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Ted Lasso from Ted Lasso
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If you're a fan of soccer, consider dressing up asTed Lasso(Jason Sudeikis) from theEmmy-winning Apple TV+ seriesof the same name. For this super simple costume, team a blue-and-red athletic jacket with track pants, a visor and, of course, a fake mustache. Bonus points if it's real.
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Margot Robbie's Barbie from Barbie
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Bring the retro vibes into your Halloween costume, inspired by Robbie's portrayal ofBarbiefrom the 2023Greta Gerwig-directed film. You'll need to layer a patterned leotard over a pair of neon pink bike shorts and accessorize with neon earrings and a bold visor. Don't forget your neon yellow rollerblades!
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Maverick from Top Gun: Maverick
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To pull off aTop Gun: Maverickcostume, pair a green boiler suit with combat boots, dog tags and aviator sunglasses à laTom Cruise's Pete Mitchell from the movie franchise.
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Joe Exotic from Tiger King
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Take it back to 2020 with a Joe Exotic (a.k.a.Tiger King) Halloween costume. All you need is a tiger-print shirt, a blond wig, a mustache and clip-on earrings.
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Carole Baskin from Tiger King
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Calling all cool cats and kittens! If you'd like to dress as Baskin for Halloween, team a tiger-print top with jeans, printed sneakers and a dramatic flower crown.
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Wanda from WandaVision
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Unleash your inner superhero with a Scarlet Witch costume. You'll need a red leotard, cape, go-go boots andWanda Maximoff's (Elizabeth Olsen) signature headpiece from the Disney+ series. Leave your hair natural, or rock a short red wig to complete the look.
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Lady Bird from Lady Bird
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For another easy Halloween get-up, consider dressing asSaoirse Ronan's title character in 2017'sLady Bird. You'll need a white polo top, a sweater vest and a short pleated skirt. The focal point of your costume should be a pink arm cast, which you can recreate with pink athletic tape.
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Joe from You
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For a costume that takes no more than 30 seconds to perfect, simply place a dark cap on your head, throw on a matching jacket and walk around with a longing look on your face. You'll immediately mirror Joe (Penn Badgley) fromYou.
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A player from Squid Game
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Dress as a player from Netflix'sSquid Gameseries by throwing on a green tracksuit and wearing a sticker with your favorite number.
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The doll from Squid Game
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It may look super sweet, but if you've seenSquid Gameon Netflix, you know differently. To achieve this look, layer an orange dress over a yellow blouse and complete the outfit with knee-high socks and flat black ballet pumps.
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Danny Zuko from Grease
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Have everyone asking, "tell me more," when you don a white T-shirt, a leather jacket and slicked-back hair likeGrease's Danny Zuko(John Travolta) from the 1978 musical film.
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Sandy Olsson from Grease
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Pay homage to the lateOlivia Newton-Johnat the start ofGreaseand wear a long yellow skirt and white blouse. Don't forget to carry around a binder, too.
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"Bad" Sandy from Grease
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Alternatively, dress up as Sandy at the end ofGrease.For this look, we suggest a black Bardot bodysuit, leather pants and a pair of red heels. Finish off the costume with a curly blonde wig and bold red lip.
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Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Jack Skellington from 1993'sThe Nightmare Before Christmasis a classic spooky season get-up. To dress as theTim Burton animatedcharacter, grab a pinstripe suit and bowtie. You can also purchase a skeleton mask or get creative with white and black face paint.
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Elastigirl from The Incredibles
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To transform intoElastigirlfrom 2004'sThe Incredibles, a red catsuit, black boots and black eye mask are all you need. Unlike most superhero costumes, this heroine's look doesn't require a cape!
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Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus
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To portray the witch and one-third of the Sanderson sisters, Winifred Sanderson (Bette Midler), from theHocus Pocusmovies, use items already available in your closet. Think: a green dress, purple pantyhose and Winnie's staple red lip.
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Drea from Do Revenge
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The costumes from Netflix'sDo Revengewere inspired by iconic teen movies, which makes one of the outfits a great choice on Halloween. Perhaps the most standout look is Drea's (Camila Mendes) lilac crop top, yellow tennis skirt and yellow headband.
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Daenerys from Game of Thrones
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Look no further thanEmilia Clarke's Daenerys fromGame of Thronesfor another easy Halloween costume idea. Recreate her season 1 look with a gray chiffon dress and long blonde wig.
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Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz
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Get inspired byHarry Styles'"Harryween" lookand dress up as Dorothy (Judy Garland) from the classic 1939 film. For the costume, wear a blue gingham pinafore dress, blue socks and ruby red slippers. To complete the ensemble, braid your hair into two plaits and tie them with baby blue bows at the ends.
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Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's
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To channelAudrey Hepburn's Holly Golightly in 1961'sBreakfast at Tiffany's, opt for a long black gown, black satin gloves, a pearl necklace and a sleek updo.
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Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
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For fans of theLegally Blondemovie series, anElle Woods(Reese Witherspoon) costume is a must. No matter what you wear, go pink from head to toe and rock a stylish 2000s blowout.What, like it's hard?
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Jay Gatsby from The Great Gatsby
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An impressive Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) costume consists of a suit (white, tan or black), a tie and a cane. So easy!
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Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby
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Sparkle and shine asCarey Mulligan's Daisy Buchanan from 2013'sThe Great Gatsby. Team a flapper-style dress with metallic heels, a blonde flapper wig and plenty of opulent accessories.
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Donna Sheridan from Mamma Mia!
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A true icon, unleash your inner Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep) and wear a white blouse, black overalls and neutral-hued canvas shoes. Accessorize with gold rings and wear your hair in loose waves.
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Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl
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To create Blair Waldorf's (Leighton Meester) school uniform fromGossip Girl, you'll need a black pleated skirt, a white blouse and a black necktie. Don't forget to dig out your best headband, too.
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Jughead Jones from Riverdale
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Transforming into Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) is an ideal last-minute and cost-effective costume for allRiverdalefans. Grab your favorite jeans, T-shirt and jacket and pop on a beanie hat.
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Minion from Despicable Me
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To DIY a minion costume, you'll need blue denim and a yellow T-shirt. For your face, get creative and use face paint or accessorize with a yellow beanie hat and round glasses.
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Elsa from Frozen
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Ideal for kids and adults alike, easily transform into Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) from theFrozenfilmswith a sparkly blue dressand a long blonde braided wig.
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The Grady Twins from The Shining
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The perfect duo costume, dress as the creepy Grady Twins from 1980'sThe Shining. All you need are two blue baby-doll-style dresses, white socks, black shoes and pink ribbons tied at your waists.
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Lizzie McGuire from The Lizzie McGuire Movie
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Be inspired byLizzie McGuire's (Hilary Duff) whirlwind trip to Rome in the 2003 Disney flick. For Lizzie, you'll need a purple pants, top and jacket combo. If you'd rather be Isabella — also portrayed by Duff — switch the pants for a skirt and grab everything in green.
