Whether you’re searching for an easy Halloween costume or a simple outfit for a cosplay event, sometimes pulling together a festive ensemble has to happen last minute. We’ve all been there, and before you start stressing about what to wear, know that there are tons of quick outfits out there for inspiration! Sometimes all you need is to open up your closet and look at the clothes you already have to put together the perfect Halloween ensemble.
If you’re into costumes on the geekier side, we’ve rounded up some great ideas that can be pulled together in no time. You could go for super-easy options like Jessica Jones – this one basically only requires a leather jacket and jeans – or more elaborate and fanciful costumes like Harry Potter and Princess Bubblegum from “Adventure Time.” Old-school throwbacks like Scooby-Doo are easily recognizable and simple at the same time, while quirkier costumes like Elsa from “Frozen” as a Gryffindor student offer the opportunity to let your creativity shine. Regardless of what kind of Halloween you’re trying to have this year, and no matter how quickly you need to pull together a costume, we have a slew of options to inspire you ahead.
– Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Pokéstop
What you need: Blue construction paper to create a Pokéstop and a headband to affix your design to.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Belle as a Gryffindor Student
What you need: A top bun, a red rose, and a book.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Aurora as a Ravenclaw Student
What you need: An eye mask and an owl.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Moana as a Hufflepuff Student
What you need: Flower leis and a puka-shell necklace.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Anna as a Hufflepuff Student
What you need: Two braids, freckles, a beanie, a pink scarf or cape, and mittens. Don’t forget the house badge!
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Narcissa Malfoy From "Harry Potter"
What you need: Black clothing, a wand, and gray clip-in hair.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Snow White as a Gryffindor Student
What you need: A red headband and an apple.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Elsa as a Ravenclaw Student
What you need: A single braid and snowflake confetti.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Rapunzel as a Gryffindor Student
What you need: A braid, small flowers, and a frying pan.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Kiki From "Kiki's Delivery Service"
What you need: A blue dress and a red bow.
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Easy Cosplay Costumes: Jasmine as a Ravenclaw Student
What you need: Gold earrings and a stuffed tiger if you have one. Show your Ravenclaw spirit with a blue-and-white-striped tie and a stick – or a wand.
