money DIY Teen Halloween Costumes to Rock This Fall
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DIY Teen Halloween Costumes to Rock This Fall
If there's a holiday that teens love best, it just might be Halloween. After all, there are so many fun Halloween family activities in October, like visiting haunted houses, thinking up pumpkin carving ideas, and binging on scary horror movies for kids. But for most teens—just like younger kids and moms and dads alike—the best part of the season is usually dressing up, whether it's to play Halloween party games or trick-or-treating. But unfortunately, clever and cool teen Halloween costumes are often hard to come by, because it can be difficult to strike the right tone between the kind of costume teens wore as children and the kind of ensemble that appeals to adults.
But we've managed to round up 50 absolutely perfect teen Halloween costumes that will have your kids cheering—or at least looking up from their phone screens. We've brought together easy, inexpensive DIY costumes inspired by television shows and movies including Riverdale and Wonder Woman, social media fundamentals like emojis and hashtags and even a few ready-made getups that are seriously funny (check out the inflatable tub). And when your teens win the Instagram costume battles thanks to you? You'll be the GOAT for sure.
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Unicorn Costume
This unicorn costume is easy to pull off...even last minute! The temporary hair dye gives an extra-special touch.
Get the tutorial at annadanigelis.com.
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Pacman Costume
Teens will love dressing as this iconic video game character. The fun costume starts with cardboard and duct tape!
Get the tutorial at The Effortless Chic.
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Serena Williams Halloween Costume
Whatever your teen chooses to do in life she's gonna smash it just like ReRe does with her racquet, so this is perfect costume for her.
Get the tutorial at The House that Lars Built.
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#2 Pencil Costume
This costume will have you lookin’ sharp! To make the costume, round up some pool noodles. Coat the summer staple with yellow spray paint (try Rust-Oleum American Accents in Marigold); add brown paper-cone tips. Wrap ends with pink and gray craft paper to make erasers. Secure the bundle around yourself with ribbon. Extra credit for a corresponding pointy party hat.
Get the tutorial at Oh Yay Studio.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Costume
Pay homage to the second female justice of four to be confirmed to the highest court in our nation. Oversize spectacles and fun earrings make this one instantly recognizable. Pro tip: If you're really short on time, a black bathrobe works just as well as a real black robe.
Emily Steffen - 7/50
DIY "I'm a Mouse, Duh." Costume
Whether or not you're as obsessed with Mean Girls as the rest of us, this costume is still totally fetch.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Eleven from Stranger Things
Teens with blonde hair won't even need a wig to dress like the powerful leading lady in Netflix's original series—but they will need Eggo waffles.
Get the tutorial at Do It Yourself Divas.
Do It Yourself Divas - 9/50
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Costume
Kimmy Schmidt's penchant for yellow cardigans and pink pants makes her typical getup an instantly-recognizable costume. This one's an incredibly inexpensive option, and your teen can wear all of the items again.
Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.
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DIY Emoji Costume
Teens will have heart eyes over how cute this costume is. And parents will feel the same way when they realize how incredibly affordable it is to make!
See more at Jenny Cookies.
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Tinker Bell Costume for Teen Girls
Tinker Bell? More like Teen-ker Bell!
Get the tutorial at Color Me Courtney.
RELATED: Easy Disney Costumes the Whole Family Will Want to Wear This Halloween
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Easy Riverdale Halloween Costumes
Riverdale, the hit show based on the Archie Comics, will be returning for a fifth season this year on the CW, so now's the time for your teen to grab her bestie and make like Betty and Cheryl.
Get the tutorial at Living After Midnight.
Living After Midnight - 13/50
Formal Apology
Dressy outfit? Check. Name tag? Also check! In just two steps, you've got yourself the perfect last-minute costume for teens...and it's punny too!
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Instagram Filter Costume
Everyone's played around with those fun Instagram filters—why not wear one in real life? All you'll have to do to bring this fun costume to life is screenshot your Instagram app, then enlarge the photo at your local office supply store.
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
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DIY Holy Guacamole Costume
Everyone likes a good pun! This one—"holy guacamole"—just might be our favorite. Just grab a pair of angel wings, a halo, and some printed avocados to make it happen.
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DIY Harley Quinn Costume
Ever since the movie Suicide Squad came out, Harley Quinn has become a popular costume choice for girls of all ages. It's easy to understand why: Not only is the outfit easy to create, but the bright colors also make it fun to wear.
Get the tutorial at Cute Girls Hairstyles.
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DIY Instagram Costume
But first, let me take a selfie! Don't forget to post a photo of your cutout to social media with one of our Halloween captions.
Get the tutorial at Ink Happi.
Ink Happi - 18/50
DIY Giant Pom-Pom Costume
Have a bunch of yarn lying around your craft room? Use it to create this larger-than-life outfit.
Get the tutorial at The Neon Tea Party.
The Neon Tea Party - 19/50
DIY Roller Disco Barbie Halloween Costume
Your teen will want to roll with this ultra-cute and clever costume whether or not she's still got her favorite Barbies tucked away somewhere. The project even comes with a Roller Disco Barbie box print-out to make the costume easy to assemble.
Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.
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DIY Cupcake Costume
This sweet costume takes the cake for easy (as pie) Halloween attire.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
RELATED: 70 Easy Halloween Cakes That Are Wickedly Impressive
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DIY Pineapple Costume
You definitely don't have to break the bank for a bright, bold look this Halloween. This blogger spent just $3 to craft the accessories for this costume. (Yes, really!)
Get the tutorial at The Diary of a Debutante.
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DIY Essential Oil Costume
This refreshing idea can work for best friends or siblings. Feel free to customize the costume with your favorite essential oil scent.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
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DIY 'The Flintstones' Costumes
For a coordinating look, get dressed as Wilma and Pebbles this October 31. Who knew Stone Age outfits could look so cute?
Get the tutorial at Living After Midnite.
Living After Midnite - 24/50
DIY Taylor Swift Reputation Costume
Calling all Swifties: This costume is for you. The idea is a dead ringer for Taylor Swift's Reputation album cover.
Get the tutorial at Do It Yourself Divas.
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DIY Strawberry Costume
Fruit fans will enjoy this colorful creation berry much. If your teen is a bit too young for high heels, just have her wear a pair of red flats instead.
Get the tutorial at Color Me Courtney.
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DIY Disco Ball Costume
Get ready to sparkle and shine on October 31 with this easy idea. All it takes is a store-bought sequin dress and some simple handmade accessories.
Get the tutorial at A Joyful Riot.
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DIY Flapper Dress Costume
You'll be ready to whirl and twirl the night away in this fringed frock. Don't be afraid to pile on the pearls to make the look even more fun.
Get the tutorial at Bunny Baubles.
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DIY Pink Flamingo Costume
One of the benefits about this tutorial is that it can be customized to fit kids and adults of all ages. Bird's the word, indeed!
Get the tutorial at The Diary of a Debutante.
The Diary of a Debutante - 29/50
DIY Minnie Mouse Costume
Minnie has never looked so fashion-forward. A full skirt and heels make this Disney costume extra fun to put together.
Get the tutorial at I Am Style-ish.
I Am Style-ish - 30/50
DIY Marceline the Vampire Queen
If your teen's favorite TV show is Adventure Time, she'll be all about this super easy outfit. Her best friend could dress up as Princess Bubblegum to complete the dynamic duo.
Get the tutorial at Now That's Peachy.
Now That's Peachy - 31/50
DIY Taco Belle
Give everyone at the Halloween party something to taco-bout with this punny outfit. You'll be the Belle of the (costume) ball!
Get the tutorial at Fancy Made.
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DIY Britney Spears Costume
Take note from the princess of pop with this iconic outfit.
Get the tutorial at Southern Belle in Training.
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Shower Pouf Costume
For a squeaky clean costume good for girls of any age, this DIY'er is a must.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
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DIY Cotton Candy Costume for Teen Girls
Trick-or-treat indeed! This Halloween costume is sweet as can be.
Get the tutorial at Cute Girl Hairstyles.
Kamri Noel via Cute Girl Hairstyles - 35/50
Potato Head Teen Couple Costume Idea
Here's a couple's costume that's totally appropriate (and creative!) for teens.
Get the tutorial at Inspiration Made Simple.
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Men's Bigfoot Costume
California Costumes
amazon.com
$126.78
Sure, you could make this full-body Bigfoot costume, but if time is super short, why not splurge a bit on this awesome version of Sasquatch? Your teen can even bring along a bag of beef jerky and score some laughs.
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Mysterious Mummy Halloween Costume
Generic
walmart.com
$33.19
Not very ooky or spooky, your daughter will love this mummy costume that manages to make rags on fleek.
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Rubik's Cube Costume
With the frustrating little buggers experiencing a new surge in popularity with teens, this is a stellar time for the return of the classic Rubik's Cube costume.
Get the tutorial at The Benson Street.
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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Ted Costume
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$49.99
Don't we all need a little more Ted "Theodore" Logan in our lives right now, especially with Bill and Ted Face the Music due out this year? Or, make your own Ted costume, with a black vest, white tee and reddish jacket tied around your waist.
Related: 10 Best Movie Costume Ideas for a Star-Studded Halloween
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Piñata Costume for Teen Girl
This cute Halloween costume for teenage girls gives you the perfect opportunity to crack a few mom jokes including "Didn't I do a bang up job?"
Get the tutorial at Camille Styles.
Camille Styles - 41/50
Beatlemania Group Costumes for Teens
Imagine how much fun you'll have when you assemble your squad for this genius group costume idea.
Get the tutorial at Camille Styles.
Camille Styles - 42/50
Inflatable Bathtub Costume
Funny
walmart.com
$68.56
This hilarious costume comes with the shower cap, but it'll be even funnier if your teen adds his own back scrubber, bubble wand, facial mask—whatever you can dream up!
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DIY Wonder Woman Costume for Teen Girls
The empowering superhero is fitting for your teenage girl's Halloween costume inspiration.
Get the tutorial at Fancy Made.
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DIY Frappuccino Halloween Costume for Teens
Starbucks' signature drink is even sweeter as a Halloween costume for your peppy teen.
Get the tutorial at A Little Craft in Your Day.
A Little Craft in Your Day - 45/50
Minnie Mouse Costume for Teen Girl
Now That’s Peachy - 46/50
Gory Brain DIY Costume for Teen Boys
If your teenager's all about the gore, he'll appreciate this DIY brain idea.
Get the tutorial at Makezine.
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Spiderweb Cape Costume for Teen Girl
A witch hat and cape cut from fleece creates a creepy, spider-like effect.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
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Deer Halloween Costume for Teen
Throw ears on a color-coordinated outfit to achieve an easy animal Halloween costume for teens (this one is Disney's Bambi). Feeling ambitious? You can also DIY the dress.
Get the tutorial at Now That’s Peachy.
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DIY Photo Strip Frame
Every squad has at least one photo strip of themselves stuffed into a photo booth, so you know your teen's besties - and everyone else at the party - will love this cool costume that's easier to create than it looks.
Get the tutorial at The MerryThought.
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DIY Hashtag Costume
Hashtag Adorbs, this costume is so simple can be made at the very last minute.
Get the tutorial at Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke.
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
Finding Halloween costume ideas for teens can be tough. Thankfully, these creative teen Halloween costumes are easy to make and fun for high schoolers to wear, like Eleven from Stranger Things.
