10 original and easy costumes for a Halloween night without tags

• We bring you 10 original costume ideas, easy to put together and without impossible prosthetics or makeup, designed for anyone to wear: boys, girls, and trans people.
• All can be prepared with clothes you already have in your closet plus two or three accessories, so there’s even time if you’re considering it at the last minute, tonight.
• Each idea includes a mini step-by-step guide to put it together in no time, without relying on makeup workshops or specialty stores.

Halloween is here and you still don’t have a costume, or the one you had in mind is lacking. We propose 10 original costumes for tonight, all easy to put together with what you have on hand, without complicated prosthetics or hours of makeup, and designed so that anyone — boy, girl, or trans — can wear them however they like, without any costume being ‘assigned’ to anyone.

Why these costumes and not others?

Because they are designed to be quick, cheap, and for any body and identity, without relying on a professional makeup kit or hard-to-find pieces. We prioritize basic garments (black, white, something shiny), a couple of accessories, and at most, ten minutes of makeup. None of the costumes on this list are designed ‘for girls’ or ‘for boys’: they all work equally well on anyone.

1. Double face: angel and demon

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The idea is to divide your look in half: one celestial side, the other infernal. It’s pure contrast and needs nothing more than clothes you already have.

How to put it together: dress in white from the waist up on one side (you can improvise some wings with cardboard or buy them ready-made) and in red or black on the other, with simple horns from a headband. For makeup, divide the face in half with an eyeliner pencil: one side with golden glitter and light eyeshadow, the other with dark eyeshadow and, if you want, a painted crack on the cheek.

2. Chic ghost

Forget the sheet with two holes: this ghost has style. Use a fine white fabric (an old sheet, a curtain, a piece of gauze) and cut it into a more flattering shape, like a cape or asymmetrical dress, leaving the edges frayed on purpose.

How to put it together: very pale or white foundation, smoky gray eyes, almost nonexistent lips with a touch of clear gloss. Add a necklace or bracelet with chains for the ‘ethereal’ touch.

3. Minimalist skeleton

The classic of all time, but without spending an hour in front of the mirror. You only need tight black clothing and white and black face paint.

How to put it together: paint white lines simulating ribs on the chest with face paint or stick makeup, and draw the outline of a skull only around the eyes and nose (no need to cover the whole face). Black gloves with the phalanges painted white complete the look in seconds.

4. Timeless vampire

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Dark elegance with the bare essentials: a cape and a pale base. Any long black garment can serve as a cape if you don’t have a real one.

How to put it together: very light foundation, eyes defined in black or burgundy, lips in intense red and a thin line of ‘blood’ at the corner with dark red lipstick. A pendant or choker with a dark stone completes the outfit.

5. Contemporary witch

No green or warts: this witch is more fashion editorial than children’s tale. A pointed hat (made of cardboard or bought), layered black clothing, and high boots are the base.

How to put it together: dark eye makeup and lips in a wine tone, add large rings and, if you have them, a necklace with crystals or a small book as props. The hat is the only thing you need to buy if you don’t already have one.

6. Y2K cyborg

Everything silver, metallic, or reflective you have in your closet has its moment here. Wraparound sunglasses, shiny silver or black clothing, and, if you have them, some mesh or net pieces.

How to put it together: makeup with silver or metallic blue eyeshadow on the eyelids, a thin silver line under the eye simulating a circuit, and chunky glitter on the cheekbones or collarbone. Some headphones or loose cables as accessories give it the ‘technological’ touch.

7. Iconic 80s drag

Color, volume, and attitude: the perfect costume if you want to go all out without needing a transformation that takes hours. Look for any shiny garment, bright colors, or shoulder pads in your closet.

How to put it together: eyeshadow in a saturated color (fuchsia, electric blue, gold), lots of mascara, lips in a bright red or pink, and if you have a wig or can create volume with mousse, even better. If you want to delve into step-by-step drag makeup techniques, we have a complete guide on Revista Rainbow.

8. Human ‘red flag’

The meme costume of the year: literally dress up as a red alert. Red clothing from head to toe and red flags (made of paper, fabric, or bought) pinned all over the body with clips or safety pins.

How to put it together: the more flags, the better — you can make them yourself with red paper and toothpicks in five minutes. Red makeup (eyeshadow, lips) to reinforce the concept. It’s one of the cheapest and quickest costumes on the list.

9. Modern Catrina

A personal, current reinterpretation with lots of color of the Mexican icon of the Day of the Dead. We present it as an artistic inspiration costume and not as an imitation of a closed traditional outfit: each person can give it their own style of color and flowers.

How to put it together: white base, floral decoration around the eyes and on the cheeks with colored makeup or face paint, and a large flower in the hair or in a simple headpiece. Black or dark-colored clothing as a base.

10. Circus clown-core

The clown aesthetic reinvented in pastel and modern tones, without being scary. Soft colors (pink, pale yellow, sky blue), polka dots, stripes, or large checks, and any voluminous garment.

How to put it together: very light base, a small circle of color on each cheek, a red nose if you have one on hand (or painted) and a large bow tie or ribbon. It’s one of the most comfortable costumes to wear all night.

Frequently asked questions about original and easy Halloween costumes

Are these costumes unisex?

Yes. None are designed for a specific gender: all ideas work equally for boys, girls, and trans people, depending on how each person wants to wear them.

Do I need professional makeup?

No. All proposals can be put together with basic makeup you already have at home (eyeshadows, lipsticks, eyeliner) or with inexpensive face paint.

Can I put together any of these costumes tonight?

Yes, they are designed precisely for that: clothes you probably already have plus one or two simple accessories.

Which is the cheapest costume on the list?

The ‘human red flag’ and the minimalist skeleton are the cheapest, as they rely almost solely on one color clothing and basic makeup.

Is there any idea inspired by other characters or aesthetics?

Yes, if you prefer a costume based on known characters, we also have a guide with costume ideas inspired by Disney.

To keep reading

• Costumes with a Disney touch: Nathan Morasso’s recommendations for Halloween 2025
• Perfect drag makeup: tricks, tips, and lots of glitter
• How to become a perfect drag (or at least fabulous)