Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Make Yourself

October 17, 2014 | cwsapts

Everyone has been there before: You get invited to a Halloween party, leave your costume decision until the very last minute, and are left scrambling to come up with something the night before. Luckily, with a bit of wit and a lot of creativity you can create a killer Halloween costume, even on a deadline. Here are a few last-minute DIY ideas.

Ceiling Fan [realsimple.com]
If your sense of humor is your best quality, this is the ideal Halloween costume for you! In fact, it’s so good that no one will even suspect that it was thrown together at the last minute. Before you try attaching wooden fan blades to your arms, check out this costume that transforms you into a literal ceiling fan with cheerleader pom poms and a sweatshirt that says, “Go Ceiling!”

Cheesy Tourist [womansday.com]
This tried-and-true Halloween costume never gets old because it's just so funny. Simply don a Hawaiian shirt, throw on some socks under your old sandals and strap a camera around your neck. A bit of white sunscreen on your nose doesn’t hurt, either.

The Blues Brothers [popsugar.com]
Grab a fellow Halloween procrastinator and create a costume based on the beloved classic movie. All you need are some black Wayfarer sunglasses, a black suit, and a harmonica for good measure.