Last minute Halloween costumes are sometimes needed when Halloween has been been forgotten or when an invitation to a Halloween party is received close to the holiday. Kids often change their minds and decide they want to be something different for Halloween on short notice. There are ways to come up with a last minute costume that do not require a lot of time or money.http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Last+minute+Halloween+costumes/3746715/story.html
Last minute Halloween costumes don't have to be elaborate, and many can be thrown together with clothing or items that can be found around the house. Thrift stores may often have some inexpensive clothing that can be used to create a Halloween costume in a short amount of time.
Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween.com has a long list of ideas that can be used as last minute Halloween costumes. These include ideas like carrying a quarter and a hammer, and going as a "Quarter-pounder". Or dressing completely in black and attaching a postage stamp to one's clothing to create a "black mail" costume.http://www.halloween.com/halloween-costume-quick-ideas.php
The Huffington Post has created a line of political masks that are available to download and print. The masks can be used alone, or the appropriate political attire can be worn to enhance the costume.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/25/lastminute-halloween-cost_n_751607.html
Creating last minute costumes for kids can be simple if there are leftover costume pieces from past years. Dress-up items that the kids play in can also be used to create a quick Halloween costume. These items can be mixed and matched to create a costume that will be different from the other kids.http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2010/10/29/last-minute-halloween-costumes/
Last Minute Cheap DIY Halloween Costumes!
This featured video showcases some do-it-yourself Halloween costumes that can be made at the last minute. Many of these quick costumes can be made using items such as construction paper, scissors, tape, glue and markers to create headbands. An Indian, alien or a mask are an example of a few of the ideas included.