Cheap and Easy Costume Ideas for Teens

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49 DIY Teen Halloween Costumes Perfect for 2021

These ideas are epic and easy to pull off.

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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.

SHOP TUTUS

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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.

SHOP POOL NOODLES

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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.

SHOP ROBES

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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.

SHOP MOUSE EARS

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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.

SHOP LIGHT PINK DRESS

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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.

SHOP YELLOW CARDIGANS

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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.

SHOP T-SHIRTS

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Tinker Bell Costume for Teen Girls

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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.

SHOP RIVERDALE VARSITY JACKET

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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!

SHOP WHITE SASHES

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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.

SHOP HIGHLIGHTER

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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.

SHOP HALOS

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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.

SHOP SHIRTS

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DIY Giant Pom-Pom Costume

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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.

SHOP PINK WRAPPING PAPER

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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.

SHOP DRESSES

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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.

SHOP CARDBOARD

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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.

SHOP DRESSES

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DIY Taylor Swift Reputation Costume

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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.

SHOP DRESSES

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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.

SHOP DRESSES

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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.

SHOP FLAPPER DRESSES

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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.

SHOP BOAS

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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.

SHOP MOUSE EARS

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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.

SHOP FLANNEL SHIRTS

Lifestyle Editor Taysha Murtaugh was the Lifestyle Editor at CountryLiving.com.

Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network.

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