You can throw together these Halloween costumes quickly and easily rewire the pieces after the holiday. (iStock)
Every year you swear you’ll come up with the perfect costume. Then life gets in the way. This year, skip the hassle and throw together a spooky costume without overthinking. We’ve rounded up seven easy Halloween costumes that use everyday pieces from your closet, whether you want to keep it classic as a witch or try something more playful, like a cowboy or lumberjack.
Easy Halloween costumes, at a glance:
- Cowboy
- News reporter
- Golfer
- Witch
- Lumberjack
- Coach
- Birdwatcher
Below, you’ll find the pieces you need to pull together each look, many of which can be worn again after Halloween.
Cowboy
A cowboy is a fun costume that only requires a few items. (iStock)
All a cowboy costume requires is a pair of jeans, a denim shirt and, of course, a cowboy hat — pieces that can easily be reused in daily life.
Original price: $38
This shirt doubles as a reliable work shirt. (Amazon)
A Wrangler denim shirt gives your cowboy costume an authentic look. It’s made with a Western silhouette and is tough enough to function as a work shirt after Halloween is over.
Original price: $79.99
Save nearly 50% on these cowboy boots. (Amazon)
You can’t have a cowboy costume without cowboy boots. This affordable pair on Amazon gives you the retro look without the high price tag. The faux-leather upper gives the boots a classic Western look.
Original price: $22.99
Complete the look with an affordable cowboy hat. (Amazon)
This cowboy hat costs just $20 and is made from a wool-polyester blend that’s lightweight enough for a Halloween party.
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News reporter
Rep your favorite news station this Halloween. (iStock)
For a costume that feels especially fitting for FOX News readers, a blazer and a few reporter props pull the look together.
TV reporters need a microphone to look convincing. (Amazon)
A prop microphone really sells the TV reporter look. It’s an affordable addition to a costume you likely already have in your closet.
Original price: $180
A blazer creates the base of a reporter costume. (Banana Republic)
Look as professional as a news reporter by adding this Banana Republic blazer to any skirt or pair of pants from your closet. The 64% discount drops it to a reasonable price, especially for something you can wear long after Halloween ends.
A press kit helps everyone know what you’re supposed to be. (Amazon)
Ensure no one asks “what are you?” this Halloween with this press pass kit. It gives you a press hat, a press pass lanyard and a news-style microphone.
Golfer
A golfer costume easily comes together with a few clothing items. (iStock)
If golf is your favorite sport, show your love with a golfer costume. Just grab a polo and some khakis, and you’re ready to go.
Original price: $45
This golf polo is made with moisture-wicking fabric. (Amazon)
This Under Armour golf polo not only looks the part, but performs, too. The light, breathable fabric doesn’t hold moisture, making it useful on or off the course.
Look the part with an airy pair of khakis. (Amazon)
Khakis are an easy addition, both for a Halloween golfer costume and for your real wardrobe. These No. 1 bestselling khakis have a nice stretch that lets you move, whether you’re out trick-or-treating with the kids or heading to the golf course next spring. If you want a pair that’s built to last, Bonobos has lightweight chinos for 51% off right now.
Ensure everyone knows what you’re dressed as. (Sunday Swagger)
Tie it all together with a Sunday Swagger golf hat. It uses performance fabric to wick away sweat, and the fun “Golf” design ensures no one will mistake your costume for something else.
Witch
A simple black dress and a witch hat make for a classic costume. (iStock)
When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a classic witch costume. It’s effortless with a versatile black dress you can re-wear year-round and a witch hat.
Original price: $19.99
A longer dress keeps you warm. (Amazon)
A black dress is endlessly customizable — go long, choose short sleeves if it’s warm, add layers like a cardigan when the weather turns cold or a petticoat for a fuller look. Simply pair it with a witch hat or broom and you’re set in record time.
Original price: $14.99
Go with a traditional-style witch hat for more authenticity. (Amazon)
There are different styles of witch hats you can choose from. We like the classic wool hat with a shorter point and the more animated version you often see in shows and movies for a theatrical flair.
Switch out the ribbon on this broom depending on your mood. (Amazon)
Add a broom for a more theatrical witch look. This option has a classic crook, with interchangeable Halloween-colored ribbons.
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Lumberjack
A shirt, jeans and some suspenders complete this costume. (iStock)
Chances are you already have everything you need at home to dress as a lumberjack. Pair a flannel shirt, some jeans and suspenders for an easy look that comes together in minutes.
Original price: $19.99
Add this buffalo plaid shirt to your wardrobe once Halloween has passed. (Amazon)
You can choose any plaid shirt, but a buffalo plaid pattern really hits the mark. Grab one for less than $20 on Amazon, and you’ve got both your lumberjack costume base and a warm shirt you can wear over the winter.
Original price: $74.95
Levi’s go with anything, lumberjack costumes included. (Amazon)
Lumberjacks need tough jeans, so fit the part with a pair of Levi’s while they’re on sale. The regular fit gives you room to move without looking baggy, and they pair well with any plaid shirt.
Suspenders help pull the lumberjack look together. (Amazon)
Suspenders help complete the look and keep your pants in place. Choose any color, and you’re good to go.
Coach
Finally, a costume that lets you wear sweatpants. (iStock)
A coach costume is an easy option for Halloween, especially if you already own a tracksuit or team gear.
Original price: $39.99
A tracksuit is the ideal winter gym outfit. (Amazon)
If you’re trying for the likes of Ted Lasso and Coach Beard, a tracksuit gives you the look. This two-piece set comes in a handful of color pairings, so you can match it to your favorite team.
Original price: $29.99
Throw on this Nike hat for a neutral coach look. (Fanatics)
No matter what coach you’re dressing as, you need a baseball cap to get the look right. Choose this stylish, easy Nike hat, or grab one with your team’s logo if you prefer to represent your favorite players.
Affordable whistles pull together the costume. (Amazon)
Add a $6 whistle around your neck to finish off the coach look. With the two-pack, you can also share with a friend if you’re going as classic coach pairings.
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Birdwatcher
Turn birdwatching into an easy costume with gear you can use after Halloween. (iStock)
For an easy, comfortable Halloween look, dress as a birdwatcher. Start with clothes you already own and simply add binoculars and a safari vest that pull double duty for a safari guide costume.
These entry-level binoculars help you get into costume. (Amazon)
Every birder has a reliable pair of binoculars. If you want a budget-friendly pair you can keep using after Halloween, try the Bushnell binoculars. More avid birdwatchers can use the costume as an excuse to upgrade to these Nikon binoculars.
The vest also works for safari guide or fisherman costumes. (Amazon)
A utility vest gives you plenty of pockets for notebooks, snacks and Halloween candy. This simple pick does the trick, with 16 pockets that give you a place to stash Halloween candy. The vest also works for safari guide or fishermen costumes.
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Get a hat that works with your costume and blocks out the sun when you need it to. (Amazon)
The Mission hat doubles as sun protection and comes in a khaki color that matches the vest.
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