Easy Halloween costumes for adults who are feeling lazy but spooky
Not all Halloween costumes have to be intricate—sometimes the simpler, the better


Too busy feasting on candy corn and watching Scream? We get it: spooky season is busy. But don't let the idea of dressing up stress you out: we've rounded up easy Halloween costumes for adults that prove the less is more mentality pays off.
From iconic Halloween mainstays to characters from the best teen movies on Netflix, Hulu and beyond, our list has a little something for everyone—whether you're party-bound or just kicking back watching gory movies on the couch.
'Tis the season to be spooky! Who's ready to dress up...with minimal effort?
Easy Halloween costumes for adults
1. Jenna Rink from '13 Going on 30'
2. Wednesday Addams from 'The Addams Family'
3. Georgie from 'IT'
4. 'The Bachelorette'
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5. Dexter from 'Dexter's Lab'
Amazon, VOGRYE Professional Lab Coat ($16.99 £15.80 - £16.75)
Pair this mid-length lab coat with purple latex gloves and you'll look exactly like one of Cartoon Network's most beloved characters.
6. A Hippie
7. A 'Bridgerton' character
SHEIN Mock Neck Gathered Sleeve Layered Ruffle Detail Dress ($37, £34.49)
Time to rock that cottagecore look: this floor-length, pillowy, mock neck dress will be the talk of the town. (Don't worry, we won't tell Lady Whistledown.)
Or try these other genius 'Bridgerton' Halloween costumes.
8. David S. Pumpkins
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9. Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' album cover
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Amazon, American Greetings Butterflies and Flowers Stickers ($3.49)
It doesn't get much simpler than this! The 18-year-old's hit debut album features a straightforward concept: stickers, stickers and more stickers. You can do your own interpretation with a variety of adhesives.
A 165-pack of butterfly and floral stickers, which come in an assortment of colors and flower types, is exactly what you need to recreate the Sour cover.
Amazon, Adhesive Vinyl Letters Numbers Kit ($8.99)
Put on the finishing details thanks to eight sheets of letter stickers in uppercase and lowercase letters. They come in a black font, with a white background.
Want to combine her looks? Olivia Rodrigo's pink hair transformation in "Traitor" is going to be the new hit 'do of the fall!
10. Billie Eilish
We certainly hope you find the perfect costume that's all things spooky and comfy! If you need us, you can find us at the party next to the candy apples. We'll be the ones dressed like Pennywise's next meal.
More Halloween goodness this way...
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- TikTok Halloween costumes inspired by 2021's biggest trends and challenges
Danielle is a writer for woman&home and My Imperfect Life, covering all-things news, lifestyle and entertainment.
The heart of her time at Future has been devoted to My Imperfect Life, where she's been attuned to the cosmos and honed in on astrology coverage within the Life vertical. She's partial to writing pieces about the next big TV obsession—anyone else impatiently waiting for "Conversations with Friends"—and keeping you up to date on new trends like the latest must-have from Zara.
Before her time at Future, Danielle was the editor of Time Out New York Kids and a news editor at Elite Daily. Her work has also appeared in Domino, Chowhound, amNewYork and Newsday, among other outlets.
When Danielle is not working, you can usually find her reading a new book, coffee at hand, or attempting a new recipe. (Recommendations always welcome!)
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