Halloween is a time for scary costumes and spooky decorations. It's also a time for people to spend big money on elaborate outfits that require hours of planning and building. But not everyone wants to spend all of their time or money on Halloween costumes, which is why we have put together this list of simple DIY Halloween Costumes that require almost no time or money!

Shrek Halloween Costume

If you want to go as Shrek this Halloween, all you need is a green wig and a t-shirt.

Shrek is an ogre who lives in the swamp with his wife Fiona and their three children. He's tall, hairy, and green. His shirt is bright green so that's what we'll be using for our costume too! Sweatpants are the easiest way to make Shrek's pants look like they've been through some tough times—just throw them on over your regular jeans or pants to get the look right! And finally...shoes? They should be as big as possible because I'm sure Shrek has big feet!

Mario Kart

The Mario Kart series is one of the most popular video game franchises in history. It's also a great idea for a DIY Halloween costume because it's easy to make with supplies from around the house, and it can be as complicated or simple as you want.

The first step is picking out your materials. You'll need a blue shirt, white pants or shorts, red suspenders (or some other kind of belt), an orange hat (like Luigi's), and red shoes (like Yoshi's). If you want to go all out with accessories like helmets, caps, and gloves are optional but very cool-looking!

Mime

To be a mime, all you need is black and white stripe clothes. A black marker can be used to draw on eyes, eyebrows, and lips (you could also use an eyebrow pencil). A red marker makes for a good mouth. The eyes should be drawn as big as possible—a little bit wonky and out of proportion to emphasize that your character is actually miming. If you're feeling ambitious, add some props like a hat or cane!

Men in Black

The Men in Black are characters from the popular science fiction franchise. The movie follows two agents, played by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, who work for an organization called the Men in Black, hence the name. Their job is to keep Earth's human population safe from alien threats.

The best part about being a Man in Black is that you can choose any costume piece you want and it will still look cool together. You can buy a cheap suit at any thrift store or Goodwill, as long as it's black; find a black shoe and throw on black shades. If you want to go all out with your costume and invest in high-quality materials, check out places like Amazon or eBay where you'll find detailed descriptions of how much certain costumes cost to make yourself!

Bat

If you have a black hoodie, this costume is easy! Just wear the hoodie and attach two wings made from black fabric. Make sure they're big enough to be seen clearly in pictures. Attach the wings with safety pins. For the head, put a baseball cap on backward. Cut out some eye holes and add a bulging face with your own eyes just make sure they're not too scary!

Skeleton

For this costume, you’ll want to wear as much black as possible. A black t-shirt, pants, and shoes will do the trick. Add white face paint for a skeleton look. Your hat can be any type of skull hat that is black in color and large enough to cover most of your head and hair. You can also purchase one online if needed or use a bandana tied around the lower half of your face like a neckerchief if that works better for the costume design.

A black cape would be great for this outfit but not necessary if you don't have access to one or would rather spend money elsewhere in other areas such as makeup or accessories instead!

Mary Poppins

You can easily pull off this costume with a black coat and hat, a white shirt and collar, and black pants or a skirt. If you're feeling fancy, you can add some accessories like a purse or umbrella to really bring it all together.

If you want to be more accurate, there are many websites that sell official Mary Poppins costumes for adults and children alike. You can also find authentic replicas at your local thrift store or on eBay—the important thing is that the outfit fits well and looks good on you!

Scarecrow

A scarecrow is a cheap and easy DIY costume that can be put together in minutes. First, find an old hat or make one out of newspaper. Next, grab some white clothing and add a burlap sack or pillowcase for your shirt/dress. To finish off the look with some oomph, add a scary mask and gloves—and voila! You’re ready to go trick-or-treating. You can even pick up some hay from the local farmer’s market to add to your ensemble if you want to get fancy.

Zombie

A zombie is a dead person who has been reanimated by supernatural means and exhibits the characteristics of an undead monster. To create your own zombie costume, grab some old clothes and cut some holes in them. Then add some fake blood to the clothing and your face with a makeup kit or by using red food coloring and water. Finally, grab a few props like fake brains, severed limbs, or weapons to make your costume complete!

Conclusion

Halloween costumes don't have to be expensive or complicated to be awesome. If you're looking for creativity, think outside the box.

You can make a costume out of things in your home, like old clothes and fabric that you've been meaning to throw away anyway. The best part? It will cost $0-$5! If you have an extra pair of jeans lying around, take them apart and use the pieces as part of your outfit. Use duct tape to attach buttons or lace trim if needed—the possibilities are endless! You can also use items like cardboard boxes and paper bags as accessories; just add some paint or marker detailing to make them look more interesting.

We hope you liked our ideas for DIY Halloween costumes. We know how much work goes into planning a party and coming up with a costume idea that works for everyone in your group can be tough, which is why we want to make it easier on you.