Welcome to "12 Creative Halloween Costumes for the Ambitious Procrastinator"—the guide that's perfect for those of you who excel at leaving things until the eleventh hour, yet refuse to compromise on fabulousness.

If your creativity is directly proportional to how close a deadline is lurking, you've landed on the right blog. Here, we'll share some ingeniously simple, laugh-out-loud costume ideas that take little more than a few minutes and a dash of audacity.

Why? Because we believe that high impact doesn’t have to mean high effort.

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First up, the Morton Salt Girl—a timeless icon that encapsulates the adorability of youth and the eternal usefulness of seasoning. Best of all? This look is as simple to create as it is charming.

What You'll Need:

A yellow dress—because what's a Morton Salt Girl without her signature sunshine hue?
White knee-high socks or tights for that touch of innocence.
A pair of sensible shoes, preferably in a Mary Jane style.
An umbrella, ideally in a color that doesn't clash with your dress. If you don't have one, simply borrow from a friend who's less prepared for Halloween than you are.
A canister of Morton Salt, of course. Make sure it's the one with the handle—you're going to be the seasoning fairy of the party!

2. Next on our celestial runway is Miss Universe—with a galactic twist! Now, before you start thinking about astrophysics and crafting planets from papier-mâché, relax. We're keeping this easy yet astronomically amusing. (feel free to make a customer with a sash that reads Miss “Anything.”

What You'll Need:

A black dress—your canvas for the cosmos. The darker, the better to make those heavenly bodies pop.
Glow-in-the-dark stickers or small foam balls—these will be your planets, stars, and other celestial wonders.
Glue or double-sided tape to adhere your universe onto your dress.
A sash. Go ahead, raid your old birthday decorations or just cut a strip of cloth.
Fabric markers or glitter pens to emblazon your sash with "Miss Universe" (or if you're truly embracing the lazy ethos, "Miss [Insert Anything Here]").

3. Ah, Shrimp on the Barbie—a costume that perfectly marries Australian clichés with American pop culture. Get ready to fire up the charm, throw another shrimp on the... well, yourself, and waltz into your Halloween festivities with flair.

What You'll Need:

A Barbie shirt—any old shirt with Barbie's iconic logo will do. If you're feeling artsy, you can even DIY one with a plain shirt and some fabric paint.
A shrimp head hat—(Amazon) now, these might not be readily available at your local store, but you can improvise with some orange fabric, stuffing, and a touch of creativity. Or just use an orange beanie in a pinch.
Optional: A mini barbecue grill prop. If you're committed to the joke, it could serve as your scepter for the evening.

4. Next on our parade of procrastination-perfect costumes is Bud Light Year—a hilarious mashup of everyone's favorite space ranger and a popular adult beverage. Prepare for your ego to go "to infinity and beyond!" as you receive compliments all night long.

What You'll Need:

A Bud Light shirt—because nothing says "college party" like beer-branded apparel.
Optional: Buzz Lightyear accessories, like space ranger gloves or wings. If you can't find any, fear not. The shirt is the star of the show.
Double Optional: A beer can or bottle of Bud Light for full effect. (Make sure your party setting is alcohol-friendly, of course.)

5. least but not least, let's unleash the "Party Animal"—a costume that's as literal as it is whimsically brilliant. Prepare to be the life of the jungle—I mean party—with this low-effort, high-impact get-up.

What You'll Need:

An animal print shirt—leopard, zebra, tiger, you name it. The wilder, the better.
A party hat. Those pointy ones from birthday parties past will do just fine.
Optional: A noise maker or whistle. Because what's a party animal without some noise?

6. Ah, the "When Life Gives You Lemons" costume—a classic saying turned into a comedic goldmine of a Halloween getup. You'll be handing out more than just lemons; you'll be doling out laughs and perhaps some existential wisdom.

What You'll Need:

A shirt that boldly states "Life" across the front. If you don't have one, grab a plain shirt and some fabric markers to craft your own.
A bag of lemons—because life's got to give something, right?
Optional: A basket or bag to hold your lemons. A lemonade pitcher works too if you want to extend the metaphor.
Extra Optional: Sunglasses, to show that Life is not just giving lemons but also throwing some shade.
7. Ah, Ted Lasso—the relentlessly optimistic, mustachioed soccer coach who's become a cultural icon. This costume will not only score you points for timeliness but also for your commitment to spreading positivity—or at least some darn good biscuits.

What You'll Need:

A blue coach's jacket or pullover, ideally with "AFC Richmond" written on it, or your creative facsimile thereof.
Khaki pants—the coaching uniform wouldn't be complete without 'em.
A mustache—real, or made of fake fur, or even drawn on. Just make sure it's more Ted Lasso than Tom Selleck.
Optional: A whistle to channel your inner coach and maybe call some fouls on party fouls.
Extra Optional: A box of homemade or store-bought biscuits to share, because Ted would totally do that.
8. Next in the Halloween costume lineup is "Army Man"—but not just any Army Man. This is the toy soldier version, complete with a green face that will make you look like you marched straight out of a childhood playset and into the party scene.

What You'll Need:

Green clothing from head to toe—think green shirt, green pants, green shoes if you have them.
Green face paint. This is where you transform from merely a man in green to an actual Army Man.
Optional: A toy gun, as long as it's clear it's a toy. For added effect, paint it green as well.
Extra Optional: A green baseplate to stand on for photos, because why not go all out?

9. Stepping away from the glitz and glamour of reality TV, let's dive into the gritty, post-apocalyptic world of "The Last of Us" with Bill and Frank. This duo is perfect for friends or couples looking for a matching costume that's equal parts edgy and sentimental.

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What You'll Need for Bill:

A red plaid shirt layered over a white tank top or undershirt.
Cargo pants and combat boots for that utilitarian look.
A fake (and very obviously fake) machete or similar weapon.
A grizzled demeanor, because Bill isn't winning any congeniality awards.

What You'll Need for Frank:

A green army jacket or something similarly worn and practical.
Dark jeans or cargo pants.
Optional: A fake suicide note to add to the emotional weight (be careful with this as it can be sensitive).
A resigned, world-weary attitude.

10. For fans of high fashion and reality TV, transforming into Jenna Lyons from the Real Housewives of New York (RHONY) hits that sweet spot between glam and drama. Lyons is a simplified style icon with an edge—perfect for a standout Halloween ensemble.

What You'll Need:

A white oxford and a black tie with some fake (or real pearls)
Spectacles, because Jenna Lyons' signature glasses are a must.
Heels or statement shoes to complete the look.
Optional: A clutch or tote from J.Crew (or a knock-off) as a nod to her fashion legacy.
Extra Optional: A pretend Bravo TV mic pack to fully embrace the reality TV aspect.

11. Ah, Jake from State Farm—the insurance guy who's reached iconic status thanks to his khakis and red polo. It's a costume that's so simple, it's genius. Plus, you can tell people you're dressed like a meme and a commercial superstar, all while possibly saving them on their car insurance (not really, but they don't have to know that).

What You'll Need:

A red polo shirt: The brighter, the better.
Khaki pants: Pleated or flat front, you pick!
A name tag that says "Jake" and a logo of State Farm if you can manage it.
A phone: Because Jake's always answering those late-night insurance queries.
Optional: A headset for that 24/7 customer service vibe.

12. Ahoy, Underwear Enthusiasts! Unleash your inner hero with a Captain Underpants costume that requires little more than tighty-whities and a boatload of confidence. This ensemble pays homage to the legendary Dav Pilkey character and is perfect for those seeking to combine nostalgia with maximum comfort. Just make sure the temperature at the Halloween party isn't set to "Antarctica."

What You'll Need:

White briefs: The pièce de résistance of the whole outfit.
A red cape: Because no superhero outfit is complete without one.
Bald cap: To mimic Captain Underpants' distinctive hairless dome.
Optional: A big, faux belly for added authenticity.
Extra Optional: A toilet paper roll to symbolize the villainous TP Mummy from the series.

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