No costume? 34 last-minute ideas for Halloween

So you waited until the last minute to put together a costume — again. But before you reach for that little black dress and dig out a pointed hat from Halloween’s of yore (calling yourself a witch, of course), take a look at these cleverly simple ensembles. Most require materials you already have around the house — and perhaps some skill with the scissors. Why not raid your own closet and avoid the tsktsks at this year's Halloween bash.

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Most are pretty lame... but creative...

Parents!! You let your 12 or something daughter dress up with a huge button that says EASY?!!!! I know... the Staples button. BUT... a bit suggestive don't ya think? No, I'm sorry... you aren't thinking.

Octomom was hilarious!!

    Reply#1 - Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:15 AM EDT

    Borrow a lab coat and an old stethascope. Put your kid in black pants and a white shirt. You can quickly even buy a black headband and a $1.00 flashlight (and take out the silver thing behind the bulb) and make one of those head things. You've got a dr's outfit in about 5 minutes!

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    Reply#2 - Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

    that lampshade for a toothpaste tube cap is a great idea. I usually need the error 404 type costume...

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    Reply#3 - Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:56 AM EDT

    Pair of tennis shoes, pair of jeans, and a clean tee-shirt.

    What am I? A serial killer, because they look like everyone else.

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    Reply#4 - Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:24 PM EDT

    Ok, this will probably be deleted. A guy wearing just a pair of jeans or dockers and no shirt or shoes. He's a premature ejaculation - he just came in his pants.

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    Reply#5 - Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:55 PM EDT

    What kind of parents let their daughter walk around in huge "Easy" signs? Yes its the "easy button" but come on people, boys are boys.

    Apparently they knew it too since she is holding an easy button in hopes of preventing the obvious conclusion. Do you see any other costumes that contain an actual replica of what it is they are supposed to be?

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    Reply#6 - Fri Oct 26, 2012 2:10 PM EDT

    Lame!

      Reply#7 - Fri Oct 26, 2012 2:41 PM EDT

      I think the Operation costume might be a little inappropriate....just saying.

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