15 Last Minute Halloween Costumes

The scene is familiar: It's 12 minutes until midnight the night before Halloween, there's enough Halloween candy scattered around your house to feed a horde of walking zombies , and you're staring blankly at your closet, suddenly realizing you've forgotten your plan An outfit . Unless you decide to avoid this holiday entirely, there's at least one occasion on your October calendar where dress code is strongly encouraged, and no one wants to be the only one in the room wearing a nondescript sweatshirt and jeans.

Luckily, the media has got you covered this year with quick and easy outfit ideas. With so many strange, unbelievable and unexplainable phenomena in the news in 2014 (anything Miley Cyrus does, the announcement of the second royal baby, the nude clothing trend), anyone craving for originality And people with relaxed clothing have no shortage of options. Even the sartorially phobic will be delighted by this year's limitless options, as many of the most innovative looks require little more than your average off-duty outfit. For example, the Ice Bucket Challenge will earn you points for your creativity when all you need are ice cubes, cold water, and a willing subject. So, take a deep breath, open your closet, and get ready to wear your most inspired Halloween costume yet.

1. Rihanna in pajamas

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If you own silk pajamas, you can channel Bad Gal RiRi this Halloween. Just make sure your hair and makeup look impeccable, because no matter how modestly Rihanna dresses, her makeup and hair are Oscar-worthy.

2. Miley Cyrus

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If you happen to own a pair of pasties (or some medium-sized stickers) and plenty of self-confidence, this Miley Cyrus outfit is a no-brainer. Just apply the tart, make yourself sparkly and ready to party. Please note that this garment is recommended as an indoor ensemble; any subsequent reactions and/or consequences if you step foot in a public space will be your (and possibly Miley's) responsibility.

3. Paper Baghead Shia LaBeouf

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I'm sure Shia LaBeouf has legitimate reasons for his particular stunts, but some of them are just begging to be copied. Case in point: his red carpet paper bags. Just cut eye-shaped holes in a paper sandwich bag, write "I'm Not Famous Anymore" on the front with a marker, and you're ready to trick-or-treat.

4. Angelina Jolie’s wedding dress

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Find an old white sheet or a cheap white veil, invite your best friends over, and get out the markers!

5. Grumpy Cat

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This last minute costume idea is so easy, all you need is a pen and a pretty mug. Draw a semicircle from the corner of the mouth downward toward the chin, following the line of the frowning mouth. Wait and see! Instant grumpy cat. Bonus points if you add an oversized hat.

6. LUPITA NYONGO attended the Met Ball

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IMHO the venerable Lupita Nyong'o's acting and sartorial skills are top notch, and all due respect to the Prada brand, but Nyong'o's mesh feathers are huge Metropolitan prom dresses are a question mark. So when the clock strikes midnight on All Hallows' Eve and you don't know what to wear, just grab a fishnet from the nearest hardware store, throw on a few feathers and some sequins, and you've got your costume.

7. Ice Bucket Challenge

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If you want to showcase the hottest Instagram content of 2014 besides selfies, just fill a bucket with ice cubes and announce yourself as part of the Halloween Ice Bucket Challenge.

8. “Nude Date” Couple

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I don't condone the concept behind Naked Dates (the concept is that couples meet and get to know each other completely unclothed - do they crave a second or two of privacy?), and I haven't watched the show, but it would be laughable , wear a nude camisole and boxer shorts with your significant other to celebrate Halloween as a naked couple .

9. Colombian Cycling Team Uniform

If you want to evoke the ridiculous chaos of the Colombian cycling team uniforms, just throw on a pair of nude shorts over your most curve-hugging spandex workout suit and call it a day.

10. Pharrell Williams

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If you own an oversized park ranger-style hat, or even a large sheet of brown construction paper that can be fashioned into a fedora, you're just a few steps away from a Pharrell Williams Grammy outfit. If you need more inspiration, just check out Hat's Twitter account @Pharrellhat.

11. Muggles

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Because it's never too late to indulge in Harry Potter references.

12. Olivia Pope in Scandal

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Are you ready for the simplest of outfits? To play the title character in Shonda Rhimes' brilliant drama series, put on your most authoritative neutral pant suit or trench coat, adopt a world-weary expression, and wear a nametag that says "It's Handled."

13. Jesse from New Girl

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If Halloween is just another day when you want to be cute, put on your favorite black-rimmed glasses (or buy a pair from a willing friend), tousle and curl your hair, and style it with a vibrant flared dress The weirdest pair of flats ever. Statement eyeliner and pops of pattern are highly encouraged.

14. Chelsea Handler

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The now-retired talk show host will retain a special place in TV history thanks to her no-nonsense interview style and unabashed love of LA partying, so why not channel Chelsea Hann this Halloween What about Dele's tribute to the comedian? The look is easier than you think: Carry a martini glass with you all night long, don a blonde wig, and unabashedly give your companions the third degree. If you manage to make the most of the night's festivities, you can rest assured that Handler would be proud.

15. MOSCHINO 2015 Spring Barbie Doll

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If you've got a head-to-toe pink ensemble in your closet, take a page from Moschino's Mattel-centric spring 2015 show. Throw on a blonde wig, a swipe of pink lipstick, and your best smile to easily create a look that no one will soon forget.

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