
Looking for an easy and relatively cheap Halloween costume for 2024? This list of costumes has a real range of easy costume ideas from classic Halloween costumes to some more unique costumes too, so that whether you are looking for a fashionable look or a more ‘Halloween-y’ ensemble, we’ve got an idea for what you are looking for. Let’s get started with our breakdown of some of the easiest (yet also best) Halloween costumes to wear this year!
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1. Zombie Cheerleader/Sportsperson

A zombie cheerleader is such a cheap and easy costume which both looks great and is also extra ‘Halloween-y’ too! This costume is great for wearing solo or as a group of cheerleaders with your friends.
This costume is so easy to recreate as all you really need is a cheerleader outfit and then you only need to add some zombie face paint using a kit like the one below to give it a more ‘Halloweeny’ look:

2. Witch

A witch is such a classic Halloween costume and is therefore a really great costume choice if you want a costume that feels truly ‘Halloween-y’.
There are lots of different witch costumes to choose from online but if you want an extra easy one then all you really need is a black dress plus a cape like the one above and hat like the one below:

This hat is so theatrical and really has *that* perfect witch hat shape which will totally elevate your witch look.
3. Pirate

A pirate makes for a really great go-to costume if you are attending a Halloween party this year and want a cute yet also fitting look for the night.
This ready-to-go pirate costume has such a chic design that you can simply put on and you don’t really have to worry too much about doing makeup any more than usual, besides possibly going a little heavier on the eye liner!
4. Cowgirl

A cowgirl makes for a super simple look which – besides accessories – you can probably put together using items you already have in your closet!
For a totally chic pink cowgirl look, simply pair this cowgirl hat with a pink shirt, some jeans and then finish the look off with some boots.
5. French Mime

Ok, this costume is not only extremely cool… but also kind of fashionable?
This costume may require a little time for the face makeup but besides that this costume is ready-to-go and really looks like it is a lot more work than it is.
6. Cher Horowitz from Clueless

If you are a fan of the movie ‘clueless’ then you are sure to love this costume idea.
This is such an iconic fit that is perfect for wearing on Halloween!
7. Joy – Inside Out 2

If you don’t know why this character makes for a particularly relevant costume this year then you have probably been living under a rock the last few months.
With the recent success of Inside Out 2, the characters of the movie are sure to be a popular costume choice this Halloween and is perfect if you want a costume that is ‘on trend’ for Halloween 2024.
8. Fairy

A fairy is always a cute look and is also a super easy costume to put together.
Simply wear a nice dress, attach your wings and you have a ready to go fairy costume – super easy!
9. Black Swan

This easy costume idea makes for such a gorgeous Halloween night look which is the perfect mix of darkness and elegance for the ultimate pretty yet also ‘Halloween-y’ look.
Besides this dress, all you really need to complete your black swan look is a mask plus a pair of heels and you’re good to go for Halloween.
10. Mario & Luigi

Mario & Luigi are always a popular Halloween costume choice and make for such a cool, fun duo costume idea!
These accessories are most likely all you’ll need to buy in for your Halloween costume unless you don’t have a green or red jumper plus some jeans in your wardrobe.
11. Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn always makes for such a cool look that not only looks great but also has a real Halloween vibe to it.
If you do choose to go as Harley Quinn, make sure you buy a wig separately (as it is not included in the above costume) like the one below:

Hope you liked these easy Halloween costume ideas and have found some inspiration fro your Halloween 2024 costume! Thanks for reading!