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    19 Things To Turn Clothes You Already Own Into A Halloween Costume

    If you just got invited to a last-minute Halloween party, these accessories will get you ready with very little effort and very little money spent.

    1. A deer antler headband that'll turn you into a cute forest animal in seconds. Pair it with a brown outfit, maybe some faux fur, and voilà! And if you want to be an overachiever, you can also do some deer makeup.

    2. A glittery cat ears headband, because this is honestly just a good thing to have on hand for all future last-minute costume events. Pop these ears on with a black outfit, draw some whiskers on, and you'll be ~the cat's meow~.

    3. An adjustable captain's hat you can wear with a striped shirt or a white button-down and a blazer for a super-easy sailor costume. Ahoy, mateys!

    4. A mouse ears headband so you can finally have your "I'm a mouse, duh!" moment. Find some friends and wear these with sunglasses to go as the Three Blind Mice, or wear them with a Disney-themed outfit and you're instantly a Mouseketeer.

    5. Some ladybug wings, because all you need is a black and red outfit and maybe some antennas and you're good to go!

    reviewer wearing the ladybug wings with a black top and red tutu

    6. Or a beautiful butterfly wings shawl available in a bunch of gorge color options that'll have you fluttering around the function like the social butterfly you are. You can wear these wings with pretty much anything, but most reviewers opted for a black dress or black leggings.

    7. A wand to pair with your favorite plaid skirt or slacks and a tie so you can look like a witch or wizard straight outta Hogwarts — for less than $20. Bonus points if you already own clothes to match your House.

    reviewer's hand holding the wand

    8. A Cat in the Hat accessory kit fully equipped with white gloves, a red bow tie, and the iconic striped hat. All you need is a black shirt, dress, or jumpsuit from your closet.

    9. A pair of alien glasses and a headband to throw on with a metallic ensemble, and BAM! You're a space babe.

    10. A set of Pikachu ears and a tail perfect for Pokémon fans in need of a last-minute costume. To complete this look, just wear a yellow outfit and paint some red circles on your cheeks. Oh, and don't forget to say "Pika Pika" all day.

    11. A hippie-inspired accessory kit that includes a fringe vest, round sunglasses, a headband, and leopard print peace sign earrings — just throw on some bell bottom jeans or a floral dress, and you'll be the grooviest person at the Halloween party. ☮️

    12. A stunning jeweled crown that'll go perfectly with that extravagant dress, tulle skirt, or fancy suit collecting dust in the back of your closet. Finally, you can live out your childhood dream of being a queen or king when you grow up.

    13. A 1920s flapper accessory kit available in tons of color and design options — it comes with a feather headpiece, dangle earrings, a long necklace, gloves, and a cigarette holder. Just add these to a sassy fringe or sequin dress, and you'll look like you just stepped out of The Great Gatsby.

    14. A pack of stick-on face jewels to transform you into a mermaid in minutes. Although you can totally let the ~face~ do the talking for this look, you could also grab a mermaid shell tee to really drive it home.

    15. A stylish witch hat made of a breathable wool blend fabric that'll make any all-black outfit something Sabrina Spellman would envy.

    16. Or if Maleficent is your witch of choice, a horn hat to pair with a dramatic black dress so you can become the Mistress of Evil.

    17. A Mario and Luigi set of hats, mustaches, yellow buttons, and gloves you can wear with your bestie. Throw on some overalls, and you'll be on your way to save Princess Peach.

    18. A pair of realistic-looking vampire fangs that are honestly all you need for a dope vampire costume. Go heavy on the black eyeliner, add some fake blood and a moody outfit, and you'll look like an extra on Twilight.

    19. And a unicorn headband for wearing with a sparkly outfit and some glittery makeup so you can prance around like the mystical being you are.

    reviewer wearing the unicorn headband with a pink and blue wig

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    Psst! Did you hear that Tasty has its very own Halloween TV special? Snoop & Martha's Very Tasty Halloween premieres Thursday, October 21 only on Peacock. Check it out!

    Tasty's Halloween special