I've long since realised and accepted that not everyone is as dedicated to planning out their Halloween costumes as I am. While I spend weeks trolling the internet for original ideas and sewing my spooky attire by hand while watching Scream for the hundredth time on the couch — #noregrets — other people are more content to throw something together the night before a Halloween party and roll. Because they have lives. And according to my mom, I don't. It's fine. But you know what? Thanks to Hollywood, there's absolutely nothing wrong with minimum costume planning. From shows like Riverdale and The Walking Dead, to blockbusters like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Tomb Raider, there are actually tons of easy costume ideas floating around that are still relevant to 2018. So, if you're still on the hunt for a quick and easy last minute costume, keep scrolling to see how exactly you can morph into your favourite character come Oct. 31.<doc-sep>Getting your costume together for Halloween this year doesn’t have to be a stressful affair. Simply turn to pop culture to find the right option for you. With all the new movies, seasons of shows and flicks announced in 2018, there’s more than enough for you to choose from. Here are some of the best 2018 pop culture Halloween costumes: Black Panther/Okoye The biggest movie of the year, and one of the biggest of all time, deserves some major love this Halloween season. Whether you want to dress up as the titular superhero from “Black Panther” or the impressive general of the Dora Milaje, you won’t have any trouble finding a one-buy costume. Photo: Disney Retailers are well aware of the number of people that will likely want to be these characters this Oct. 31, which is why places like Spirit Halloween, Amazon, and Costume Supercenter have you covered. Kim Possible/Ron Stoppable With a live-action movie version of Disney Channel’s animated series, “Kim Possible,” on the way, now’s the perfect time to transform into the kick-butt, crime fighter or her trusty sidekick. Both costumes require black gloves, black three-quarter or long-sleeve shirts, dark-colored boots or sneakers and a pair of cargo pants. Photo: Disney Channel For Kim, the pants should be an olive green color, while Ron’s should be a dark gray. A long, orangey-red wig is optimal for the Kim costume and a short, blonde one would be great for Ron. For both costumes, complete the look with a brown or beige utility belt. If you want to make sure everyone really knows who you’re dressing up as, go ahead and print out a photo of Rufus to either have sticking out of your pocket or on your shoulder. Lara Jean Netflix revealed that “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is one its most-watched original movies, and if you’re one of the many people who watched the rom-com, you likely fell in love with Lara Jean’s (Lana Condor) style. The teen combines preppy, grunge, and sweet pieces to get a look all her own. But that doesn't mean you can’t imitate that look for Halloween this year. It’s all about mixing different pieces and styles together. Photo: Masha Weisberg The look she sported when making the fake-relationship deal with Peter (Noah Centineo) can be achieved with just a pink, floral dress with a pale-pink bomber jacket thrown over it. Instead of bringing along a purse for your night out, swing a brown backpack over your shoulder, as Lara Jean does. Don’t forget to straighten your hair and pull it into a fairly high ponytail. “Riverdale” Characters The CW series just started airing Season 3, meaning all of the Riverdale residents — Betty (Lili Reinhart), Jughead (Cole Sprouse), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Archie (K.J. Apa), Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch), Josie (Ashleigh Murray) and more — are likely at the top of your mind right now. As an ensemble show, there are so many costumes to choose from when thinking about the series. Photo: The CW You can purchase a Riverdale cheerleading outfit from Amazon to dress up as one of the Vixens or you can pull down a beanie over your ears and rock a leather jacket with “South Side Serpents” written on it, either by buying one like that or making your own. Become Betty with a sweet, fluffy sweater with a collar coming through the neckline, a sleek ponytail and either a pair of blue jeans or mid-length denim or corduroy skirt. Grab a Riverdale football t-shirt and varsity jacket online to quickly transform into Archie. “Shadowhunters” Characters Whether you’re actively trying to find ways to show your support of the #SaveShadowhunters campaign, which aims to get the series un-canceled, or you just love the Freeform show or the Cassandra Clare “Mortal Instruments” series it’s based on, there are some good costumes to choose from here. Photo: Freeform No matter which character you’re going for — Clary (Katherine McNamara), Jace (Dominic Sherwood), Isabelle (Emeraude Toubia), Alec (Matthew Daddario) and Magnus (Harry Shum Jr.) — the costumes are pretty similar. When in doubt, put on some black jeans or leather pants, a black t-shirt or tank top, a leather jacket, and a pair of black boots. For Izzy, feel free to go with the aforementioned get-up, or go with a bold, red tank top or a tight red or black mini-dress and heels. Make sure to paint your runes on with body paint to complete the costumes. When it comes to Magnus, don’t forget to go hard on the eyeliner, and don’t be scared to have some fun with patterned shirts and jackets. Throw some rings and necklaces on, as well.<doc-sep>With Halloween just a week away, many of you will have already secured your costume for the spooky season. But if you happen to be a master procrastinator, Highsnobiety HQ has come together to bring you three DIY looks to rock at upcoming festivities, all available with fast delivery options at Amazon for that last minute security. Based on some of the most iconic moments of 2018, these costume ideas are not only amusing but wallet-friendly, too (there’s a costume for as low as $15 if you dare to channel one of Kim Kardashian’s most recent magazine covers). From JAY-Z on a jet ski to Kanye West’s Uganda ’fit, there’s really no excuse to pass on a costume this year. Scroll down to discover our best costume ideas for 2018, and get your order in now to ensure delivery in time for October 31. JAY-Z on a jet ski #JayZ on a wave runner is the greatest thing we have seen all summer ?? pic.twitter.com/7WRcAg9cmX — DatPiff (@DatPiff) July 5, 2018 Earlier this year, Twitter turned an awkward picture of JAY-Z riding waves on a jet ski into one of the most hilarious memes of 2018. While the picture actually dated back to an Italy trip in 2016, it was proof that no awkward moment is exempt from becoming immortalized in a meme. In the picture, Hova could be seen riding a jet ski in full protective gear. And while a jet ski purchase is a tall ask for a Halloween costume, a white long-sleeve tee, red helmet, and life vest should do the trick nicely. Kanye in Uganda Just two weeks ago, Kanye West traveled to Uganda to build a recording studio and record his upcoming album, YANDHI. While there, Kanye met President Museveni, gifted local school kids YEEZYs and, in pure ’Ye fashion, flexed in his best ’fits, as seen above. Never short of funny moments shared online, Kanye is always a safe bet on the costume front. This year, to dress up as Uganda Kanye, all you’ll need is a basic purple hat, a frozen yellow T-shirt, and matching basketball shorts. Cap $9 The Hat Depot Buy at amazon Basketball Shorts $38 Under Armour Buy at amazon Kim Kardashian’s ‘Richardson’ cover Attention seekers, this one’s for you. Last week, Kim Kardashian graced the “A9” issue of erotic publication Richardson in her underwear. Unsurprisingly, the cover went viral thanks to its striking image and the accompanying Bret Easton Ellis interview. And, as you’ll see from the image above, replicating it yourself is a pretty cost-friendly job. All you need is a pair of white briefs, some cardboard cutouts, and a whole lotta baby oil. That’s Halloween sorted all for the low price of $15. 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Curated by: Rhianna Matthews<doc-sep>I've long since realized and accepted that not everyone is as dedicated to planning out their Halloween costumes as I am. While I spend weeks trolling the internet for ideas and sewing my spooky attire while watching Scream for the hundredth time on the couch — #noregrets — other people are more content to throw something together the night before a Halloween party and roll. Because they have lives. And according to my mom, I don't. It's fine. But you know what? Thanks to Hollywood, there's absolutely nothing wrong with minimum costume planning. From shows like Riverdale and The Walking Dead to blockbusters like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Tomb Raider, there are actually tons of easy costume ideas floating around that are still relevant to 2018. So, if you're still on the hunt for a quick and easy last minute costume, keep scrolling to see how exactly you can morph into your favorite character come Oct. 31.<doc-sep>
Just like every other year and every other holiday on the United States calendar, Halloween has once again snuck up on us. Those who like to plan (read: Virgos) have likely had their Halloween costumes set for months, complete with all of the garb, obscure accessories, and makeup necessary to bring their ideas to life. Meanwhile, the rest of us are scrambling to pull together last minute Halloween costumes that don’t actually look last minute. Thankfully, as with any other trying time, you can always turn to pop culture for Halloween costume inspiration. You can keep things ultra timely, with a Fortnite costume or, to be the ultimate millennial, a meme costume. To keep things more evergreen, though, you can choose from the millions of iconic movie characters or the thousands of classic TV shows out there. Whether you’re into superhero flicks, romantic comedies, or HBO dramas, there are TV character costumes and movie costumes out there for everyone. It can be tempting to go with something basic—a cat, a witch, a pumpkin, a ghost (some of us don’t even need a costume for that last one)—but do you really want to spend the party telling people over and over that no, you don’t know the other person who’s also wearing pointy ears or an orange sweater? Let’s get creative here, people. Both the big screen and the small screen have tons of last minute costume ideas to offer, and we’ve gathered 13 of them for you here. Some are old, some are new, but they’re all sure to be a hit. Here are the best last-minute Halloween costumes.