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All Hallows Eve is, undoubtedly, the most beloved festivity in all of the US. And not without reason, as this revelry is not only spooktacular, but it also awakens people’s creativity in the most unexpected ways when making a Halloween costume. And some people take Halloween costume ideas very seriously. If you’re not one of them, you probably haven’t been giving much thought to what you’re going to wear this year, and now you’re freaking out because the spooky celebration is just around the corner, and you are short of costume ideas.

Don’t worry, though, because Bored Panda has your back. We’ve put together a list of some of the best Halloween costumes to inspire you. From low-budget solutions to advanced full-body DIY Halloween costumes, these outfits prove that a creative mind is key to coming up with an awesomely creepy yet funny Halloween look. Scroll down to check out our picks of the most creative Halloween costumes ever, and be sure to upvote your favorites.

#1

I Created A Realistic Sloth Costume

I Created A Realistic Sloth Costume

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#3

My Daughter And I Are Ready To Terrorize The Neighborhood Again This Halloween

My Daughter And I Are Ready To Terrorize The Neighborhood Again This Halloween

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#4

My Friend's Kids Halloween Costumes, Henry The VIII And Ann Boleyn

My Friend's Kids Halloween Costumes, Henry The VIII And Ann Boleyn

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#5

Three Girls Dressed Up As The Women Portrayed In "Hidden Figures"

Three Girls Dressed Up As The Women Portrayed In "Hidden Figures"

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glowworm2
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh! How adorable and inspiring. Also, I love their glasses.

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#6

Turned My Wheelchair Into The Iron Throne For Halloween

Turned My Wheelchair Into The Iron Throne For Halloween

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#7

Peter Pan & His Shadow

Peter Pan & His Shadow

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Erin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The shadow really looks like a cardboard cutout in the 2nd pic!!

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#8

Beauty With Her Little Beast

Beauty With Her Little Beast

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#9

I Teach Microbiology. Halloween Plague Lessons FTW

I Teach Microbiology. Halloween Plague Lessons FTW

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Night Owl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would definitely be memorable lessons for the students.

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#10

I'm Fat And I'm Pregnant And I Have No Shame

I'm Fat And I'm Pregnant And I Have No Shame

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#11

My Little Brother Has Autism, He Thinks A Little Differently Than The Rest Of Us.. This Year He Decided To Be A Formal Apology

My Little Brother Has Autism, He Thinks A Little Differently Than The Rest Of Us.. This Year He Decided To Be A Formal Apology

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#12

It's Sexy If You Love Spreadsheets

It's Sexy If You Love Spreadsheets

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#13

My Friend’s Halloween Costume

My Friend’s Halloween Costume

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Aaron Kara
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the kinda thing I'm looking, something you can do on a budget with only 2 hours before the halloween party

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#14

A Little Late But My Wife Dressed Up As Lara Croft For Halloween. She’s An Amputee So She Improvised

A Little Late But My Wife Dressed Up As Lara Croft For Halloween. She’s An Amputee So She Improvised

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#15

It's Child's Play For Him

It's Child's Play For Him

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LGI
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

good grief - how did you get a kid that age to stay still lone enough to put makeup on like this?

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#17

An Arquillen From Men In Black In NYC

An Arquillen From Men In Black In NYC

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#18

Halloween Banksy

Halloween Banksy

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Night Owl
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very good done but you'd get tired from making the same pose every time someone asks you what're you dressed as.

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#19

My Local Weatherman Dressed As A Bat For Halloween

My Local Weatherman Dressed As A Bat For Halloween

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Night Owl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh this is great. Finally an good idea for green screen videos and pictures.

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#20

My Buddy's Winifred Sanderson Costume He Made For Halloween. Booooook!

My Buddy's Winifred Sanderson Costume He Made For Halloween. Booooook!

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#21

I Think My Friend’s Kids May Have Won Halloween

I Think My Friend’s Kids May Have Won Halloween

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#22

So My Friend Went To The DMV On Halloween

So My Friend Went To The DMV On Halloween

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LOttawa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew sloths worked at the DMV, nice of them to have taken off their human costume for halloween.

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#24

My Friend Dressed Up As Gamora From Guardians Of The Galaxy

My Friend Dressed Up As Gamora From Guardians Of The Galaxy

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#25

Since He Has To Wear A Cone, My Friend's Dog Is A Martini For Halloween

Since He Has To Wear A Cone, My Friend's Dog Is A Martini For Halloween

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#28

I Was The Royal Baby For Halloween

I Was The Royal Baby For Halloween

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Erin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought it was actually 2 people for a second

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#29

My Husband And I Decided To Mix Up The Usual Mario Costumes! Introducing Drag Queen Bowser And Prince Peach

My Husband And I Decided To Mix Up The Usual Mario Costumes! Introducing Drag Queen Bowser And Prince Peach

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#30

I Told My Friend His Costume Was Amazing And He Said "Shut Up, Baby I Know It"

I Told My Friend His Costume Was Amazing And He Said "Shut Up, Baby I Know It"

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#36

In Honor Of Beetlejuice 30th Anniversary

In Honor Of Beetlejuice 30th Anniversary

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#37

If I Could Make A Kid Cry Tonight, I Would Be So Happy

If I Could Make A Kid Cry Tonight, I Would Be So Happy

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#38

I Told Him To Pick Something Cute For Halloween

I Told Him To Pick Something Cute For Halloween

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#39

Half My Friends Went As Game Of Thrones Characters So I Thought I'd Pick Something Scary... Most Of Them Didn't Get It

Half My Friends Went As Game Of Thrones Characters So I Thought I'd Pick Something Scary... Most Of Them Didn't Get It

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#40

Banksy's Shredded Painting Girl With Balloon

Banksy's Shredded Painting Girl With Balloon

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Pamela24
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really like the simple yet genius ones. Like this one. :) Impressive creativity.

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#41

I Figured This Year Was Perfect To Finally Become My Favourite Blade Runner Replicant, Rachael. I Used Six Shoulder Pads And A Sheet Of Plastic Canvas To Get The Jacket's Iconic Shape

I Figured This Year Was Perfect To Finally Become My Favourite Blade Runner Replicant, Rachael. I Used Six Shoulder Pads And A Sheet Of Plastic Canvas To Get The Jacket's Iconic Shape

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#42

Lost Dog, Halloween Costume

Lost Dog, Halloween Costume

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Sol Veig
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sitting in the waitingroom of my doctor right now. Had to Stop myself from laughing out loud

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#43

My Brother's Halloween Costume This Year

My Brother's Halloween Costume This Year

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#45

This Halloween I Thought I Should Respond To The Comparisons With Disney Pixars Biggest Bully Next Door And Go As Sid From Toy Story

This Halloween I Thought I Should Respond To The Comparisons With Disney Pixars Biggest Bully Next Door And Go As Sid From Toy Story

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#46

Aliens Power Loader - 1st Halloween

Aliens Power Loader - 1st Halloween

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#47

I Heard They Were Remaking Ghostbusters With B*tches But This Is Ridiculous

I Heard They Were Remaking Ghostbusters With B*tches But This Is Ridiculous

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#48

My Friend Is Going Through Chemo And Decided To Use The Opportunity To Attempt To Win Halloween

My Friend Is Going Through Chemo And Decided To Use The Opportunity To Attempt To Win Halloween

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#49

My Dad Who Is Blind Dressed As A Pirate For Halloween

My Dad Who Is Blind Dressed As A Pirate For Halloween

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#50

Wilt From Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends

Wilt From Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends

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