Halloween is just around the corner, and once again, many of us are scrambling to come up with the perfect costume.
You might consider dressing up as a Marvel superhero or your favorite singer like Taylor Swift or Britney Spears—though finding a snake might be a challenge!
Some people start planning their costumes weeks or even months in advance. They search Etsy for the best accessories, scour charity shops for costumes, and look to Instagram for makeup ideas.
Then there are those who always seem to forget about Halloween until the last minute, only to find the stores sold out of every costume and accessory.
If you find yourself in this last-minute panic, don’t worry—we’ve come up with five Halloween costume ideas you can easily make using just a black bin bag.
1. **The Classic Witch**
Back in the day, a black bin bag was the go-to Halloween costume for many kids. It’s a classic that still works. Simply cut holes for your arms and head, add a belt for shape, and pair it with a witch’s hat.
2. **A Bat**
Cut out bat wing shapes from the black bag and attach them under your arms and along your sides. Wear a little black dress to complete the look. For bat ears, cut two triangles from the bag and attach them to a black headband.
3. **Maleficent**
Maleficent, brought to life by Angelina Jolie, is a fantastic costume idea. Create the iconic horns by twisting newspaper into cone shapes, attaching them to a headband, and covering everything with bin bags.
4. **Cheerleader**
Channel your inner cheerleader with a spooky twist. Make black pom-poms from bin bags and use them to add a Halloween flair to this classic costume. Check out tutorials for making pom-poms to get that team spirit going.
5. **Skeleton**
A skeleton costume is always a hit, especially with the right face paint. Cut holes in a black bag for your head and arms, then use masking tape to create bone shapes on the bag. Pair it with impressive skeleton makeup for a standout look.
With these easy ideas, you can put together a great Halloween costume without much hassle.