Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Last minute costumes seem to be most successful when they are conceptual such as "E-Male," where a guy wears a big "E" on his shirt, or "Static Cling," an oldie but goodie costume made by pinning a sock to a shirt.

You're sure to get a few groans when fellow partygoers get the punch line, but it's better than throwing a sheet over your head and going as a ghost.

And, when in doubt, rifle through your closet for clothes from days gone by and go as a decade such as the 70s or 80s!

1. Movie Theater Floor

Dress in black and fasten pieces of popcorn, a candy box, straw and

move theater ticket stub to your clothes to be a "Movie Theater Floor."

2. Static Cling

Pin a sock or underwear to your shirt and dub yourself "Static Cling."

3. Headline

Use a black make-up pencil and draw a thick line on your forehead to become a "Headline."

4. Wrestle Mania Star

Drag out your spandex, tights, or any kind of stretchy fabric and put

together a mismatched ensemble that includes a mask and cape to portray

a "Wrestle Mania Star." Be sure to give yourself a name like "Clash of

Trash."

5. E-Male

For the guys: create a big letter "E" from felt or paper and affix it to your shirt to dress up like "E-Male."

6. Software

For the gals: put on something silky and supple for a "Software" Halloween costume.

7. Tie-Die

Fasten a bunch of neckties around your neck and use gruesome blue make-up on your face to embody the phrase "Tie-Die."

8. Paint-by-Numbers

Use a black make-up pencil to draw areas on your face creating

sections. Write numbers in the sections to make your face a

"Paint-by-Numbers" canvas. Carry around an artist’s paintbrush and face

paint to finish off the costume.

9. Fan Mail

Address a bunch of business envelopes and place stamps on them. Fan out

the envelopes and tape the back so they stay in a fan shape. Stick them

to the front of your shirt to be "Fan Mail."

10. Reality TV Star

Be a character from your favorite Reality TV show. Put on a bandana and

island wear for "Survivor," or go out scantily clad for "Big Brother."

If you have a flair for fashion or an outrageous wardrobe, think

"Project Runway" or "America’s Next Top Model."