Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas You Already Have!

Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

Scrambling for a last-minute Halloween costume? Look no further than your own makeup bag and the looks that were in vogue during the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Our friends at StyleCaster came up with 5 great hairstyles and makeup looks you can create with products you probably already own!

Try on Halloween makeup in the Makeover Studio!

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The ’50s

Dita Von Teese embodies the iconic ’50s look with a retro hairstyle that housewives rocked back in the day.

Try on Dita Von Teese’s hairstyle in the Makeover Studio!

Photo: © Sara De Boer / Retna Ltd.
The ’50s

A classic ’50s look calls for bold, red lipstick. Use a vintage-inspired headband to top off your prim curls for a more proper look.

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YSL Rouge Pur Couture SPF 15, $30, sephora.com

Vintage Applique Headband, $30, topshop.com
The ’60s

Anne Hathaway shows off classic big ’60s hair and intense eye makeup.

Try on Anne Hathaway’s hairstyle in the Makeover Studio!

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The ’60s

Fake lashes and loads of mascara will help you get that Twiggy-inspired, groovy ’60s look.

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Urban Lash Hot Number, $15, ulta.com

Fushion Beauty LashFusion XL Micro-Technology, $30, sephora.com
The ’70s

The ’70s were Farrah Fawcett’s heyday — with “the Farrah” becoming the most popular hairstyle of the decade, along with her sunkissed, tan skin. Gabrielle Union wears a modern versions of Fawcett’s iconic cut, while letting her natural, gorgeous skin shine.

Try on Gabrielle Union’s hairstyle in the Makeover Studio!

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The ’70s

The ’70s saw a growth of tanning salons (but you should play it safe with self-tanner), plus a huge fad of sheer lip gloss.

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Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel, $32.50, sephora.com

Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Barely Legal, $19, ulta.com
The ’80s

Madge was the face of the ’80s with bold eyebrows and larger-than-life hair.

Try on Madonna’s hairstyle in the Makeover Studio!
The ’80s

To get the ’80s rocker look, make sure to use plenty of hairspray and a bold lip liner.

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Aquanet, $1.99, walgreens.com

L’Oreal Colour Riche Lip Liner, $8.48,drugstore.com
The ’90s

Kate Moss might have made grunge and an emaciated frame “cool” during the ’90s, but don’t forget that stick-straight hair was also the hairstyle of this decade.

Try on Kate Moss’ hairstyle in the Makeover Studio!

Photo:© Dave M. Benett
The ’90s

The go-to products during the ’90s were a straightening iron to get that silky smooth hair, and contouring powder to give cheeks the appearance of a sunken-in look.

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Sultra The Laser: Straight & Smooth One-Inch Iron, $125, sephora.com

Physicians Formula Magic Mosaic Multi-Colored Custom Light Bronzer, $8.33, ulta.com