Last minute Halloween costumes to order
While Halloween might look a little different this year, it’s still an excuse to dress up. Here’s where you can get a costume for the whole family.
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After what has been an uncertain, and what some (many) have described as an unprecedented, year, we could all use an excuse to dress up and look a little silly purely for the sake of it.
Whether you’re at an in-person party, via Zoom or have been co-opted to participate in the holiday by young children, we’ve got your dress up basics covered. You needn’t venture outside for them either - we’ll let you know their shipping times so you can receive your costume by Friday, October 30.
We haven’t forgotten the little ones either, from an adorable sloth suit for toddlers to a Mad Hatter outfit that could definitely double as a Book Week contender, we’ve got Halloween costume ideas for the whole family.
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR ADULTS
It’s one of the few times in the year where you get to dress up and the countdown is on to nail your Halloween look. To get your creative costume juices flowing, here are some costume ideas from last-minute classics to the downright quirky. For more options, have a look at retailers like Amazon, eBay and Catch Australia are also brimming with even more pics.
Amazon, Mens Super Mario Brothers Costume, $32.95
Prime members receive orders within two days; order by this Wednesday.
It’s the character many have lost hours of their life playing and this costume set comes with all the pieces you need to dress up as the much-loved Nintendo character. The kit comes with a Mario themed jumper, jumpsuit, cap and felt moustache too.
To really complete you look, you’ll want to pair it with some brown boots and dig out some white cotton gloves. Now all that’s left to do is to find a mate who will be your Luigi and/or Princess Peach. You’ll definitely be the best dressed group of the night.
Partyinventory, 1970s Tie Dye Jumpsuit, $44.99
Use express delivery to recieve your order in three days; order by this Tuesday.
Embrace your inner flower child with this tie-dyed and flared creation. To fully get into the era add a pair of hoop earrings (the bigger the better) and put your hair in some large curls and tease the roots for extra volume a la Farrah Fawcett or Stevie Nicks.
Funtime Gifts Adult T Rex Dinosaur Inflatable Costume, $49.99
Use express delivery to recieve your order in 1-2 business days, in Metro areas; order by this Wednesday.
Be the best dressed at any Halloween party with this statement making set. Think of it as The Crocodile Hunter mixed with Jurassic Park.
Topshop Poplin Mix Midi Dress, $74.95
Use three-hour express delivery to Metro areas; order by Friday, between 7am and 2pm.
It might not be the most original Halloween costume but going as ‘a witch’ is the look that always delivers. Simply don on a black dress – even better if you can find one with a flared sleeves – and accessorise with black stockings, black shoes and dramatic makeup. For extra effect, add a witch’s hat and broom and that’s Halloween sorted.
Wild Cheers, Inflatable Flamingo Costume, Amazon, $34.99
If you’re not into dinosaurs, maybe this hot pink flamingo is more suited to your tastes. If anything, you’ll definitely be the most eye-catching and uniquely-dressed person at the party or Zoom call. The tropical get-up even comes with a USB-connected fan and battery box so your costume stays inflated all night. After you’re done, the flamingo get-up can also easily be deflated and stored, for your next fancy dress party. Not into hot pink? You can snap up a unicorn or pig version of the zany outfit as well.
Unisex Orange Pumpkin Costume, $19.95
Nothing screams Halloween more than a literal Jack-o’-Lantern costume. How I Met Your Mother fans might also remember Katie Holme’s guest appearance on the sitcom in 2011 when she dressed up as a ‘Slutty Pumpkin’ to a Halloween party.
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR KIDS
While trick or treating might be off the cards this year, Halloween still gives kids an excuse to dress up. Whether they want to replicate their favourite TV or movie character, animal or what they want to be when they grow up, here are some ideas to consider.
Rubie’s Deerfield, available on The Iconic, has dozens of costumes for kids and toddlersfrom astronauts to Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter. Price wise, they range from $49.95 and up and is a great option to consider for book week.
Rubie’s Deerfield Sloth Costume, $49.95
Rubie’s Deerfield Mad Hatter Girl’s Deluxe Costume – Kids, $59.95
Use three-hour express delivery to Metro areas; order by Friday, between 7am and 2pm.
Rubie’s Deerfield Astronaut Deluxe Costume, $64.95
Rubie’s Deerfield Unicorn Tutu Costume, $59.95
Use three-hour express delivery to Metro areas; order by Friday, between 7am and 2pm.
Melissa & Doug Scientists Costume Set, $67.95
Use three-hour express delivery to Metro areas; order by Friday, between 7am and 2pm.
Pique their interest in science early with their very first lab coat. Costume aside, this set also comes with a non-breakable beaker, test tube, petri dish, measuring spoons, and a hypothesis card so they can conduct six scientific experiments too.
Harry Potter Deluxe Gryffindor Child Robe Size 9, $29.99
Use Click & Collect to receive before the weekend.
More than 20 years on from the publication of the first book, Harry Potter is still a much-loved children’s favourite. Let your little one play dress ups and represent their favourite Hogwarts house whether that’s Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin.
Star Wars Kylo Ren Deluxe Costume 3-5, $20
Use Click & Collect to receive before the weekend.
Another series that’s stood the test of time, the latest Star Wars films have welcomed a whole new generation into the fandom. This costume for preschoolers let’s them play Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren who gets lured to the dark side by Supreme Leader Snoke.
Rubies, Shipmate Pirate Costume Child, $21.63
A classic costume that never dates, the swashbuckling pirate is still a mainstay of the children’s costume box. This set contains a vest and top, belt, pants and of course the iconic Pirate hat.
Rubies, Dinosaur Triceratops Child Costume, $41.67
If your child is going through a dinosaur, this fantastic plush option lets them live out their reptilian dreams. While the frilled head will look great in photos, you can detach it from the rest of their costume too – just in case it’s too heavy on small heads.
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