Best Halloween Costume Ideas For Students 2025

Stuck for last minute Halloween costume ideas for students? We've got you.

BOO! Scared you, didn't we?

Halloween is coming up and if you haven't even thought about what to wear yet, you're not alone.

While some people take Halloween very seriously and start planning from June, others like to sit back and wait until the last minute to throw Halloween costumes together. At university, however, Halloween is a pretty big deal, and so last minute Halloween costume ideas for students are often on people's mind.

So, if you're wondering what to dress up for on Halloween, read on to find the best last minute Halloween costumes for students.

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Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas For Students

Couple Halloween costumes

1. Joker & Harley Quinn

The chaotic couple that never goes out of style; especially with Joker: Folie à Deux hitting cinemas last year.

It's messy makeup, leather jackets, and a whole lot of attitude. No need to spend big when you can raid your wardrobe and a Poundland face paint kit.

Prepare for an outfit that won't be a flop (even if the latest film arguably was).

2. Elphaba & Glinda

Everyone has been talking about Wicked finally making it to the big screen. With part two due to come out in November – why not channel the most iconic uni-style frenemies ever?

Think sparkly pinks and tiaras for Glinda, green face paint and dramatic eyeliner for Elphaba.

It's camp, it's fun, it's easy and it's a great excuse to belt out "Defying Gravity" on the walk home.

3. Minnie & Mickey Mouse

You'll need headbands which you'll be able to find either from the official Disney Store, Primark or Amazon. Or you can attempt to make your own if you're crafty enough.

Primark and Amazon has loads of Disney stuff, so putting together a last minute couple's Halloween costume should be very easy.

Don matching red and white polka dot 'fits and you're good to go. Easy, peasy.

4. Scooby-Doo characters

The Scooby-Doo characters still to this day remain popular fancy dress choices.

You can find loads of ideas online, but if you're after couple Halloween costume ideas, going as Fred and Daphne (or even Scooby and Shaggy) would be an iconic choice.

Going as Daphne you'll want to get your hands on something purple, or if you want to go as Scooby himself a brown jumpsuit and a homemade collar would work well. Fred needs blue jeans and a white shirt, basically, and Shaggy, brown trousers and a green t-shirt.

5. Woody & Jessie from Toy Story

For total simplicity, get your hands on two cowboy hats and you're done.

If you've got more time to put into your couples Halloween costume, try and find yellow checkered shirts and brown boots for the full look.

6. David & Victoria Beckham

After Beckham on Netflix had us glued to our screens and Posh's own doc is on the way, the Beckhams are back in fashion.

All you need is a retro Man United shirt and a little black dress to nail their 2000s vibe.

Effortless, instantly recognisable, and guaranteed to get a few "class couple" comments at pres.

Funny Halloween costumes

7. Violet Beauregarde

Even if you're not good with makeup this is an easy last-minute funny halloween costume. Simply dust some purple or blue eyeshadow onto your nose and find a matching blue tracksuit or dress.

Blueberry Chic.

8. Shrek

Big green king energy.

All you need is some face paint, a waistcoat, and the confidence to shout "Get out me swamp" at every flatmate.

Bonus points if someone else goes as Donkey – but honestly, Shrek solo is chaotic enough.

9. A traffic cone

Yeah, all you'll need for this one is lots of orange and an actual traffic cone (if you can get your hands on one without being caught) to finish off the look.

Definitely one of the funny Halloween costumes you'll see crop up each year.

10. Where's Wally

Stripy jumper? Check. Round specs? Check. The ability to vanish into a crowd at pres? Double check.

A classic funny fit that's dirt cheap and will guarantee at least three "found him!" photos on Insta.

11. Minions

If you're a dungaree owner, going as one of the minions is an easy, last-minute, funny Halloween costume idea.

Simply find something yellow to wear underneath and you're done. Maybe a pair of goggles if you've got some lying around.

12. Pineapple

Listen – the more random, the better. And being a pineapple is a funny Halloween costume idea, you have to admit.

Yellow and green makeup and clothing can do wonders. You can also DIY this one yourself by making a green pineapple headband too OR if you really can't be bothered, pop online and find a ready made fit.

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13. Oompa Loompa

If you can get your hands on some orange face paint and bright green hair you'll be able to pull off this last-minute funny Halloween costume.

Dungarees, white ones especially, will make this look true to form.

To be honest, most of the items on this list could easily be done up as a DIY Halloween outfit. Get creative!

14. Post Malone

Post Malone is a funny guy, right? (…)

Simply draw on his tattoos using eyeliner or find some temporary tattoos in a Halloween store.

15. Ghost

Literally, all you need for this one is a sheet and some makeup. Obviously don't forget to cut out eye holes or you'll be bumping into pumpkins.

16. Dwight From The Office

One of the easiest halloween costumes at uni to put together. A brown tucked-in shirt with trousers or a skirt and glasses, easy.

Cruella de Vil costume

Cruella Deville is a Halloween icon – black and white polka dot galore and oozing elegance.

17. Classic Cruella de Vil costume

Steal Cruella's elegant long-coat look this Halloween.

Get the look at Smiffys and don't forget to check out our Smiffys student discounts.

18. Evening look Cruella de Vil Halloween Costume

If you want to dress up as Cruella de Vil but with more of an evening, sexy vibe, this evil madame costume from Smiffys is perfect for it.

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Devil Halloween costume

The Devil is a go-to Halloween costume choice when you want something easy but fun.

The great thing about being a Devil on Halloween is that you can add your own spin to it.

Make it realistic, sexy, funny, or a parody! Luckily Smiffy's has load of Devil costumes for you to choose from.

19. Simple Devil Halloween costume

Sometimes you don't have the time, or budget for a fully deck-out Halloween costume.

Opt for something simple like a red dress or outfit and some devil horns.

20. Dark & Mysterious Devil Halloween costume

Not into pretty, cutesy Halloween costumes? This one might be for you.

Cape, horns, and lots of red and black. Simple but classy, in an evil way.

21. Traditional Devil Halloween costume

There's something so Devil-ish about a red dress, wings and horns. And it's a simple Devil halloween costume; we love simple!

Get this look from Smiffys.

Mia Wallace Halloween costume

Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction is the IT girl. A fan fave for Halloween, it never tires, and it's super easy to do, too.

22. Iconic Mia Wallace Halloween costume

We all know the one. The scene where she dances with John Travolta wearing a white, tailored shirt. This is a super easy Halloween costume, and TBH, makes a good outfit for day-to-day.

You'll need a black wig, a white shirt and some fake blood, all of which are pretty easy to find online.

23. Movie Poster Mia Wallace Halloween costume

Not as popular, but equally as iconic, Mia Wallace's look on the movie poster for Pulp Fiction is a more sultry look for Halloween.

Grab a black, fringe wig, choker necklace, all black outfit (dress or trousers), and team with a pair of black heels and a prop ciggy in hand. Perfect.

Wednesday Addams Halloween costume

Need a Halloween costume that's low-effort but iconic?

Wednesday Addams is basically the poster girl for spooky season and the epitome of Halloween. Thanks to the Wednesday Netflix series that was a major hit, her gothic look has had a serious revival – and the best part is, all you need is a black dress, some plaits, and a resting-witch face.

There's a reason that a Wednesday Addams Halloween costume has been a popular choice for many on the spooky day for years.

24. Classic Wednesday Addams Halloween costume

Classic Wednesday Addams, as we all know and love, is a statement look. Black hair in pigtails, black dress with white collar, and black shoes.

Check out Smiffys for different varieties of Wednesday dresses and wigs.

25. Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams Halloween costume

The Netflix series centred on Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) is great adaptation, and a little more modern. If that's the Wednesday Addams you want to channel, then for a Gothic, black lace, mesh dress to mimic her iconic dance dress look.

This frilly black gown from Disturbia is perfect for the Halloween look.

Barbie and Ken fancy dress

Thanks to the release of the Barbie movie a few summers back, Barbie and Ken fancy dress ideas have been on the rise. Who wouldn't want to be as cool as them?

If you're after more Kenergy, check out the best Ken costumes and outfits that are Ken-enough.

26. Ken in a box fancy dress

Want to be hilarious at the Halloween party? Go for this Ken in a box outfit from Amazon.

So simple but so genius.

27. Cowboy Barbie and Ken fancy dress

Going as a duo? Barbie and Ken are the power couple.

Want to be even more stand-out? Opt for the cowboy look like this pink and black couple's costume from Light in the Box.

28. Work-out Barbie and Ken fancy dress

The 80's called, they want work-out Barbie and Ken fancy dress this Halloween.

Whether on your own or with another, rock the 80s work-out gear and channel Barbie energy.

These Barbie and Ken fancy dress outfits from Amazon are ideal for a quick outfit.

Fancy doing something this Halloween, even in Barbie and Ken fancy dress? We've got a list of the fun things to do this Halloween.

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