So you waited until the last minute, and now you have nothing to wear to your Halloween party. Donโt panic, weโre here to help. Some of the best (and easiest) costumes are made with a little imagination and a few simple items you might already have in your closet. And even if you donโt, Amazon can hook you up.
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From Steve Urkel to Queen Bey, we shopped the online superstore to recreate the looks some of the most iconic figures in Black culture. And the best part โ everything you need for these last-minute DIY costumes can be at your door in no time.
TLC

If youโre looking for an idea for you and your BFFs, try dressing as one of the best girl groups of the โ90s โ TLC. Start with a pair of colorful cargo pants and a couple of plain t-shirts in different colors to create a cool layering effect. You get extra credit for accessorizing with bandanas and oversized sunglasses.
Dionne from Clueless

You can recreate Stacey Dashโs character in the classic โ90s teen flick Clueless with this quick and easy costume. It comes with the plaid suit and a tank/sweater vest combo. Just be sure to brush up on your Valley Girl slang.
Beyoncรฉ

Halloween is the perfect time to channel your inner Queen Bey with this bodycon dress with rhinestone accessories. Itโs made with a polyester and spandex blend, giving you plenty of room to dance at the Halloween party. And just in case you donโt already have one on hand, you might want to grab yourself a wig while youโre shopping.
Shaft

In honor of the late, great Richard Roundtree, try channelling your inner Black superhero in a Shaft-inspired costume. This last minute DIY costume is easy to put together with a leather trench coat and turtleneck.
Dominique Deveraux

If youโre looking to go all the way glam, try creating a costume inspired by one of the baddest Black women in primetime, Dynastyโs Dominique Deveraux. The iconic nighttime soap character was made famous by Diahann Carroll in the 1980s. All you need is a faux fur stole and a tie-neck midi dress. But be careful. If you go out in this costume, you might get the sudden urge to slap someone.
Catwoman

Whether youโre feeling like Eartha Kitt or Halle Berry, you canโt go wrong with a sexy Catwoman costume. This three-piece set comes with a catsuit, utility belt and mask.
Steve Urkel

You can pull an easy DIY Steve Urkel costume together with a polo, jeans and of course, his famous suspenders. We guarantee youโll get the good candy if you say, โDid I do that?โ when youโre out trick or treating.
Abbott Elementaryโs Janine Teagues

If youโre planning to be out on Halloween night, youโre going to want to be warm. So why not create a costume inspired by the quirky and cute teacher, Janine Teagues of Abbott Elementary. Recreate her smart look with this wool maxi skirt and coordinating turtleneck.
Mookie from Do The Right Thing

A Brooklyn Dodgers jersey and red shorts are all you need to recreate the look worn by Spike Leeโs character Mookie in the classic 90s flick Do The Right Thing. Donโt forget to top off your look with an Africa medallion.
LL Cool J

Weโre celebrating hip-hopโs 50th birthday all year long. So this Halloween, why not go as one of the GOATs? Recreate LL Cool Jโs look with a red bucket hat and track jacket. Donโt forget your gold chain and of course, your radio.
Foxy Brown

Thereโs no doubt, Foxy Brown was one of the most iconic figures in 70s Blaxploitation films. While no one does the character like Pam Grier, you can come close with your Halloween costume. Just tie up this button-down shirt with a pair of bell bottom jeans. Donโt forget the afro wig.
Michael Jackson โHuman Natureโ Poster
So I know Iโm dating myself here, but this Michael Jackson โHuman Natureโ poster was one of my all time favorites as a kid.


You can get the look by adding this yellow sweater vest and bow tie to a pair of white pants and a white oxford shirt.
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