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Finding the perfect Halloween costume doesn’t always have to take you to speciality shops to find the ideal, pre-packaged look. With a bit of creativity, you can create great DIY Halloween costumes with items you can still wear come November 1. From dolls to popstars to demons and vampires, you can turn a trip to the mall into a chance to bring a great look to life.

Here are just a few ideas of the hottest DIY Halloween costume ideas to try this year!

Barbie

The easiest way to dress up as any character from one of the biggest movies of 2023 is to find a plethora of pink! From fuchsia to dusty rose to the exact doll-inspired shade. Seek out charming pink pieces from H&M [CF Chinook Centre] [CF Pacific Centre] [CF Rideau Centre] [CF Sherway Gardens] [CF Toronto Eaton Centre] [CF Carrefour Laval] and complement them with pink chunky platforms and fun, playful accessories. While you might not wear so much of the shade on a regular basis, don’t be afraid to go all out for the perfectly pink look.

Wednesday Addams

Like the rest of the Addams family, Wednesday’s look is easy to duplicate as long as you have the right all black pieces. Imagine a vintage twist on soft goth vibes: discover charming collared black dresses from Ardene [CF Chinook Centre] [CF Rideau Centre] [CF Carrefour Laval] and pair them with classic Mary Janes. There are many stores that are jam-packed with accessories to complete this look and along with braided pigtails and a cold stare, you’ll be ready to take on the night.

Renaissance Era Beyonce 

If the summer of 2023 taught us anything, it’s how much we all look great in silver. The superstar’s metallic of choice moved from the stage to the runways and into the collections of many Cadillac Fairview favourites including H&M, The Gap, and Zara. With this one, there are virtually no rules to follow. Simply combine your beloved silver pieces from The GAP [CF Chinook Centre] [CF Rideau Centre] [CF Sherway Gardens] [CF Toronto Eaton Centre] [CF Carrefour Laval] with a stylish black shirt and chunky silver mules to complete the look. For a final touch, go for some blonde ambition in the form of a fun wig to capture Bey’s signature golden tresses to drive the look home.

The Undead

From Zombies and Ghosts to Demons and Vampires, the great thing about these looks is that they’re much more about makeup and gory special effects details than what clothes you’re wearing. When it comes to creating these Halloween makeup ideas, look for deep neutral palettes from Sephora [CF Chinook Centre] [CF Pacific Centre] [CF Rideau Centre] [CF Sherway Gardens] [CF Toronto Eaton Centre] [CF Carrefour Laval] and vampy red lipsticks to go with any special effects extras. Any of these looks also make for excellent group halloween costumes!

With just a few days left before things get spooky, head to one of our favourite shops to pull off these DIY Halloween costume ideas this season!