Halloween is fast approaching and odds are you’ve been too busy with life to plan out a costume (or even a makeup costume) this year. But never fear! I’ve compiled 13 costume ideas that you can make with your trusty Little Black Dress.

To recreate all of these black dress Halloween costume ideas, here’s all you need to do: Pair that LBD (this one from Amazon is our favorite; this one also has good reviews for smaller sizes) with some items from your closet, make a quick trip to the dollar store, and voilà – you have a Halloween costume that is both creative and inexpensive.

Let’s jump right in to the black dress costume ideas:

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Disney’s Cruella | The Fashion Featurette

Cruella De Vil is both glamorous and terrifying – perfect costume material. For her crazy hair, use baby powder on half of your hair, then set the powder with hairspray.

Things You will need:

• Long gloves
• Baby powder
• Red lipstick
• A faux-fur vest (or coat)
• Black heels.

Perfect if: You were a fan of the faux-fur trend that’s been going for several seasons now and still have those pieces in your closet.

Bonus points if: You smile maniacally at any dogs you see. (And possibly ask to buy them from their owners.)

2. Wednesday Addams

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love the Addams Family and those who are lying.

Things You Will Need: 

• Black blazer
• White blouse
• Tights
• Dark shoes. (I used heels, but a pair of combat boots would work too).

Perfect if: You have hair long enough for two braids.

Bonus points if: You’re vaguely morbid all night.

3. Daria Morgendorffer

You just know that wearing an LBD would have been too mainstream for Daria.

Things You will need: 

• Green hoodie (ideally in zip-up style),
• Black combat boots
• Glasses
• Orange tank top.

Perfect if: You already wear chunky glasses.