Every year without fail, away football games, homecoming, and my sorority’s Big Little night always seem to fall right around Halloween, leaving me with pretty much zero funds to invest in an awesome costume. So, what’s a girl to do when she’s broke but still wants a rockin’ costume? Find free Halloween costume ideas, that’s what.

Don’t worry friends, CF is to the rescue! In this post, I’ve listed 54 non-lame and non-lazy easy Halloween costumes that you can create from pieces that you (or one of your BFFs) will certainly have in your closet.

Related reading: 26 Halloween Makeup Looks We Are Obsessing Over

Let’s get right to it!

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EASY BARBIE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP + HAIR *glam*

Recreate this easy Halloween costume idea:

This one is instantly recognizable. For Barbie, all you need is a hot pink dress and matching high heels. If you have an acid-washed denim jacket or anything sequined, be sure to wear that, too! Another fun idea is to look in your sorority house’s costume closets or even your mom’s closet for an ’80s-inspired party dress.

Make your hair huge with hot rulers, a teasing comb, and a ton of hairspray. Finish with pink lipstick, shimmery pink blush, blue eyeshadow, and tons of black mascara.

You could also be a Bratz doll, as pictured above, with different makeup and edgier clothes. Your choice!

4. Devil

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Recreate this simple costume idea:

If you have ever been out on Halloween, you have definitely seen someone dressed as the devil.

This simple Halloween costume is super popular and is a fun idea for a costume that’s guaranteed to make you stand out. Just wear red and add some devil horns and you’re good to go.

5. Dark Angel

Recreate this simple college Halloween costume idea:

A dark angel is such a cute college Halloween costume that’s a little unexpected. And it’s a great way to repurpose an old set of angel wings — a little spray paint and you’re good to go!