Halloween is Saturday, friends, and if you’re like me…you still don’t know what you’re going to wear. If your costume situation stressing you out, don’t sweat it; chances are, you have everything you need for a costume in your closet right now. 

I may be biased, because I obviously love cartoons, but I find cartoon characters are excellent inspo for last-minute Halloween costumes because cartoon characters often wear solid colors or simple patterns and familiar silhouettes – you know, the stuff you already have in your closet! Plus, the drunk folks at all those parties you’ll be going to will, y’know, actually know who you are. 

If you’re still in need of a clever, easy, and fashionable costume idea for Halloween, read on! 

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Flyin’ Solo: Spinelli from Recess Costume

TJ Detwiler’s right-hand lady on Recess was always tomboyish and outspoken, and her stylish outfit reflected her tough and bold personality. Worn with a pair of pigtails and your best raspy voice, no one who spent their childhood plunked in front of the TV on Saturday mornings will be asking who you are. 

Products: Jacket, socks, dress, hat, boots

To make a Spinelli costume, you’ll need a trusty pair of black moto boots and your fave leather jacket – the tougher the details, the better. A red dress of any kind will do, but a long tee dress would be ideal. (A bright red tee shirt and a pair of burgundy pants would work, too, in a pinch.) Finish your costume with a dusty pink lip and a beanie. 

You + Your Fave Lady: Tina and Louise Belcher from Bob’s Burgers Costumes

If you haven’t hopped on the Bob’s Burger’s bandwagon, get on that. While each member of the Belcher family is hysterical in their own right, no characters steal a scene quite like awkward-yet-confident butt-obsessed Tina or her clever, scheming, and neurotic younger sister Louise. This iconic pair makes for a perfect quick-fix costume for you and your bestie, your fave sister, or your funniest roommate.