For adults planning Halloween
Spooky costumes under $40
Estimated parts total strictly below $40, before tax and shipping. Already-owned items may reduce the total; read each guide’s assumptions.
Typical total · under $20 before tax
Vampire: reversible cape over black clothes
Vampire is the second most common adult costume in the National Retail Federation's 2026 survey. A cape with a tall collar does most of the work.
5 days suggested lead time · Checked
Source: nrf.comTypical total · under $20 before tax
Skeleton crew in black with glow gloves
All-black clothes plus glowing bone gloves is one of the quickest group costumes there is. The gloves glow after a few minutes in light.
5 days suggested lead time · Checked
Source: www.amazon.comTypical total · under $20 before tax
Bat wings for a cat or small dog
Bats are among the pet costume trends the National Retail Federation lists for 2026. A pair of light felt wings is the easiest option.
5 days suggested lead time · Checked
Source: nrf.comTypical total · under $20 before tax
Dog vampire cape
Vampires are among the pet costume trends the National Retail Federation lists for 2026. A cape that ties at the neck is quick to wear.
5 days suggested lead time · Checked
Source: nrf.comTypical total · under $20 before tax
Spider legs for a dog or cat
Spiders are among the pet costume trends the National Retail Federation lists for 2026. A felt body with eight furry legs is a quick way in.
5 days suggested lead time · Checked
Source: nrf.comTypical total · under $20 before tax
Grim reaper from a black hoodie
A grim reaper is a dark hood and something long to carry. A black hoodie from your closet, a scythe prop and skeleton gloves make one.
6 days suggested lead time · Checked
Source: www.amazon.com