Halloween is about a week away! What are you going to wear trick-or-treating? WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU AREN’T READY? Well, you’re in luck. If you don’t have your costume picked out yet, here are some last minute ideas you can put together with stuff you probably have around the house!

1. Librarian

Okay, it may sound biased, but this costume is easy to pull off and super fun! All you need is a couple of books to hold, a pencil behind the ear and a comfy sweater. Don’t forget the glasses! Dress smart and shush your friends all night long!

A light brown, long-sleeved crewneck sweater with ribbed cuffs, hem, and neckline, laid flat on a plain background.

A stack of seven books arranged horizontally, including titles like "Walk Two Moons," "Charles and Emma," and "I Am Scout," with colorful covers visible.

A pair of round, tortoiseshell eyeglasses with thin, dark arms displayed on a white background.

2. Breadwinner

Use any medals, trophies or ribbons you may have at home along with a few bags of bread to make yourself a breadwinner! Everyone out trick-or-treating will know who really brings home the bread.

Man in a black tank top smiling, holding a small trophy in one hand and flexing his other arm; a gold medal hangs around his neck.

A loaf of sliced white bread in a clear plastic bag, tied at one end, shown against a white background.

A package of Pepperidge Farm Mini Bagels, Plain flavor, containing 12 pre-sliced bagels in a clear plastic bag.

3. Smarty Pants

This one’s easy. All you need is a pair of pants and some Smarties® candy to stick onto them! Dress up the look with a bow tie and a button up shirt or other ‘smarty’ gear. Or just leave them as is!

A person sits on a block reading a book, wearing blue jeans with tampons attached to the legs and gold shoes, against a plain dark background.

4. Farmer

Do you own a pair of overalls or maybe a plaid shirt? Then you’re all set to be a farmer this spooky season! Put on some boots and carry around a vegetable of your choice to represent your crops or even a stuffed animal from your barn.

Blue denim overalls with adjustable shoulder straps and multiple pockets, displayed on a plain white background.

A long-sleeve, button-up shirt with a red and black checkered plaid pattern shown laid flat on a white background.

A single olive green rubber rain boot with a tan sole and an "HH" logo on the upper side.

A plush toy cow with black and white spots, beige horns, and a smiling face sits upright against a plain background.

5. Identity Thief

For our last costume, all you need is a bunch of “Hello, My Name Is” stickers and you’re in business. Fill out as many stickers as you want with any name but your own. Then apply them to any outfit you’d like to wear for the night. Add some sunglasses and a dark hoodie for extra thief-like quality.

A person wearing sunglasses and a hoodie covered in "Hello, my name is" stickers sits at a desk using a computer mouse.

Hopefully these ideas helped you come up with your perfect costume for next week. Have fun out there and stay safe! And don’t forget to check out the Vortex’s current book display “Vampires, Witches and Werewolves, Oh My!” for all your spooky season reads!