How to make a ghost costume
The ghost is the classic last-minute costume for a reason: one old white sheet, two eye holes and a bit of care with the edges. It is the costume most people can make tonight.
What you need
- A white sheet (an old one)
- Black felt for the eyes
- A white hoodie underneath
- Pale face makeup for photos without the sheet
- Battery tea lights to carry
- A chain to rattle
How to put it together
- Put the sheet on and mark the eyes with a pencil while wearing it.
- Cut small holes, then glue black felt ovals around them.
- Trim the bottom so you do not trip.
From things you already own
An old white sheet and a marker. The classic for a reason.
No makeup?
The sheet is the whole costume; nothing goes on your face at all.
For a group or a couple
A row of sheet ghosts is instantly readable in photos, and it pairs with a vampire or a witch for a haunted-house theme.
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Short of time, or wearing it to work?
This one takes about 3 minutes. If Halloween is tomorrow, the last-minute list is ordered by how long each costume takes. If you are wearing it to the office, the work list is the eight that survive a full day at a desk. Not sure yet? Answer three questions and get one costume with its checklist.