Low-cost Halloween costumes for 2025

Whether you like to plan months in advance or are one to DIY something last minute, it’s once again the time of the year for us to dress up and go around SCARING SOME KIDS getting spooky. Taking inspiration from what’s been trending in 2025 so far, here are some low-cost Halloween costumes that’ll win you some points for creativity:

Where can I buy Halloween costumes in SG?

Image credit: Pan-In-The-Box 

There are many places to buy Halloween costumes in Singapore, though costume rentals are also another option if you can only foresee your outfit collecting dust after 31st October. Alternatively, you can snag them online from platforms like Shopee or Amazon when products in general go for cheap.

Some notable shops to check out include:

• Costume ‘N’ Parties
• Pan-In-The-Box
• Customade Costume & Merchandise
• Awesome Costumes

What are some easy Halloween costumes for spooky season in Singapore?

From Labubus to your favourite celebrity couple, we’ve compiled a list of last-minute Halloween costume ideas that are simple enough to put together for your upcoming office party.

1. Labubu

Image credit: @labubu.png via Instagram

Everyone’s going to want a piece of you this Halloween when you rock up as the must-have accessory for 2025: a Labubu doll. It’s pretty easy to pull off this look too, with just a brown fur coat and painting on pointed teeth on yourself. Follow this makeup tutorial if you’re having trouble:

Throw on a pair of bunny ears and sketch on some serious eyebrows, and this Halloween costume is complete. You can even bling it up by being a 24-karat-gold edition.

2. Chilli crab

Image credit: Pinterest

The debate on what is Singapore’s national dish will rage on forever, but nobody can doubt that the chilli crab dish is in that conversation. If that is one of your favourite dishes too, feel free to pay homage to it by dressing the part. After all, you are what you eat.

3. Hawker uncle

Image adapted from: James Seah 

Celebrate Halloween by celebrating the unsung heroes of our everyday life: hawkers. These folks wake up in the wee hours of the morning and toil all day to provide us with affordable yet yummy grub come makan time. This Halloween costume couldn’t get any simpler – just don a plain white singlet with a hand towel draped over your neck.

4. Phua Chu Kang & Rosie

Image credit: meWATCH

Hollywood might have couples like Ross and Rachel from Friends or Jim and Pam from The Office, but back home, we have Phua Chu Kang and Rosie. Jio your partner to dress up as the pair together.

The guy would have to suit up with yellow work boots, black pants, a white dress shirt and the all-important gold chain. The girl might have an easier time replicating Rosie’s aesthetic, with floral print shirts and bright coloured pants still being a staple in fashion today.

5. LTA Thoughtful Bunch

Screenshot from: LTA Singapore via YouTube 

Chances are if you board the MRT you would have noticed at least one of the LTA Thoughtful Bunch members graciously reminding you of the proper etiquette. Their outfits are relatively easy to replicate for Halloween. For example, if you want to do Move-in Martin, just get a pair of brown pants and a green flannel shirt and you’re good to go. Bonus points if you wax your hair to make it extra authentic.

The gals can dress up as Stand-up Stacey, which is basically an all-purple fitspo outfit that wouldn’t look too out of place in a pilates studio or any gym in Singapore.

6. Squid Game

Image credit: Carousell Singapore

Squid Game may have just wrapped up its final season back a couple of months ago, but its pop-cultural impact will be remembered for many years to come, especially this year’s Halloween. From the iconic pink guards and green jackets to the finalists suits, anything you choose to wear will be instantly recognisable.

7. Cheating couple at Coldplay concert

Image adapted from: Pop Base via X

If there is anything good to have come out of this moment, it’s the memes. You’d think the CEO and Head of HR at Astronomer would have learnt from the Try Guys scandal from 2022. But alas, the iconic “gotcha” moment happened at the Coldplay concert and a new pop culture moment was born.

All you and your costume buddy need is a basic Polo T-shirt and a black tank top, and maybe a DIY concert wristband; bonus points if you still have your Xylobands from Coldplay’s 2024 tour in Singapore. It’s an easy, comfy fit for any setting – well, except the office Halloween party.

8. KPop Demon Hunters

Huntr/x and Saja Boys during Soda Pop.
Image adapted from: Sony Pictures Animations via YouTube

Of course, we have to talk about Netflix’s most-watched show ever, KPop Demon Hunters. Many, many outfits from this show can be staple Halloween costumes, mainly their iconic performance fits. Rumi’s yellow jacket in How It’s Done is absolutely iconic.

But, for those ballin’ on a budget, there are much simpler outfits to replicate. Think back to Soda Pop – both Huntr/x and Saja Boys were in street clothes. Scavenge through your wardrobe for any casual items in pastel colours, like Rumi’s pink sweater or Zoey’s yellow bucket hat and you can easily recreate these looks.

Rumi and Jinu during “Free”.
Screenshot from: Netflix Family via YouTube

There’s even an easy couple costume you could do from the #Rujinu duet, Free. Literally just sweaters, jeans, sneakers, and a jacket for Jinu. For those who are sticklers for detail, just add a white turtleneck to your Rumi costume – a staple for her character throughout the movie. Maybe a mic too, so people don’t think you’re out and about for any other day.

9. Sister Hong

Screenshot from: @sister.hongchinese via TikTok

If you were chronically online around July 2025, you would have heard of Sister Hong – AKA Uncle Red. The criminal-turned-meme has gone viral across the internet with many posting Sister Hong makeup tutorials and making funny TikTok POVs.

The best part of this Halloween costume is that it’s easy to pull off in a pinch – all you need is foundation way too light for your skin tone and the brightest red lipstick you can find. Throw on a black sweater and a brown maxi skirt on top of that and you’re good to go. If you want, add on the cheapest wig with bangs you can find to really sell the look.

10. Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra music video

Screenshot from: Lady Gaga via Youtube

Calling all the Monsters – y’all remember how many fellow Monsters really pulled up to Lady Gaga’s 4-day concert in the most stunning looks. This Halloween, it’s your turn to pull up in a look to honour Mother’s iconic comeback.

The Abracadabra music video alone is full of stunning references for outfits. The dancers and Gaga herself are dressed to the nines and you can too. All you need to stick to is the all-red or all-white aesthetic. Other details to incorporate are leather, flowy skirts, and an overall campy vibe.

Every outfit in the video is unique so just think out of the box and you’ll achieve this look with ease.

11. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

Image credit: @taylorswift via Instagram

Love it or hate it, The Life of A Showgirl is an absolute hit at the moment, particularly for the flapper girl, Marilyn-esque concept shoot. But, those costumes for this range from fake and tacky to highly time-consuming to make from scratch.

If you’re a Swiftie who’s looking to rep your queen, just look at the IT couple of the moment. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement went uber viral – becoming the most liked IG post ever – so if done right, no one’s gonna miss the reference.

Ladies just need a black and white strapless dress and brown platform heels. The gents can pull up in a nice navy blue polo, white shorts, and loafers. Boom – couple’s costume.

Up your game this Halloween

With Halloween just days away, get ready to wow everyone with your local-inspired outfits. Whether you have all the items at home or need to dash down to the nearby Mama shop to top up some materials, start making these affordable and fashionable costumes ASAP.

Even if social gathering restrictions don’t change by Halloween, at least we’ll look fashionably unique while stuck in a 2-pax group. After all, self-confidence is key.

For other spooky reads, check out:

• Haw Ror Villa 4
• Halloween Horror Nights 2025
• Most haunted places in Singapore

Cover image adapted from: @labubu.png via Instagram, meWATCH, Sony Pictures Animations via YouTube
Article originally published on 22nd October 2021. Last updated by Muhammad Syahiran and ‘Arifah Malik on 17th October 2025.