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Scary Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With Just a Tee and a Press

Written by Cat Cosentino | Sep 29, 2025 1:24:16 PM

For the lazy, the last-minute, and the low-effort legends.

Halloween is one month away, which means the clock is ticking. But if your costume prep strategy is somewhere between "I'll wing it" and "I forgot it was October," don't panic. You don't need a sewing machine - or worse - a trip to Spirit Halloween. You need a blank tee, a heat press, and a DTF transfer.

Here are some of our favorite funny, clever, and gloriously absurd costume ideas that require almost zero effort and still get a laugh (or at least a knowing nod from other procrastinators).

Fresh Popcorn

Pair with red pants, carry a bucket of popcorn, and boom - you're snackable while snacking.

The Condiment Crew

Party safely - use condiments. Grab your best buddies and rep your favorite sauce.

"Pepper Jack Cheese"

Absolutely nothing to do with cheese. Just bold text and an unshakeable commitment to absurdity. When asked questions, say nothing.

Mario & Luigi

For the best friend duo who still hasn't planned anything. Red shirt, green shirt, done. Bonus points for including overalls, boots, white gloves, and the classic mustache.

UNO Cards

A game whose rules are never quite understood - grab your most argumentative friends for this one.

"Pretend I'm a..."

This inspo photo is very vehicle-themed, but really, this idea can be applied to pretty much anything. Why do you have to come up all the ideas? Ask everyone else to just use their imagination.

"This is My Costume"

Classics never die. For the person who shows up late, doesn't dress up, and still wants a piece of candy. We respect it.

Ready to make your own version?

Use DTF to press any of these in minutes. No sewing, no glitter, no stress. Just pick your tee, prep you art, and let your heat press do the heavy lifting.