Unboolievable Last-Minute Costumes

Are you still looking for the perfect Halloween costume? The music experts at Time Life are here to help! When in doubt, we at Time Life always turn to music for inspiration. It never fails, even for last-minute Halloween costumes.

Dolly's always
all dolled-up!

For simple and easy,
try a Garth Brooks costume.

All you need is a cowboy hat and a guitar to transform yourself into Garth Brooks. This costume also works for Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, George Strait and any other singing cowboy. Yee Haw!

For the cowgirls out there, trying “dolling” up as Dolly Parton. Big hair, red lipstick, and a white outfit are the three key-ingredients to this costume. If you have time, adding rhinestones can complete the look! 

All you need is a little hair gel,
and a cool pose, of course.

Fab 4 - Fab Hair!

For fans of the teen idols, it’s really all in the hair. It almost doesn’t matter what you wear if you are sporting one of these iconic hair styles (wigs work too). Everyone recognizes the Beatle mop-tops and Elvis’s high-sculpted ‘do.

Get your friends together
for a perfect group costume!

If you are up for more of a challenge, try mimicking the face paint of your favorite KISS band member. You can even find step-by-step instructions for imitating the patterns online. Take this costume to the next level with fake blood capsules, though you might want to save that addition until after the smallest trick-or-treaters have gone to bed. Make sure to buy face paint that washes of easily, or you may regret your wild night as Starchild the next morning!

It's always Halloween for
Paul Revere and the Raiders.

MJ's glove
is iconic.

For those of you willing to spend some considerable time behind a sewing machine, there are much more elaborate costumes. And, who knows, maybe you'll be able to work that Michael Jackson rhinestone glove or Paul Revere jacket into your regular wardrobe one day. Styles recycle, right? 

So, have you decided on the perfect costume yet? Take a stroll through your music collection. The personalities and celebrities are endless. With some tinted sunglasses, you are an instant Elton John! Long straight hair and a flowing dress, you’ll be a Cher doppelganger. Have fun!