Halloween costumes don’t have to drain your wallet, especially when creativity (and maybe a bit of absurdity) can take center stage. Here are some unconventional, hilarious, and totally free DIY costume ideas that prove you don’t need money to make memories—or look ridiculous.

1. “Laundry Monster”

Feeling buried under a pile of laundry? Perfect. Just wear it. Grab as many clothes as possible from your “I’ll fold it later” heap, and drape them haphazardly over your body. Bonus points if socks cling to you with static. You're now the embodiment of everyone's procrastination nightmare.

2. “Invisible Person”

To pull this one off, wear whatever you usually wear to bed. Stand in front of a white wall, cross your arms, and declare: “I'm the Invisible Person!” If anyone asks why they can still see you, just say the effect only works when nobody's looking.

3. “Wi-Fi Signal”

For this tech-inspired costume, draw five lines on yourself with a marker (or tape, if you’re fancy), each line shorter than the last. Start at your toes and end at your head. Voilà—you’re a human Wi-Fi signal! Feel free to wander around saying things like, “Am I reaching you now?” or “Sorry, weak signal in this area.”

4. “Unsent Text”

Find a piece of cardboard (or an old cereal box, who’s judging?). Write “Typing…” with three dots on it. Hang it around your neck and pretend to type on an invisible phone all night. You're now the message we’ve all sent but never finished. Emotional damage guaranteed.

5. “Expired Coupon”

Got any old grocery coupons lying around? Tape them to yourself with the words “EXPIRED” written in bold. You are now a reminder of life’s small disappointments. Be prepared for laughs... and perhaps some tears from coupon-loving friends.

6. “Running Out of Ideas”

If all else fails, wear everything mismatched, scribble random words on your forehead with a marker, and declare you are “Running Out of Ideas.” When asked what you are, just shrug. Your existential ambiguity will be the most relatable costume at the party.

There you have it—six ridiculous yet brilliant ways to own Halloween without spending a cent. With a little creativity and a lot of shamelessness, you’ll have a costume that’s not only unique but also a conversation starter. So, embrace the chaos, grab whatever you have around the house, and let the absurdity flow!