Here are a few ideas to get you going.

All you need is a plain white sheet (flat, not fitted!)

and a scissors to cut out eye holes.

Woman in witch’s hat

In just a few minutes, you’ll be good to go.

To really get the idea across, carry a rock or a whole bag of them.

(Alternately, you could go with a leopard-print theme, shown here.)

Three people dressed as ghosts Halloween

Pick up a cat-ear headband, likethis onefrom Forever 21.

Press-on nails from the drugstore make instant claws.

For your face,YouTuber Sonia Castanedahas some pointers.

Woman with cat ears

Use liquid eyeliner to create a dramatic cat’s-eye effect, followed by bold smoky eyeshadow.

Lightly shadow the hollows of your cheeks with a dark beige blush.

Use a light pink or peach lipstick on your lower lip.

Woman in scarecrow outfit

If you have a plaid shirt and overalls, you’re already ahead of the game.

(This hatfrom Party City is a budget-friendly $3.)

It’s all in the makeup.

Lays potato chip bag

Add freckles on your cheeks if you like, and draw exaggerated lashes on your lower eyelid.

This tutorial collection fromGlory of the Snowoffers a variety of options.

(Cue the groan.)

Woman with blue wig, sunglasses and microphone

(Cue the groan again.)

The possibilities are as endless as your ability to personify common phrases.

How could you dress as “assault and battery”?

A “smart ass,” “rotten egg,” or “superstar”?

What if you wore a large circle with the word “tuit” written on it?

(Think about that one for a second.)

Wigs, hats, and an accessory or two can be all you need.

Simplest of all: a witch’s hat.

There’s nothing that says you have to “be” anything specific for Halloween, either.

The important thing is to have fun going outside your usual fashion comfort zone.