Do you want to create a costume for this Halloween that makes you stand out? Or do you lack the ideas for last-minute DIY (Do It Yourself) costumes? At the same time, you have a plus size. Then, our ideas for DIY Plus Size Halloween Costumes Last Minute 2025 have you covered!
In this blog post, we’ll talk about DIY Halloween costumes you can effortlessly create. We’ll also recommend plus-size men and women the costumes they may pick for Halloween. But before diving into those plus size costume ideas, we want to emphasize why you may create DIY costumes for Halloween.
Why Create Halloween Costumes DIY?
There are many good reasons to create costumes for Halloween DIY. We have given them below to encourage you to create them:
- It makes you easily stand out in the Halloween scene.
- It saves you money, too, as you don’t need to buy a full costume when creating it DIY.
- Also, it allows you to express your personality and likes in style.
So, are you interested in knowing the plus size costume hacks we have for you? We are, too, in order to reveal them to you, which you can find out next and leverage.
Easy DIY Last-Minute Plus Size Halloween Costumes for 2025
Here are our ideas for last-minute and easy plus size Halloween costumes for 2025 for men and women:
The Joker Costume (Dark Knight)
The Joker from Batman is a famous villain and also one of the most popular. For the same reason, many people want to dress like him for Halloween to make a statement. You can too, taking inspiration from the iconic movie Dark Knight, in which Heath Ledger plays the Joker.
Though the Dark Knight-inspired Joker costume is easy to accomplish DIY, you will still need the purple suit. In this regard, we recommend our Dark Knight The Joker Purple Halloween Purple Costume, comprising a jacket (coat) and pants. We have made it from suiting fabric, so it not only looks great on users (wearers), but it is also of high quality. Also, you can order this clothing item in our store in custom size as a plus size individual.
What Else Do You Need?
Besides the jacket and pants, as mentioned earlier, you will need the following to create your DIY Joker (Dark Knight) costume:
- A Green Vest
- A Patterned Shirt
- Dark-Colored Tie
- Black Dress Shoes
- Purple Gloves
- A Green Wig
- Joker Card and a Fake Knife (For Character Appeal)
What about the Makeup?
The makeup is essential to your Dark Knight-inspired Joker costume. So, how can you look similar to the Joker with makeup? Apply white face paint as the base, dark black around the eyes, and red around the lips.
Who Do We Recommend the Joker (Dark Knight) Costume?
We recommend this costume to men, as the Joker is a male villain. Further, the Harley Quinn costume from Batman is better suited for women.
Wednesday Costume (The Addams Family)
Wednesday Addams is unquestionably a very popular character from “The Addams Family.” Even the TV series Wednesday, focusing on her character, which has run for two seasons now, is no different. By the same token, it makes an excellent idea to dress like her, a character that Jenna Ortega portrayed.
In order to dress like Wednesday, you will first need a suit. That is the Wednesday 2022 Jenna Ortega Addams Suit, which you can shop here. We have created this suit from fleece fabric, so it is warm and fall-friendly, perfect for Halloween. Further, you can order it in our store in custom or an XL size based on your needs as a plus size person.
What Else Do You Need?
In addition to the Wednesday 2022-inspired suit, as mentioned above, you will need these to dress like her:
- A White Peter Pan Collar Shirt
- Black Tights
- Flat Shoes in Black or Mary Jane Shoes
- A Fake Skull and a Vintage Doll (For Character Appeal)
What about the Hairstyle?
If you have long, black hair, you can style your hair with dark braided pigtails, similar to Wednesday. Or else invest in a braided wig.
Who Do We Recommend a Wednesday Costume?
Because of the feminine appeal of the popular character Wednesday, we recommend it to women. Not to mention, you can have your daughter dressed in the same way as a teenager.
Buddy Costume (Elf)
Buddy the Elf, a character that Will Ferrell played in the 2003 Christmas comedy film, is another excellent costume idea. As a matter of fact, it is an easy DIY last-minute costume idea. For the same reason, we have included it in our list of DIY Plus Size Halloween Costumes Last Minute 2025. Dressing like Buddy for Halloween is not only fun but also makes you easily recognizable.
In order to create the iconic Buddy the Elf Costume DIY, you will, most importantly, need a green coat. Luckily, you can shop for it in our store as a wool coat with a shearling collar. As a Hallow-friendly wool coat, it not only makes you feel comfortable but also provides you with enough warmth. Further, you can order it in a custom or extra large size in our store if you wear plus size clothes.
What Else Do You Need?
Here are the things you will need besides Buddy the Elf-inspired green coat to create your Buddy costume DIY:
- A Pair of Yellow Trousers or Tights
- Black Belt with a Large Buckle
- Elf Hat
- Black Elf Shoes
- Elf-inspired scarf
- Candy Cane and a Small Snow Globe (For Character Appeal)
What about the Makeup and Hairstyle?
When it comes to makeup, here are tips you can follow:
- Apply a light foundation on the face for an even skin tone with a hint of blush to the cheeks.
- Make your eyebrows look bushy and expressive, filling in with a brown pencil.
- Makeup eyes to the minimal for a natural Buddy-like look.
- Apply a rosy lip balm.
In addition, wear a short brown wig in loose waves to mimic Buddy’s hairstyle. Or you do your hairstyle wavy if you have short and brown hair.
Who Do We Recommend the Buddy (Elf) Costume?
As Buddy is a male character, we recommend men create the Buddy the Elf costume for Halloween.
The Classic Ghostbuster Costume
Ghostbusters is not just an old-school movie but also a classic. For the same reason, the Ghostbuster costume often remains a pick for Halloween. It is easy to accomplish, too, as a DIY Halloween costume idea. So, we couldn’t miss out on adding it to our list of Last-Minute Plus Size Halloween Costumes 2025. How may you dress like the classic Ghostbusters for Halloween DIY?
In order to dress like a Ghostbuster for Halloween, you can invest in our Ghostbusters Halloween Light Brown Combo Costume. Basically, it is a jumpsuit, which makes it easy to create your Ghostbuster costume. We have made it from cotton, so it is soft, comfy, and breathable, appropriate for fall. Further, you can order it in our store in a custom size as a plus-size individual.
What Else Do You Need?
Besides the light brown jumpsuit, as mentioned earlier, you will need the following to create your Ghostbuster costume:
- A Black Boots
- A Backpack
- Gloves
- Ghostbusters-inspired Proton Pack and Slimer (for Character Appeal)
Who Do We Recommend the Ghostbusters Costume?
Both men and women can dress like Ghostbusters for Halloween. Why? Ghostbusters, as a movie, has featured both male and female protagonists (Ghostbusters).
Apart from the costumes above, there are plenty of other costumes you can create for Halloween and DIY. We recommend you check out our category, Halloween costume, in this regard.
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Irrespective of whether you are plus-size or lack DIY Halloween costume ideas, we have you covered at Leather Jacket Black. Our ideas for DIY Plus Size Halloween Costumes Last Minute 2025 target both men and women to utilize. We recommend The Joker and Buddy the Elf DIY Halloween costumes for plus-size men. And we suggest Wednesday and Taylor-Swift-inspired DIY Halloween costumes for plus-size women. Also, we have a gender-neutral DIY plus size Halloween costume idea for men and women. That is the Ghostbusters costume.
Moreover, the costumes we talked about above for Halloween are available for sale in our store. In fact, there are many more costumes available here on sale for substantial discounts. To finish, we suggest you place your order for Halloween costumes at our store now to get excellent discounts on shopping for them.
