Somehow, Halloween always creeps up on us—quiet as a ghost—until it’s suddenly here. And while the candy and pumpkins are great, we all know the real magic is in the costumes. The kind that make people smile, laugh, or do a double-take. The kind you can whip up without emptying your wallet or losing an entire weekend to crafting.

We’ve rounded up easy Halloween costumes for women that are equal parts charming and achievable. Want to channel your inner country star? Transform into a woodland creature? Bring a favorite Disney character to life? You can—and most of these ideas start with things already in your closet (including that “wear once” dress you’ve been hanging onto).

If you want to dress up with your friends grab some floral sheets and be friendly, groovy ghosts. Have a real l

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