As Halloween (my favourite time of year) is only 2 weeks away we thought we could take a moment to look at some creative costume ideas which will impress your mates without breaking the bank. Our top 20 costumes ranging from jaw-dropping genius to downright hilarious. Let us know your favourites.

1. Sadness from Inside Out (via CostumeWorks)

2. The simple but effective Netflix & Chill. (via Mackenzie Eickhoff)

3. Bun in the Oven” Maternity DIY Costume Tutorial (via Brit & Co)

4. Got no money? Run down to your local DIY store to grab this 50 Shades of Grey Costume. (via facebook) 

5. The Deadly Cereal Killer (via chegouahora)

6. Operation Game Halloween Costume

7. Super cute OAP Babies (via landeeseelandeedo)

8. Censored Nudity (via popsugar)

9. This Maaad Creepy use of googly eyes... (via bestofhalloweencostumes)

10. When you bump into your one night stand at a party. (via 104.3 WOMC)

11. Classic LEGO Man Costume Tutorial (via Instructables) 

12. A man trying to walk through a hurricane... (via themetapicture)

13. Darla form Finding Nemo (via buzzfeed)

14. Why not bring your furry friends to the party as a Beanie Baby, like 'Mischief the Pug' here. (via halloweenfun.org)

15. Carl and Russel from Disney's UP (via buzzfeed)

16. A Crazy Cat Lady Costume (via themetapicture)

18. DIY Fulled Loaded Taco Shell Costume Tutorial (via andeeseelandeedo)

19. Van Gogh's Self Portrait Costume (via chegouahora)

20. Boss Ross and a Painting (via halloweencostumes)

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