photos by Julie Levy

There are three types of people: Those who spend months creating a Halloween costume, those who refuse to dress up, and those of us who wish we had the time to be clever, but instead just throw together something at the last minute. Consider this a guide to helping those in the latter group pull off a great Halloween costume this year, whether you are looking to wow your friends at a party or just totting the kids around the neighborhood for a quick candy grab.

• Romeo and Juliet
• Young Barack Obama
• Sarah Palin’s Hockey Mom
• Ali G
• Dolly Parton
• Used Car Salesman

October 2008