Prime Finds: The very best Amazon Halloween costumes for adults that can arrive next day

In this week's installment of her Prime Finds series, Shopping Writer Meghan is getting ready for the spooky season with the best Amazon Halloween costumes, perfect for last minute buying

For this week's top Amazon picks for my Prime Finds series, I've picked the very best Halloween costumes, for men and women, that are ideal for the underprepared, as they all come with next-day delivery.

So if you haven't had the chance to make your own costume this year, or shop for a unique outfit, these costumes are budget-friendly and sure to be a hit this All Hallow's Eve. And, they are set to arrive in plenty of time for the spookiness to start.

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1. Pirates

Shop here for Men's £37.99 or Women's £23.99

Starting off strong, we have the old-faithful pirate costume that can work time and time again. I have personally opted for the pirate pick a fair few times in recent years, as it's an easy staple to have for Halloween or any other costume parties you may have coming up - when I was at university, this was a go-to for fresher's events.

Both the men's and women's costumes on Amazon boast 5-star reviews, with the women's choice having a glowing comment from this shopper who wrote: "It literally comes exactly as shown on the picture, no cheap material, no different colour. It looks amazing and is such a good price!"

Meanwhile, the men's variation has comments like "In short, if you're looking for a pirate costume that'll turn heads and won't fall apart on you, this is the one. It's been a hit at every event I've worn it to, and I'm already looking for an excuse to wear it again."

With both falling under the £40 mark, these are easy and reliable staples to add to your costume wardrobe, and they come with next day delivery, leaving you plenty of time to complete you're Captain Jack look ahead of Halloween.

2. Joker & Harley Quinn

Shop here for Men's £29.98 or Women's £28.33

With Joker 2 not long having landed in cinemas, I do not doubt that Joker costumes will be a fan favourite this October - so why not join the trend with this highly-rated Joker costume - or, if you don't fancy the green hair look, take inspo from Margot Robbie's iconic Harley Quinn preference and whip out this pink and blue must-have.

Offering next-day delivery, and a pricetag under £30, these make the perfect couple or duo costume set, or a brilliant standalone that is sure to get you noticed while you're trick-or-treating, or at your upcoming Halloween bash.

3. Skeleton

Shop here for Unisex £30.99

This option is one of my personal favourites, as it requires little effort, little cash and little planning. Get this spooky look delivered to your doorstep tomorrow and enjoy perhaps one of the comfiest costumes out there. Essentially a onesie, this warm and cosy outfit is perfect for those looking to try their hand at a Halloween costume, without too much faffing around.

You can easily step up this look with your choice of makeup or face paint, or go without. Plus, not only does this get points for meeting the October 31st criteria, but it can also become your new loungewear if (like me) you want to keep a dash of spookiness around through the whole of winter. And, it has pockets!

4. Scream

Shop here for Unisex £28.99

The sixth instalment of the Scream franchise made a splash last year, and since then I'm sure I'm not the only one enjoying some nostalgic throwbacks as we head into the horror-movie territory. Plus, much like the previous pick on this list, this costume also requires minimal effort for maximum effect.

Adorn your robes and pop on your mask, maybe spruce it up with a costume knife if you have one - obviously not a real one - and enjoy dressing as this horror movie icon, which is sure to be easily recognisable and a fan favourite whether you're at a party or spooking your neighbours on the street. And, it's under £30!

If you need further convincing, one shopper who needed a Halloween costume fast, wrote: "Needed a last-minute Halloween costume and was honestly surprised by the quality of this one. Height (175cm), fits perfectly, comes with the mask and the material is of good quality for the price. The costume looks very accurate to the movies."

5. Prisoner

Shop here for Unisex £24.99

Last but not least, this costume comes kitted out with everything you could need to go as a prisoner this Halloween - well, everything except the criminal record. For under £25, this set comes with fake handcuffs, a personalised jumpsuit, a prisoner ID card for those Halloween mugshots and even fake tattoos if you want to go the extra mile.

With plenty of sizes to choose from, this is an ideal pick for the guys and the gals - and it can be with you the very next day.

For even more reasons to grab one, it has pockets, making it incredibly practical for when you're not "committing crimes" as you can easily store your keys and accessories nearby. It is worth noting though that one shopper pointed out the material is on the thinner side, so if you intended on adorning this for trick-or-treating, you may want to bring a jacket.