Halloween is all about getting in touch with your creative side. The holiday begs you to think outside the box, from what scares you to what scares others and more.
If your kids are looking for a project this fall, creating their own Halloween costume can be a fun and rewarding one. It can add a little something special to a holiday that may be quiet otherwise, depending on what health regulations in your area are like.
Whatever the reason behind it, Halloween costume creating is a great way to scratch that DIY itch. Here are some awesome examples to get you inspired.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Like all great things about fall, this costume starts with a comfy oversized hoodie. With some fabric glue and some felt, it's easy to add all the little accents that make Sonic a speedy, friendly face. Pair it with a gold ring and red sneakers, and have a blast zooming around.
Grandma or Grandpa
The younger the child, the cuter this costume is, guaranteed. The cotton ball wigs are too sweet to pass up, plus you may already have most of what you need to pull off this costume in your home.
Box Monster
Cardboard box costumes have been surprisingly popular the past few years. These eco-friendly costumes offer endless opportunities, as kids can make any animal or monster their imagination can come up with.
Little Biker
Finding an all-leather-looking outfit for kids these days is easier than you think. If you've got the kind of kid who'd be into this costume, they may already have a piece or two in their wardrobe. Pose them with a bicycle or a big wheel for some super-cool looks.
Clark Kent/Superman
This costume is great for any kiddo who is into the world of superheroes. You can also get creative and work on other superheroes and their alter egos for something extra unique.
Paddington Bear
Paddington is another great costume that makes use of things you likely already have at home. It's also a great last-minute pick for a cold Halloween day. Simply pair a raincoat or peacoat with a bucket hat and rain boots and you're halfway there. You'll just need a name tag and some face paint to complete the look.
Scuba Diver
This fun costume idea lets you upcycle plastic soda bottles and turn them into cool oxygen tanks. Pair with an all-black or all-blue outfit so that it looks like a scuba suit!
Toy Soldier
Some green paint can turn just about any outfit into a combat outfit. Cut a platform out of cardboard and paint it to match! Your kid will love striking action figure poses throughout their trick-or-treating adventures.
Mime
Kids who love playing miming games will love the chance to sport the whole look. There's a lot of liberty where wardrobe is concern, with most of the focus on face paint for a fun costume that's pretty easy to repeat!
Witch, Warlock, or Vampire
Witches, warlocks, and vampires all work well with a dark outfit. From there, pick your accessories. You can do fangs, bloody makeup, hats, broomsticks, and more.
Chef
If you've got lots of white clothes and some aprons hanging around, you're halfway to a chef's costume! There are a few fun, creative ways you can make a chef's hat, or you can pick one up at a local costume store to complete the look. Pairing with toy food and cookware definitely brings the costume to life.
Athlete
All it takes are some accessories to take your kid from a fan to a player on their favorite team. It's great because you can keep it simple or make it really specific to a team or player, depending on what your kiddo is into. From baseball players to gymnasts, there are lots of fun possibilities to explore.
