115 Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family
Creative solo and group outfits for adults and their little ghouls and gals.
The spookiest day of the year calls for some creativity. Need a fun way to exercise yours on October 31? Look no further than homemade Halloween costumes — the perfect complement to any DIY Halloween decorations and pumpkin carving ideas you may have planned to celebrate this year.
If you love a good Halloween craft and are searching for a spooky (or punny!) solo costume or family outfit, everyone from adults to babies, teens, tweens and every age in between can consider the ideas below. They're cute, silly and, in some cases, more than scary enough to win any Halloween costume contest. Some of our best ideas for couples include transforming into bandits, lumberjacks, Nintendo switches and alien-fighting characters from Men in Black. Children (toddlers included!) can transform into adorable cupcakes, plants, foxes and the tiny yellow henchman, the Minions. Even foodies will enjoy dressing as mouthwatering cookies, cakes, burritos and hot chocolate with marshmallows. And the best part of it all: Many of these DIY Halloween costumes can be made last-minute, so don't worry if you end up picking a work-appropriate or squad-approved option later than intended.
Whatever outfit you have in mind for you and the kids in your life, we hope this list gives you a head-start on the planning process. Luckily, many of the bloggers featured used simple items — cardboard, balloons, construction paper, paint and more — to put their stunning looks together. And if worse comes to worse, we have a list of the best Halloween costumes on Amazon, along with a roundup of Halloween stores and websites to buy from. Have a spook-tacular Halloween!
Barbie and Ken Costume
Mix and match pink and green neon attire to replicate Barbie and Ken's beach look from the live-action Barbie movie. It's an easy outfit to put together, especially if you already have colorful body suits, tights and workout headbands in the closet.
Coastal Cowgirl Costume
It's playful, cute and so easy to recreate with a denim jacket, white dress and cowgirl boots. Don't forget the straw hat!
Crayons Costume
This is an adorable group costume idea where you and the little ones don colorful DIY crayon costumes. Use electrical tape for the stripes and make the hats from construction paper using this template. Find a pair of matching pants and socks for a monochrome look.
Dr. Strange Costume
This homemade Dr. Strange outfit is just as cool as the real thing. Use a red blanket for your cape, slip on some yellow cleaning gloves, and find a navy jacket and dark boots from your closet.
Emily from 'Emily in Paris' Costume
She's smart, chic and totally you! Transform into Emily for Halloween by wearing a red beret, a red skirt and a black-and-white striped shirt. Despite her many looks, this one is iconic!
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Purchase iron-on letters to attach to a plain white shirt. If you're late deciding on a costume, this is a last-minute pick that will surely win Funniest Costume of the Year!
Joel from 'Last of Us' Costume
Fans of the hit show, Last of Us, can easily recreate Joel's look with a plaid shirt, a khaki green jacket and brown boots. Don't forget your trusty backpack.
Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid'
Be the princess of Halloween (and the great big sea!) with a homemade replica of Ariel's mermaid look. A simple purple top and green scarves wrapped around your waist as the tail will do. DIY a shell necklace and use a hair scarf as your belt.
Nepo Baby Costume
If you can't find a shirt that reads "Nepo Baby" use iron-on letters. Then, wear your favorite pair of jeans and carry a trophy wherever you go.
Ash Ketchum Costume
After watching Pokémon as a child, who wouldn't want to be Ash Ketchum or a Pokemon trainer for the day? Luckily, Halloween is the perfect chance for them to catch their favorite Pokemon. They can transform into Ash himself with a red trucker hat, a blue vest and a pair of lime green gloves.
Sari from 'Cocaine Bear'
Don't worry, the adorable plush you buy to replicate the bear is not as crazy as the real thing in the movie! Wear a flirty pink jumpsuit to instantly become Sari.
Super Mario Bros.
They may not have mushrooms and turtles to jump on, but they can still don Mario and Luigi's classic red and green outfits to go trick-or-treating. They'll need a red and green shirt, this hat and mustache set and blue suspenders.
Tanya from 'White Lotus'
Whether you liked the ending or not, Tanya is still an iconic character that deserves a day of her own. Find a patterned beach coverup and don a pair of chic shades and low heels. The suitcase is also a must!
Tetris Costume
Easily DIY this Tetris game costume using Post-It-Notes. Wear all-black attire so the notes pop.
Wednesday Addams Costume
She's gloomy and spooky, but also oh-so cool! Wear a striped blazer, a collared shirt and a black dress with knee-high socks. A long black wig with two pigtail braids will also do the trick!
Vermouth, Campari and Prosecco Group Costume
Wine lovers unite! Have the gals over for a night of movies and delectable wine. Let them dress as their favorite drinks. One can be Vermouth, another Campari and the third, Prosecco, using these templates for your shirts!
Best for Couples: Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake Halloween Costume
Here's an idea for the pop culture lovers out there: Recreate the iconic "Canadian tuxedo" look then-couple Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake rocked at the 2001 American Music Awards. Pull out all of your denim and don't forget to DIY your own waist chain or hot glue rhinestones to a denim handbag to complete the look.
Best for Groups: Milkshakes Halloween Costume
Gather your girl trio to don these homemade milkshake costumes that are perfect for Halloween pictures. Wear your favorite colorful dress and DIY the cherry headbands with red balloons, cardstock and white cotton batting.
Best for Families: Fruit Snacks Halloween Costume
This idea will have you craving a sugary treat. Simply hot glue felt fruits to white shirts before ironing on the "Fruit Snacks" wording. It's that simple!
Best for Kids: Ballerina Jewelry Box Halloween Costume
Blogger Vanessa transformed her daughter into an adorable pink ballerina jewelry box using Amazon Prime smile boxes, spray paint, crystal knobs and ribbon. Now all that's left to do is plié.
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