We currently offer 350+ homemade Halloween costume ideas! Not sure what you’d like to be? Simply choose from one of 16 frightful and fun categories.
350+ Halloween Costume Ideas
Angels & Princess Ideas– If you’re feeling like a beautiful princess, heavenly Angel, or fancy flower fairy this season, choose from a variety of costume ideas
Animals & Insect Costume Ideas– Create your own Animal or Insect Costume from this splendid collection of ideas- like this adorable baby bat.
Athletes – Are you a Sports Fanatic and want to share some Team spirit on Halloween? Try these fun Athlete costumes on for size
Clowns– Want to Clown around this Halloween? Check out our selection of clown Costume ideas and decide whether you want to be as friendly as Ronald McDonald, or whether you want to haunt the dreams of small children for years to come
Creatures– Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without some ghoulish creatures haunting the neighborhood! Choose from a wonderful selection of creature faves such as Count Dracula, Frankenstein and more
Etc & Furniture– Sometimes it helps to stand out from the crowd! Here are some Unique homemade halloween costume ideas based on furniture and everyday objects (like the Ipod Ad to the left!)
Food– Thinking of dressing as your favorite hor’ deurve? Choose from our selection of Funny Food Costume Ideas such as Spaghetti and Meatballs or a Box of Popcorn
Funny/Witty Ideas– On the more humorous side of halloween, Here are a few of our favorite funny/witty costume ideas. These aren’t all appropriate for younger children.
Movie & Book, Comic Characters & Celebrities– Choose from your favorite Classic Books, TV & Movie Characters for this years Costume! Become Chef Ramsay, Harry Potter or Even Scooby Doo!
Occupations–Create your Own Occupational Halloween Costume- Choose from Air Force/Army costumes to dentists, lawyers all the way to Trailer Trash (well, it COULD be an occupation!)
People– Sometimes you just gotta be “Yourself” for Halloween. Choose from these fun “People” costumes, such as Big Baby, Grim Granny or Mystic Belly Dancer
Plants – If you like plants, you’ll love these interesting plant costume ideas, choose from Chia Pets, various flowers, pumpkins, etc
Science Fiction– Aliens to Robots and various ideas in between
Superheroes – Akuma Street fighters to Superman, various hero costume ideas
Witches & Wizards– Create your own magical costume – Choose from Various Witches, Wizards, or even your favorite magical and muggle characters as well!
Villains– We loved to hate’m, those wonderful Villains! Here are some fun villain costumes you can make yourself with a few items you have laying around the house.
Basic Costume Pieces
- Basic Cape with Collar
- Basic Hood (for frog, puppy, bunny, etc)
- Full Circle Cape
- How to make a Robe without Sewing
- How to make a Roman Tunic
- Greek Tunica
- Morticia Skirt
- MYO Lycra Bodysuit
Costume Accessories and Finishing Touches
- Halloween Costume Armor
- Armor Accessories- shoulder pads, belts, etc
- Animal Ears
- Animal Feet
- Beaded Tiara
- Big Breasts
- Crowns
- Coffin Purse
- Costume Make Up
- Easy Helmets
- Grow your own Horns
- Halloween Foot Coverings
- Special Effects
Alternatively, you can start with a homemade halloween costume idea and spruce it up with a few simple accessories.
I love all these ideas, thank you! I thought I’d share a bunch of last minute halloween costume ideas too.
Cereal Killer 🥣🔪
How to Make: Grab a few mini cereal boxes, stick plastic knives through them, and splatter red paint or marker for "blood." Attach them to a t-shirt.
Bonus Tip: Add a spoon in your pocket for extra effect!
Scarecrow 🌾🧑🌾
How to Make: Wear a flannel shirt, jeans, and a straw hat. Use face paint to create stitched "scarecrow" lines on your face. Stuff some straw (or use strips of paper) in your pockets or sleeves.
Quick Addition: A rope belt completes the look!
Mummy 🧻🧟
How to Make: Wrap yourself in toilet paper or white bandages. Start from the legs and work your way up, leaving spaces for your eyes.
Pro Tip: Use medical gauze for a more durable look.
Ghost 👻
How to Make: Classic and easy—cut eye holes in an old white sheet, and you’ve got a ghost costume!
Alternative: Use fabric glue to add some black felt for a spookier face.
Tourist 🏖️📸
How to Make: Wear a Hawaiian shirt, shorts, sunglasses, and a floppy hat. Carry a camera or map, and wear socks with sandals for that true tourist vibe.
Bonus: Add a lei or fanny pack for authenticity!
Zombie 🧟♂️🧟♀️
How to Make: Rip an old shirt and pants. Use makeup or face paint to add pale skin, dark under-eye circles, and some fake blood.
Pro Tip: Smudge dirt or eyeshadow for an extra "freshly risen" look.
Rosie the Riveter 💪
How to Make: Wear a denim shirt and tie a red bandana around your hair. Add rolled-up sleeves and red lipstick.
Quick Add: Strike a power pose to channel that strong, iconic look.
Cat Burglar 🐱🧤
How to Make: Dress in all black, add a black beanie, gloves, and a mask (you can DIY one with felt or a cut-up t-shirt). Don’t forget the sack with a dollar sign on it!
Easy Addition: Use eyeliner to draw a black cat nose and whiskers.
Minion 😆🍌
How to Make: Wear a yellow shirt and overalls. Add some goggles (made from plastic cups or lids) and black gloves.
Tip: A yellow beanie or headband will complete the minion look.
Jellyfish 🪼
How to Make: Use a clear umbrella and attach long strands of ribbon, tulle, or string underneath to mimic tentacles.
Glow Up: Attach some glow sticks for a fun, glowing effect!
Social Media Post 🖼️📱
How to Make: Use a large cardboard frame and paint it to look like a social media profile. Customize with likes, comments, and photos!
Pro Tip: Carry a marker and let your friends "comment" on your frame.
Smarty Pants 🍬👖
How to Make: Attach packs of Smarties candy to a pair of pants using tape or safety pins.
Pun Fun: Walk around proudly as the ultimate "smarty pants!"
Where’s Waldo? 🔎👓
How to Make: Wear a red-and-white striped shirt, a matching beanie, and glasses. Add jeans and a backpack for the complete look.
Bonus Tip: Hide in the background of photos for that authentic Waldo feel!
Static Cling 🧦⚡
How to Make: Wear mismatched clothes and pin socks, dryer sheets, and small clothing items to yourself.
Super Easy: A balloon rubbed on your head creates real static for your hair!
Artist 🎨🖌️
How to Make: Wear a beret and carry a paint palette and brush. Splatter some paint on an apron or shirt.
Extra: Add a mustache or glasses for that iconic “artist” look.
Lifeguard 🏊♂️🚨
How to Make: Wear red shorts and a white t-shirt with “LIFEGUARD” written on it. Carry a whistle and sunglasses.
Simple Addition: Use sunscreen on your nose for a beachy, summer vibe.
Construction Worker 🚧👷♀️
How to Make: Wear a neon vest or shirt, jeans, and a hard hat. Carry a tape measure or hammer.
Quick Add-On: Write “Under Construction” on a cardboard sign for extra fun.
50s Sock Hopper 🎶🧦
How to Make: Wear a poodle skirt, a scarf tied around your neck, and saddle shoes. Slick your hair back or wear a high ponytail.
Classic Look: Add cat-eye glasses for that vintage 50s style.
Witch 🧙♀️🎃
How to Make: Wear all black with a pointy hat (which you can make from cardboard). Add a broomstick and dark lipstick.
Pro Tip: A DIY broomstick can be made from sticks tied together with string.
Rain Cloud ☁️🌧️
How to Make: Dress in light blue or gray, and glue cotton batting to a shirt or headband. Attach paper raindrops or strips of blue ribbon to hang down.
Fun Detail: Add some glitter or silver streamers for a shiny, rainy effect.