As the Trick-or-Treat day is coming closer, children have already geared up to celebrate the day with innovative ideas. Spending the whole day planning how to include favorite activities, you are also a bit confused on the costume front. It is not easy to choose the perfect match for the day. Be it a costume party, carving jack-o-lanterns, bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks or telling stories and watching horror films; the major contribution in the successful celebration would surely be from the costumes you are about to choose from. Let us help you to reduce the expenditure by giving you ideas for homemade Halloween costumes.
1. Cowboy or Cowgirl costume
One of the most popular among the children, the Cowboy or Cowgirl costume has been an evergreen dress-up for such celebrations. The cowboys having horse and cow wranglers and raised with the cowboy culture, won the old west and made this design popular in the next years. Being an integral part of American folklore, the cowboy or cowgirl costume idea would be a big hit in the party. Just you need to have a western shirt, a pair of jeans, boots and a brightly colored bandana. The famous Cowboy hat will add extra charm in the outfit.
2. Mummy costume
If you do not want to be dressed up in a plastic superhero costume, take a step and make out a Mummy costume of spooky fabric. It is pretty simple to design a mummy costume. Just collect white clothing underneath and use white sheet or gauge strips for wrapping. Just do not forget that the messier it will look, the better it will turn out. This costume will not only give you a different look but also will save plenty of money.
3. Scarecrow costume
Children always love the thrilling and superman like out-fits. Made famous in the Batman movies, this Scarecrow costume can be made using polyurethane. This helps in keeping the folds and creases stiff. Just airbrush it so that it does not look like a sack with two holes on your head. Also you can search more ideas on the internet to add some creativity in your costume. Use a flannel shirt and a pair of jeans (Patched jeans are a better option). Get some duct tape on the inside of pants and sleeps to attach some straw so it sticks out. Draw triangles around each eye and a smile on your face. You can also add straw hat in the costume.
4. Soldier costume
The most fascinating and loved costume among the children, which you will surly love to try. The costume includes hat, jacket and pants. This gives a complete look of a mature army soldier. You would need camouflage, camouflage makeup and perhaps a homemade compass, canteen and other accessories to make this costume. This will make the character look alike a real one.
5. Elvis costume
Kids often wish to dress up like a little Elvis and it is very simple like all other costumes. Just you need to do some art work on you look. If your hairs are dark, then it becomes easy to do it. Instead of using a wig, you can just tease it up for the identical hair. If you need to use a wig, use a black one to pull off this costume. With a bright colored ascot, add some sequins to black pants and black shirts. Also do not forget the microphone, which can be made easily.
6. Dice costume
You will also like this Dice costume. The creativity and a different look will make you the charm of the party. Collect some large cardboard boxes to make this costume. Use white paint to color the entire box. Make holes at the top and also at the shoulder places. Then use black pain to color the large black dots on each side and the costume is ready to wear. If you are twins, keep it identical, which will confuse others.
Along with these above mentioned costumes, you can also make other costumes like classic costumes, box costumes, character costumes. All the costumes can be easily made by using your old or less used cloths and other material. Just you have to follow the instructions and add your creativity to make some of the great costumes for this Halloween.
