Halloween is just around the corner and the pressure is on to find the perfect costume for your kids. Whether your child is a last-minute decision maker or an indecisive little one, we’ve got you covered with some easy and fun last minute DIY costume ideas. These costumes will not only save you time and money but will also ensure that your kids will have a great time trick-or-treating.
1) Kitty Costume with Gold Leopard PJ Print
Transform your little one into a cute and cuddly kitty with just a Gold Leopard Print Stretch Pajama Set and some creative eyeliner skills. Start with a simple black liner to outline the kitty’s nose, curl an arch to create whiskers, and fill in black on the top of the nose with a little pink on the bottom. For the ears, simply cut triangles from felt and hot glue them onto a headband. This costume is the purr-fect solution for a quick and adorable Halloween costume.
My little girls dressed as kitties
2) Space Themed Galaxy Costume with Mightly Organic Cotton Galaxy Print PJs
Transform your kid into a queen or king of the galaxy with just a pair of Mightly Organic Cotton Galaxy Print PJs. Using construction paper, aluminum foil, cardboard, pom-poms, yarn, and a hot glue gun, Modge Podge or glue, create a “solar system” necklace. Hang the planets from a string of yarn with pom-poms and pieces of aluminum foil to make shiny asteroids. To complete the look, sprinkle some glitter on their face and sport some glow-in-the-dark wristbands or necklaces. Your little astronaut will be amazed by the night sky.
Supplies for Solar System Necklace
Galaxy Girlies
3) Superhero Costume with Capes
Make your child's dreams come true by turning them into a superhero with personalized capes. Cut out a large “S” for Super-girl or -man or “B” for Bat-girl or -man from felt and pin it onto the back of a plain colored tee, like the Mightly Long Sleeve Pocket Tee (pinning will ensure you don't ruin your favorite tee). Cut out a matching cape from a sheet or use a solid-colored sheet to make a cape. You can also add some extra embellishments like a utility belt to really finish the look. Get creative and come up with your little one’s own superhero identity and let them run wild on Halloween night.
4) French Fille or Fils (aka, girl or boy) Costume with Striped PJ Shirt and Bandana
Bonjour! Turn your kid into a posh Parisien with just a few pieces of clothing. A striped Mightly PJ shirt with some black sweat pants or leggings with a red scarf tied around the neck. Top it all off with a beret for extra class and style. You can even turn a piece of cardboard into an artist's paint palette and accessorize to your heart's content. This costume will make them feel like they're on the way to the Eiffel Tower!
5) Chef Costume with Apron and Chef's Hat
If your kid loves being in the kitchen, then this costume will be a perfect fit for them. Simply grab an apron, chef’s hat, and their favorite recipe book. You can also give them a whisk or spatula as a prop. Let them carry around a mixing bowl or baking tray and mismatched socks to complete the whole look. Your little chef will see Halloween as an opportunity to have fun in the kitchen.
Halloween is all about having fun and being creative. These easy and fun last minute DIY costume ideas will make your child the talk of the town. It doesn’t take much to transform their imagination into reality and seeing their faces light up is a priceless experience. With just a few materials and a little bit of creativity, you can make your child the star of the night. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures and cherish these moments forever. Happy Halloween!
xx, Candice, Mightly CMO & Mama to Addie, Ellery, and Lilah