You can find a large selection of Halloween costumes available at local retailers however, when you consider the cost and lack of originality, homemade costumes are a more fun and at times a more cost-effective option. Plus, if you involve your children in creating the unique costume ideas, the outcome will be worth more than any store-bought costume.
Here are some inexpensive, unique costume ideas that will cost little money and show lots of imagination.
Scarecrow:
An over-sized flannel shirt, some straw, along with torn faded jeans, sew on a few patches and this will make a great scarecrow. Stuff the jeans and shirt with plastic grocery bags and leave a little straw hanging out in certain areas. A little makeup along with a straw hat and this will complete your child’s scarecrow costume.
Ghost:
Ghosts are an old stand-by that never wears out. Use an old white sheet with holes cut for the eyes, sew a simple treat bag out of scrap material or a worn out pillow case. You can dress up your ghost a bit by drawing lips out of red lipstick and a few false eyelashes. Or, you could color a beard and mustache with markers. Here’s one of many unique costume ideas for a funny ghost, use a sheet covered with polka dots or one that is brightly colored to make it stand out from the crowd.
Clown:
You can create a great clown costume with loose clothes that are a bit over-sized and decorated with fabric paint or markers. Sew on some pom poms, use an inexpensive wig with a large, colorful hat, and you could even stuff the clothing with old newspapers. Extra large shoes would compliment this costume very well.
Hippy:
You can become a flower child from the 1960s with a tie-dye shirt and faded jeans with holes in the knees. Combine this with a headband, a ponytail wig, a jacket or vest covered in floral designs and you will have the most unique costume ideas of the night.
Nerd:
Halloween is the time to dress like something completely out of the ordinary. You can dress your child as a typical nerd, complete with white shirt, pocket protectors, pants that are way too short, rimmed glasses with tape wrapped in the center, white socks and black dress shoes. Make sure to use plenty of hair gel to slick back the hair and a pair of large fake teeth will be a great accessory.
Soda Can:
This costume is from one of the funniest unique costume ideas. Find an inexpensive plastic barrel and cut a hole in the bottom. Paint the entire barrel with the colors and design of your favorite brand of soda. With holes cut out for arms and head, a simple barrel can transform your child into a soda can.
Unique Costume Ideas – Create Your Own Memories
Your child can be the star of your block or neighborhood Halloween party if you use a little imagination and create special homemade costumes out of inexpensive, household items. The best unique costume ideas are thoughtfully planned, created together with families and enjoyed by everyone involved.
Like the commercials say “The memories of your child in a costume you made together”… priceless.