Halloween Costumes

"Shrek" the ogre was introduced in 2001 and won hearts with his Scottish brogue and sarcastic wit. If you have a Shrek fan in your household, you may have Shrek costumes in mind for Halloween....

A homemade costume ensures that you won't run into other trick-or-treaters who have the exact same outfit. You can make a wide variety of fun and funny children's Halloween costumes with basic...

If you have a little Popeye fan in your household, keep him strong to the finish in a homemade Popeye Halloween costume. A Popeye costume involves basic wardrobe pieces with a little...

Sometimes less is more with costumes. Be it a costume party, Halloween, or other event, sometimes a simple and easy-to-put-together costume is the best way to go. Beekeeper costumes are a great...

The Wizard of Oz Lollipop Kid costume is one of the easiest costumes to make at home. The variations of the costume leave you plenty of materials to work with, which you already may have around...

You'll enjoy your Halloween costume more if you make it yourself, and you'll be less likely to run into people with the exact same costume. A unique homemade costume demonstrates your creativity...

Cabbage Patch Kids, a hugely popular doll fad in the 1980s, remain popular today. Cabbage Patch Kids, with their soft bodies, animated facial features and huge dimples, are still a fun costume...

Whether it's Halloween or you're going to a costume ball at some other time of year, you want your outfit to be memorable. Perhaps the easiest way to make an impression is with an outrageous...

Costumes for pets should always be on the simple side and without detachable pieces that could fall, or be chewed off, because they could create a health hazard for your beloved pet. Hat pieces...

In college, you might find yourself booked for more than one Halloween party in the same weekend. If you don't want to wear the same costume more than once, then it's essential that you have easy...

Halloween provides an opportunity for costume parties and trick-or-treating. People are free to be themselves or another character. When going to a party or trick-or-treating with a friend or as a...

Both handmade and store-bought costumes have their advantages. Ultimately, the amount of time, money and creativity you have can determine which is right for you.

A medieval knight costume can be easily assembled with items found in your closet and a few accessories from the local thrift or discount store. The attention to detail will make the difference in...

An award-winning costume is one that is creative, unique, detailed and executed well. There are not tried and true guidelines for what types of costume will win a prize, the key is how well you...

The classic "Scream" costume, with the black clad villain in the grotesque white, mask may be horrifying and terrifying to look at, but not to make. The simplicity of the costume works well to...

Not only are homemade costumes often more creative and fun, they are also typically inexpensive, which can be a necessity for college guys. This is one environment where looking like you just had...

Pirates have become very popular over the last few years, especially after Johnny Depp's portrayal of Capt. Jack Sparrow in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy. Make your pirate costume...

If you were like many little girls, you played with Barbie dolls at some point. This year, if you are considering being Barbie for Halloween there is are easy ways you can create your own costume....

After you've assembled the suit, ears and tail for your black cat costume, it's time to put the finishing touches on your costume using face makeup. There are many ways to suggest a cat using...

Cat costumes for Halloween never go out of style. Even the best furry cat costume, however, loses luster without the makeup to match. Girls, big and small, can create a variety of cat looks,...

The 1950s often invokes thoughts of specific characters, styles and fashions from the era. The Fonz of the hit show "Happy Days" along with John Travolta's and Olivia Newton John's characters in...

Whether you need a medieval costume for Halloween, a costume party or the local Renaissance Fair, it can be beautiful, but expensive. Thankfully, though fashion has changed a lot since the...

The imperial stormtrooper costume from the movie "Star Wars" can be made with materials that are easily acquired along with things you may already have around the house. It is not a hard costume...

Halloween costumes can be expensive to buy. Making your own can be time consuming and difficult, and can sometimes be expensive as well. However, there are ways to get around the difficulty and...

Whether for Halloween parties or celebrating movie premieres, wearing magical costumes is a special event. There are some unique costumes at professional shops that can run hundreds of dollars....

When assembling an outfit to emulate 1950s clothing, you can use items already in your closet, or take a trip to the local thrift store and see what you can find. Once you have a better idea of...

A sheik costume is comfortable, easy to throw together and fun to wear - the ideal attire for a costume party. It is loose fitting and can be almost wholly assembled from items found in your...

The perfect finishing touch to any nurse outfit is the nurse hat. When worn correctly, your nursing cap will help keep your hair neatly in place so you can look like you're ready to provide the...

Raggedy Ann, created in the early 1900s first as a red-haired and freckled doll, was followed soon after by the creation of her brother, Andy. The doll developed into books, comic books and...

Whether the costume is classic Italian, historical Italian or cartoon Italian, attention to detail will be key to constructing an authentic Italian costume. Many of the costume ideas require...

A homemade costume is a budget-friendly option that will have individual and unique flair to set it apart from the rest. A cartoon costume is relatively simple to make as the characters often wear...

Pirates are typically pictured wearing a smorgasbord of different clothing items thrown together in such a way that all the items relate to one another and complete the pirate look. Gauchos are an...

Having trouble thinking of ideas for a last minute Halloween costume? Maybe you just need that great outfit to wow them at a friend's costume party. There are many things you can do, using simple...

An army costume is among the easiest Halloween costumes to make at home. Plus, most boys---and a lot of girls---will want to go trick-or-treating in camouflage at some point. There are other...

Before mass-produced costumes came into vogue, most of us were happy trick-or-treating draped in a sheet or holding a kitchen broom with a pointy hat on our head. Today, kids' imagination,...

For many people, the days leading up to Halloween mean rushing from store to store, clawing your way through the throngs of people in the costume aisle, and spending far more than you had...

No matter the season or occasion, an Elvis Presley costume is a guaranteed show stopper for any party--especially when worn by a child. Elvis is a timeless icon recognized by all ages. With just a...

The classic faces of clowns span many centuries' worth of entertainment and present an easily recognizable image for both costuming and art purposes. Making your own clown mask for wear or for...

Let it snow! Making costumes can take only a few minutes, and you can get a lot of mileage out of a snowman costume. Your snowman costume can see you through Halloween, school events and holiday...

"Ben 10: Alien Force" is a popular cartoon television program that is a sequel series to "Ben 10." The main character, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson, wears blue or army green pants, a white and black...

Children will often become interested in dinosaurs, and what better way to encourage their interest in these prehistoric creatures than to create a dinosaur costume for them? This is a costume...