Halloween Costumes

A hippy Halloween costume is an easy one to make at home even though you can buy the pieces at any Halloween shop or discount store. Making a costume at home is more fun, creative and unique. Use...

Cowboy and cowgirl costumes are among the most popular around Halloween. The boots, gun holster and cowboy hat are all must-haves in a cowboy costume. However, a homemade cowboy vest can add a...

Whether you are dressing up for Halloween or going to a Renaissance fair, you do not have to spend a fortune to look the part. You can make a simple peasant costume out of a few materials. You do...

You can make a pirate costume by using old clothes and items you have on hand. If you use patterns, use stripes, not flowers, and never use anything that has words, pictures or logos on it. ...

Here is a quick and clever idea for a child’s Diego Halloween costume. Dress up your little animal rescuer and have him help with the costume too!

The quintessential pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow is an easy, great-looking costume that anyone can make. A quick trip to the thrift store and a department store will have you looking like a pirate...

So, you want to be Jack Sparrow for Halloween? Pirates are all the rage these days. It is a fairly common costume, but it would be much more creative and fun if you made it yourself, now wouldn't...

Pirate costumes are not just for Halloween anymore. Throughout the year, many cities feature pirate themes at festivals, parades and events where pirate attire is encouraged. Pirate costumes are...

Aladdin is a popular character from the Disney movie of the same name. Aladdin wears a purple and gold vest and white billowing pants, and is often seen with a gold lamp, which he rubs to gain...

Making yourself like a doll is a fun and easy costuming idea with a wide range of possibilities for personalization and embellishment. The costume idea described below is inspired by the character...

Becoming a CSI, or Crime Scene Investigator, for Halloween can be fun for kids and adults. The costume is simple to make and the tools a CSI uses to solve crimes are easy to find and add as...

Norwegian costumes, both male and female, are recognizable by their old-world folk appearance. Norway's folk costumes, or bunad, are usually connected with an individual rural region....

It's easy to make a cardboard vest to fit a man or woman. You might already have the materials at home. You can use boxes made of corrugated cardboard or poster board from the dollar store. Soft...

It's Halloween again and your kids (or you) just can't get enough of pirates. How do you make an inexpensive pirate costume for your son or daughter without resorting to a cheap-looking,...

A child's Indian costume is easy and inexpensive to make. The headband is made from construction paper and feathers, the vest from a grocery bag, and the jewelry from beads and string. The skirt...

If you're a teen making your own Halloween costume--or if you're a parent whose teen has suddenly told you she needs a costume for the school play--it's actually not that hard to make an Indian...

What do horses, rodeos, boots and country music have in common? They are qualities you will find in a real cowgirl. If you are looking for a costume to create for Halloween, the cowgirl costume is...

Do you remember the '70s? It was a time when the style consisted of bell bottoms, fringed vests, tie dye or peasant shirts, peace signs, long hair and sandals. Dressing like a hippie for Halloween...

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year, complete with candy, costumes and pumpkins. If you're looking for a cheap costume idea that's still original, consider going as a hippie. You...

Halloween is coming up soon and it’s time to choose a costume to wear for the festivities. Buying a costume from the party store or costume shop can be very expensive, so, why not put...

Pirates have been especially popular since "Pirates of the Caribbean" came to the big screen. If you're short on cash or the costume you want can't be shipped on time, you can make your own pirate...

Be a safari guide for Halloween and make your own costume. You'll be ready to fight your way through the jungle or savannah in your khaki clothes and cool safari vest. Don't forget a pair of...

Perhaps you fancy yourself a romantic hero or your girlfriend simply wants you to match her Scarlett costume for Halloween. You can be Rhett Butler for the evening no matter what your purpose. He...

What could be scarier than dressing as a zombie for Halloween? How about dressing as a zombie librarian, coming after those overdue books from beyond the grave? AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Learn how to pick a vest for vampire Halloween costumes in this video with Dracula Halloween costume ideas.

Folk singers put into words the struggles of ordinary people, and they dress like the people they represent. The height of popularity of folk singing in the United States was in the 1960s and...

If you lived at any time during the 1980s, chances are you know of Mr. T. The action star is as well known for his outlandish way of dressing as he is for the butts he whooped on "The A Team" or...

A pirate costume is a fun and popular solution for Halloween. It is equally perfect for other costume parties. You can make a pirate costume quickly and easily using a pair of scrubs. Here are...

Goku is the main character of the hit Japanese animation series, Dragonball Z. The character is known as a member of the strongest alien species in the Dragonball Z universe, making him a great...

Shrek has become a superstar. He's beloved by millions of kids and adults alike, so why not dress up like that loveable, green ogre for Halloween or any occasion that calls for a costume? You'll...

Halloween is great fun for children. Dressing them as a pirate is one of the easiest costumes to come up with. You probably have a lot of what you need already.

A flying monkey is something most people don't think of when it comes to a costume, but it's a favorite once your costume is complete. And they're easy to make, no matter your skill level. In...

Steve Austin may be MIA in the WWF, but that doesn't mean you can't dress up and drop a Stone Cold Stunner on Halloween night.

Haunt the resale shops for a suit vest or pick up a vest ready to decorate at a hobby store.