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Nerd
Smartie pants never looked so good! Buy plaid pants or
shorts, a button-up shirt with a collar, pull your pants
high, add suspenders, white socks, and Grandpa shoes.
Accessorize with dark framed glasses, taped around the
nose piece, to make it look extra-geeky.
hippie
Be a free spirit this Halloween! Go crazy with tie-dyed
shirts, leather and suede vests, anything with fringe,
long quilted or patchwork shirts, and bell bottom jeans.
Accessorize with love beads, peace buttons, and funky
sunglasses. Complete your outfit with a long wig and
headband, along with flowers in your hair.
old man/woman
Dress in something old looking. Get gray hairspray
or a wig, an old hat, and wire framed glasses. For
the old man, get a cane and carry a newspaper
under your arm. For the old lady, add hair rollers,
and carry a bulky black purse.
Lego
The perfect costume for any Lego fan! Decide what color
Lego you would like to be, find pants and a long sleeve
shirt that are the same color. Next find a cardboard box
to fit your body and cut out holes for your arms and neck.
For a hat, use another cardboard box and place a hat
inside for more comfort. To complete the look add plastic
cups then spray paint the boxes and cups your Lego color.
Crayon
Show off your favorite color with this great costume! Dress in
a solid color sweat suit. Paint or use a magic marker to print
the word, “crayon” in large black letters down the length
of your body. Going with the same color scheme, create a
pointed hat, using construction paper. Staple a string on it and
tie it under your neck to keep it secure. And the final touch:
Paint your face in your crayon color.
The incredible Hulk
Being big and green never looked so good! Get a pair of
baggie sweatpants and a plaid shirt. Cut the sleeves off of
the shirt and keep it open. The sweatpants can be cut at the
bottom or kept whole. Grab some green and black body paint
for the body and abs, and you are ready.
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80s
GIRL
Items Needed:
1. Denim jacket
es
2. Colorful sunglass
3. High heels
4. Leg warmers
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5. Leggings and skir
6. Hair scrunchie
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baby
Waaa waahhh waaa! Pick up adult-size disposable
diapers or create fabric diapers from soft white cotton
and an over-sized safety pin. Wear a t-shirt, a bib, and
put on a bald “wig” or wear a baby hat. String a pacifier
on a ribbon and hang it around your neck to finish up
your costume. Or get childish pajamas, a blanket, stuffed
animal and a sippy cup. Remember to act the part!
Raggedy ann
Look for a cute floral, conservative dress. Accessorize the
outfit by adding an apron, black mary janes or flats, a
white bonnet, and knee high, striped socks. Don’t forget
the red wig to complete the look!
Pippi Long stockings: Find a cute jumper and a shirt
for underneath. Add knee high, striped socks and
tennis shoes. Complete the look with braided pig tails
or a red wig in braided pigtails.
Little Red Riding Hood
Going to Grandma’s house? Make sure you don’t run into any
wolves along the way! Grab a white blouse, a red hoodie and
a red or black skirt. Find a red cape and a basket full of food.
Add a white apron to the costume to complete the look.
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50’s Housewife
Choose either a long skirt, a long dress, or fitted capris.
Pair with white socks and white tennis shoes or a peep-toe
heel. Add a conservative sweater or cardigan. Accessorize
with an apron, pearl necklace, hand bag, and household
items like a bowl and spoon. Don’t forget the flour on your
cheeks to show how hard you’ve worked in the kitchen.
lady gaga
“I love all my little monsters!” Start out by finding a solidcolored leotard or short dress. Then get creative and
embellish the garment using elbow length gloves, wrapped
fabric, huge belt, crystals, collar, etc. Don’t forget sunglasses,
a platinum wig, and flashy make-up. Complete your costume
with high heels, ankle boots, or booties.
Mary Poppins
Find a long black skirt and black jacket. Wear it
with a white blouse, and a red bow. Accessorize
the outfit with a black hat with floral decoration
of course, a satchel, and an umbrella. White
gloves complete this simple but fun costume.
Hermione
Head to Hogwarts in style. Find a navy, black, or
gray pleated skirt and cardigan. Pair them with
a white button-up blouse and a cute tie. Don’t
forget to add a stick from the yard for a wand.
Tinkerbell
Off to Neverland we go! Grab a green leotard or green
spaghetti strap shirt. Add a tutu or a green skirt. Wear
black/white/or green tights underneath. Don’t forget the
wings, and a wand to complete the look.
Ballerina:
Find a leotard and a tutu. Grab a pair of black
or white tights for underneath. Accessorize by adding a
tiara and ballerina shoes to complete the look.
shrek
Being an ogre never looked so good! Find a pair of brown
cargo pants and a brown vest. Wear a white long sleeve shirt
with a pillow underneath. Accessorize by adding a wide belt.
Next grab a green shower cap (or paint one green), green
gloves, and a pair of boots. For the ears/horns cut the ends
of soda bottles and paint them green, attach them with
Velcro to the shower cap. Add a little costume green makeup and green hair spray paint for the legs!
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TERRIFYING
80’S
PROM
QUEEN
Items Needed:
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1. Puffy colorful dre
2. Tiara
3. High heels
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4. Corn syrup and re
food coloring for
fake blood
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Other Accessorie
1. Prom Queen sash
2. Makeup
Yacht club member
Find a sports jacket. Pair it with white pants an a white
shirt. Add a beer mug, stein, or pipe to complete the look.
Captain:
Aye, aye Captain. Look for a sports jacket and
matching pants. Pair it with a white button-up and a tie.
For the finishing touches add a captain’s hat to the outfit.
Inspector gadget
“Go, go Gadget saves the day again!” Start with a light khaki
trench coat, collared white shirt, blue tie, and blue jeans.
Add a light khaki fedora, brown loafers, and brown work
gloves. Also, you will need a tool belt to hold a magnifying
glass, tape measure, and a flashlight.
Clue’s Professor plum
It was Professor Plum all along! Start by finding a 2-piece
suit. Then add a vest and button up shirt. Accessorize the
outfit with a handkerchief, a hat, a book, a bow tie, and a
pipe. Don’t forget loafers to finish out the look.
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Albert Einstein
Genius never looked so good! Find a solid white shirt,
pants, and a lab coat. With black fabric paint, write on
the shirt “e=mc2.” Mess up your hair to look like a crazy,
mad man. Add a mustache and don’t forget to include a
calculator and big framed glasses to finish the look.
Artist
Show off your artistic skills with this one of a kind
oufit! Find a soild black shirt, pants, and beret. Draw
on a mustache. To create the artist palette use thick
cardboard paper and cut out the shape. Use hot glue to
attach a large paint brush to the middle and surround
it with blobs of color. Cut two small holes in the top,
thread yarn through to hang around your neck.
Fisherman
Look for a rain coat/slicker and matching rain boots.
Grab a pair of jeans and a shirt. Add suspenders, a
toboggan, and a fishing net to complete the look.
Captain: “I am what I yam.” Wear white pants and
a dark shirt. Grab a pair of black shoes and a black
bandana. Find a sailors hat and carry a can of spinach.
WICKED WITCH
She may not be the favorite or the prettiest, but she sure is
the wickedest. Choose layers of black clothes, holey sweaters,
rusty silks, and weird garments. Wear black shoes and striped
or red tights. Create your hat from cardboard and paper or
buy a pointy witch hat. Streak your hair with gray temporary
color or comb it with powder. Black out a tooth or two using
special cosmetics. Don’t forget your broom!
DRACULA
“I’m going to suck your blood!” Look for a white buttonup shirt, black pants, and a red bow tie or tie. Find a
black cape and fangs. Add white and red make-up for
the face and slick your hair back, using gel. Paint on a
goatee to add more character to your look.
Vampire:
Grab a white button-up shirt, black pants,
and fangs. Add white make-up to the face and red
make-up around the mouth to make blood.
DRAGON
Roar!! Add dragon scales (made from felt or
shoulder pads) to the back of a green, blue,
or purple hooded sweatshirt. Sew or glue the
scales on the hood and continuing down the
back and even onto a tail!
Be Your own monster
HUNTER
Items Needed:
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1. Camouflage jack
and pants
hat
2. Orange or camo
oots
3. Work or hiking b
4. Stuffed animal
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Superman
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no... it’s SUPERMAN!!! Simply
pair dress pants, a white button-up shirt, and a red/blue
tie over a royal blue t-shirt. Print the Superman logo
and attach it to the tee. Don’t forget to add Clark Kent
glasses to make the outfit complete.
Dorothy
Straight from the yellow brick road is Dorothy. Start with
a men’s long sleeve button-up shirt (preferably blue and
white). Cut the sleeves and neck off. Use a piece of the
sleeves, make straps for a dress. Add white shirt and shorts
to wear underneath. Don’t forget the ruby slippers and Toto
in a basket to complete the outfit.
Carl Fredrickson
Why it’s Carl Fredrickson from the Disney Movie UP!
To create Carl’s look start with a pair of khaki pants, a
gray oxford button-up shirt, sweater, and a blazer. Add
a small walker or make one out of PVC pipes (check
out our Pinterest page for instructions). Don’t forget
to add tennis balls to the walker. To complete Carl’s
signature look add glasses, balloons, and a bowtie!
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Bank Robber
Sound the alarms, the thief is back, in style! Find a black
pair of pants, a black and white striped shirt (or make your
own using a black shirt and white duct tape). Accessorize
by adding a black cap and gloves. Don’t forget to have
your “Money Bag” (made out of a pillow case) and a mask
(made out of construction paper).
Cowboy
Think denim! Throw on a pair of blue jeans, a western-looking
denim shirt, boots, and bandana. Don’t forget the cowboy hat
and a kid’s riding horse. And you’re in the wild, wild west!
Cowgirl: Grab a pair of blue jeans or a denim skirt. Find a
western-looking denim shirt (or plaid shirt). Accessorize with
a cowgirl hat, cowgirl boots, and a bandana. Add a vest and a
kid’s riding horse to complete the look.
Scarecrow
“I haven’t got a brain... only straw.” Pair overalls or
jeans with a flannel shirt and a straw hat. Add some
holes and patches then affix straw to cuffs of pants and
shirt and put some in the pockets if you have them!
Angel
Create a sparkling dress using a plain white sheet or
white dress and spray it lightly with clear spray paint,
then toss glitter on it before the paint dries. To create
the halo use a wire clothes hanger, shape it into a
halo, and cover it in aluminum foil or tinsel. To make
the wings use white construction paper and add
glitter to make them sparkle!
Flower
Create a one of a kind flower with this fun and easy
costume. Use a green pants and shirt to create the
stem. Make the flower hat/crown around the head using
poster board, construction paper, scissors, and glitter.
Girl Scout
Find a green or tan skirt and white button up shirt. Add
white tube socks and a beret. Create a sash using wide
green ribbon and place lots of patches or buttons on it.
Don’t forget to carry along a box of cookies!
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PARTY
ANIMAL
Items Needed:
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1. Animal-print cloth
s
2. Beaded necklace
streamers
3. Ribbons, bows or
4. Noisemaker
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Other Accessorie
5. Balloons
6. Wig
band
7. Animal ear head
Barbie
“I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world!” For Barbie, first
choose your dress. When in doubt, pink is always perfect.
Accessorize with a purse, jewelry, and don’t forget those
high heels. To complete the look, use lots of blue eye
shadow, pink lipstick, blonde curls, and fake eyelashes.
Bride
Goodwill always has wedding dresses for sale. Add a veil,
gloves, and bouquet of flowers for the complete outfit.
Zombie Bride: Rip the wedding dress and add some fake
blood. Comb baby powder through your hair, and use gauze
to “patch” oozing flesh wounds.
Marilyn Monroe
“Happy Birthday, Mr. President!” Start with finding
the right dress. The white low cut dress is the most
memorable of her dresses, but you can also go for
a pink dress. Then prep your hair or get a platinum
blonde wig. For make-up, create a birthmark using an
eyebrow pencil and use lip stick for full lips.
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Greek Goddess
This easy and fun costume is sure to turn heads. Find a
white dress, a white flat sheet, or a long dress slip. Add
gold belt around the waist and another as a headband.
Accessorize with a gold necklace, earrings, and bold, gold
bracelets. Don’t forget sandals to complete the look.
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Beauty Queen
Get Beauty Pagent ready this Halloween! Look for an
elegant dress/gown. Accessorize by adding a tiara, long
white gloves, a sash, and high heels. Complete the look by
adding a bouquet of fake flowers. Don’t forget to wave!
Punk Rocker
Party in style with this easy and fun costume! Get
jeans or a skirt with holes, a funky 80’s shirt, boots,
a chain belt, a black leather jacket, and thick black
watches or wristbands. Put on heavy eye-liner, red
lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow - the more colorful
the better. For your hair, either purchase a pink or blue
punk wig or use hair gel to spike the hair. You can even
spray on color to the tips of the spiked hair.
Princess Leia
All you Star Wars fans, here is an easy and fun costume
for you! Find a solid white flat sheet or a long sleeve
white dress. Take a silver belt and buckle it above
your waist. Don’t forget to make two braided buns.
Complete the look with a lightsaber.
Belle
Be ready to dance the night away. Look for a yellow prom
or bridesmaids dress at Goodwill. Accessorize with evening
gloves, a gold hair tie, and dress shoes. Complete the outfit
by carrying a rose or the magic mirror.
Southern Belle: Southern girls always have great style!
Choose a floral full-length dress. Add white gloves and a big
floppy hat. Accessorize by adding fake pearls, a little purse,
an umbrella, and a hand fan.
Audrey Hepburn
Grab your “little black dress”, a pair of black gloves, and
heels. Accessorize with black gloves, a long cigarette
(optional), and lots of pearl necklaces. Put your hair in
a french twist and place a tierra in front. Don’t forget
black sunglasses to complete to this look!
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FARMER
Items Needed:
1. Overalls or jeans
2. Straw hat
3. Plaid shirt
4. Rain boots
et
5. Farm tools or bask
with toy fruits or
vegetables
Pirate
Arr matey!! Wear a long-sleeved white shirt and a black
vest. Draw a skull and crossbones with white fabric paint
on the back of the vest. Cut pants at mid-calf and cut the
hem into zigzags. Accessorize with an earring, fake tattoos,
and a pirate captain’s hat or tie a scarf around your head.
Gypsy
Be a free spirit this Halloween! Suit up in a
long flowing skirt in a floral pattern and a
puffy blouse. Accessorize with heavy gold
costume jewelry, a noisy belt, and a shawl.
Don’t forget to bring your crystal ball!
Hobo
Grab a pair of old, baggy clothes. Dirty them up with
mud and grass stains. Have a black trash bag with a
pillow in it. Add an old hat to the mix, as well as a
stick with a bandana or trashbag tied to the end. To
complete the look mess up your hair and add black or
brown paint to your face and skin.
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Ninja
Find black pants, a black shirt, and a black hoodie.
Wear a black, winter facemask. Grab a red sash for a
belt. Accessorize by having swords and ninja stars. You
can purchase these or make them out of cardboard.
Deviled Egg
This fun and easy costume will be the highlight of the
night! Dress completely in white. Create the yolk by
cutting out a yellow cardboard round and attach it to
your clothes. To complete your outfit, add devil horns,
a tail, and a pitchfork. Taadaa, you’re a deviled egg!
Doctor
oOo Dr. McDreamy!! Grab a set of scrubs at Goodwill. Add
a mask, name tag, and stethoscope for the complete look.
Mad Doctor: Frizz up your hair. Give yourself dark circles,
and a wild look. Splatter your doctor’s coat with fake
blood, and maybe carry around a spare part or two.
Gnome
Start with a blue sweatshirt and red sweatpants. Stuff
a pillow under the sweatshirt and find a wide belt to
put around your stomach. Look for a long white beard.
Complete the look by creating a cone hat out of felt.
Tourist
Go site seeing in style this Halloween! Start by finding an
over the top Hawaiian shirt. Grab a pair of shorts that are
a little too short and a pair of socks that go about halfway
on your calf. To complete the look, accessorize by adding
a wacky hat, a big bag, fanny pack, sunglasses, and a
camera. Add lots of suntan lotion to your nose for a real
fun look.
Safari Tourist: Think khaki! Dress in khaki shorts, high
khaki socks, and khaki shirt. Don’t forget a cowboy hat or
straw hat, binoculars, and sunglasses.
Clown
Be fun and crazy with this hilarious costume! The bigger and
louder the clothes, the better! Think over-sized and colorful.
Attach patches, sew on giant buttons, and fuzzy balls. Use face
paint to create a happy or sad clown. Don’t forget the red nose!
Buy one or simply paint the tip of your nose red. Accessorize with
large shoes, an over-sized tie, and a fake flower. Buy a red clown
wig, use spray paint to color your hair, or put on a funny hat.
Be Your own monster
MUMMY
Items Needed:
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1. White sheet to cu
strips or white shirt
and pants
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2. Orange bag or p
pumpkin for candy
Minion
“BEE-DO! BEE-DO!” Want to be a Minion from
Despicable Me? Get a yellow shirt, overalls, or a pair
of shorts/jeans and suspenders, and black gloves. Next
make your goggles from foam cups just make sure to
draw in your eyes then affix the googles to a headband
or even a hat. You can print off or draw the Gru minion
logo and add it to your shirt to finish the look!
Highway
Vrooom… Wear a black t-shirt and pants. Using duct
tape or paint, make two solid (or dotted) yellow
lines down the middle of the shirt and pants on
both sides. Glue matchbox cars on both sides of
the road (yellow lines). Don’t forget to let everyone
know what highway you are by posting a highway
sign on your forehead. Now you’re on your way!
Google Map
Needing directions? This costume is sure to get your
from point “A” to point “B”. Grab a pair of jeans and
a gray shirt at Goodwill. Create the streets by adding
yellow duct tape or fabric paint. Print out street
names, bus stops, and glue them on. Complete the
outfit with the red Google location marker that you
can make out of foam core and red poster board.
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Silent Film Star
Step back into the 1920’s! Find a black flapper like dress
and a pair of black or white tights. Add white gloves, a
long pearl necklace, and black tap shoes. Curl your hair
and add a broach and white headband. Complete the
look by adding white body paint. Don’t forget to add a
little black board to show your 1920’s era dialogue.
Secret Service
Suit up! Grab a black suit with a white long sleeve, buttonup shirt. Add a black tie and glasses. Accessorize by adding a
plastic gun with a holster and a badge.
Men in Black:
Suit up! Grab a black suit with a white
long sleeve, button-up shirt. Add a black tie and glasses.
Accessorize by adding a plastic gun with a holster and a badge.
Magician
Abracadabra! Look for a black suit with a vest. You
can choose to just wear black pants and a shirt,
or an old graduation gown. Top it off with a black
cape, and a top hat or make one with construction
paper. Don’t forget to add white gloves, a
boutonniere, and a wand to complete the outfit.
Tennis Player
Serena Williams has nothing on you! Grab a sporty
tank top, skirt, skort, or shorts. Accessorize your outfit
by adding a tennis racket, a visor, and a trophy.
Golfer:
Tiger Woods has some competition when you
enter the green. Combine your sporty skirt, skort, or
shorts with a polo. Add a visor and a golf club and you
are ready to hit the golf course in style.
Referee
Be the official at any party! Grab a pair of black
pants and a black and white vertical striped
shirt. Grab a black hat and black or white tube
socks. Complete the look with a whistle and
yellow handkerchief. Add a football or soccer
ball to signify what sport you are refereeing.
Football Player
Find a sports jersey, sweats or football pants, a
helmet, and sports equipment. Add black make-up
under the eyes and you are ready for the field.
Sports Fan:
Show your team spirit with this easy
costume! Get a sports jersey and a pair of jeans.
Accessorize by adding signs with sayings such as
“Go Team” or “Defense”. Add some pom-poms or
the foam finger to complete the look.
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BOWLER
Items Needed:
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1. Medical scrub pa
utton-down
2. Bowling shirt or b
me on
shirt with a team na
the back
dark
3. Bowling shoes or
sneakers
type of ball
4. Bowling or other
of similar size
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Photo courtesy of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Caro
Elle Woods
Think pink, lots of pink. Get a pink dress or outfit.
Add lots of pink accessories... including a handbag,
necklace, and sunglasses. Include books for a
studious Elle. Add Bruiser to the mix and the outfit is
ready for any Halloween party.
Cruella De VIl
Evil never looked so good. Find a black dress and a
black and white polka dot jacket. Add lots of pearls
and black gloves. Don’t forget the long cigarette
holder. Add black and white tights and red shoes.
Complete the look with a black and white wig or
using temporary hair dye.
Skeleton
Bones never looked this cool! Grab a black
sweat suit and add “bones” to it with fabric
paint or white felt. Mix things up by just doing
this to the top and altering a cardboard box to
look like an X-ray machine.
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Cow
Moo... Add black spots to a white sweat suit
or white top and black pants. Create ears with
poster board and place them on a headband
or hood. Tie a cow bell onto the end of a long
costume jewelry necklace. Don’t forget the tail,
using a long tube sock.
Dalmatian Puppy
For a child, use a white thermal onesie. For an adult,
use a white sweat suit. Add black Dalmatian like spots
throughout the clothing using black fabric paint or black
felt pieces. Attach two white tube socks to a headband to
make dog ears! Take another tube sock and tuck it into
the back of the pants or hot glue to the pants for a tail!
Pig
Oink, oink! All pink sweat suit or shirt and leggings
starts your costume. Make a tail with pipe cleaners and
attach felt ears to a headband or hood. Add a blanket or
a towel to the costume to make it a “pig in a blanket.”
Butterfly
Create a one of a kind butterfly with these easy
steps! Find a pair of black pants and a hooded
sweatshirt. Attach antennae to a headband onto
the hood and then add colorful cardboard wings. Be
creative with colors on your wings. Butterflies are
many different colors or sometimes just one or two
colors, be creative!
Spider
Think Black Widow! For this costume, you will need
a black hooded sweatshirt, pair of black pants or
sweats, and black socks or booties. Also, four pairs
of black tube socks or nylons. Stuff the tube socks
with batting, newspaper, or other extra material
to make the legs. Then sew the eight legs onto the
black outfit. Paint eyes on the top of the hood and a
large red spot on the back.
Bumble Bee
Bee the buzz of the party. Begin with black
leggings and a black turtle neck. Add stripes to
the entire outfit by using yellow duct tape or
fabric paint. Accessorize by creating wings made
out of construction paper and antennae made
out of pipe cleaners. Don’t forget the oversized
sunglasses to create the big eye effect.
Be Your own monster
ROLLER
DERBY STAR
Items Needed:
1. Colorful shirt
2. Suspenders
tic pants
3. Patterned or athle
ates
4. Rollerblades or sk
ories:
5. Additional access
The sky’s the limit!
Photo courtesy of Goodwill Industries of Denver
It’s Raining Cats & Dogs
You know it’s going to be a crazy day when it’s
raining cats and dogs! Grab a pair of jeans, a
trench coat or rain jacket, an umbrella, and
adorable rain boots. Find a variety of stuffed cats
and dogs and attach them to the umbrella, and
you are ready to go trick or treating!
Partly Cloudy with
a Chance of Rain
You never know what to expect when it comes to the
weather! Find a pair of baby blue scrubs and cap at Goodwill.
Add cotton batting to the cap and throughout the scrubs to
depict clouds. Armed with a spray bottle you better watch
out… you never know when there will be a “Pop-Up Shower”!
Cat
Meow... Grab a black long sleeve shirt and black
pants. Attach the tail made from stuffed pantyhose or
other fabric to the pants. Attach ears to a headband
or sweatshirt hood. Mark face with whiskers.
Cat in the Hat:
Make the cat costume and then
add a white belly with fabric paint or felt. Create the
hat out of white and red felt add pipe cleaners to
keep straight and grab a red bow tie or ribbon.
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Television
Be your favorite television show! Take a large
cardboard box and cut out holes for your arms and
legs. Draw channel and volume controls on front
side. Then choose what TV show you’d like to be and
capture it on the “screen.” Affix pipe cleaners to a
headband then put it on your head for the antenna.
The Price is Right
Show your school spirit. Wear a university or state shirt
and a pair of jeans. Buy a poster board and foam core to
make a bidding sign and name tag. Add the final touches
by adding earphones to act like a microphone.
Turn the page
to see creative
costumes for
wheelchair users!
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Cinderella’s Carriage
Your carriage awaits, Your Majesty. To create the
carriage you will need two hula hoops and clear
plastic. To make the wall of the carriage, tape plastic
circles on the inside of each hula hoop. Place the
hula hoops between the seat and armrest. Measure
the distance between hula hoops after it is placed
in the wheelchair and cut a rectangle strip from the
plastic for the top of the coach. Attach the top of
the carriage using tape. Decorate as desired. Spray
glitter onto the walls of the carriage to add magical
sparkle. Decorate tires with vines. Battery-powered
lights may be attached to light up your special
carriage at night. To create Cinderella, find a light
blue formal dress. Add a tiara and white gloves.
Fred Flintstone
YABA DABA DOO! To make Fred’s car, build side
frames for the wheelchair from lightweight pieces
of wood. Then, cover the wheelchair wheels and the
wood-constructed front wheel with gray fabric to
look like the stone wheels of the Flintstone mobile.
Make the roof from wood and cover with suedelike fabric. The frame for the roof attaches to the
handles of the wheel chair. Cut a steering wheel
from wood and place it on wooden dowels that
attach to the wheelchair frame. Dress like Fred by
finding an oversized orange shirt and a white long
sleeve shirt. Cut the sleeves off the orange shirt and
make circles out of black fabric and glue them to the
orange shirt. Don’t forget the blue tie!
Race Car
Zoom, Zoom. Using a box, decorate it like your favorite
race car driver. Create a steering wheel out of a foam
wreath. Don’t forget to wear your favorite race car
driver’s jersey and a helmet to complete the look! This
can be a real cool costume for high tech power chairs.
Biker
Take handlebars from a bike or motorcycle
and balance on footrests to simulate driving a
motorcycle. Handlebars with a big light work best.
Wear your best biker costume including: leather
vest, white tee with sleeves rolled up, bandana,
leather pants, gloves, and boots.
DJ’s Booth
Party the night away in this great costume! Start
by finding a box big enough to place around the
wheelchair. Cut out a side of the box to fit snug around
the wheelchair. Spray paint the whole box silver or
gray. Using more cardboard make circles and spray
paint them black and silver. Once dry, place the black
on top of the silver circles and place around the box, to
look like record spinners. Create a sound control area
using carboard and black buttons. To create the DJ
look, find a t-shirt with your favorite band on it, jeans,
and accesorize with big headphones.
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Drummer
Party like a rockstar! Find a used drum set and
mount to the chair, carry drumsticks, and be sure
to have sunglasses, spiked hair, and a leather vest.
If you can’t find a used drum set, use large and
small trashcans cut to size and paint or foil for
shiny effect. Lamp shades also work well.
king’s Throne
Your Royal Highness... Convert a wheelchair into a throne,
by wrapping the back and arm rests with gold or silver foil/
paper. Use plastic gems, old jewelry, and Christmas garland to
give it that “special look”. Simply wear a cape of a royal color
(velvet looks great). Complete the look with a crown.
King Riding a Horse
Ride in style with this great costume. Look
for a kids riding horse and attach it to the
wheelchair. Drape a couple of bed sheets
around the wheelchair and the horse, to
cover them up. To create the look of a king,
look for a cape of a royal color. Complete
the look with a crown and a scepter.
Couple & Group Costumes
Abbott & Costello
Adam & Eve
Aladdin & Genie
Barbie & Ken
Batman & Robin
Beauty & the Beast
Bee and Beekeeper
Betty & Barney Rubble
Billiard Balls
Bonnie & Clyde
Box of Crayons
Boys II Men
Bride & Groom
Bullfighter & a Bull
Buzz & Woody
Captain John Smith & Pocahontas
Cast Away
Cave Man & Woman
Charlie Brown & Snoopy
Cheerleaders
Christmas Tree & Gifts
Construction Crew
Cowboy & Cowgirl
Deck of Cards
Doctor & Patient
Donald & Daisy Duck
Frankenstein & Bride
Fred & Wilma Flintstone
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rodgers
Gilligan’s Island Crew
Goldilocks & the Three Bears
Gypsy Family
Hansel & Gretel
Hunter & a Deer
Ice Cream Sundae
Incredible’s Family
iPod Nano’s
Jack & Jill
Jane & Tarzan
Jewel Trolls
John F. & Jackie Kennedy
Lion Tamer & Lion
Lone Ranger & Tonto
Lost Island Survivors
Lucy & Ricky Ricardo
Marx Brothers
Mermaid & Fisherman
Mice & Cheese
Mickey & Minnie Mouse
Mr. & Mrs. Potato head
Nemo & Dory
Noah & Animals
Old & Young Elvis
Paris & Nicole
Parts of a Jigsaw Puzzle
Peas in a Pod
Peter Pan & Tinkerbell
Phantom of the Opera & Christina
Pirates of the Caribbean
Popeye & Olive Oyl
Rocky & Bullwinkle
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Sardines & a Can
Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson
Sigfried & Roy
Six Pack of Soda
Smurfs
Spongebob & Patrick
The Addam’s Family
The Band Kiss
The Beatles
The Fantastic Four
The Scooby Doo Gang
The Village People
Thing 1 & Thing 2
Three Musketeers
Three Stooges
Your Favorite Sports Team
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Halloween Safety Tips
Costumes
• Don’t allow children to wear face paint without testing it first, it may irritate their skin or trigger allergies.
• Don’t leave candles burning unattended. Opt for electric lights.
• Make sure store bought costumes and accessories (such as wigs, hats, and masks) are flame-retardant.
It should be stated on the label.
• Masks and facial coverings should be well-ventilated for easy breathing.
• Swords, knives, and similar accessories should be made of soft, flexible material.
• Be careful when using colored, cosmetic contact lenses. They should be used only under the supervision of
an eye-care professional. The wear time should be limited to the shortest duration possible.
Trick-or-Treating
• Children younger than 12 years old should not be allowed to go trick or treating by themselves.
• If an older child or young teen is going out with friends, make sure that you know where they are going
and who they are going with.
• Different cities have varying age limits for trick-or-treaters. Know your city’s ordinance.
• Travel in groups. Make sure someone in the group carries a charged call phone.
• Wear bright, reflective costumes, carry glow sticks, flashlights, or add strips of reflective tape so you’ll be
more visible; make sure the costumes aren’t long so that you don’t trip.
• Children should trick-or-treat only in well-lit areas and should only visit homes that have their outside lights
turned on, no alleys or dark side streets.
• Talk to your children about strangers. Never, ever let your children go into a stranger’s house, car, and don’t
let them talk to strangers unless you are with them or you say it’s okay.
• Be respectful of homeowner’s property. Do not traipse through yards - use sidewalks if possible.
• Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home by an adult. It’s a good idea for trick-or-treaters to eat a
snack before heading out, so they won’t be tempted to nibble on treats that haven’t been inspected.