Costumes

Here are some fun and easy Halloween costume ideas for people who don't want to spend lots of time or money on creating a costume. Some of these costume ideas are very simple, and others are more involved, but all of these ideas use household items or things you might already have in your closet.

Behind every great face painter, there lies a great face painter's kit. This article aims to guide new face painters in acquiring the tools they will need to create the perfect, beginner's face-painting kit without spending a lot of money.

This article contains 10 video game character-inspired Halloween costumes for those dressing up as a duo.

My granddaughter just had her 2nd birthday! This year's dress-up theme was "Disney Characters". I decided to be Toodles from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Here is how I made my costume.

More pun costume ideas like Amazon Prime, Kevin Bacon, Chicken Cord On Blue, Killer B, and lots more punny outfits for dress up Halloween fun. I bet you can win a Halloween costume contest with one

Weather-inspired costumes are a great way to dress up for a unique contest and get lots of laughs from your friends. DIY costume ideas are a great way to save money. Find ideas for dressing up as hurricanes, rain clouds, sun, ice, snow, and more!

Check out these Rocky Horror Picture Show outfit ideas—because Halloween doesn't have to be a drag! Have fun dressing up and learn how to make DIY freaky-fun costumes inspired by this cult classic.

Whether you're planning to attend a Naruto anime cosplay convention or you're just trying to find a costume for Halloween, you can save some money by creating some of Kakashi Hatake's accessories.

Looking for a unique Halloween or cosplaying costume? I used homemade prosthetic scales, scar wax, makeup, and liquid latex to create this look that you can create at home too!

This article contains easy instructions and photos on how to make a no-sew Harry Potter house tie out of felt, Velcro, and glue.

Learn how to make your own Poison Ivy costume for Halloween this year with these step-by-step instructions. Embody this diabolical seductress!

Here is what you will need to gather an Aquaman costume for Halloween. Get some great ideas, including how to make Aquaman's Atlantean trident, here.

A list of nine easy to make costumes to rock at your next Halloween party. The problem of choosing an easy Halloween costume = solved!

From head to toe, here's a complete list of what clothes you need to buy, and where you can snag them, to look like everyone's favorite 1980's clean-cut truant. Bueller...?

Do not be intimidated by face painting. If you are organized with a plan and good supplies, your face painting will be the hit of any event!

Are you a fan of Harry Potter? You can easily dress up this Halloween as a Hogwarts student by using things you have around the house!

If you are a fan of The Conjuring or the new movie, Annabelle, you might want to dress like Annabelle this Halloween. Here are a few tips on how to create your own Annabelle Halloween costume.

How do you put together a Malory Archer Halloween costume for cheap? Try out this easy-to-make guide for tips on how to create a costume for Sterling Archer's mother.

101 Halloween costume ideas for women including the classics, pop culture and celebrity costumes, costumes for groups, costumes for two, last-minute ideas, and more.

You might not want to be called a nerd in real life, but it's the perfect clever look for your next costume party.

Looking for that amazing yet easy-to-make Halloween costume? Here's a list of six pop culture-inspired costumes that can be whipped up with just a few items and a little creativity.

Who doesn't love Elektra? Put together a kick-ass Elektra costume this year with these ideas and instructions.

Are you and your friends looking for themed costume ideas for Halloween or any time of year? Look no further! Check out these amazing group costume ideas for three or more people.

This tutorial is for a scary dead/killer clown Halloween costume with step-by-step instructions, including a video face paint tutorial. This is not for kids.

Here you'll find two ways to make Maleficent-style horns. You can make this project using a paper cutout or by using a headband. You'll also have step-by-step pictures to guide you.

An Orphan Black group costume is best if you have identical quadruplet or quintuplet sisters… For everyone else, there’s this guide.

I put together this guide for 2–6 people to make a seriously fetch "Mean Girls" group costume for Halloween.

A Milhouse costume is really easy to throw together, and you don't need to be a seasoned cosplayer or DIYer to make it milperfect either.

DIY instructions for an inexpensive homemade Sally Skellington wig and costume.

Which character should I cosplay? In this article, you'll learn how to find the answer to this frequently asked question, as well as helpful tips about cosplay etiquette and what it takes to be a cosplayer.

Using these tips, you can create costumes from the 1920s to the 1990s! Whether it's for Halloween or a themed party, you can find plenty of ideas in these eight decades of vintage inspired costume.

I put together this guide to help you, my fellow Golden Girl groupies, create a seriously epic costume. Gather up 3 of your best friends and make this thing happen for Halloween.

A look at how mass-market Halloween costumes for different jobs are designed for men vs. women.

A look at how mass-market Halloween costumes are designed for men and women based on the "Wizard of Oz" film. Explore the different focus in "Wizard of Oz" character costume designs between men and women.

Interested in making a Sith Lord costume? This article will feature a full guide on how to cheaply dress as a Sith, so buckle up!

A look at how mass-market Halloween costumes are designed for men and women based on different movie characters. Explore the differences in Halloween film costume design between men and women.

In this article, you will find costume ideas that orbit the "Ancient Alien" theme. From regular greys to the History Channels' Giorgio Tsoukalos, you'll be looking out of this world!

Cosplay events are held internationally. Is your kid among the billions of anime fans around the world? Find ideas for their perfect costume here.

A look at how mass-market Halloween costumes are designed for female superheroes based on their male counterparts or superheroine comic inspirations.

A look at how Halloween monster costumes are designed for men and women. Explore the focus of these different costumes.

This article includes costume ideas for the hit animation "Wreck-It Ralph." Dress up as the cute Vanellope Von Schweetz, the handy Fix-It Felix Jr, or Wreck-It Ralph himself! Guides are available for both adults and kids.

Learn how to dress as one of the characters from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," including Ebenezer Scrooge. Here you will find ideas for a variety of Dickens characters.

A look at how mass-market Halloween costumes are designed for men and women based on different historical time periods. Explore the differences in historical costume designs between men and women.

Do you enjoy dressing up for Halloween but can't find time to go costume shopping? Tired of dressing up as the same thing every year? Learn how to make costumes out of things you already own!

Going to dress up as a scarecrow? Here is how to do your face paint or makeup. You will find ideas for scary scarecrows, cute scarecrows, Wizard of Oz scarecrows, and more.

Ideas for glow-in-the-dark clothes, light-up accessories, glowing makeup and body paint, and more for a black light outfit that really rocks.

Learn how to make a homemade Ninjago Lloyd Garmadon costume for Halloween or fun dress-up play for your child with these easy step-by-step directions and pictures.

Looking for an original, yet inexpensive, Halloween costume for this year's party? Chances are that you have the makings for a costume in your closet! Come browse for some great inspiration!

Looking for a Ninjago Jay (blue ninja) costume for your child? Read to find step-by-step directions with pictures for creating a homemade costume for Halloween or fun dress up play.

Is your child a big fan of Jake and the Never Land Pirates? Read to find step-by-step directions with pictures for creating a homemade Jake the Pirate costume for Halloween or fun dress up play.