6 Easy DIY Costumes for Mom and Dad

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October 04, 2022

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The Easiest Couple's Costumes You Can Make At Home

The kids aren't the only ones getting dressed up for spooky season! These DIY costumes are easy to put together, super quick to make, and you probably have most of the supplies in your home already. From a pair of bandits to party animals, discover which couple's costume is perfect for you two.

Bandits

If you and your partner in crime need an easy and fun costume this Halloween season, try making your own bandit costumes. The best part of this duo costume is that you probably have almost everything you need to make this look a winner!

'80s Prom

Dig out your best vintage clothes or add some felt shapes to an old suit and dress for the ultimate '80s prom costume. Then, wear some colorful accessories and copy a popular hairstyle from that time to fit the theme.

Bob Ross & His Happy Little Tree

Go retro with this fun DIY costume and turn the joy of Halloween into the joy of painting with Bob Ross and his Happy Little Tree. To create the perfect Bob Ross look, pair a wig and beard with jeans and a shirt you already own, and don't forget a cardboard artist's palette. For his Happy Little Tree, wear an all-brown or all-gray outfit for the bark and branches, and top it all off with a beautiful autumn leaves garland that you can wrap around yourself or wear like a boa.

Bug Catcher & Butterfly

For a cute bug catcher and butterfly paring, you can probably get almost everything you need (from the wearable butterfly wings to the net) from your kid’s dress up clothes! This is the perfect last-minute costume.

Stick Figure Couple

Meet the Stick Figure Couple! Just pair a white long sleeve top with white pants for each stick figure. Then, pin black elastic around the shirts and pants to make the bodies. Finally, create your DIY stick figure head and you're ready for Halloween! You’ll get lots of LOLs and best of all, you and your partner will be able to whip up these hilarious costumes in just a few minutes.

Party Animals

This year, you and your main squeeze can be party animals. All you need are fancy cocktail duds and animal masks (like these dinosaur, rooster, and German shepherd options) to rock this look.

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6 Easy DIY Costumes for Mom and Dad

Shop This Look

The Easiest Couple's Costumes You Can Make At Home

Bandits

'80s Prom

Bob Ross & His Happy Little Tree

Bug Catcher & Butterfly

Stick Figure Couple

Party Animals

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