We here at the Complicated Chateau have been weighing Halloween costumes for WEEKS.
In my experience, the older kids get, the tougher this whole picking out a costume thing becomes.
My oldest son (9) is at the point where he wants to dress up because… candy, but is bordering on “too cool” to get REALLY “dressed up”. This year he tried to maximize the opportunity by scoring a new basketball Jersey, claiming he wanted to be LeBron James. Yea, no.
So he settled on being an NBA referee.
NBA Referee Costume
Adidas NBA Referee-like shirt, Khols, $19.99 | Whistle | Black Dress Pants| Basketball
He is just a few trick-or-treats away from being one of those big pillow case kids who go door to door seeking the left over candy late at night, I know it.
My daughter (6) decided to poll the kids in her class–
“Candy Corn Witch or Candy Land Princess?”
In the end, the Candy Corn Witch won… but the polls didn’t close until yesterday– talk about being down to the wire.
If you are still pining through costume options with your kids, below are some of my personal favorites this season that you can still score or whip up in time for Halloween (none of which my own kids picked out, of course). Perhaps you’ll have better luck swaying the costume debate in your house :)
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Complicated Mama’s Last Minute Halloween Costume Guide
DIY Costumes
If you are looking for a quick DIY to whip up, The website, Coolest Halloween Costumes has tons of inspiration for every age. I mean, laundry? I know I definitely have lots of that hanging around.
Made You Look is a ridiculous amazing YouTube Channel that has Halloween make-up tutorial that will seriously BLOW YOUR MIND.
Just check out these two!
Girls Costumes
Girl’s Unicorn Costume, $54.99 Target | Girl’s Panda Costume, $19.99| Sock Monkey Girl, $34.99
Baby Costumes
Baby “Cute As a Lamb”$49.99, Squiggly Pig, $34.99, Newborn Baby Police Officer, $39.99, Baby (night) Owl $54.99
Boys Costumes
Little Wolf $40.00|Pirate Captain, $38.95| Gingerbread warrior, Target, $39.99| Toddler Clown, Target, $25.50
For the Non-costume, costume wearer.
Batman Hoodie, Target, $15.99
Couples Costumes
Comic Book people are my absolute favorite costumes. You can either buy the costume itself or easily DIY with clothes in your closet.
I totally just bought parts of this couples costume below for James an I. HA! He is SO against dressing up… but I figured buying the costume insures he will wear it -so wish me luck!
| Comic Book Couple | Make up Kit, $6.99
Comic Book People Make-up Tutorial
Coolest Halloween Costumes even had this matching DIY idea for the baby!
