8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try

My all-time favorite holiday is Halloween. I have so much fun decorating our house and seeing all of the fun costumes.Now that we have three boys, we are starting our own Halloween traditions and they really get into the holiday with everything spooky and scary. Whenever my kids were old enough to pick their own Halloween costumes I was shocked with how expensive they are if you purchase one from the store. It can be hard to enjoy halloween on a budget, but its not impossible!Today, I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money. Related posts:25 Halloween Decor IdeasQuick & Easy Halloween Treats10 Ways to Save Money on a Halloween Party

8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try

 I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.  

#1 - Little Bandit costume for Halloween

This is a perfect outfit for younger kids who want to dress up but not make a big fuss! Find the instructions for how to make it here I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

#2 - Easy DIY Cardboard EMOJI Costume

Emojis are always a winner in kids eyes, they’ll be sure to give you *heart eyes* for these cute costumes. Here's where to find the instructions. I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

#3 - DIY Skeleton Costume

Skeletons and Halloween go together like kids and candy. Turn your cute little ones into spooky skeletons with this easy DIY project. Instructions here I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

#4 - DIY Olay Costume

Adorable Olaf is always a winner with little ones! You can find instructions to this costume here I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

#5 - Star Wars Costumes

Starwars is liked by younger and older kids so this is a fun idea for a group of siblings, cousins and friends! Here’s how you can make it I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

#6 - DIY Black Cat Costume

For all the cat lovers out there. What’s Halloween without a black cat?! This costume is so worth the effort. The cat costume step-by-step tutorial can be found here I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

#7 - Got hay + glue guns? 

This scarecrow family looks adorable. See how they did it here. I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

#8 - Minion party

Minions are here to stay, dig out some yellow t-shirts or jumpers, dungarees a bit of creativity and you’re good to go! Find out how to make your own Minion costumes here I am sharing 8 Genius Halloween Costumes You Need to Try so that you can be inspired to get creative with your Halloween costumes this year. You don’t have to spend a lot of money.  Weren’t those costumes awesome? I would love for you to share your ideas for Halloween costumes.Which genius halloween costume are you doing to try?