Halloween Costume Themes

How Can I Dress Up for Halloween Without a Costume?

If you or your child’s school is not allowing full costumes, don’t fret. There are many ways to add flair within a school dress code on October 31st. Some DIY Halloween costume suggestions are items that can be incorporated into regular school wear. Others are full-on costumes for the big night.

1: Pretty in Pink

Iconic fashionistas in pink inspire us that we can be anything we want. Dress up like your favorite blonde icon for a simple costume that can pass as everyday attire. We have lots of pink fashion-themed items

for your look.

2: Isabela from Encanto

Have a Madrigal time with our ©Disney Encanto Isabela Dress Up accessory set. You too can grow beautiful flowers with a headband, ring, and necklace.

3: Mirabel from Encanto

You can wear one of the cute dresses or just rock Mirabel’s iconic green glasses to your typical attire for a toned-down costume.

4: Rainbow Fairy

Show the power of the rainbow with a rainbow star wand and rainbow crown for a colorful costume.

5: Rainbow Butterfly

Transform into the butterfly you’ve always wanted to be with this Rainbow Butterfly costume. The beauty of this costume is that you can wear all the pieces, or just one. It’s the perfect last-minute Halloween costume.

6: Queen

Show off your status as Queen with a crystal tiara. You can easily pair it with a wand or scepter for a truly royal look.

7: Pirate

Get ready for a swashbuckling good time with a DIY pirate costume. Pair one of your favorite peasant style blouses with a skirt and add a red sash or scarf. Finish the look with some skull earrings and a matching skull pendant and then go find your treasure!

8: Nightmare Before Christmas

If you’re strongly team Halloween movie, then represent with our Nightmare Before Christmas accessories! We have everything you need from head to toe. Start with a Jack Skellington beanie, then move on to black and white press on nails and finish the look with some striped over the knee socks. Don your favorite black dress or jumpsuit and you are ready.

9: 90s Kid

Do you wish you were born in the 90s to embrace their fashion? Deck yourself in all 90s accessories like butterfly clips and choker necklaces. Or check out our 90s section for all the vintage trends.

10: Flower Child

Channel your love of summer and flowers into your Halloween costume. A rainbow flower headband is the perfect accessory for a fun but subtle costume.

11: Tourist

Channel your want to see the world with this tourist costume. Our camera water bottle is the perfect accessory to go with a brightly patterned shirt and a fedora.

12: Movie Star

Show the world you are a star with Claire’s rainbow feather boa. Add a pearl necklace and retro cat-eye sunglasses for a classic starlet style.

How do I Make a Halloween Costume?

With your creative imagination and mind anything can be a costume. Some costumes could be made with small items, like jewelry, while others are more elaborate full outfits.

Once you have decided on what you’re going to be, think about what the person or character wears. Would the costume entail a hat? A necklace? What about a mask? Then, when you have a few good ideas, search Claire’s and let your creativity flow.

How Do You Make a Halloween Mask?

If the costume requires a masquerade mask, don’t worry. There are some simple ways to make one at home! All you need is:

• Paper plates
A long shoestring or elastic Markers A stapler Scissors

Steps:

1. Take your paper plate and draw your design on it. Be sure to include eyeholes in the design.
2. Then, with some help from an adult, cut out the eye holes and the rest of your design. Place the mask on your face to see if it needs any more cuts or shaping with the scissors.
3. Take the elastic and staple both ends of it to the sides of the mask. If you’re using shoestrings, it might be best to use two shoestrings and tie them in the back for a better fit.
4. Put it on!

Making DIY Halloween Easy with Claire's

Claire’s has all the accessories you need for easy DIY Halloween costumes. Whatever cauldron concoction you stir up, we have the ingredients to make it happen.