props can enhance a creative Halloween costume
Halloween costumes can be a fun, playful way to express your personality or even poke some pranks at friends and family. But a punny costume can also come across as a little too much and leave everyone confused as to what you’re going for. To make sure your creative Halloween costume comes off just right, add some props that reinforce the theme or play on words of your costume.
Whether you’re dressing up as your favorite snack or a beloved pet, these cute props can help bring your costume together. For instance, if you’re dressing up as a s’more, accessorize with a few marshmallows and graham crackers. Or, if you’re dressing up as the famous movie director Gene Wilder, include a few film reels and a faux microphone to complete the look.
If you’re looking to add a little bit of whimsy to your creative halloween costume, a spooky stuffed animal can be the perfect finishing touch. You can find a number of these plush toys online or at a local costume shop, but if you’re on a budget, you can also try your hand at making one yourself. A simple tutorial is available for a classic lion plush toy, and you can also find how-tos for several other popular stuffed animals, like dogs, cats, unicorns and pandas.
What props can enhance a creative Halloween costume?
If your friends and family are in a group, you can enhance any costume by dressing up as other characters from the same movie or TV show. Cult hits like Mean Girls and ’90s sitcoms are ideal groups costume ideas because you can mix and match looks to suit each person. For example, Jerry’s simple uniform of a white shirt and dad sneakers pairs well with what Gen Z is wearing nowadays, while Elaine’s back-combed hair and saddle shoes complements what Gen Y is rocking right now.
A clown is always a dependable option for a creative Halloween costume, and it’s easy to add a twist by making your look a little more creepy or adorable. You can add a little twist to your clown costume by adding a feather trim around the shoulders. You can use a store-bought fabric trim or create your own using felt and a hot glue gun.
Alternatively, you can add a more scary element to your costume by turning yourself into a blackbird. You can easily assemble this costume using items you probably already have in your closet. Start with a blackbird-shaped styrofoam toy, then attach a layer of red and green pipe cleaners for feathers. If you want to go for a more adorable interpretation, then dress up as a friendly owl instead of an eerie bird. You can simply dress up in a neutral outfit, and then add some fake owl feathers on your head or shoulders. For an extra adorable look, you can also dress up as a tiny baby bird by wearing a diaper and covering it with some felt icing.
