Halloween is SOON and that means it's time to party like animals, y'all. This is one holiday when it's totally appropriate to show off your wild side without worrying about having your sanity questioned. Finally, an excuse to dress up as something you're not. So we say forget trying to pin down that perfectly creative and easy-to-execute costume and just go a little wild. If you're still costume-less and idea-less, it's safe to end your “what to wear" quest now — whether you want to buy, DIY, dress up the whole fam, you and your sig-O and/or just wear a fuzzy onesie all day and night we have you covered.
Flamingo
You know what they always say: Halloween is the best time to let your inner bird shine. This outfit is super easy and quick to make, so you'll have time to make one for yourself and your little mini-me.
Bumble Bee
Grab some felt and get crafty with this tech-focused and contemporary take on a classic bee costume - the Bumble dating app! (via Brit + Co)
Baby Cow Costume
Everyone will be udderly delighted by this tiny cow. And it's SO easy to execute. (via Make It and Love It)
T-Rex Costume ($99)
Clearly falls under the cute category. We can hardly imagine anything more aww-dorable!
Pig Costume
A completely pink clothing ensemble can transform into a pig costume with the simple addition of ears and a snout. (via A Little Red House)
Wise Old Owl Glasses
How simple and cute are these sweet owl glasses that can double as Halloween photobooth props too! (via Emmy in the Making)
Bear ($37)
Is Halloween here yet? We just can't wait for an excuse to walk about in this cozy bear costume.
Adult Giraffe Onesie Kigurumi Pajamas ($60)
In case you didn't know that adult onesies were a thing, here's proof. If it pains you to invest in a piece that you'll only wear one day of the year, take heart knowing that this costume can definitely double as cozy pjs after their big debut.
Little Llama Costume
Your little one will feel eight feet tall in this adorable DIY. (via Oh Happy Day)
DIY Penguin
Wanna pull something creative out of your craft closet? This penguin looks boutique, but no one needs to know that you actually created it out of a few items in your craft closet. (Shhh, we won't tell!) Dress as Mary Poppins and — boom. Mom + baby costume FTW! (via Make It and Love It)
Panda Bear ($45)
This cuddly panda costume is already a steal, but if you're the crafty type, this look could also easily be cleverly recreated with a black tutu, tights, leg warmers and a hoodie.
Lion Halloween Makeup Tutorial
Lion Halloween Makeup
Mee-yow! (via From Head to Toe)
Little Lamb
Got a last minute invite to a costume party? Rummage through your bathroom cabinet for the cottonballs, there's still time to DIY this one-of-a-kind little lamb. (via Parents)
Party Animals
Knock it out of the park at this year's Halloween bash with a costume that calls for a mask of your choice and your Saturday night best. Who's ready to party? (via Brit + Co)
DIY No-Sew Fox Ears
For our procrastinating friends who have that Halloween thing to go to and nothing to wear, here's a DIY idea that's ideal for last minute. Use a bit of fur and some glue to transform a headband into a fantastic foxy headpiece. (via BITS)
No-Sew Kids Lion Halloween Costume
Wanna play king for a day? This no-sew lion costume is totally fun. (via A Night Owl Blog)
Big Bad Wolf Hoodie
DIY enthusiasts, Halloween is the perfect time to get your game on. (via Martha Stewart)
Animal Ear Clips
This easy tutorial might be the last minute and/or work-appropriate costume of your dreams. (via Gleeful Things)
DIY Snail Costume
Have you ever seen a snail as cuddly as this one? We didn't think so. (via Oh Happy Day)
Handmade Hooty Owl Costume
This costume gets its inspiration from our feathered friends. Proof that DIYs are a zillion times more creative than anything you'll find in a superstore. (via My Owl Barn)
Caterpillar Costume ($69)
Bundle up your toddler in this Eric Carle-inspired costume. It's just about as snuggly as they come.
Dog Costume
To recreate your child's favorite animal, spray paint brown spots onto a grey hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants, then add a brown felt tail and ears. Almost too easy. (via BHG)
Foxy Halloween Costume
This foxy getup is as non-basic as it gets. With a bit of makeup and a quick hair transformation you'll blow everyone's minds. (via Katie Nash)
Madame Butterfly Costume
You can bet that no one at your party will do a butterfly like this! Let Martha help you craft a beautiful butterfly hairpiece using a flurry of the winged beauties (artificial, of course). (via Martha Stewart)
Denim-Clad Horse People
Get a little country and a little creepy with this easy last minute couples costume. (via Brit + Co)
Faux Fur Tail + Ears Tutorial
These simple sewing tutorials will transform you into any animal you want based on what faux fur you pick. (via jessyratfink on Instructables)
DIY Halloween Zebra Costume
Go for Best in Class with this easy to make zebra costume. That mane will be the talk of the party! (via Baby Gizmo)
DIY Jellyfish Costume
Wanna be that mom who comes up with cool out-of-the-box costume? Well, you can stop racking your brain because we've just located the prettiest DIY. This jellyfish might just be our favorite of the bunch — and you could DIY an adult version with longer tentacles! (via Style Me Pretty)
Bjork Swan Dress Tutorial
No one will ever guess that this dress was a DIY. Bjork's got nothing on her. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Halloween Bunny Ears and Dress Up Kit ($20)
Why not go a bit more cutting edge with your costume? This ensemble from ASOS has all the items you need to transform into a bunny for a few bucks.
Kids' Giraffe Costume ($89)
This impressive DIY is (wait for it) actually really inexpensive to do using posterboard and ModPodge. That's right, you might even have the goodies to make it right now.
Butterfly Costume
Bust out your tie dying skills on Halloween for more than a hippy costume. (via Oh Happy Day)
The Perfect Black Cat
Okay, so here's the thing about the black cat. A lot of people will be doing it. So if you want go for this look, better to go DIY. And sassy. (via Brit + Co)
Care Bear Family
What? Care Bears count as animals — especially when the whole family gets involved in an amazing DIY project that calls for some sorbet-hued sweatsuits and a set of crafting skillz. (via See Vanessa Craft)
Fantastic Mr. Fox Sibling Costume
Pop culture + animal-inspired = this DIY idea that you can do to any degree (the print in the kiddy costume is hand-painted, but the masks in the adult version could be a last minute hack). It makes a sweet sibling ensemble or works for grownup Wes Anderson fans who have the Hallotween look down pat and can't be Margot and Richie Tenenbaum one more year. (via Skirt As Top)
Fantastic Mr. Fox Couples Costume
Grownups are more likely to be into this movie-themed costume so here's some adult inspo!! (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Bird Mask
This gorgeous mask can be crafted with crepe and dressed up with your outfit of choice. (via Martha Stewart)
Rainbow Unicorn ($44)
What little girl isn't in love with the idea of the unicorn? Turn fantasy into reality with this mystical costume — or use it as DIY inspo.
Crocodile Costume
What can you create with a cardboard box, butcher paper and some tape? Why, this crocodile, of course! (via Evil Mad Scientist)
Dress Up Your Lips
There might not be a tutorial attached to these kissers, but may we recommend using them as inspo for the best lowkey look ever? (via lolhit)
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Family of four, you've just found this year's coordinating costumes. We find these bear heads slightly disturbing but they're sure to make a statement. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Animal Scarves Out of Stuffed Animals
Complete your child's wild ensemble with a DIY animal scarf. The best part about this? The scarves were made from actual stuffed animals. (via A Subtle Revelry)
No-Sew Dinosaur Costume
Dinos are animals too, right? Yes, especially when they're this adorbs and this easy to make. (via Gingersnap Crafts)
DIY Spider Costume
Consider this a Halloween intervention — we're bringing you the coolest creepy-crawly spider costume EVER. This will be an epic DIY. (via Pretty Providence)
P.S. We can't wait to hear about all your creative creations! Share with us @BritandCo!
This article has been updated from an earlier post.
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