But if you’re planning ahead, consider a group costume. Whether you want to pull something together for your family, for a group of friends, or for a couple, choosing a single theme can be divisive and difficult to agree on. But creating your own costumes—particularly group costumes—can help set you and your group apart. So let’s try to make your group costume dreams come to life. With homemade costumes, you won’t run into three others wearing the same exact costume at the Halloween party or neighborhood parade. Plus, group costumes work for people of all ages: You can do a kids’ group costume, an adult group costume, or do a blend of kids and adults in a family group costume. (With our easy how-to guides, you can make any of these group costumes work for everyone.) There are plenty of group costume ideas out there. For something timely and trendy, dress up as characters from your favorite Halloween movies on Netflix, or pick a popular show and dress up as its main characters. Still, for group Halloween costumes that feel creative and timeless, you can’t beat these ideas and guides. What You’ll Need for the Bacon Costume
Yoga MatScissorsTan felt3-inch brown silk ribbonCraft glue1-inch black ribbonDuct tape
What You’ll Need for the Egg Costume
FrisbeeYellow T-shirtScissorsCraft glueXXXL Large White SweatshirtPing-Pong ballThin black headband
What You’ll Need for the Winter Costume
Blue tableclothElasticCraft glueCotton ballsBlue long-sleeve leotardFaux white fur (like sherpa)HeadbandPlastic snowflakes
What You’ll Need for the Spring Costume
Craft glueFake flowers and foliageFabric butterflies and craft birdsGreen dressHeadband
What You’ll Need for the Summer Costume
Statue of Liberty foam crownYellow foamScissorsCraft glueBlue T-shirtCotton ballsBlue pantsAssorted blue feltSand-colored hand towel
What You’ll Need for the Fall Costume
Fake fall foliage and twigsBrown coatCraft glue
What You’ll Need for the Jellyfish Costume
Blue umbrellaBlue plastic tableclothBlue mesh tube ribbonScissors
What You’ll Need for the Lobster Costume
6 red plastic salad plates, approximately 7 inchesCraft glueRed zippered hooded sweatshirtRed rubber tubingScissors9 red pipe cleaners1 black pipe cleanersRed feltRed sweatpantsRed mittens
What You’ll Need for the Starfish Costume
Pale yellow yoga mat Scissors Craft glue (like Magna-Tac 809) Orange pom-poms, in assorted sizes 1-inch headband Flat starfish Orange paint
What You’ll Need for the Marie Antoinette Costume
½-inch blue silk ribbonScissorsCraft glueLong-sleeved light pink leotardLight pink tutuLight pink footless tights or leggings2 coffee filters7 medium-sized bright pink gift bowsThin blue headband1 large blue gift bow1 medium-sized light pink gift bow3 white curly ribbons
What You’ll Need for the Cake Costume
Round gift boxes, 1 large and 1 smallLight blue tableclothCraft glueScissorsWhite pom-poms½-inch light pink ribbon¾-inch elastic ribbonDuct tapeWhite shirt1 party hatWhite copy paperYellow felt
What You’ll Need for the Pineapple Costume
Yellow laundry bagGreen stringYellow copy paperCraft glueGreen sticky notesGreen cardstockPaper chef’s hat
What You’ll Need for the Grape Costume
Purple or dark-colored laundry bag16 purple honeycomb ballsCraft gluePurple feltGreen feltPurple beanie
What You’ll Need for the Strawberry Costume
Gem stickersRed dressCraft glueGreen feltGreen pipe cleanerThin red headband
