Cool Easy Characters to Dress Up as
It turns out, you don't have to take a trip to "The Happiest Place on Earth" just to see your favorite Disney characters IRL. You can come pretty close just by recreating their iconic looks on Halloween.
And one of the best parts is, all of their looks - for kids and adults - can be made with clothes you likely already have in your closet, creating the easiest homemade Halloween costume.
Like most Disney movies, these costumes have no age limit. You can create the perfect couples Halloween getup (think: Tangled's Rapunzel and Flynn Rider) regardless of how old you are. You can also seamlessly pull off a sweet family costume or form the cutest trio costume when you go the Disney route. Best of all, most of these costumes are also totally work appropriate.
Oh, and don't worry: If Disney villains are more appealing to you, we also have cool DIY interpretations of Cruella De Vil and Jafar.
Note: If you or your child intend to pay homage to a beloved Disney character (hint: Jasmine, Moana, etc.), take care to dress with sensitivity. Focus on costuming linked to a specific character, not general looks that have particular meaning to often-marginalized groups of people.
1. Mary Poppins & Bert
You don't need to be able to carry a tune to dress up as Mary Poppins, but you will need a few items to look like the famous nanny. And with Bert, the sweet chimney sweeper on your arm, everyone at the Halloween party will know exactly who you are.
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2. Tinkerbell and Peter Pan
Though they weren't the best romantic pair, Peter and his pal Tink have perhaps the most cohesive green outfits. You just need a few items (and a steady hand with some scissors) to copy this recreation by Brit + Co.
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3. Frozone
Frozone may just be one of the coolest superheroes Disney ever created. Literally. When you pull on his super suit, you're sure to feel incredible.
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4. Rapunzel & Flynn Rider
The duo lit up the screen with their hilarious banter in Tangled, and now, you can mimic them all evening long with these DIY costumes. Most people don't have magically long Disney princess hair, but thankfully there are hair extensions to pull off the princess's trademark style. And if you can't grow Flynn's goatee, have no fear: stick-on facial hair will save the day.
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5. Joy, Sadness and Disgust
Disney's Inside Out always brings out all the feels. You and your crew can dress up as this vibrant trio of emotions with just a bit of face paint and colorful wigs.
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6. Princess Tiana
If the full princess get-up is too much for you, you can also opt to dress in Tiana's waitress outfit which you can DIY or find on Amazon! (Don't forget the fake bread and dessert props, too.)
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7. Oogie Boogie
The villain of The Nightmare Before Christmas had one of the creepiest looks. This costume can easily be recreated with a few DIY skills. Break out your scissors and sewing needle to pull this look together.
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8. Mickey & Minnie Mouse
This classic Disney duo isn't too difficult to replicate at all. Minnie just needs to throw a red polka dot skirt over all all-black outfit, and Mickey can pair red shorts with a black tee. Pop on some ear headbands you saved from your last Disney trip and you're done! Add a third person to this group costume by copying Studio DIY: Have someone dress up as a Disney World tourist!
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9. Te Ka & Te Fiti
Te Ka's transformation back to Te Fiti after Moana restored her heart was one of the most moving moments of the movie. Grab a friend and DIY both forms of the mountain goddess. Don't forget to cut the volcano designs out of black felt and apply green body paint to your face.
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10. Cinderella & Prince Charming
It's highly possible that you already own a long blue bridesmaid dress and a black choker. A blue headband and a prince on your arm will complete the look.
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11. Minions
Everyone knows the minions are the true stars of Despicable Me. Pull together your very own minion crew with a few pieces you probably already have laying around in your closet.
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12. Piglet
Line a sheet of hot pink felt on top of some pale pink felt to cut and create Piglet's ears. To create Piglet's stripes, use fabric paint of a darker color and drag your paintbrush horizontally along the front of a t-shirt.
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13. Aladdin & Jasmine
This famous Disney duo is known for taking magic carpet rides. But recreating their iconic looks can easily make you feel like you've been transported to a whole new world. With just a click of a button, you can easily round up each of their costume pieces in your Amazon cart!
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14. Young Ellie & Carl
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It really doesn't take too much effort to portray the young Ellie and Carl for Halloween this year. Both characters wore light yellow shirts. For Ellie, slip on a pair of overalls and if you can, make your own bottle cap pins with recycled bottle caps and safety pins. The only accessory you probably don't have for Carl is an aviator hat!
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15. Princess Kida
She's not like the other Disney princesses. Princess Kida's fierce warrior spirit is what makes her shine in the film Atlantis. To recreate her look, you'll need gold bangles, a bandeau, a skirt and a platinum blonde wig with bangs.
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16. Cruella De Vil
We're pretty sure you have your grandmother's pearls tucked in your jewelry armoire and a black maxi dress from this summer that's ready to go. Oh, and a faux Dalmatian is not required, but highly recommended for bonus points.
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17. Ursula
Count anyone who misses out on seeing you in this costume a poor unfortunate soul. To execute the evil sea queen's look, you'll need purple body paint and a white wig. Shell necklace optional, but highly recommended.
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18. Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable
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The only thing not practical about Kim and Ron's crime-fighting attire is the grappling hook gun. The pictured couple simply opted for hairdryers, which actually look really close to the real thing.
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19. Buzz Lightyear
With the the release of Lightyear, you can't go wrong with this super trendy costume idea. A few boxes and a little DIY magic will get you this look in no time.
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20. Pinocchio
Little did we realize, Pinocchio's ensemble was really simple, but more importantly, super adorable. And if you can't seem to find the exact hat Pinocchio wore, a yellow feather hot-glued to a yellow fedora can do just the trick.
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21. Robin Hood & Lady Marian
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You likely have the main, basic elements: white tunics for both characters, black pants for Robin Hood and a green shirt and brown tights for Lady Marian. Once you find a corset, simply tie up by creating X's with the strings.
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22. Mike Wazowski
You can get super creative by walking around as a huge green paper mache blob, but if you don't have the resources, there are other ways to dress up as the beloved monster. Adults can wear a green shirt or dress, and create a giant eye to go on your stomach.
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23. College Mike Wazowski
Or, if you don't want to bother with making the eye, college Mike Wazowski is a little more last-minute friendly. Any blue jacket and black tie will do, and you'll just need a green wig and ears to complete the look.
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24. White Rabbit
Alice in Wonderland's White Rabbit makes for an adorable costume, and the main staples include a red blazer and a bow tie. Everything else can be improvised — we love how this blogger dawned a clock bag to represent his storyline of always being late.
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25. Gaston
Beauty and the Beast's Gaston is actually really easy to recreate. Layer a red t-shirt over a white puffy sleeve shirt and pair with black jeans and riding boots. Throw on a belt with a large buckle, or create your own with black and yellow felt. Finish with yellow gloves and a black hat (if you don't own a wig).
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26. Tigger
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An adorable Tigger costume like this one doesn't have to require too much effort. Grab some orange leggings and an orange sweater, and you're halfway done. For stripes, you can use a black fabric marker or sew on black felt. Lastly, paint on a nose and whiskers with face paint.
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27. Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich
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Disney park snack costumes are another way to show your Disney pride. To create this costume, paint Mickey faces on two pieces of cardboard. Wear a white outfit for the ice cream and secure the cardboard pieces to yourself with white ribbon.
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28. Penny Proud
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We love a young feminist who has strong family values yet is never afraid to speak her mind, like Penny Proud. Her outfit is comfortable and pretty easy to replicate. Gather your hair into two pigtails to recreate her iconic style.
29. Cobra Bubbles
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If you already own a suit, Cobra Bubbles is probably one of the easiest characters to dress up as. To make sure everyone knows who exactly you're representing, don't forget your shady sunnies and a Stitch plush doll.
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30. Hiro Hamada
To dress like Big Hero 6's main protagonist, think of what a 13-year-old boy would wear in the 2000s: a white long sleeve layered under a red-shirt and blue hoodie. Extra points if you can draw the robot figure on his shirt.
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31. Winnie the Pooh
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You can completely DIY Winnie the Pooh's costume, from his bear ears to his beloved jar of "hunny." Since the bear doesn't actually wear pants, you can swap in yellow jeans or a yellow skirt.
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32. Forky
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He might be quite goofy, but Toy Story's Forky is full of character and charm. All you need to dress up like him is a white outfit, a white paper crown and some colored felt to create his face. Pixar sells its own Forky shirt to save you time, if needed.
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33. Kristoff
This costume will take a little more sewing skills to make the faux fur-lined vest. If you can't sew, you can opt for hot glue, though. Add a sash belt and some snow boots to complete the costume.
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34. Roxanne
Max Goof's crush wears rather simple attire, making it the perfect costume to throw together if you're running low on time. She wears a green scoop neck t-shirt, denim capri pants, and red, wavy hair.
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35. Vanellope von Schweetz
Ralph's best friend, Vanellope, might be small, but she's full of spunk and knows a good thing or two about racing. Her usual ensemble consists of a light blue pullover hoodie, a gray pleated skirt, funky socks and colorful hair clips to match her out-of-this world personality.
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36. Judy Hopps
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Her costume might look a little complicated, but once you break it down, you'll see that you probably own half of the items in your closet. Layer a gray crop top over a blue oxford shirt and pair with some denim jeans. You'll likely have to shop for the accessories, like a fake cop badge and a large buckle belt.
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37. Princess Ariel
You don't have to wear a mermaid's tail to be Ariel (though such things do exist). A green fish scale maxi skirt works just as fine, and it lets you walk without tripping.
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38. Baby Yoda
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If you can't get hold of a Baby Yoda costume, you can DIY your own with a tan bathrobe and coffee mug and get the same effect. A green wig isn't necessary, but green ear tips help pull the costume together.
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39. Olaf
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Olaf's costume doesn't have to be big and bulky; instead, you can wear a completely white outfit and decorate it with three black pom-pom balls for Olaf's buttons. Use orange face paint to portray the nose, and play with blue frosty shadow on the eyes.
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40. Jafar
Jafar may have been unsuccessful in gaining control over Agrabah, but he still definitely goes down at one of the best Disney villiams ever. Recreate his unmistakable uniform with a long robe and golden staff.
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