Easy DIY Costumes for Seniors
Halloween season is upon us and stores are filled with costumes for you to choose from. However, you don’t really want to spend money on costumes you will only wear once for a little while with your grandchildren. Make your own costumes using things around the house and from your closet.
5 Easy Halloween Costumes
Farmer
Farmers are a classic Halloween costume. Not only are they easily recognizable, but they are also easy to create with a few things at home.
Here’s what you need for your farmer costume:
- Overalls
- Boots
- Flannel or plaid shirt
- Handkerchief or bandana
- Hat
- Shovel or pitchfork (optional)
For this costume, all you have to do is get dressed and carry a few items around. You can save money and be super comfortable. Who doesn’t love a pair of overalls and flannel?
Couples Costume: Popeye and Olive Oyl
For those of you looking to match your significant other, there are several options available. It’s normal for people to feel silly dressing up on their own, but when you can get dressed up and match someone, it becomes much more fun. Dressing up as Popeye and Olive Oyl is a classic Halloween costume with nostalgic roots for many seniors.
It’s incredibly easy to dress up at home. Here’s what you need for your costume:
Popeye
- Jeans
- Brown shoes
- Black t-shirt
- Red bandana
- Captain’s hat
- Pipe
Olive Oyl
- Brown shoes
- Black skirt
- Red blouse
This costume is sure to get some smiles and may even win you a costume contest. Other options for couples’ Halloween costumes include Princess Peach and Mario, Oil and Vinegar, and Salt and Pepper.
Milburn Pennybags
Milburn Pennybags, lovingly known as Mr. Monopoly is a great Halloween costume that is a surefire way to get a conversation started.
Here is what you need to look like the famous board game character:
- Black suit jacket
- Black pants or blue pants
- White dress shirt
- Red tie
- Wooden cane
- Iconic white mustache (real or fake)
- Bag of money (optional)
If you notice, we didn’t mention a monocle, and that’s because Mr. Pennybags never officially wore a monocle. This Mandela Effect has confounded people for decades, but it is true. Wearing a monocle might look right, but it certainly wouldn’t be authentic.
Punny Costume
Everyone loves puns. And there is nothing better than seeing the look of realization on people’s faces when they get your joke. This Halloween, try a clever costume and see how many of your family and friends get your joke.
Here’s what you need for this Halloween costume:
Breadwinner
- T-shirt
- Gold medal
- Loaf of bread
Chip on Your Shoulder
- T-shirt (color to match the color of the chip bag)
- Bag of chips
Smarty Pants
- Pants
- Smarty candy
*You can use hot glue or scotch tape for each of these costumes to hold it together
This Halloween, don’t settle for what you can find in stores. Nothing brings more joy and smiles than well-crafted DIY Halloween costumes. With these easy costumes, you are sure to spend more time with your family and friends and less time picking out a costume.