16 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Dress up your kids in fun costumes you make with everyday household items. 

Detective costume
Photo: Glenn Glasser; Styling: Kristine Trevino
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Detective

Pulling together this simple super sleuth's disguise will seem elementary. This aspiring Sherlock Holmes is dressed in black from head to toe, topped with a cape, and accessorized with headgear he borrowed from Dad's closet. A canning jar lid and a sponge brush (get the how-tos) complete our pint-size private eye’s look.

Sherlock Holmes Halloween Costume Cape, etsy.com/aprilscott.
Converse Kids Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox,
 zappos.com.
Kids’ Fine Jersey Long Sleeve Tee and Pants, americanapparel.com.

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