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groovy ghost halloween costume
Becky Stayner
This is one of those ingenious costumes that doesn’t require much hand-crafting, but does require the help of a friend.
How to make it: Cover your head with a vintage floral sheet. Once the corners are in the correct position, have a friend very carefully mark the eye positions with a sharpie. Cut out the eye holes using sharp scissors. Wear it with comfortable sneakers. That’s it!
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field day teen halloween costume
Everyone loves a sports day, so this is a fun costume that’s comfortable and easy to wear. For a group Halloween costume, choose a color palette (primary colors are the rule here) and layer with sweat pants, athletic shirts, and sweat bands for a glamorous field day look. Props like rackets and trophies bring the nostalgic theme to life. Pets can also have fun wearing referee costumes.
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LUVSHINE chicken costume
This silly inflatable costume will put you at the top of the pecking order at this year’s Halloween party.
It’s been 20 years since the hit musical premiered, but the costume is making a comeback this year thanks to a new movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Of course, Glinda makes for a beautiful costume, but we love Elphaba in shades of green. Be sure to get lots of green face paint!
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USA team gymnast
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This year, Olympic-themed costumes are expected to be popular among teens and adults alike. Who better to represent than gymnast Steven Nedrosik? All you need is a Team USA T-shirt, glasses, and medal.
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Teens may not have seen the original Beetlejuice movie, but the sequel is expected to revive its popularity. The striped hero makes a timeless Halloween costume choice, and this costume is easy to pull off.
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inflatable air tube dancer
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We’ve all seen the eccentric dancers outside car dealerships. It’s time to make your favorite Halloween costume too! This funny costume comes in 5 different colors and is perfect for a group of friends.
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Please believe me. The teenage boy hasn’t outgrown his superhero phase yet. Expect to see even more Marvel costumes this Halloween thanks to the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
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perry the platypus costume
Have fun reminiscing about your childhood with this Perry the Platypus themed costume. Phineas and Ferb will never go out of style.
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Sad Swifty Teen Halloween Costume
If you’ve ever tried to buy Taylor Swift concert tickets, you feel us, right? Dress your best at the concert (the more glitter, the better) and wear a lightweight foam core printout that mimics a computer screen displaying the sad news “Queue has been paused” . Why is Ticketmaster so mean?
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Wednesday Addams Teen Halloween Costume
Wednesday is a great source of Halloween inspiration. Pair all-black outfits (from school uniforms to epic dance dresses to frocks with Peter Pan collars) with long black braids and black nail polish.
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Ruby’s Teen Inflatable Dinosaur Costume
Don’t be surprised if you find your teenager running around the neighborhood wearing this funny dinosaur costume.
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Teens will love this super comfortable animal costume. We vote for the flying squirrel, but kids can choose from 42 options including kangaroos, giraffes, chickens and sloths.
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cowgirl barbie teen halloween costume
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Souvenir Snow Globe Teen Halloween Costume
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Farmhouse Barbie Teen Halloween Costume
This is for girls who dream of chicken coops, farm life, and wide open spaces. Wear denim overalls, a plain T-shirt, and a headband style tied with a pink bandana. Props such as a stuffed chicken or eggs in a basket remind you of the promise of “more chickens, less chickens.”
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Video Game Controller Teen Halloween Costume
Bring your passion (yes, we’re talking about gaming) to the party. This one-piece costume can be easily changed by simply slipping it over your regular clothes.
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paper doll teen halloween costume
We’re obsessed with these paper dolls as a Halloween costume idea for the trio.
To make it, trace the outline of the dress, shirt, and skirt onto the cardboard. (This is easily done with boys’ shorts.) Cut out the base of the “costume”. Attach the fabric to the cut out cardboard using hot glue or spray adhesive. Once dry, cut the fabric as close to the edge of the cardboard as possible. Add buttons, zippers, and other fun accessories to your costume using a hot glue gun.
Glue the ribbon in a U shape around your shoulders and hang it around your neck. If using two separate parts of the costume, also glue the ribbon around the top edge of the bottom half. You can hide them or leave them to look like a belt (we did both). Tie these at the back. Hot glue the doll’s tabs to the diagonal edges of the costume. Wear a close-fitting dress in a color close to your skin and tie it up.
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Home Reno Barbie Teen Halloween Costume
If you want to paint the city pink this Halloween, why not do it in true Barbie style? Wear jeans or denim overalls, a striped T-shirt, and a handkerchief style with a pink bandana. Purchase pink paint chips and paint cans at the hardware store (you can also use paint cans as candy buckets!).
Home Reno Get Barbie Tutorials.
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cotton candy teen halloween costume
This sweet cotton candy costume starts with an eye-catching dress and comes together in no time (I love the puffy sleeves!). For the headpiece, attach pink fiberfill to the headband and place a striped paper cone on top.
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Taysha Murtaugh was the lifestyle editor at CountryLiving.com.
Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania and has written for Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, County Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, and Canadian Traveller. , EDGE Media Network, and other websites and publications. Jill is Enchanted Living’s travel editor. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.
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