By Devon O’Brien and Lauren Wicks
Halloween is my favorite time of the year-I like the decor, the joy it brings and, of course, seeing my adorable niece and nephew all dressed up in their costumes. It’s also the perfect time to combine my two loves-Halloween plus food-with a food- or drink-themed costume. Save yourself some time from scouring the deepest corners of Pinterest: I already did it for you. Here’s all the food costume inspiration you need to win Halloween this year:
1. Toaster + Toast
DIY Toaster + Toast Costume Photo courtesy of Studio DIY
Raise your hand if you’re willing to pull me around in a wagon-turned-toaster, because this DIY costume is genius. Plus, once you have the toaster made, you don’t have to stop at toast-turn it into a group costume. One person can be an everything bagel, another a toaster waffle and someone else gets to be my personal favorite, an English muffin.
Make it: DIY Toast + Toaster Costume
2. Mac & Cheese
Boy in Mac & Cheese Halloween Costume Photo courtesy of Costume Works
You’ll have to save your toilet paper rolls for a year, but all this 4-year-old wanted was to be his favorite food. Is that too much to ask?
Make it: DIY Mac & Cheese Costume
3. Salad
Boy in Salad Costume Photo courtesy of Coolest Homemade Costumes
For when you’re trying to have a healthy Halloween, we bring you: salad costume. We can’t get over the genius of using sponges as croutons.
Make it: DIY Salad Costume
4. Popcorn
baby in a popcorn halloween costume Photo courtesy of This Place Is Now a Home
The cutest popcorn we’ve EVER seen. Plus, this is the perfect way to turn a baby carrier into a group costume-movie theater employee and a box of buttery popcorn!
Make it: DIY No-Sew Popcorn Baby Costume
Buy it for yourself: Carrier Costume of a Popcorn & Movie Usher, Halloween Costumes, $30
5. Bubble Tea
Woman in a bubble tea Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Aww Sam
This one is so easy to put together yourself as a last-minute Halloween idea. You could even make it in several different colors for a whole order of bubble teas as a group costume. Or match with your baby (see below).
Make it for yourself: DIY Bubble Tea Costume
Buy it for your baby: Boba Tea Baby Costume Set, Etsy, $40
6. Taco
Woman in a taco Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Aww Sam
Honestly, we would use that taco clutch any time of the year, but this whole ensemble is genius. The only thing it’s missing are a couple slices of avocado or a dollop of guacamole!
Make it: DIY Taco Costume
7. Cotton Candy
Girl in pink cotton candy Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Costume Works
As a general rule of thumb, we try to stay away from too much added sugar, but we can make an exception for this adorable costume.
Make it: DIY Cotton Candy Costume
Buy it for the kids: Child Cotton Candy Costume, Walmart, $45
Buy it for yourself: Adult Cotton Candy Costume, Walmart, $40
8. Pineapple
Girl and women in DIY pineapple Halloween costumes Photo courtesy of Studio DIY
Speaking of sweet, get in on the Halloween trend of the year (see: pineapple jack-o’-lanterns) with an oh-so-sweet pineapple costume that’s just as cute on adults as it is on kids!
Make it for you (or the kids): DIY Pineapple Costume
Buy it for the kids: Toddler Tropical Pineapple Costume, Halloween Costumes, $30
9. Sushi
girl in a DIY sushi Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Northstory
Grab a pillow and a scarf and you’re halfway there! Add even more styles-sashimi, nigiri, maki and more-and you’re on your way to winning best group costume.
Make it: DIY Sushi Costume
Buy it for you: Adult Sushi Roll Costume, Halloween Costumes, $35
Buy it for your pet: Sushi Pet Costume, Spirit Halloween, $17
10. Bunch of Grapes
girl in a DIY purple grapes Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Cute Girl Hairstyles
While we’re not entirely sure how you sit down in this one, it looks like way too much fun to pass up. Just watch out for sharp objects so you don’t pop!
Make it: DIY Grapes Costume
Buy it: Purple Grapes Costume, Halloween Costumes, $65
11. Avocado
Pregnant woman in avocado Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Front Roe by Louise Roe
While this is the perfect costume for showing off your baby bump, you definitely don’t need to be pregnant to dress up as an avocado. Even the kids can get in on the avo fun (see below).
Make it: DIY Pregnant Avocado Costume
Buy it for baby: Infant Avocuddles Costume, Halloween Costumes, $40-$50 depending on size
Buy it for yourself: Avocado Adult Costume, Halloween Costumes, $35
12. Peas in a Pod
baby with green peas in a pod costume Photo courtesy of: Mom Junction
Vegetables just got a whole lot cuter, thanks to this precious “Peas in a Pod” baby costume. But don’t worry, adults can join in on the fun too!
Make it: How to Make a Pea Pod Costume for Your Baby at Home
Buy it for the kids: Child Peas Costume, Halloween Costumes, $30
13. Bottle of Sriracha
woman with red Sriracha label T-shirt on and green bottle lid hat Photo courtesy of: Sarah Hearts
Spicy-food lovers, this one’s for you! This costume is super cute and so easy to make, but there’s also a great ready-to-wear option online!
Make it: DIY Sriracha Costume
Buy it for yourself: Sriracha Adult Tunic Costume, Halloween Costumes, $40
14. Pizza
child with whole pizza costume on Photo courtesy of: DIY Network
If we are what we eat, it’s pretty fair to say veggie pizza is the perfect Halloween costume for us! Luckily, there are ready-to-wear options for both kids and adults that are just as fun, but we love that you can customize the toppings with this one.
Make it: DIY Pizza Halloween Costume
Buy it for the kids: Toddler Pizza Slice Costume, Halloween Costumes, $15
Buy it for yourself: Pizza Slice Costume for Adults, Halloween Costumes, $35
15. Starbucks Frappuccino
woman dressed as a starbucks cup Photo courtesy of: Southern Curls & Pearls
How cute is this? Not only is this costume easy to make in a hurry, it’s also pretty inexpensive! Plus, we found a similar version for your mini-me to match.
Make it: Starbucks Cup Halloween Costume
Make it for the kids: Starbucks Frappuccino Costume for Kids
16. Takeout Container
child wearing Chinese take-out container costume Photo courtesy of: Coolest Homemade Costumes
This costume is perfect for a chilly Halloween night, as it’s sure to keep your child warm throughout a trick-or-treating session. You could even get creative with what is supposed to be bursting from the top of the box-maybe broccoli, beef or rice!
Make it: Amazing Chinese Take-Out Box Halloween Costume
Buy it for yourself: Chinese Take Out Costume, Halloween Costumes, $50
17. Spaghetti & Meatballs
child wearing spaghetti and meatballs costume Photo courtesy of: Costume Works
Not only are we loving the sass this little model is having, but we are big fans of her pasta costume. The best part is, the mother who made this said it costs just $15 to make!
Make it: Kid’s Spaghetti and Meatballs Costume
Make it for yourself: Adult Spaghetti and Meatballs Costume
Buy it for yourself: Spaghetti and Meatballs Men’s Adult Halloween Costume, Walmart, $30
18. Candy Corn
child wearing a candy corn costume Photo courtesy of: Dukes & Duchesses
If your child wants to dress up as candy for Halloween, they might as well be candy corn! This costume is cute, festive and can easily be made warmer with long leggings and a sweater underneath for a chilly October night.
Make it: A Simple Candy Corn Costume
Buy it for baby: Candy Corn Costume for Infants, Halloween Costumes, $25
Buy it for the kids: Toddler Candy Corn Costume, Walmart, $30
19. French Fries
man wearing french fries costume Photo courtesy of: Evan G. Cooper
This one might be our very favorite because we (1) love french fries and (2) love that he used balloons to make them! This is sure to be a fun project for the whole family to work on together.
Make it: DIY French Fry Halloween Costume
Buy it for your kids: Fast Food Fries Costumes for Kids, Halloween Costumes, $40
20. Burger
child wearing cheeseburger costume Photo courtesy of: A Thoughtful Place
Whether you’re a big meat-eater or a veggie-lovin’ vegan, this burger costume is customizable for however your like your burgers! Your child may not be able to sit down and enjoy their candy in this costume, but it’s perfect for walking around the neighborhood in.
Make it: Cheeseburger Halloween Costume
Buy it for baby: Cheeseburger Costume, Etsy, $55-$65 depending on size
Buy it for your kids: Child Cheeseburger Costume, Halloween Costumes, $30
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Original article by Devon O’Brien. Additional reporting by Lauren Wicks.
DIY Toaster + Toast Costume Photo courtesy of Studio DIY
DIY Toaster + Toast Costume
Photo courtesy of Studio DIY
Boy in Mac & Cheese Halloween Costume Photo courtesy of Costume Works
Boy in Mac & Cheese Halloween Costume
Photo courtesy of Costume Works
Boy in Salad Costume Photo courtesy of Coolest Homemade Costumes
Boy in Salad Costume
Photo courtesy of Coolest Homemade Costumes
baby in a popcorn halloween costume Photo courtesy of This Place Is Now a Home
baby in a popcorn halloween costume
Photo courtesy of This Place Is Now a Home
Woman in a bubble tea Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Aww Sam
Woman in a bubble tea Halloween costume
Photo courtesy of Aww Sam
Woman in a taco Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Aww Sam
Woman in a taco Halloween costume
Girl in pink cotton candy Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Costume Works
Girl in pink cotton candy Halloween costume
Girl and women in DIY pineapple Halloween costumes Photo courtesy of Studio DIY
Girl and women in DIY pineapple Halloween costumes
girl in a DIY sushi Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Northstory
girl in a DIY sushi Halloween costume
Photo courtesy of Northstory
girl in a DIY purple grapes Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Cute Girl Hairstyles
girl in a DIY purple grapes Halloween costume
Photo courtesy of Cute Girl Hairstyles
Pregnant woman in avocado Halloween costume Photo courtesy of Front Roe by Louise Roe
Pregnant woman in avocado Halloween costume
Photo courtesy of Front Roe by Louise Roe
baby with green peas in a pod costume Photo courtesy of: Mom Junction
baby with green peas in a pod costume
Photo courtesy of: Mom Junction
woman with red Sriracha label T-shirt on and green bottle lid hat Photo courtesy of: Sarah Hearts
woman with red Sriracha label T-shirt on and green bottle lid hat
Photo courtesy of: Sarah Hearts
child with whole pizza costume on Photo courtesy of: DIY Network
child with whole pizza costume on
Photo courtesy of: DIY Network
woman dressed as a starbucks cup Photo courtesy of: Southern Curls & Pearls
woman dressed as a starbucks cup
Photo courtesy of: Southern Curls & Pearls
child wearing Chinese take-out container costume Photo courtesy of: Coolest Homemade Costumes
child wearing Chinese take-out container costume
Photo courtesy of: Coolest Homemade Costumes
child wearing spaghetti and meatballs costume Photo courtesy of: Costume Works
child wearing spaghetti and meatballs costume
Photo courtesy of: Costume Works
child wearing a candy corn costume Photo courtesy of: Dukes & Duchesses
child wearing a candy corn costume
Photo courtesy of: Dukes & Duchesses
man wearing french fries costume Photo courtesy of: Evan G. Cooper
man wearing french fries costume
Photo courtesy of: Evan G. Cooper
child wearing cheeseburger costume Photo courtesy of: A Thoughtful Place
child wearing cheeseburger costume
Photo courtesy of: A Thoughtful Place
By Devon O’Brien and Lauren Wicks
