There’s something magical about Halloween that goes far beyond excitement over free candy. The end of October marks a huge shift in the year—warm summer nights are replaced with a chill in the air, and there’s a buzz of anticipation as Halloween kicks off the holiday season. From neighborhood decorations, festive events, and so many things to do as a family, it’s not hard to see why fright night is one of the best times of year.
Whether you’re a serial procrastinator who finds themselves scrambling for a last minute costume or you simply enjoy the thrill of a good DIY, making your family’s Halloween costumes is undeniably a huge part of the fun. It doesn’t have to be hard or stressful—stick with comfortable, solid basics and adjust your DIY level to matching your crafting capabilities!
Why You Should DIY Your Halloween Costume
A store-bought Halloween costume is convenient to be sure, but they’re also a one-and-done purchase that comes with a fairly hefty price tag—especially if your little one has their heart set on being a specific character. They’ll wear the costume for one night, and then most likely never again.
Reduce waste and save money by creating a costume around clothes they already wear or that they’ll be able to wear even after Halloween is over. Depending on how old your child is, you can include them in the DIY process and turn it into family fun time.
Going with a mass-produced costume means you’re likely to run into other children wearing the exact same thing on Halloween night. A homemade costume on the other hand? It’s original, charming, and always more appealing—no matter how shoddy the workmanship.
Using Kyte Baby Clothing for Halloween
Halloween costumes always seem to be some form of a sensory nightmare. Hot, itchy fabrics, poking seams, strange smells, etc. These sensations are hard on any kid, but for those who are sensory-sensitive or prone to eczema, they can be the scariest part of Halloween.
Don’t run the risk of inflamed, irritated skin or a meltdown as you’re about to leave for trick-or-treating. Choose a fabric that’s soft, smooth, stretchy, and breathable to keep your little one comfortable throughout the night. Our pajamas and clothing are all made from ultra soft, moisture-wicking bamboo fabric that’s safe and gentle on sensitive skin.
With a huge selection of solids and styles to choose from, you can find the perfect Kyte Baby basics in the colors you need to create your costume.
Costume Ideas Using Kyte Baby 2025
Curious George and Man in the Yellow Hat
There’s a time and place for monkeying around, and this is one of them! With a few choice accessories, you can make the cutest costume duo using our bamboo jersey hooded romper in Espresso and long sleeve pajamas in Lilikoi.
Bluey and Bingo
Dress your little ones up as everyone’s favorite Blue Heelers with the softest pajama sets in the right colors and character hats. Make your Bingo costume with just a pair of short sleeve pajamas in Canyon. For Bluey, use long sleeve pajamas in Slate and top it with a toddler crew neck in Fog.
Minecraft Steve, Enderman, and Creeper
Bring your Minecraft world to life with these easy costume ideas using cozy pajamas, felt pieces, and some crafting magic. We pulled off the Minecraft Steve look with a toddler basic tee in Makai and pants in Navy. Our Enderman costume was put together with just a women’s jogger set in Midnight, while Creeper was made with just long sleeve pajamas in Emerald.
Pikachu
A costume so electrifyingly cute, it’ll stop everyone in their tracks! Your Pikachu will be the coziest on the block in this buttery soft, breathable zippered footie in Lilikoi. Just finish the look with a character hat and tail for a costume, they’ll be cute and comfortable in all night. Plus, if your little one falls asleep on the way home, they’ll already be dressed and ready for bed!
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Pluto
Looking for the perfect trio costume? Look no further than your favorite Mickey Mouse characters! Make your Mickey with a zippered romper in Midnight and bummies in Cardinal. For Minnie, use a zippered romper in Midnight underneath a twirl bodysuit dress in Cardinal. We made Pluto with a zippered footie in Lilikoi and a knotted bow headband in Honu.
Kyte Bucks Barista and Drink
Did someone order a venti Kyte Bucks coffee? Match siblings and fur babies with this adorable costume idea! Make your drink with long sleeve pajamas in Latte (and two pumps of vanilla syrup for extra sweetness—just kidding!), dress your barista in long sleeve pajamas in Fir, and finish the ensemble with a dog bandana in Gingham Fir!
Elphaba + Glinda
Dress your little ones in a pair of costumes so cute, you’ll be able to say you’ve been changed for good. This iconic duo stole our hearts on Broadway, the big screen, and now, Halloween! We achieved this look using a long sleeve twirl dress in Midnight for Elphaba and a long sleeve twirl dress in Apple Blossom for Glinda. Finish the ensemble with the right accessories, and voilà!
Want more costume ideas? Here's what we've done the past few years:
