11 Simple DIY Costumes You Can Make For Your Child With 1 Leotard
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It's likely that your little one has a leotard or 20 lying around, and if you're the type of mama who appreciates a quick DIY, we're about to blow your mind in terms of Halloween costume prep. A leotard may not be the warmest costume on its own, but paired with a few accessories, it can become a simple yet adorable Halloween getup, especially if your child isn't crazy about any of the typical store-bought options.
Look through for 11 easy ways you can transform one of your child's leotards to create a costume that'll be the talk of the trick-or-treaters.
Gymnast
Team USA's gymnasts have been in the spotlight following the Summer Olympics, and with a few accessories, your child can be tumbling and swinging like an Olympian this Halloween.
What you need: Leotard (this USA-themed one is perfect!), tights, fingerless gloves, a bouquet of flowers, and a gold medal.
Bunny
Hop into Halloween with an adorable bunny costume that doesn't need to come out of a package — all of these items can totally be worn again!
What you need: White leotard, tutu, tights, bunny ears and tail, and black and pink face paint sticks.
Ballerina
Leotards are the base of a ballerina's wardrobe, so this costume is a no-brainer.
What you need: Pink leotard, tights, tutu, headband, and flats.
Black Cat
Probably the easiest costume for a person of any age, a black cat is a Halloween classic.
What you need: Black leotard, black tights, black flats, black tutu, cat ears and tail, and a black face paint stick.
Ladybug
Take a red or black leotard to the next level by turning your little one into the cutest ladybug around.
What you need: Red leotard, tutu, black flats, and ladybug wings, ears, and leggings.
Pop Star
Your little one can sing their heart out in a leotard paired with pop star essentials.
What you need: Leotard, sparkly tutu, a microphone, and sunglasses.
Superhero
A leotard is going to come to the rescue to make this costume a success!
What you need: Leotard, cape and mask, shorts, and gold boots.
Audrey Hepburn
Your kiddo can emulate a timeless movie star with the help of a black leotard and other Hollywood accessories.
What you need: Black leotard, tutu, pearl necklace, sunglasses, long gloves, headband, and flats.
Jazzercise Instructor
Get a workout in this Halloween with your pint-size exercise instructor!
What you need: Leotard, cropped sweater, colorful tights, leg warmers, white sneakers, and sweatbands.
Bat
Transform your kiddo into a vampire's other half using a leotard and a few other essentials.
What you need: Black leotard, bat wings and mask, and black leggings.