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 [1], we're about to blow your mind in terms of Halloween costume prep [2]. 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 [3] 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 [4].
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 [5].
What you need: Leotard (this USA-themed one [6] is perfect!), tights [7], fingerless gloves [8], a bouquet of flowers, and a gold medal [9].
Bunny
Hop into Halloween [10] 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 [11], tutu [12], tights [13], bunny ears and tail [14], and black and pink face paint sticks [15].
Ballerina
Leotards are the base of a ballerina's wardrobe, so this costume is a no-brainer.
What you need: Pink leotard [16], tights [17], tutu, headband [18], and flats [19].
Black Cat
Probably the easiest costume for a person of any age, a black cat is a Halloween [20] classic.
What you need: Black leotard [21], black tights [22], black flats [23], black tutu [24], cat ears and tail [25], and a black face paint stick [26].
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 [27], tutu [28], black flats [29], and ladybug wings, ears, and leggings [30].
Pop Star
Your little one can sing their heart out in a leotard paired with pop star essentials.
What you need: Leotard [31], sparkly tutu [32], a microphone [33], and sunglasses [34].
Princess/Cinderella
Your little one can be Cinderella or any other princess they want this year without you buying an itchy store-bought costume.
What you need: Leotard [35], tutu [36], tights [37], and of course, a tiara [38].
Superhero
A leotard is going to come to the rescue to make this costume a success!
What you need: Leotard [39], cape and mask [40], shorts [41], and gold boots [42].
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 [43], tutu [44], pearl necklace [45], sunglasses [46], long gloves [47], headband [48], and flats [49].
Jazzercise Instructor
Get a workout in this Halloween [50] with your pint-size exercise instructor!
What you need: Leotard [51], cropped sweater [52], colorful tights [53], leg warmers [54], white sneakers [55], and sweatbands [56]vampire's other half [57] using a leotard and a few other essentials.
What you need: Black leotard [58], bat wings and mask [59], and black leggings [60].