16 Costume Ideas For Kids Who Don't Like Costumes

For the kiddo who wants to wear their own clothes but still look spooky, don a pair of dark glasses and these adorable bat wings ($29).

All you need are an old rocker tee, a pair of good sneakers, and the help of an air guitar to complete this rocking look! And this costume works for boys or girls. Finish the outfit with a pair of jeans, and your kiddo is ready to trick-or-treat. Get this look with a vintage Ramones tee ($26), an "air guitar" ($10), and a pair of classic Chucks ($35).

With this knight costume($30), your little warrior can enter an all-out duel while hunting for candy.

This is an easy-to-wear costume inspired by the beloved Waldo series, and you can pick up the entire "Where's Waldo?" ensemble for just $30. Alternately, go the DIY route with a pair of his or her favorite jeans, a red-and-white striped tee, and a pom-pom hat ($3).

Turn your littles into a clan of dinosaurs ($34) with these adorable T-rex outfits.

Transforming your little into a magical princess is as easy as wearing a favorite dress, paired with a glittering magic wand, and, if allowed, a flowing ribbon headdress. Pair an pink dress ($40 and up) and a ribbon halo ($9) to create the easy look.

Nothing is cuter than a little unicorn ($20), and with this adorable little horn, your kiddo can wear pretty much anything else they want to and still look like the cutest mythical creature around.

Toss this fun pint-size apron ($10) over a white shirt along with a pair of baggy pants, and your chef-in-training is ready for Halloween action. For extra fun, place a few kitchen utensils in the front pockets and top it all off with a chef hat ($9).

If your child's a sports junkie, there's a good chance that they already have their favorite player's jersey ($75) in their closet. Pair it with the appropriate accessories (and face paint, if applicable), and hit the trick-or-treat circuit in sporty style.

Have your tiny "diner employees" ($20) bring you a Halloween candy treat this year!

Have them take aim with a gorgeous archery set ($40) that'll bring out their adventurous side!

Go back to basics with the easiest pumpkin costume ever. Pair a jack-o'-lantern tee ($15) with a pair of leggings and a pumpkin hat ($13) — that's it!

This crocheted witch hat ($18) is an easy option that is equal parts cute, equal parts warm.

Channel their inner feline by taking the easy route with a cat costume ($55 and up) that can be dressed up with drawn-on whiskers and a pair of ears.

Pick up a gold medal ($4) and pile it on with the most athletic ensemble in your kid's closet. They can carry a little American flag to show support for team USA, too. Does it get any easier?!

This costume is as simple as it gets and perfect for sweet girls who aren't interested in face paint or big costumes. Pop her into a festive dress and give her a basket of flower petals. She can drop petals while she's trick-or-treating as a happy flower girl. And all it will cost you is the price of a bouquet of flowers and a basic woven basket — which can work double-duty as her trick-or-treat goodie bag!