8 DIY Costumes to Match Your Pet + Kid on Halloween
Halloween just got so much cuter.
We all know the family that rocks the best kid-parent Halloween costume. And the family that rocks the best matching kid costumes. BUT have you ever met the family that rocks the best kid-pet costume? I didn’t think so. That’s because you’re going to be that family this Halloween. Here’s how.
Ladybugs
Clad in red tulle skirts and matching antennae, your girls will be the cutest bugs in the neighborhood.

Make It: Kid’s Ladybug Costume

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio
Make It: Pet Ladybug Costume
Black Bats
Give your little terrors a touch of spook this Halloween. Both costumes are super-comfortable, so your duo will be ready for a full night of fun.

Make It: Kid’s Black Bat Costume

Make It: Pet Black Bat Costume
Clowns
Embrace your mini goofballs by giving them a night to clown around. For your kid, focus on the makeup. If you don’t have a clown suit, fun, rainbow-colored clothes will do the trick.

Do It: Kid’s Clown Makeup Tutorial

Make It: Pet Clown Costume
Fairies
Let your kiddo’s imagination run wild by equipping her with whimsical wings and a furry fairy sidekick. Check out our fairy makeup tutorial to take the costume to the next level.

Make It: Kid’s Fairy Wings

H. Camille Smith
Make It: Pet Fairy Costume
Pizzas
Ever heard the phrase, “You’re so cute I could eat you up”? I think we have these pizza costumes to thank for that one.

Design by Manvi Drona

Bumblebees
Who knew bees could be so adorable? Your youngster will love buzzing around with his or her furry friend.

Image courtesy of Ruth Meharg
Make It: Kid’s Bumblebee Costume

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio
Make It: Pet Bumblebee Costume
Flowers
The prettiest posies you ever did see? Your kid and your pet, of course. Adjust petal colors so they match, and your pair is sure to bring some serious flower power.

Jess Abbott
Make It: Pet Flower Costume

H. Camille Smith
Lions
Let your littles roar this Halloween in super-cute lion costumes. For your pup, it’s all about the mane. For your kiddo, it’s all about the makeup. Complete your kid’s look with a brown sweat suit, a tail, ears and teased hair (the mane!).

Do It: Kid’s Lion Makeup Tutorial

Marian Parsons
Make It: Pet Lion Costume
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