How to make a pumpkin costume
The pumpkin is round, warm and cheerful: anything orange, a green hat for the stem and a face cut from black felt or paper. It is a good costume for handing out candy and for anyone who likes to be comfortable.
What you need
- An orange hoodie or top
- Black felt for the face
- A green beanie for the stem
- Green leggings or tights
- A small bag of candy to hand out
- Orange face paint for the cheeks
How to put it together
- Cut a pumpkin face from black felt and pin it on the top.
- Orange cheeks, a green leaf drawn by one eye.
- Green beanie on, and carry the candy.
From things you already own
Anything orange, a green hat and a face cut from black paper.
No makeup?
The felt face on your top does the job; no paint needed.
For a group or a couple
A pumpkin patch: everyone in orange with a different felt face. It is easy for families and friend groups alike.
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Short of time, or wearing it to work?
This one takes about 10 minutes. If Halloween is tomorrow, the last-minute list is ordered by how long each costume takes. If you are wearing it to the office, the work list is the eight that survive a full day at a desk. Not sure yet? Answer three questions and get one costume with its checklist.