DIY 50s Costume for Kids

Learn how to make an easy DIY 50s Costume for Kids. With a few simple supplies, anyone can make this inexpensive but awesome Halloween costume.

We have so much fun dressing up for Halloween. The kids love when I make their costumes, and it saves us money too. I have been making Halloween Costume Ideas for Boys and Halloween Costume Ideas for Girls.

Dance the night away in one of the cutest 1950s costume ideas. Grease is the perfect inspiration for your next costume party.

I’m sharing this super fun 50s costume today that is so easy. You probably already have some of the items in your own closet. If not, simply head to your local thrift store and get the clothing items super cheap.

The typical poodle skirt is really easy to make. It looks adorable and will definitely be a hit. From grease costumes to a Lucille Ball costume and more, these unique 50s costume ideas below can work for various ideas. Grab a quick history lesson from your grandparents.

Why We Love This Costume

• Inexpensive. The costume is frugal to make and you can find many items at Goodwill.
• Creative. This look is fun and creative. It is timeless and never gets old. You will love the 50s vibes.
• All ages. Try this DIY costume for any age. From a group costume idea to a creative couples costume or child’s costume, it is so much fun.

Supplies For Girls 50s Halloween Costume

• poodle skirt. You could just add a cut out poodle to a premade skirt if you wanted.
• tennis shoes. Another idea is dancing shoes with bobby socks.
• white shirt. Just a plain basic white shirt.
• cardigan. Any color you have will work.
• glasses. Hot glue jewels on them to jazz them up.

Step By Step Instructions

• Step 1. Start with making a poodle skirt. You will need to take your child’s waist measurement. This easy skirt tutorial has step by step instructions to make a skirt.
  
  Another idea is to use a circle skirt you already have and use hot glue to attach a poodle. You can also embellish with pom poms. Now, you have an instant pink poodle skirt.
• Step 2. Next, add a white shirt. This just needs to be a simple white shirt. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy as plain is better. Short sleeve would be best.
• Step 3. Then top the shirt with a cardigan. Shop your closet or pick up one at a thrift store. The cardigan completes the look and gives it such a classic look.
• Step 4. Finally, add a pair of tennis shoes. Any basic pair of tennis shoes will work. We used pink but you can use white or anything you have. Complete the look with white socks.
• Step 5. Wear a pair of glasses. Jazz up the glasses with jewels. Simply attach them using a hot glue gun. This is a fun and inexpensive way to quickly dress up the glasses. You can also wear a high pony, classic updo or pompadour wigs while chewing bubble gum.

Supplies For Boys 50s Halloween Costume

• Black Leather jacket. Check goodwill or ask your friends to borrow one.
• Jeans. Any pair of simple jeans will work.
• White t-shirt. Short sleeve plain t-shirt.
• Tennis shoes. Another option to wear is black shoes.
• Glasses. Grab a pair of black glasses at the dollar store.
• Hair Gel. You will need this to slick back the hair.

Step By Step Instructions

• Step 1. First, start with a white t-shirt and a pair of jeans. Any plain pair of jeans will work and just a simple white t-shirt and belt.
• Step 2. Next, top the outfit with a jacket.
• Step 3. Then, add a pair of tennis shoes. You can use a basic pair of tennis shoes or converse style shoes.
• Step 4. Accessorize with glasses. Cat eye sunnies will take the costume up a level.
• Step 5. Finally, slick hair back with gel. Use hair gel to slick hair back to finish the look. However, don’t forget to hang fuzzy mirror dice in the car to complete the greaser look.

Variations

• I love Lucy Costume. This DIY can easily be modified to make an I Love Lucy Costume. Use a white poodle skirt and top with a blue and white polka dot shirt. Use a red cardigan to complete the look with accessories. Complete the look with a red lip or neck scarf. Furthermore, this is couples-approved for a fun idea for your favorite 1950s redhead.
• Pink Ladies Costume. Use a pink leather jacket or any style pink jacket to dress up as a pink lady. You can wear a black pants or skirt with a black leotard. Either is fine and will be perfect for a grease lightning theme for your bff and the whole gang. However, it is perfect for rockers and shakers.
• Good Sandy or Bad Sandy. From high school to summer love, choose one of these Sandy options. You either need a white dress or a black leather outfit.
• Frenchy. Everyone’s favorite beauty school dropout is easy to dress in this era costume with a pink wig for the biggest makeovers of all time. Get into character with a hue-heavy look and creativity with new products.
• Alvin and the Chipmunks. Another fun idea is to use this 50s style to dress as this lovable personality. This adorable rodent trio is adorable dressed in this era.
• Marilyn Monroe. Dress in a white dress for glam-bam style that was made famous in the seven year itch movie.
• Retro Beach Party Costume. Grab a floral swim cap or wide brim hat, favorite one-piece and you are ready for a throwback style pool party look in this signature look.
• Fuzzy Dice Costume. Create your own life-sized version using cardboard boxes covered in pink fur.

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Get started today with these unique costume ideas. This costume will work for Sandy from grease as well as other gals of this decade, Elvis for a throwback take and much more. Don’t forget to come back and leave a comment letting us know what your favorite 1950s costume is.