11 DIY Alien Costumes for Halloween That Are Out-of-This-World Adorable
These easy ideas will help you have the coolest costume in the cosmos.
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Outer space is full of mysteries. Think about it: According to NASA, there could be as many as 100 billion solar systems in the Milky Way, and hundreds of billions of other galaxies in the universe. With numbers that high, it's only natural that we earthlings are fascinated with life on other planets. If that's you, then you might want to dress as an alien on Halloween.
Fortunately, putting together a DIY alien costume at the last minute on Halloween is easy as can be — all you really need for people to understand what you are is a headband with googly eyes and a space-inspired outfit. Ahead, we've found the best DIY alien costume ideas and accessories so that you can create one of the coolest (and easiest) costumes in the cosmos. And if you need more DIY inspiration, don't miss these easy homemade Halloween costumes.
Alien and UFO Costume
To make the alien portion of this costume, all you need is a neon sweatsuit and a matching alien headband. Extra points for carrying a bouquet of planet balloons.
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Why have two eyes when you can have five? This googly eye headband is the perfect way to turn any outfit into an instantly recognizable alien costume.
Pair this bright tunic with a pair of leggings and an alien headband and you'll be ready to go faster than you can say "UFO."
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A sparkly silver alien headband is ideal if you plan to go with a more metallic color scheme.
This sequined dress will catch everyone's attention from Earth to Neptune. Pair it with an alien headpiece and body glitter for a costume that's out-of-this-world.
A metallic unitard will keep your little one toasty warm even if gets cool at night.
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This space-inspired skirt is the perfect layering piece for any DIY alien costume. Pair it with a metallic bodysuit or a simple black shirt for an intergalactic outfit that's ready in minutes.
Don't want to wear an alien headband? Try these shades instead (or wear both)!
Space Family Costume
If you want your kiddo to be the star of the show — but still want to dress up as a family — then try this space-inspired group costume. You can go as the galaxy, a spaceship, and an astronaut, or the galaxy, a spaceship, and an alien.
Complete your DIY alien costume with a bit of body glitter on your face and arms.
Hit the town on Halloween with a tote bag that matches your costume. This one can even be customized with your name.
Juliana is a writer, editor and SEO strategist with over six years' of experience on the editorial staffs of publications including Reader's Digest, Best Life and Good Housekeeping. She covers everything from holiday and home to travel and food, and lives in New York City, where she can often be found at hot yoga or raiding the candy aisle at CVS.
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