27 DIY 'Star Wars' Costumes That Look Straight out of a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The force is strong with these costumes.
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Is there anyone who hasn't seen a Star Wars movie? With nine mega-hit films (and counting), there's no escaping the super-popular flicks set in a galaxy far, far away. That makes wearing a DIY Star Wars costume pretty much a no-brainer on Halloween, because you know everyone at the Halloween party, parade, or trick-or-treating is going to geek out over your forceful (yep, we went there) ensemble. And they're way easy to make, as you can see from the following ideas we've gathered up for you.
We've found DIY Star Wars costumes inspired by heroes from Leia and Hans to Poe and Rey, and plenty of non-human favorites like Chewie and the droids you are looking for, R2-D2, C-3PO and BB-8. Or you can let your dark side out to play and dress up like epic baddie Darth Vadar. Best of all, there's are family Halloween costume ideas here, including toddler Halloween costume ideas, teen Halloween costumes, and pet Halloween costumes. And if you don't feel like DIY-ing this year, we've also got some great get-ups you can buy. With this many awesome ideas there's no way you'll be looking like a stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder this Halloween!
DIY Family Star Wars Halloween Costume
Make Halloween a full intergalactic family affair, with looks inspired by The Force Awakens: Rey, Poe Dameron, and C-3PO and Kylo Ren for your little ones.
Get the tutorial at Fab Everyday.
DIY Rey Costume
A Star Wars costume doesn't have to be complicated or expensive! All you need for Rey is some gauzy fabric, a leather belt, boots, and satchel.
Anakin Skywalker Costume
Jut a little black pleather, an easy-to-make hooded robe, and thermal pjs can transform your kid into the most tragic figure in the Star Wars universe.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Princess Leia and R2-D2 Mother-Daughter Costume
We're loving this easy (and cozy!) take on Princess Leia's signature look from The Empire Strikes Back. Accessorize with your tot dressed as an adorable R2-D2.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
General Grievous Halloween Costume
Four lightsabers is always better than one, as evidenced by this cyborg villain's DIY outfit.
Get the tutorial at May the Fourth Be With You.
Dog Ewok Halloween Costume
Yep, the force can even be strong in your furry friend. Give your pooch some galactic glam with a no-sew Ewok ensemble—and bust out your camera before it gets pawed off.
Get the tutorial at Tikkido.
DIY Luke Skywalker Halloween Costume
Kids of all ages will love wielding a lightsaber and paying homage to this hero from the franchise.
Get the tutorial at More Than Thursdays.
DIY Obi-Wan Kenobi Costume
Even a Jedi likes to save cash, and using inexpensive bedsheets for this Obi-Wan costume will help you do just that.
Get the tutorial at Under the Sycamore.
Your kiddo doesn't have to be from a galaxy far, far away to replicate this stormtrooper-turned-good guy.
DIY Star Wars Hair and Makeup
Follow these steps to replicate both Rey's and Princess Leia's hair and makeup from the films.
Your pooch may never forgive you, but you know you'll win Halloween with this doggie R2-D2 costume.
DIY Princess Leia Halloween Costume
DIY C-3PO Halloween Costume
Stay golden in this Star Wars robot costume for Halloween.
Get the tutorial at May the Fourth Be With You.
BB-8 Star Wars Costume for Babies
BB-8? More like Baby-8.
Get the tutorial at Jennifer Landa.
DIY Chewbacca Wookie Costume
Star Wars Stormtrooper Costume
Buy the mask for this Star Wars Halloween costume, DIY everything else.
Get the tutorial at Carrie Elle.
Jedi Robe Costumes
With a tutorial this easy, there will be "no try" to make these Jedi robes, only "do."
Get the tutorial at Live Free Creative Co.
Star Wars Family Costumes
The whole family can use the force to make these cute costumes.
Get the tutorial at Say Yes.
Yoda Costume
Is there anything cuter than a little dressed up as Yoda?
Get the tutorial at Snap Happy Mom.
Mommy and Me Leia and Ewok Costumes
A green poncho is the genius base of this mom’s Leia costume. Seriously, how snuggly is that baby Ewok in his brown sweatsuit?
Get the tutorial at Brit & Co.
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