Halloween costumes don’t necessarily have to come from the costume aisle. A colorful raincoat, matching boots and a character umbrella can do double duty as an adorable Halloween look—and still be useful long after the candy is gone.
Ladybugs, dinosaurs, frogs and other kid-friendly rain gear practically turn themselves into costumes. Add a coordinating shirt, scarf or umbrella for Mom or Dad and suddenly you have an easy matching family Halloween costume, too.
Rain Gear Doubles as a Halloween Costume
The trick is to let one great piece do most of the work. Start with a character raincoat, boots or umbrella and build from there. Kids don’t necessarily need every matching piece. A frog raincoat with green boots may be plenty, while a bright red raincoat and spotted umbrella immediately suggest a ladybug.
And if Halloween happens to be rainy? For once, the weather cooperated with the costume.
Ladybug Rain Gear Halloween Costume
Ladybug rain gear may be one of the easiest looks to pull together. Red and black already do most of the costume work, especially when the raincoat, boots or umbrella come covered in spots. Add antennae if your little ladybug wants the full effect, or keep it simple and let the rain gear tell the story.
Mom or Dad can coordinate with red, black or polka dots without wearing a traditional costume from head to toe. And once Halloween is over, the raincoat and boots go right back to doing what you bought them for in the first place.
Frog & Dinosaur Rain Gear Costumes
Frogs and dinosaurs work the same way. A hood with big frog eyes, dinosaur spikes or a character umbrella does most of the costume work before you add anything else. Pair it with matching boots and a trick-or-treat bucket and your little one is ready to go.
The family doesn’t even have to choose the same character. One little frog, one dinosaur and a parent carrying a coordinating umbrella still feels like a family costume without everyone looking identical.
More Rain Gear Costume Ideas
Ladybugs, frogs and dinosaurs are only the beginning. Firefighters, butterflies, sharks and other character raincoats can work the same way. Start with rain gear your child genuinely likes, then add only enough accessories to make the costume obvious.
It is an especially easy Halloween idea for younger kids because the outfit is comfortable, simple to layer and ready for whatever October weather brings. Best of all, nothing has to disappear into the costume bin on November 1.
Make It a Family Costume
Rain gear is only one way to turn everyday pieces into a family Halloween look. Parents can coordinate with color, carry a matching umbrella or add one playful accessory rather than buying a full costume of their own.
For more ideas—from butterfly catchers and fairy gardens to astronauts, superheroes and favorite sports teams—see our Matching Family Halloween Costumes.
Make it Match!
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