The National Retail Federation recently released their predictions for the top-selling Halloween costumes, and, unsurprisingly, Frozen characters are expected to be the extremely popular for kids this Halloween. An estimated 2.6 million children planning to dress up as Frozen characters—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, princesses, animals, and Spider-Man are also expected to be popular choices for kids.
Spending is also expected to increase this year, with the average person expected to dish out $77.52 on indoor and outdoor décor, costumes and candy.
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If you’re on a budget (or all the Frozen costumes are already sold out), here’s some fun do-it-yourself kids costume ideas from the blogosphere to inspire you.
This adorable, no-sew Elsa Costume from eighteen25 is easy, inexpensive, and impressive-looking for those lacking sewing skills. All you need is a white T-shirt, fabric paint, glitter, tulle, ribbon, and a few other small items, and you’re set to go.
This idea from A Pumpkin & A Princess requires just a little sewing and a whole lot of tulle for a dramatic effect.
If your little one is a more Anna than Elsa, this costume idea from The Sewing Rabbit, which requires some basic sewing skills, fits the bill. We love the embellished vest and skirt.
