hey guys, just a quick question. of course i know my kid is adorable, but finances are tight this year and i'm not spending boocoo bucks on a cheap halloween costume that will fall apart after one wearing. that said, my mom gave me a homemade clown costume that my brother wore, it's still in good shape, not faded at all. my question is, will putting my two year old in a clown costume get the "awwwe!" factor, or is that just dorky? i already know he won't wear a wig or funny nose, so i'm going to spray paint his hair to match the outfit, and put a bit of makeup on his face. i know we wore clown costumes (obviously!) when we were little but that was an eon ago...i am socially retarded, i have no clue what's cool anymore! any advice would be great...thanks so much!
thanks ladies - of course i think he's adorable anyway! i'm surprised no one is admitting to just a little bit of vanity- i'm pretty sure i'm not the only mom that wants to make sure their kid's costume for halloween isn't lame! :) (i do hate to admit it too, but none of you guys know who i am on here anyway...!) anyway, thanks for your input. we'll go with the clown!
Hi, Carrie
Go ahead and use the clown costume. That's one of those classics that never go out of style. I put my 3 year old twins in clown costumes last year and every where we went people said how cute and adorable they were.
Have fun!
S.
You are so funny!
I think it will be very cute.
You only get to choose what they will wear for such a short time, enjoy it!
Plus it won't be an overdone, mass quantity costume.
There will probably not be anybody in the same costume to take away from his "awwwe!"...
I think that he will look just adorable. You are being so smart using something over again. I have an 11yr daughter and she is going to be a clown this year. I can sew so I am making it with her help. No wig for us either. She wants her hair dyed!!! He is only 2 and won't care about the costume only the candy. Just have fun.
My parents live on what has been nicknamed 'Halloween Street' in our city because most residents (our family included) put up huge yard displays that attract people from all over the city. We usually see between 3000-4000 trick-or-treaters. No, I'm not exaggerating. Mostly we give out small, inexpensive candy otherwise the cost would make it impossible to participate. We do have full size candy bars that we have behind us for the kids (and sometimes even adults) in really cute, unique, or special costumes. These are usually the kids in homemade costumes or ones with really unique ideas. I can't tell you how many Batman's we saw last year, however we did see one who had made his own costume and utility belt that was awesome. He got a special treat. We don't like to see young ones in scary costumes, and the over marketed cartoon characters with plastic masks are everywhere. Your son would likely get the 'special' candy from us. And no, I'm not an 'old lady' or a prude, I'd say I'm pretty up to date with whats 'cool' nowadays.
Good morning, Carrie! I think it would be great. I had considered a clown for my two year old this year as well, but went with a butterfly because she likes them so much!
Besides, he's 2 and you can get away with almost anything when they are that little without being dorky!!
He will DEFINATELY get the "awwwee" factor! My son was a clown when he was 2 and it was just the cutest thing EVER! He even had the "dunce" pointy hat with the fuzzy ball on the top. EVERYBODY loved it! My mom made the costume from the same pattern that she had used for me when I was a little clown at age 3:-)
Go for it!!!
I like it will look great!! My son is four and is going as Cat in the Hat this year. I am a firm believer in keeping them as young as posible. Have you seen the costumes that they have out for kids ? They are awful and they are too expensive. As far as the make up and wig stuff goes you can always get great ideas from the web. I can't speak for others, but I know I enjoy seeing good old fashion costumes at Halloween.
Clown will be adorable.
Don't start worrying about social retardation already, you'll drive yourself crazy!!
only dorky if he is 16 (which I assume he isn't LOL) otherwise adorable!
Hi Carrie,
I'm sure he will be adorable in a clown costume! Who cares what other people think. It should be about your family having fun and creating memories. Enjoy!
Clown costume is great...not sure about spraying the hair, that stuff can sometimes be a pain to get out. Another idea,I have used: black or brown sweats, make a tail and paint whiskers on the face...instant kitty. Here is a great website for simple to make costumes, just to give you some more ideas: costumeideazone.com
Good Luck and have fun and be safe.
I think if your kid doesnt mind wearing it and has a good time, that's all that matters. You have many years ahead when THEY care about being dorky to worry about. :-)
Good Morning Carrie, I think a little Clown is awesome costume. We like the homemade ones a lot better then shelling out 20 bux for one they wear once, tear and come apart quickly.
I woo and ah over all of the little ones. One of the cutes I saw was maybe a 7 yr old that came as a washing machine. Had a box painted white, with a box of tide or something taped on, some cloths hanging out of the lid too. Was so cute.
If you put grease paint ( actors make up) be careful with little ones, it can cause rashes on some children. Your own make up would be better if it is hypoallergenic.
Anyway I love the clown idea. We're going for a Pirate this yr for Corbin. He is learning say Trick or Treat Matey Arrrr
Have fun
K. Nana of 5
I don't think a two-year-old really cares what's "cool," as long as he gets candy, lol, but the costume sounds cute! Then again, I'm not sure it's even possible for a toddler NOT to be cute in a Halloween costume! ;-)
I think a clown is one of those costumes that isn't just a "fad," like TV character and celebrity costumes so often are. Clowns for Halloween won't go out of style--and the same goes for witches, cats, skeletons, scarecrows, vampires, and princesses!
Incidentally, if the colored hair doesn't work out, and if you can get him to wear a birthday hat (you could attach it to a hood or baseball cap if needed), you might try that. :-)
Have fun!
--A.
My mom put together a clown costume when I was like 8 yrs old. I liked it at the time, but when I got a little older I was embaressed that I had been a clown because it wasn't "cool" lol! But now that I'm a grown woman and momma I look back at that picture of me as a clown and it is adorable. I would use that costume if I had it for my two yr old.
Of course that would be cute!!! I think any costume that looks like some work was put into it is way cuter than a cheap store bought costume. I'm sure he will be adorable!
He's 2, he won't care if it's "cool" or not! Sounds cute to me! Take advantage of a free costume while you can.
My kids all did "cutsy" costumes until they were about 6, they weren;t allowed to do anything gross or scary. We had skydancer fairys, clowns, cheerleaders, angels, Ninja Turtles, Lion Kings....etc. I think he'll love being a clown, just do some bright blush on his cheeks, and non toxic makeup and he'll be good to go! He'll get alot of "awwwwwww's" no matter what, everyone likes little goblins at their door on Halloween.
Carrie, He's 2! That's an automatic 'wow' factor...if that really matters. and....anything a 2 y/o wears at Halloween is cute!! Now add the pictures you'll take with your little cutie wearing Uncle's costume....history in the making! Enjoy!! Have a great time!!!
deb
I for one would welcome some cuteness at my door! I have far to many vampires, ax murders, and other gore!
I say go with the nostalgia...try to dig up a pic or two of you and your brother in the costume, and make a little collage for your mom....she made it afterall !!!
I made my toddler a crayon one year out of: blue sweat shirt & pants, a blue hat ( I had to stuff it with poly-fill (or you could use a styrafoam cone) & hand sew ties to tie under his chin) & a piece of felt that I wrote CRAYON on it in puff paint, then hand sewed the felt onto the shirt sideways (like a crayon). After halloween I unstuffed the hat to use for winter & removed the felt from the shirt. Then he wore the sweat outfit for winter.
God Bless!
I'd say who cares what anyone else thinks? Your child is two and won't judge you. Why spend money on something you said won't last for a different costume. It teaches our kids to be too materialistic when we show them they should always have new or what's in vogue.
Hi Carrie,
Have you ever seen Jojo the clown in the Disney channel?
Make it as similar as possible and he'll be up to date!!!
Check it out here:
http://atv.disney.go.com/playhouse/jojoscircus/index.html
Jojo is a girl but looks like a boy to me:)
Good luck!
P/S: I only have girls costumes at my house so I can't help any further, may be you can trade costumes with a boy's mom too.
That sounds really cute. To tell you the truth I usually end up putting together my daughters costumes anyways. The costumes are so over priced and your right, very cheaply made. One year my daughter wanted to be a cat so I bought her cat ears, a black shirt, skirt, stockings, and shoes and then tucked a little black boa feather in her skirt for a tail. I painted her face too. It was SOOO cute and way better than anything I could find in a store. I think it will be a hit. Anyway you can save money nowadays!
A two-year old in a clown costume sounds cute to me!
Not to throw you off, I think clowns are fine, but my mom made me wear a clown costume when I was two or three and I hated it. I still remember it vividly. Some kids don't really like clowns or get that clowns are supposed to be funny until they are older. What does he want to be? If you put the idea on this list I sure we can all help you figure out how to make it. I only ask because you don't seem that enthused about a clown either!
He's two, I don't really think he cares do you? I wouldn't worry whether or not people oooh and awwe over him being a clown, at his age their going to oooh and awwe no matter what!! Don't be so concerned w/ what people think, just have a good time!!
Does your 2 year old need be cool? Use the clown costume and worry about bigger things.
