30 DIY Western Halloween Costumes for Cowboys and Cowgirls of All Ages
Get ready to saddle up!
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What do Toy Story, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and Little House on the Prairie all have in common? Western culture, of course! There's just something about the heroes and heroines from Western movies, shows, and books that will inspire you to saddle up yourself and create your own DIY Western Halloween costume. Ahead, find plenty of creative cowboy and cowgirl costumes that you can put together (with items you likely already own) for you and your pardner or your littlest wranglers.
There's something for everyone in the corral, so you'll be ready to line dance the night away on October 31. They make for great family Halloween costumes, too: Plaid flannel shirts, western belts, cowboy hats, and cowboy boots will make everyone look fit to work at Drummond Ranch! Want to look bad to the bone? There are several men's and women's costumes that will help you play the part. You'll just need to perfect your tough-looking scowl!
Here, you'll find costume ideas for classic cowboys, rodeo queens, country music stars, and more. There's even pop culture costumes like Disney-inspired looks, and, of course, Yellowstone Halloween costumes. Most of these ideas are easy DIY projects or shoppable options, so they make great last-minute costumes. So, without further ado, here are some great ideas to make all your wildest (West) dreams come true. Yeehaw!
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Western Barbie and Ken Costumes
Perfect for dynamic duos, these iconic costumes bring the glitz and glam to your western wardrobe! Barbie stuns in her dazzling pink look, complete with a hot pink set, cowgirl hat, and sparkly boots. Ken brings the cowboy swagger with his fringed shirt, denim pants, and bold belt buckle.
Toddler Cowboy Costume
Turn your little one into the cutest wrangler in town with this DIY look. Featuring adorable red-fringed jeans, a cow-print vest, and a charming gingham scarf, it corrals classic Western vibes without breaking the bank. Just top it off with a cowboy hat!
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
Western Taylor Swift Costume
Inspired by her iconic country roots, this Taylor Swift look features sleek cowboy boots, a sparkly, fringed dress, and a rhinestone-covered guitar. Add a cowgirl hat and a fearless attitude to complete the early era ensemble.
Little Sheriff Costume
Create an adorable little sheriff costume with ease! This guide shows you how to transform everyday items like toddler skinny jeans, a plaid shirt, and a cowboy hat into a charming Western outfit. Add a leather jacket and a custom belt buckle for the perfect finishing touches.
Get the tutorial at Little Red Window.
Rango Costume
Fans of Disney's Rango, will delight in channeling the pet chameleon who gets thrown into the role of sheriff in the wild, wild West. It gives a quirky twist to the typical cowboy costume! Rango's Western ensemble includes an iconic Hawaiian shirt, hat, and holster.
Rodeo Bull Rider Halloween Costume
Your little buckaroo will be the best bull rider in the business this Halloween! Here's how: Print out the Professional Bull Riders tag, DIY some chaps by cutting up brown suede pants, and then throw them over a few everyday items.
Get the tutorial at Deonna Wade.
Cowboy and Horse Halloween Costume
Every cowboy needs a horse to ride on, you know. After your kiddo is outfitted in their western getup, create their trusty steed with the help of this nifty DIY tutorial—and make sure you ask your child for their input on the pattern of the horse's "coat."
Get the tutorial at Made for Mums.
Sheriff Siblings Costume
There's a new sheriff (or two) in town! Put together this super cute siblings costume with items you probably already have in your kids' closets. Flannel shirts, jeans, and boots will do the trick. Add bandanas and handcuffs for the finishing fearsome touches!
Get the tutorial at De Su Mama.
Scarecrow and Corn Couples Costume
Scarecrows and corn and tractors, oh my! You can wear one solo, or dress up together with a partner (and a pup). Either way, you won't have a hard time putting them together! They all involve items you probably already have in your home, like egg cartons, a bandana, and cardboard.
Get the tutorial at Little Sloth.
Cowboy and Cowgirl Costumes
Your kids will love getting the chance to dress up like the cowboys and cowgirls in their favorite Western movies. (And how awesome are those pink cowgirl boots?)
Get the tutorial at Crafting Chicks.
Baby Cow Halloween Costume
Celebrate your little one's first Halloween with this impossibly cute costume. Baby bottle lids and pacifiers work equally well to create the "udder" here.
Get the tutorial at Make It and Love It.
Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton Best Friend Costumes
Country fans, grab a friend and get ready to embody two of the genre's most beloved performers, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. Bonus points if you've got a costume microphone or ukulele to bring along.
Get the tutorial at Living After Midnite.
Train Halloween Costume
Here's a costume you don't see every day: a DIY train! It's such a fun way to pay homage to the locomotives that often appear in Western films.
Get the tutorial at The Ophoffs.
Cowboy and Cowgirl Costumes
Looking for a cute couples costume? These simple cowboy and cowgirl get-ups can be pulled together with items already in your closet.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Rodeo Queen Costumes
Dress your kids in these sweet rodeo outfits. This sewing tutorial is simple enough, and they'll love all the glitter and rhinestone accents!
Get the tutorial at Love the Day.
Match your little rodeo queens with this adult version! Swirling details and silver glitter trim with a matching belt, hat, and bandana add the perfect amount of glam.
Cactus Costume
Any trek through the wild, wild West is sure to be met with a few cacti along the way. That's why it makes perfect sense to dress up as the prickly green plant—especially when the costume is this cute.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Foam Cowboy Hats
Want to test your hand at crafting your very own cowboy hat? This foam tutorial is so easy to follow! They're perfect for recreating Woody and Jessie looks from the Toy Story movies.
Get the tutorial at Sew Simple Home.
'Little House on the Prairie' Costume
Hoping to put forth your best Laura Ingalls Wilder impression? This DIY costume will help you do just that.
Get the tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.
Kids' Tractor Costume
Let your little one be the cutest farmer ever this Halloween with a DIY tractor get-up. You can make it from a diaper box!
Get the tutorial at C.R.A.F.T.
Rebecca Norris is a full-time freelance writer living in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Over the past 10+ years, she’s heavily covered a range of lifestyle topics, including travel, home, beauty, style, wellness, and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University, where she earned a B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not writing, she can be found strolling with her Jack-Chi, Cash, sipping iced matcha lattes, indulging in delicious cuisine, perusing farmer’s markets and antique sales, collecting colored glass, getting lost within the pages of a book, and exploring new bucket-list cities.
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