These Costume Ideas for Dads and Their Sons Are *So* Cute (2024)

Ladd Drummond is our favorite Dad here at The Pioneer Woman! He's taught the boys everything to know about ranching and football, and he's a sweetheart! To assemble a Ladd and the Drummond boys costume put together a set of cowboy boots, blue jeans, flannel, and cowboy hats. Extra points if you add riding chaps and work gloves!

SHOP COWBOY HATS

This one is simple, yet instantly recognizable! Once you step out in your Pizza Planet driver and green alien Halloween costumes, everyone will know that you're referencing the famous Toy Story franchise.

Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.

Tangled is a fan favorite Disney movie for a reason! So, why not dress as the two most lovable characters from the movie? It doesn't matter who dresses as what character, because both are adorable either way!

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If you have a young son, chances are he's already wearing his food during dinner time! 😂 So, putting the both of you in a pasta costume should be easy enough!

SHOP PASTA COSTUMES

Mister Geppetto is the sweetest adoptive father to Pinocchio. He made the boy what he is today! This costume can be gathered together from clothing items you might already have at home, so all you have to craft are the show buckles, hat, and the wooden marionette piece.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

You know what it means to be a super dad just like Mr. Incredible! The little one will love getting to wear the jumpsuit and tiny eye mask. Plus, he can continue to use the black rain boots year round!

Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.

"Beep-boop-bop!" How cool is this DIY robot costume? The kids will be the most colorful bots on the street, and all you really need are a bunch of boxes and spray paint!

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Just the word "pupa" is creepy-cute. You can make this costume inspired by the show Solar Opposites in a few different ways: Buy your son a smaller version of the alien, dino, or monster costume that Dad is wearing or if Dad doesn't want to fully suit up, he can also just wear an outfit made up of the same colors.

SHOP MONSTER COSTUMES

Any fans of The Legend of Sleepy Hallow out there? Give the neighborhood a real spook by dressing up as Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman.

Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.

Now, here's a costume that is out of this world! 😂 Have Dad attach planets to a dark blue shirt to represent the galaxy while your little one can suit up in NASA gear. This blogger DIYs the NASA look, but there are also plenty of astronaut costumes you can order online.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!

He is dad's number one fan, no matter the holiday! All you need to do for this costume is assemble the pieces. Plus, you can reverse the roles if your kiddo wants to go as Mickey and have dad as the fan!

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Peter pan and John Darling are the cutest duo. John's outfit is extra fun to wear with the top hat, big round glasses, and umbrella. And what kid doesn't want to dress as the flying boy who never grew up?

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

You can't beat a classic! Round pumpkin costumes tend to be plush and comfy enough for even the most finicky children. You can sew together a vine collar using triangles of green felt if your costume doesn't come with one. The accent of color adds a realistic touch.

SHOP PUMPKIN COSTUMES

Top Gun has had a well-deserved resurgence in popularity this year, so this look will be instantly recognizable. Fly into everyone's hearts as the famous aviator and his tiny companion. Plus, aviator glasses look cool on any dad.

Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.

Your wild boys are about to look a bit wilder! You can choose to build the monster costume for both of you, or one of you can go as the monster king and the other as Max in his onesie.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

This costume can be a group look or a father-son outfit, and there's no sewing needed! The Ace of Spades is perfect if your son doesn't want to look too out there this Halloween. All you need is an ace shirt and dark pants. This look is great for a chilly Halloween because you can layer a dark long sleeve underneath and pair it with black gloves.

Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.

Wreck-It Ralph is essentially a Disney kids classic at this point. Dad will love that all he needs is brown overalls and an orange shirt (which he probably already has). Fix it Felix gives your son an excuse to break out his play tools!

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

You can't get a more classic costume than a pair of bedsheet ghosts. It's simple, inexpensive, and charmingly vintage. All you need is a couple of old top sheets and a pair of scissors. Pin the sheets to their shirts or wrap rope around their waists to ensure the sheet stays. And remember to cut the sheet so it's not dragging on the ground!

SHOP TOP SHEETS