30+ Tasty Food Costume Ideas to Try for Halloween
Banana costumes, hot dog costumes, even wine and cheese costumes galore.
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Want to finally win this year's Halloween costume party? Sometimes, the best costumes of all time are simpler than you think — food costumes are an excellent example.
If you want to show up with a tasteful costume ensemble, here are 20 food costume ideas that are kind of a big dill (sorry, we had to). Below you'll find cheap food costume for adults, hot dog costumes for dogs, and to round out your meal, some veggie and fruit costume ideas as well. So whether you're looking for a cute couples' costume, one for your group of friends, or just something that's totally easy to pull off last minute, we've got you with these food costumes you can buy or DIY.
For more Halloween ideas, be sure to check Good Housekeeping's Halloween guide on recipes, party decorations, movie recommendations and more.
Avocado Costume
To make, trace and cut out an avocado shape onto some poster board, then cut one hole for your head and one hole out for the belly. Use light green paint for the base and olive green paint for the trim. Once dry, attach straps onto the board with hot glue and you're done!
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Remind everyone just how cool vegetables are with this group set that includes a tomato, corn, peas, and a carrot.
You get two costumes for the price of one with this peanut butter and jelly set. Both costumes are one-size tunics with either spread printed on the front.
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A no-fuss Halloween costume that highlights your love for simplicity and cheese.
Perhaps you're feeling a little fancy this Halloween. If so, grab your partner and opt for this tasteful pairing. And yes, the costume set comes with a fake knife to cut the cheese (not in that way).
Burrito Halloween Costume
Fun fact: If you go to Chipotle on Halloween wearing a costume, they'll give you a free meal. Maybe they'll give you a lil' something extra for dressing up like this adorable burrito.
Let's face it, it's going to take a coffee this big to get you to any Halloween party this year, so you might as well dress up like it.
Even the littlest family member can get involved in Halloween. The best part is the little hat will keep their head warm if it's chilly outside.
This sweet rainbow dress is a cute way to dress up like candy. Also included is a stretchy candy headband to match.
And here's an option for women, which also comes with a lollipop headpiece and gloves. Some reviewers suggest pairing with colorful tights, since the skirt is a little shorter in the front.
Just throw this zip-up costume over a white t-shirt and jeans, and you're all set to hit the town.
Here's a sweet idea: a pineapple Halloween dress. The cozy dress comes with pockets (to fill with candy) and long sleeves, keeping you warm in cooler weather.
This isn't just any banana costume — the top part actually "peels" open, which makes this suit ten times more hilarious.
You and your partner will look sodium cute (sorry, we had to) in this couples' costume.
This hot dog costume looks hilariously adorable. It secures onto your furry friend with gentle velcro straps.
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For something easy and breezy, this strawberry dress fits snug at top, but looser waist-down. Pair with red flats or sneakers a comfy-casual look.
This one will be a big hit at parties. Just note that the costume arrives flat and you'll have to inflate the "grapes" or balloons yourself.
Whether you want to go as a single chef or dress up with some friends dressed as food, this chef's coat will help you channel your inner Gordon Ramsay,
You'll look just like the bottle you're about to drink out of — the outfit comes complete with the "bottle cap."
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