Top 15 Cowboy and Cowgirl Costume Ideas for Kids
Yeehaw! Saddle up and get ready to create some rootin' tootin' cowboy and cowgirl costumes that'll have your little buckaroos ready for a Wild West adventure. From classic western wear to creative DIY ideas, we've rounded up the best costume inspirations to make your kids the stars of the rodeo this Halloween or playtime. Giddy up!
1. Toy Story Cowboy and Cowgirl Costumes
Bring your kids' favorite Disney characters to life with these Woody and Jessie costumes inspired by Toy Story. For Woody, outfit your child in a yellow shirt, blue jeans, a red bandana, brown cowboy boots, and a classic cowboy hat. For Jessie, add a red wig, a red hat, a rodeo shirt, jeans with cowhide chaps, and a matching bandana.
2. Cowboy and Cowgirl Costume for Adults
Couples can get in on the western fun too with these easy DIY cowboy and cowgirl costumes. For the cowgirl, pair a red checkered shirt with a brown mini skirt, black leggings, a dark brown vest, black cowboy boots, and a cowboy hat. For the cowboy, wear a brown checkered shirt, jeans, light brown boots, and a cowboy hat.
3. Baby Cow Costume
Transform your little one into an adorable baby cow with this clever costume. Start with a black and white cowhide style hat with cow ears. Then, create a one-piece outfit in the same colors with a DIY udder made from four baby bottle tops glued onto a pink fabric rectangle.
4. Rodeo Queen Costume
Let your little girls shine as rodeo stars with these glitzy costumes. One features black leather chaps with white fringe and glitter decals, paired with a white shirt, jeans, cowboy boots, a large belt buckle, and a cowboy hat. The other has a red leather vest with white fringe, a matching skirt, a white shirt, cowboy boots, and a hat.
5. Cowgirl Costume (Straight from Your Closet)
You can put together a simple cowgirl costume with clothes you already have. Wear a flannel shirt, a large handkerchief or bandana around your neck, jeans, boots, and a cowboy or farmer hat if you have one.
6. Group Cowgirls Costume
Grab your girlfriends and create an adorable group costume with tight white shirts, shorts with pink or red shiny fringe mini skirts, pink bandanas, and pink or white cowgirl hats.
7. Space Cowgirls Costume
Take your cowgirl costume to new heights with a space-themed twist. Outfit yourself in a sparkling silver bikini top, a one-piece swimsuit, fringe skirts, daring chaps with shorts, a cowhide revealing top, and don't forget the essential cowboy hat.
8. Cowboy and Horse Costume
Every cowboy needs a trusty steed, so create your own DIY horse costume to go along with your child's western wear. Use a nifty DIY tutorial and ask your child for input on the pattern of the horse's "coat".
9. Scarecrow and Corn Couples Costume
Yeehaw! Kick up your boots with this creative scarecrow and corn couples costume. Wear it solo or dress up together with a partner (and a pup). It involves items you probably already have like egg cartons, a bandana, and cardboard.
10. Cactus Costume
Any trek through the wild, wild West is sure to be met with a few cacti along the way. Dress up as the prickly green plant with this cute cactus costume.
11. Foam Cowboy Hats
Test your crafting skills by making your own cowboy hats out of foam. They're perfect for recreating Woody and Jessie looks from Toy Story.
12. Rodeo Bull Rider Costume
Let your little buckaroo be the best bull rider in the business with this costume. Print out a Professional Bull Riders tag, DIY some chaps by cutting up brown suede pants, and throw them over a few everyday items.
13. Cowgirl with Horse Costume
If your kid is hoping to take their horse to the old town road this Halloween, they'll love this one-of-a-kind "boxtume" costume featuring a horse made from a diaper box.
14. Train Costume
Pay homage to the locomotives that often appear in Western films with this creative train costume. It's a fun and unique idea that's sure to turn heads.
15. Little House on the Prairie Costume
Channel your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this DIY costume inspired by the classic book series and TV show.
No matter which costume you choose, your kids are sure to have a rootin' tootin' good time dressing up as cowboys and cowgirls. So, grab your chaps, hats, and boots, and get ready for a Wild West adventure!
