Hands down, Star Wars is my favorite for just about everything including costumes. Luckily my boys love it too, so I’ve come up with quite a few DIY Star Wars costumes over the years.
It also makes a great halloween party theme. There is plenty of Star Wars Halloween costume ideas for the whole family.
We love dressing up in Star Wars family costumes. So make sure you vote for a Star Wars theme for your next costume party!
DIY Star Wars Halloween Costumes
I also have friends who’ve made awesome Star Wars costumes. So I decided to round up lots of amazing DIY Star Wars Costumes to share with you. Below you will find over 40 DIY Star Wars costume ideas, hopefully, one or two will inspire your Halloween costume this year!
Light Side Star Wars Halloween Costumes
I’ve actually worn a Leia on Hoth Costume a few times. I’m never gonna pull off a Slave Leia costume but luckily Leia’s Hoth costume is pretty cool and comfy too! Check out some more costumes for anyone that supports the light side!
Light Side Star Wars Halloween Costumes
I really love my Leia on Hoth costume because its easy to make and comfy!
DIY Jyn Erso Costume
I've worn my Jyn costume twice, you might notice me a little bit older in some of the pictures. I updated the costume tutorial because I made the Jyn Erso costume a little bit better!
DIY Poe Dameron Costume
This is a regular Star Wars pilot costume upcycled to a Poe Dameron costume!
DIY Ezra Bridger Costume
We saw Ezra Bridger grow up in Star Wars Rebels, this costume was from when the show first came out and Ezra was still a kid.
Sexy Princess Leia Slave Costume | Star Wars Princess Leia Costume
Not something I can pull off, but a fun idea.
DIY Yoda Costume: Make this jedi at home!
Love this simple Yoda costume!
DIY Darth Maul & Yoda Costumes
We will ignore the sith lord for now and focus on the adorable Yoda costume.
Easy Princess Leia Costume
You can't go wrong with a simple Leia costume.
No-Sew Star Wars Rebels Pilot Costume
I love this simple rebel alliance pilot costume!
How to make an awesome DIY Star Wars Rey costume on a budget.
Rey Skywalker was a very popular costume when the last trilogy movies came out!
Twin Baby Luke & Leia Star Wars Halloween Costumes
Baby Star Wars csotumes!
Star Wars Obi-Wan Costume Tutorial
A jedi knight doesn't always need Jedi Robes, this simple costume is great.
Han Solo Costume DIY
I love how Liz uses regular clothes in her costumes like I do!
Kids Luke Skywalker Costume DIY
Liz is also a SUPER Star Wars fan like me!
Simple No-Sew Star Wars Jedi Tunic Costumes
Simple costume idea for any jedi's in the Star Wars universe.
DIY Jedi Robe for Kids -- Perfect Star Wars Costume
Or pair the tunics with easy Jedi Robes.
I’d actually like to dress up as General Leia Organa or maybe Ahsoka Tano!
Droids & Creatures Star Wars Halloween Costumes
Droids and creatures may be harder costumes to pull off for Halloween but they are some of my favorite Star Wars characters!
Droid and Creature Star Wars Halloween Costumes
Don't miss the only creature I currently have a costume tutorial for. My mom dressed up in Wampa Costume. She really creeped the boys out with it.
K2S0 Costume
So simple and perfect for anyone that wants a low key Star Wars costume. Plus K2S0 is awesome.
DIY Star Wars BB8 Costume
I often use duct tape when making costumes and Elliot’s BB-8 costume was no exception. It was, however, my first costume utilizing a paper lantern.
Gold Winner! (DIY C-3PO Costume)
This C3PO costume is super awesome! And perfect to pair with one of the R2D2 costumes.
Star Wars R2-D2 Dress Costume FOR GIRLS
Sometimes girls want to wear a dress AND be a Star Wars droid.
U-R2-Cute! (DIY R2-D2 Costume)
This is a super adorable R2D2 costume.
Dark Side Star Wars Halloween Costumes
I am not a fan of the Dark Side when it comes to Star Wars characters. My least favorite character is Kylo. I can never forgive him for Han, plus his whiny angsty attitude is annoying!
Dark Side Star Wars Halloween Costumes
A couple ideas not on this list is Storm Troopers and Clone Troopers (who start out good but then turn bad because of Order 66). Plus don't miss the silliest but also easiest DIY Emperor costume ever.
Imperial Officer Costume
This is an easy Star Wars costume for anyone that loves bad guys and can be modfied by size and color depending upon which Star Wars movie or show you are inspired by.
Director Krennic Costume
Rogue One is my favorite Star Wars movie, so even though Orson Krennic is a bad guy and works for the Emporer, I am a fan of this Director Krennic costume.
DIY Darth Maul & Yoda Costumes
Ok this time we will ignore the baby yoda and focus on the evil Darth Maul costume!
Homemade Kylo Ren Kids Costume
My least favorite villain, Kylo is so annoying but this costume is great!
If you want to pair the light side with the dark side and have a good time doing it, check out these super fun LEGO Star Wars Costumes. One is a LEGO Darth Vader and the other is a LEGO Luke Skywalker!
DIY Star Wars Halloween Costume Accessories
Sometimes a good Halloween accessory is all you need to make or break a costume. Check out these awesome DIY Star Wars costume accessories.
Star Wars Halloween Costumes Accessories
Sometimes a key accessory is all you need to pull off a cool costume. Check out these ideas!
DIY Han Solo Belt and Gun
I used this for my Run Disney costume but it works great for any Han Solo costume.
How to Make a Princess Leia Headband
No buns, no problem! Just wear them1
Princess Leia costume+belt tutorial
This is such a cute belt for a leia costume.
Download these AMAZING and FREE Star Wars Printables!
Free printable Star Wars masks!
Star Wars Halloween Costume
Turn a bright play gun into a more authentic star wars blaster
STAR WARS Boba Fett Electronic Mask with Sound Effects,
This is one of those it's easier to buy than make accessories and if you pair it with a Boba Fett costume shirt, you have the easiest Star Wars costume in the galaxy.
DIY Star Wars Running Costumes
My one and only Run Disney event was the inaugural Star Wars Marathon weekend at Disneyland a few years ago. I ran as Boba Fett, it was an easy running costume with a green running skirt and Boba Fett costume shirt.
I also did a fun run at Walt Disney World for DisneySMCC and wore a Han Solo Running Costume. Check out more Star Wars running costumes.
My friend Patty is a Run Disney girl and has lots of fun Star Wars running costume ideas including Leia on a Speeder Bike Running Costume, Jar Jar Binks Running Costume, and Rebel Pilot Running Costume.
This post was originally published September 28, 2018.
Cathy says
Great ideas