# Thrifty Vintage Strongman Outfits Save Your Pennies with DIY Halloween Costumes for Children By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-17 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-costumes-for-children References: [halloweencrafts.tumblr](http://halloweencrafts.tumblr.com/post/33322712966/diy-kids-strongman-costume-tutorial) & [ohhappyday](http://ohhappyday.com) Have your child showing off his ridiculous strength with the help of Oh Happy Day and its DIY Halloween costumes for children. As long as you possess basic sewing skills, this vintage weight lifter costume should be a cinch to make and cost you very little. You will need permanent markers, a red t-shirt or tank top, black and white shorts and skin color nylons. The t-shirt gets cut into a tank and the nylons get stretched out using cardboard to form sleeves that will be decorated with drawn on tattoos. To make the hefty weights, black balloons are attached to a painted wrapping paper roll. To complete the overall strongman look, draw on a loopy mustache onto your child's face. Thrifty and endearing, these Halloween costumes for children will be the life of the party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Halloween Costumes:** Opportunity for businesses to provide affordable and customizable costume-making materials and tutorials. - **Vintage-inspired Outfits:** Opportunity for clothing retailers to offer retro-themed garments for children's costumes and everyday wear. - **Sustainable Costuming:** Opportunity for eco-friendly businesses to promote the use of upcycled materials and reduce costume waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** Businesses can capitalize on the demand for affordable DIY materials like markers, fabric, and accessories. - **Children's Clothing:** Retailers can cater to the growing market for vintage-inspired children's fashion, including Halloween costumes. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies can seize the opportunity to promote sustainability by offering eco-conscious costume alternatives and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Smiling Sponge Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-costume.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md)