# Legless Insect-Inspired Outfits The Picnic Ant Costume Perfect for Children’s Halloween By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-ant References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/10/11/Picnic-Ant/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Picnic-Ant) Picnic season may be over, but if you grab a Picnic Ant costume for your little one, then you can pretend for a little longer that it isn’t. This adorable children’s Halloween costume is sure to put a smile on other Halloween party goers faces. This sweet outfit comes from NeatoShop and is available to buy off their site. The Picnic Ant costume comes with a snuggly one piece that will turn your tiny tot into a [giant black bug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bees-bugs-and-butterflies). It also comes with a cute head piece with big, bulgy eyes and promises to keep your child warm on a cold October day. To top it all off, it comes with a [picnic blanket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-lem-tropicana) that’s printed with hundreds of little ants. This is definitely one darling children’s Halloween costume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Insect-inspired Costumes:** Opportunities to create playful costumes for both children and adults alike that mimic the look of insects and other creepy crawlies. - **Outdoor-themed Costumes:** Opportunities to create costumes that reflect popular outdoor activities such as picnics, camping, and hiking. - **Animal-inspired Costumes:** Opportunities to create costumes that reflect the appearance of various animals, such as bugs, birds, and mammals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Halloween Costumes:** Costume companies can capitalize on the popularity of unique and playful costume designs for both children and adults, incorporating insect and animal-inspired themes. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for entertainment companies to integrate insect and outdoor-themed costumes into their productions, such as theaters, TV shows, and festivals. - **Retail:** Retailers specializing in children's clothing and costumes can expand their offerings with insect and outdoor-themed designs, catering to the growing demand for unique and playful costumes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackstume.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Insect Habitat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-playground.md)