# Kiddie Canine Costumes This Homemade Puppy Outfit Features Face Paint and a Headband By M | Published 2015-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-outfit References: [littleinspiration](http://littleinspiration.com/2015/10/best-of-aw15-guide-khm-collections-diy-last-minute-dog-costume-idea.html) & [littleinspiration](http://littleinspiration.com) Parents searching for a simple children's costume to put together for Halloween can try out this DIY puppy outfit complete with a simple face painting and a homemade dog ear headband. With this costume being primarily focused on the face, kids don't have to worry about dressing up in an uncomfortable costume and can wear whatever they'd like to match the makeup. The costume begins with homemade floppy dog ears that are made using layered colored felt attached to a headband. Then the puppy costume is complete with black face paint to outline the nose, snout and spots around the eye. This is an easy costume to put together that can then be worn with a matching neutral outfit or whatever clothes are most comfortable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Costumes:** Opportunity for innovative businesses to provide DIY costume kits and tutorials for parents and children to create unique and personalized costumes. - **Face Painting:** Potential for businesses to offer face painting services and products for themed parties and events, catering to both children and adults. - **Comfortable Costumes:** Market demand for comfortable and non-restrictive costumes that prioritize ease of wear without sacrificing style and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft and DIY:** Opportunity for craft stores, online platforms, and businesses specializing in DIY products to provide materials and instructions for creating homemade costumes. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for event planning companies and entertainment businesses to offer face painting services as part of their party packages and services. - **Apparel and Fashion:** Potential for apparel companies to design and manufacture comfortable costume options that prioritize comfort, flexibility, and style, appealing to consumers seeking alternative Halloween costume choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Wine-Themed Pet Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franzia-wines-x-bark.md) - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger.md) - [Spooky Dog Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dog-treats.md)