Giraffes and monkeys and bears, oh my!

Are you still looking for Halloween costume ideas for your kiddo? Before you make a desperate dash to the nearest chain retail store, consider creating a costume that does double duty. Pick up a helmet hat from Seattle's Finny's Funny Fleece and voila, instant costume! Fashion the appropriate style of tail to brown pants and you can top it off with the monkey, giraffe or bear helmet. Or cut some polka dots out of colored electrical tape and stick them to an old pair of pajamas for the perfect complement to the monster helmet. Once you have the hat, you can just use your creativity to complete the semi-homemade costume.

The added bonus is that after the big night of trick-or-treating, your kiddo has a new winter hat. The helmet style helps it stay put, even for the most reluctant winter hat wearers. And they're made from anti-pill fleece so it will still look adorable at the end of the cold weather season.

$24-28 at Finny's Funny Fleece