5 Cheap Swimming Pool Party Costume Ideas That Guests Will Love!
Picking out a Halloween costume for a party can be difficult. You’ll need something creative that no one else will think to wear.
Well, we have some ideas for you! You can never go wrong with a swimming pool-themed costume.
We have listed some fun, creative, and cheap Halloween costume ideas for swimming pool owners (and non-owners!) and kids that will undoubtedly be a hit for any occasion!
The Mad (Pool) Scientist
What you need:
- Gray Wig
- White Lab Coat
- Goggle/Glasses
- Mustache
In a way, testing your pool can sometimes look like a science experiment. You are measuring out a water sample and mixing reagents to get a certain reaction.
Take testing a step further and embrace the mad scientist! As a bonus, take your pool testing kit case with some reagents and tubes.
Feel free to show off a bit and bring a water sample or even test the tap water at the house you are at. Embrace the role that you are doing weekly in the summer!
The Pool Boy or Pool Girl
What you need:
- Bathing Suit
- Sunglasses
- Telescopic Pole
- Leaf Net
If you’ve ever watched a TV show or movie with a stereotypical person cleaning the pool, you know exactly what I am talking about!
For this costume, all you need is your bathing suit, some sweet shades, and a telescopic pole with a leaf net. A shirt is optional!
Over-the-Top Swimmer
What you need:
- Bathing suit
- Mask and Snorkel
- Swim fins
We all know that one person who takes swimming a little too seriously. Deck yourself out with any stereotypical swimming equipment you can come up with. The crazier, the better!
Pool Noodle Spider
What you need:
- Pool noodles
- Black shirt and pants
Create a couple of spider legs using pool noodles to pull off a cool spider. This can be something done at the last minute, or it can be as intricate as you like!
The Dollar Tree has quick instructions for a spider costume and other cool pool noodle ideas that might pique your interest.
Lifeguard
What you need:
- Red bathing suit
- Whistle
- Sunglasses
- Fanny Pack
- Visor or Hat
Channel your inner Baywatch hero with the classic lifeguard costume!
Start with a classic red one-piece swimsuit for women or swim trunks for men. Look for one with “Lifeguard” printed across the front to make it instantly recognizable.
Accessorize with a lifeguard whistle, which you can wear around your neck or attach to your swimsuit for that signature lifeguard look.
For added flair, carry a rescue tube or buoy, which enhances the authenticity of your costume and provides a handy prop for striking lifeguard poses!
Get Those Creative Juices Flowing!
A swimming pool costume doesn’t have to break the bank. It can be a time to get super creative and reflect on your hobbies and interests.
Whatever you decide upon, have fun with it and go all out!