Halloween is right around the corner, and soon little ghosts and goblins will be lining the sidewalks in hopes of finding the house with the king size candy bars. Traversing the neighborhood with friends can be a lot of fun, but it can also be difficult for children stuck in an annoying leg cast. While the cast may slow you down just a bit, the unique thing about a leg cast is you’ve already got a natural prop!
Some kids think a cast will ruin their costume, but check out these costume ideas that are enhanced by a foot cast.
1. Pirate – The pirate costume is always popular, and while kids are quick to grab an eye patch and a plastic sword, sometimes they skip the most unique part – the peg leg! Cover your cast in a brown plastic bag or grocery bag and tell curious folk you lost your leg to a shark or crocodile!
2. Flamingo – Want to rock some hot pink but don’t want to be an injured princess? Go as a flamingo! Flamingos sleep on one leg, so just tuck your leg back after you ring a doorbell and you’ll look the part!
3. Injured Sports Star – Some notable sports stars that are currently out with foot and ankle injuries include Ben Roethlisberger, Dez Bryant and Jabari Parker. Show the other kids just how dedicated you are to look just like your favorite superstar.
4. Injured Elsa or Anna – Let’s be honest, Frozen costumes are all the rage right now. Even celebrities are dressing up as their favorite Frozen character. Your costume won’t change much, but make up a fun backstory. Maybe Elsa slipped on an ice patch she created, or Anna tripped over Olaf. You choose!
5. Mummy, Frankenstein or Zombie – These probably work best if you can ditch the crutches for a walking boot, but Frankenstein, mummies and zombies have a distinct style of walking. Frankenstein has a robotic style, while mummies and zombies shuffle and limp around. If you really get into character you’ll probably forget you’re even injured in the first place.
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