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Cute scarecrow
Overall shorts or a denim jumper, a red plaid flannel knotted at the waist, knee socks, and two braids with raffia tied in at the ends. Freckles and pink cheeks finish it.
Cute, pretty or properly scary
Women's scarecrow costume ideas
The quickest women's scarecrow costume is a plaid flannel knotted at the waist over a fitted top, denim overall shorts or a patched skirt, a floppy straw hat, raffia straw at the cuffs and collar, and rosy cheek, stitched smile makeup. Choose a cute, pretty, scary or plus size build below, then shop each piece.
Six scarecrow looks for women
Every look below uses the same scarecrow building blocks, plaid, straw, a hat and a stitched smile, dialed toward a different mood.
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Pretty scarecrow
A plaid skater dress, or a corset top over a brown tulle skirt with patches. Put a sunflower on the hat and gold glitter on the cheeks. Straw becomes an accent at the wrists instead of a mess.
for haunts
Scary scarecrow
A burlap sack face, as a mask or makeup, black stitched lips, a torn muslin dress, and dirty straw everywhere. A crow pinned to the shoulder sells it.
easy to wear
Boho harvest scarecrow
A long tiered skirt in rust or mustard, a cropped flannel, a felt hat tucked with dried flowers and wheat, and a little straw at the waist. Comfortable all evening.
flattering fit
Plus size scarecrow
A denim overall dress or a flannel tunic over leggings gives the scarecrow outline without a tight fit. Add straw at the cuffs and hat, and wear a rope belt loose at the hip.
10 minutes
Last minute scarecrow
You already own most of it: any plaid shirt, jeans, a hat and a bag of raffia. Knot the shirt, stuff straw into the cuffs and pockets, draw a stitched smile and go.
How to make it look finished
Hair
Two low braids or space buns with raffia tied in using clear elastics is the classic. With loose hair, curl the ends and pin a few strands of raffia underneath so they peek out around the hat.
Patches
Odd numbers look natural. Three patches beat two: one on a knee or hip, one on the shirt, one on the hat. Draw big cross stitches around each with a fabric marker if you do not want to sew.
Straw
Bundle raffia, tie the top with twine, and safety pin the tied end inside each cuff so it fans out. Pin it rather than gluing it, so the shirt survives for next year.
Comfort
Raffia can itch at the neck. Wear a soft tee or bodysuit under the flannel, and keep straw to the cuffs and hat if you will be in it for hours.
Makeup
Cute looks use round pink cheeks, freckles, and short neat stitches at the corners of the mouth only. Scary looks take it across the whole face. The makeup guide has both, step by step.
Women's scarecrow checklist
Everything for the cute or pretty build.
Questions people ask
What should a woman wear to be a scarecrow?
A plaid flannel, denim overalls (shorts, dress or full length) or a patched skirt, a straw or felt hat, raffia straw at the cuffs and collar, and stitched smile makeup with rosy cheeks.
How do I make a scarecrow costume cute instead of scary?
Keep the colors warm and clean, use pink or coral blush in round circles, draw short neat stitches at the corners of the mouth only, add freckles, and put a sunflower or bow on the hat.
Is a scarecrow costume work appropriate?
Usually, yes. A flannel, jeans or a skirt, a hat and light cheek makeup suits most offices. Skip the mask and keep straw to the hat and cuffs so it does not shed on everything.
Where can I find a plus size scarecrow costume?
Search for plus size scarecrow costumes, or build one from a plus size flannel and an overall dress, which often fit better than one size costume sets. The plus size card above links each piece.
What shoes go with a scarecrow costume?
Brown ankle boots, work boots or rain boots. For cute looks, Mary Janes with knee socks work too.
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