easy match
Two scarecrows
One red plaid, one brown or green plaid, matching straw hats, and the same burlap patches on both. Coordinated without looking like a uniform.
Two scarecrows, or a whole field
Couples and family scarecrow costumes
The easiest couples scarecrow costume is two scarecrows in different plaids with matching hats and one shared detail, like the same patch fabric or a crow on each shoulder. For a funnier pair, make one person the scarecrow and the other a crow, a farmer or a pumpkin. Families can build a whole field.
Eight scarecrow group ideas
Every idea here starts from one scarecrow and adds a partner that makes the joke or completes the scene.
the funny one
Scarecrow and crow
The scarecrow does the job badly while the crow wins. The crow wears all black, a feather boa or wings, and a beak headband. Great for photos.
down home
Scarecrow and farmer
The farmer wears overalls, a gingham shirt, a straw hat and carries a foam pitchfork prop. The scarecrow goes full straw. Simple and instantly understood.
contrast
Cute and creepy
One partner in rosy cheeks and freckles, the other in a burlap sack face with a stitched grin. Same plaid, same hat, opposite moods.
harvest
Scarecrow and pumpkin
A pumpkin costume next to a scarecrow is pure harvest season. Works for a couple or a parent with a little one.
groups of 4
The Oz foursome
A scarecrow, a girl in a blue gingham dress with a basket, a silver tin man and a lion. Add a green witch for five.
whole family
The family field
Parents as scarecrows, kids as crows or pumpkins, and a baby as a sunflower or ear of corn. Carry a burlap sack treat bag for the whole crew.
pets
Dog in the field
A plaid bandana and a tiny straw hat make any dog a scarecrow. Skip loose straw, which dogs chew, and let them shake the hat off if they hate it.
How to coordinate without matching exactly
Groups look best when they share two or three details and vary everything else. Pick from this list:
- One shared color. Rust, mustard or barn red somewhere on everyone.
- The same patch fabric. Cut all patches from one piece of burlap or gingham.
- The same straw. Use one bag of raffia for the group so the color matches.
- The same stitch style. Everyone gets the same stitched smile, even the crows.
- Different plaids. Mixing plaids looks intentional and photographs better than identical shirts.
For photos, stand the scarecrow in the middle with arms out, and put the crows on either side looking at the camera.
Group costume checklist
The add ons that turn one scarecrow into a scene.
Questions people ask
What goes with a scarecrow costume for couples?
A crow, a farmer, a pumpkin or a second scarecrow. A crow is the funniest pairing, a farmer is the easiest to recognize, and two scarecrows in different plaids look the most put together.
What is a good family scarecrow costume?
Dress the parents as scarecrows and the kids as crows or pumpkins, with a baby as a sunflower or ear of corn. Use one patch fabric and one bag of raffia so everyone matches.
Can my dog be a scarecrow?
Yes. A plaid bandana and a tiny straw hat are enough. Skip loose straw, which dogs chew, and do not force a hat on a dog that hates it.
How do we make two scarecrow costumes look like a set?
Share two or three details, such as the same hat style, the same patch fabric and the same stitched smile, and vary the plaid colors.
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