54 Easy Costumes Starting with C: Fun Ideas for Kids and Adults
Are you looking for some easy but on point costumes that start with the letter C?
Whether it's for a fancy dress party, Halloween or just for fun, there are plenty of great ideas to choose from.
From celebrities in the world of film or music all the way to fruit and vegetables (yes, really), here is a list of options that will help you stand out in all the right ways - and many of them can be done with minimal effort.
Creative Letter C Costume Concepts From Celebrities To Carrots!
Celebrities To Dress Up As
Let’s start with some celebrities to get us in the dress-up mood:
Chris Martin (Coldplay)
After Coldplay’s epic Glastonbury set, the challenge is on to dress up a Chris Martin. Plasters and fun colourful clothes at the ready!! Go for casual clothing with colourful patches or accessories, and a microphone.
Cher
Iconic outfits from the 70s or 80s, long black wig, and bold makeup.
Charlie Chaplin
Black suit, bowler hat, cane, and a small mustache.
Cardi B
Bold, colorful outfits, extravagant accessories, and dramatic makeup.
Celine Dion
Glamorous dress, microphone, and dramatic hand gestures.
Christina Aguilera
A glamorous 00s pop star outfit from her "Genie in a Bottle" or "Dirrty" music video era.
Clint Eastwood
Western attire like a poncho, cowboy hat, and toy revolver to channel his roles in classic Western films.
Courtney Love (Hole)
Go for early 90s Grunge-style clothing, messy hair, and a guitar. And of course, smudgy red lipstick.
Chaka Khan
Colourful, glamorous outfit with big hair and a microphone.
Craig David
Casual, urban clothing with a microphone, and perhaps a beanie or cap.
Or What About Some Much Loved Movie Characters?
Cher Horowitz
Let’s start with the queen of 90s movies, Cher Horowitz! Clearly you have to go for a yellow plaid skirt suit, knee-high socks, and a fashionable handbag to recreate the iconic look from "Clueless."
Captain Jack Sparrow
Pirate attire with a tricorn hat, dreadlocks, a pirate coat, and various accessories.
Catwoman
Tight black suit, cat ears, a whip, and a mask.
Clark Kent (Superman)
Business suit with a Superman logo underneath, glasses, and a red cape.
Cruella de Vil
Black and white wig, black dress, white fur coat, and red gloves.
Count Dracula
Classic vampire attire with a black cape, white shirt, black pants, and fangs.
Carrie White
This one’s great for Halloween! Prom dress covered in fake blood to recreate the iconic scene from "Carrie."
Chewbacca
Furry Wookiee costume with a bandolier and bowcaster.
Captain Hook
Pirate attire with a hook hand, red coat, pirate hat, and a moustache.
Let’s Not Leave Out Historical Figures…
Cleopatra
Egyptian queen attire with a headdress, gold jewellery, and a flowing gown.
Christopher Columbus
Explorer's outfit with a hat, a compass, and a map.
Catherine the Great
Russian empress attire with a regal gown, crown, and sceptre.
Charles Darwin
Victorian-era clothing, a fake beard, and a book on evolution.
Charlemagne
Mediaeval king attire with a crown, a robe, and a sceptre.
Coco Chanel
Stylish 1920s fashion with a black dress, pearl necklaces, and a cloche hat.
Confucius
Traditional Chinese robes, a long beard, and a scroll.
Caesar Augustus
Roman emperor attire with a toga, laurel wreath, and sandals.
Catherine de' Medici
Renaissance attire with a richly decorated gown, a crown, and period-appropriate jewellery.
Then There’s Cartoon Characters…
Charlie Brown
Yellow shirt with a black zigzag stripe, black shorts, and brown shoes.
Cinderella
Blue ball gown, glass slippers, and a tiara.
Cheshire Cat
Pink and purple striped clothing, cat ears, and a wide grin.
Captain America
Superhero costume with a star-spangled shield, blue suit, and a mask.
Caillou
Yellow shirt, blue shorts, red shoes, and a bald cap.
Chip (from "Chip 'n Dale")
Brown clothing, a red nose, and a fedora hat.
Cruella de Vil
Black and white wig, black dress, white fur coat, and red gloves.
Stuff To Eat Or Drink…
Going a little more leftfield here…
Carrot
Orange clothing, green hat or headpiece to represent the leaves.
Corn
Yellow clothing with green leaves attached, or a corn cob costume.
Cucumber
Green clothing with a cucumber texture or pattern.
Cherry
Red clothing with a green stem hat or headband.
Cupcake
A colorful cupcake liner skirt and a top decorated like frosting with sprinkles.
Cheese (Camembert or Cheddar?!!)
Yellow or orange clothing, and a triangular cheese hat or a cheese block costume.
Chilli Pepper
Red clothing with a green hat or headpiece to represent the stem.
Coconut
Brown clothing with a textured look, and a green leafy hat or headpiece.
Cookie
A round, brown costume with chocolate chips or cookie pattern.
Coffee To Go
Brown clothing with a coffee cup or mug costume, and a lid hat.
And Let’s Round Off With Some More Generic Ideas…
Cat
Wear black clothing, add some cat ears and a tail, and draw whiskers with makeup.
Cowboy/Cowgirl
Jeans, a plaid shirt, a cowboy hat, and some boots.
Clown
Bright, mismatched clothing, a colourful wig, and face paint.
Chef
A white apron, a chef's hat, and a wooden spoon as a prop.
Crayon
A solid colour outfit with a matching hat, and use felt to create the crayon label.
Cactus
Green clothing with pipe cleaners or felt attached to mimic spines.
Cow
White clothing with black spots, a headband with ears, and a tail.
Captain
A navy blazer, a captain's hat, and some gold accessories.
Caveman/Cavewoman
Animal print fabric fashioned into a tunic, with a toy club as an accessory.
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