Lady Scarecrow Costume
Stitch together a rustic, classic autumn look with a feminine twist.
The Lady Scarecrow is a beloved autumn classic that can lean either delightfully rustic or hauntingly eerie. Perfect for Halloween parties and fall festivals, this costume typically features a plaid shirt, denim overalls or a patched dress, straw accents, and a pointed hat. It is a highly customizable look that lets you play with colorful face paint and cozy, textured fabrics.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Lady Scarecrow costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lady Scarecrow costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Plaid flannel shirt
A button-down flannel shirt in warm autumn tones like orange, red, yellow, or brown.
DIY: Use any oversized plaid shirt from your closet or a local thrift store.
Denim overalls or patched dress
Classic blue denim overalls, a denim skirt, or a rustic brown burlap-style dress.
DIY: Use old jeans or a denim skirt and fabric glue to attach colorful felt patches.
Pointed scarecrow hat
A floppy, pointed hat made of brown burlap, felt, or straw, often decorated with patches or sunflowers.
DIY: Roll a sheet of brown felt into a cone, glue it to a circular felt brim, and add a ribbon.
Raffia or faux straw trim
Bundles of light yellow raffia to mimic straw stuffing peeking out of pockets and cuffs.
DIY: Cut strips of yellow construction paper or tan yarn and safety pin them inside your cuffs.
Rope belt or collar
Thick, natural jute or hemp rope to tie around the waist or neck.
DIY: Use a thick braided yarn or a brown fabric sash.
Sunflower hair clip or pin
A bright yellow artificial sunflower to accent the hat or hair.
DIY: Cut a sunflower shape out of yellow and brown felt and pin it to your hat.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lady Scarecrow costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the plaid flannel shirt and roll the sleeves up slightly to expose your wrists.
- 2
Step into the denim overalls or slip on your patched rustic dress over the shirt.
- 3
Tuck small bundles of raffia or faux straw into the front pocket of the overalls, your sleeve cuffs, and the bottom hems so they spill out visually.
- 4
Tie a length of thick jute rope around your waist as a rustic belt, or drape a smaller piece loosely around your collar.
- 5
Secure the pointed scarecrow hat onto your head, adjusting your hair to frame your face.
- 6
Pin a bright artificial sunflower to the brim of your hat or tuck it into your overalls pocket for a pop of color.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in two messy pigtails or loose braids with strands framing your face. Use orange or red face paint to draw a stitched patch on your nose and extend black 'stitches' from the corners of your mouth.
Lady Scarecrow for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a classic Wizard of Oz Tin Man, Dorothy, or a rustic farmer.
- group
- Form a field crew with a farmer, a crow, and multiple scarecrows of different styles (cute, classic, and scary).
- kids
- A miniature version using a toddler plaid shirt, denim overalls, and a soft felt hat.
- Plus size
- Opt for relaxed-fit denim overalls or an A-line burlap-colored tunic dress tied with a soft rope belt.
- pet
- A small burlap hat and a plaid bandana for your dog.
Tips
- Raffia can be itchy against bare skin; safety pin the straw bundles to the outside of your clothing rather than stuffing them directly inside.
- For an outdoor autumn event, wear cozy thermal leggings and boots underneath to stay warm.
- If you want a scarier look, swap the bright sunflower for plastic spiders and use dark, smudged makeup around your eyes.
- Use safety pins to secure the hat if you plan on walking around in windy weather.
Lady Scarecrow costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY scarecrow costume last minute?
- Wear a plaid shirt and jeans, tie a rope around your waist, draw a stitched orange patch on your nose with eyeliner, and tuck some shredded yellow paper into your pockets.
- What kind of makeup should I wear for a lady scarecrow?
- Draw a bright orange circle or triangle on your nose, outline it in black, and add small stitch marks. You can also draw long stitched lines extending from the corners of your lips.
- Is a scarecrow costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, because it uses everyday clothing like flannel and denim. Just ensure the raffia or faux straw is pinned to the clothing rather than touching your skin directly to avoid itching.
Did you know? While scarecrows have been used by farmers for thousands of years, they became iconic pop culture figures in America thanks to L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'.