In 2007 my family went as Shrek and his cohorts.
My son’s donkey costume was purchased in 2004 when my daughter went as donkey and I as Shrek the first time. She had been in the hospital and when trying to cheer her up I promised to go as Shrek which included shaving my head and mustache. So when the second movie came out and my son fit the costume I had to do it again.
My Daughter decided to be puss in boots this time. Her costume was a shirt of my wife’s and the hat and sword were purchased at the local party store as well as the make up. Total cost here less than $25.00
The Shrek costume is a thermal shirt with a cut up brown vinyl table cloth as a vest. My Mother-in-law made the pants from fleece blanket materiel. I don’t recall the cost from back then.
My wife was Fiona with one of her good dresses and a wig and ears with crown – cost 12-13 dollars.
Hope this helps. My family had a blast with this theme and people said we couldn’t top it. Check our Wizard of Oz Group costume here on the site and see what you think.
I think that is just too darn cute! :) I’m 21 and My Fiancè and I still dress up Haha. I love it! But, good job on the costumes! Your kids are too cute aswell! Thanks, your words have help…. Trying to get the parents to dress up this year haha.