With all the Halloween costume options these days, it's hard to decide on one. But any Latina that grew up watching Chespirito, the Mexican television comedy series that ran through the 70s & 80s, can appreciate dressing up like any of the show's characters. But what's even better than dressing up like El Chapulín or La Chilindrina is dressing your kids like them!
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Coming up with costume ideas, especially for the kids can be overwhelming. If you can actually get your kids on board to dress up like the characters on Chespirito, you're good. Every Latinx family would totally love and appreciate you for it, especially when it comes time for trick or treating.
The best part is that there are more costume options for this than you think– and at pretty nifty prices. Here's a look at some of the cutest Chespirito costumes out there for the kiddies. Check them out!
For the kid in your fam who wouldn’t totally slay in an El Chapulín Colorado costume.
Here’s a look at this old costume for inspiration. Maybe have them holding a sign that says "Lo hice intencionalmente, para …"
Here’s the costume.
Unfortunately, the hammer isn’t actually included but I know you’re getting a kick out of those antennas. El Chapulin Colorado Costume ($30).
You gotta do a El Chavo del Ocho look.
It’s practically made for a kid to wear.
Here’s the costume.
All it’s missing is the barrel! Boys El Chavo Deluxe Halloween Costume ($20).
If your kid is not really about it.
You always have the option of just having them rock the hat and it won’t cost you much. It’s a win-win situation for both of you! El Chavo Hat ($10).
Someone please dress their little daughter as La Chilindrina!
Complete the look with fake oversized glasses and painted-on freckles and your kid is set!
Here’s the costume.
It totally looks like the actual outfit from the show too. Chilindrina Kid’s Costume ($40).
If your kid isn’t feeling El Chavo, dress him up as Quico.
You gotta do the sailor suit look. It’s the best!
Here’s the costume.
Leave it to Etsy to have the most on-point replication. Quico Costume ($33).
Getting your kid to dress like Chimoltrufia might be a challenge.
If all else fails, dress up the dog. The kids would get a kick out of it. I promise!
Here’s the costume.
Tell me this isn’t the cutest Halloween costume you’ve ever seen. You can’t deny it!
