The butterfly
Green paper wings → pink fairy
The I'm Sorry I Lied Costume Trend, Starring Your Real Photo
Bring the photo of the costume that didn't go to plan — the paper wings, the trash-bag cape, the paper hat — and tell us what it was meant to be. AI dresses the same kid in the costume they were promised, and you get a ready-to-post 3-slide video.
Sorry I lied costume examples
Same kid, same pose — just the costume they were promised. Every kid here is AI-generated and doesn't exist.
The vampire
Trash-bag cape → velvet Dracula
The witch
Black hoodie and a paper cone → purple witch
What is the I'm Sorry I Lied trend?
It's a three-slide TikTok and Reels format, also searched as the “I'm So Sorry I Lied” costume trend. Slide one shows a flawless Halloween costume with the caption “When I was little I was a witch for Halloween.” Slide two admits it: “I'm so sorry… I lied.” Slide three is the real photo — the homemade costume in all its glory.
That first picture is usually made with AI from the real one, which is why so many versions of the im sorry i lied trend look so polished. The sorry I lied costume joke only lands when the kid in both pictures is clearly the same.
I'm Sorry I Lied handles both parts: the AI costume and the finished slides. You upload the real photo; we keep the face and pose, swap in the promised costume and give you the video plus every slide.
See how it works, step by step →
How to make your sorry I lied costume video
Upload the real photo — you as a kid, or your own child, in the costume that didn't quite land.
Say what it was meant to be — a butterfly, a vampire, a witch. That line becomes the slide-one caption.
Download and post — two AI versions, each as a 3-slide 9:16 video plus the photo and slides. Ready in minutes.
Pricing
Pay once. No subscription.
Single
$4.99
1 set
- 2 AI versions of your photo
- A 3-slide 9:16 video for each
- Every photo and slide to download
Best for siblings
3 sets
$9.99
3 photos, $3.33 each
- 2 AI versions of your photo
- A 3-slide 9:16 video for each
- Every photo and slide to download
- Sets never expire
Prices in USD. Taxes may be added at checkout.
Good to know before you pay
- The video has no sound, so you can add the trend audio inside TikTok.
- AI keeps the face and pose, but it isn't perfect. If it doesn't look like you, contact us for a refund.
- If one AI model declines your photo, you still get the other version. If both do, your set is returned.
- Uploaded photos are deleted within 2 days.
Free route vs. I'm Sorry I Lied
You can make the trend yourself for free. Here's what that involves.
| Step | Free: ChatGPT or Gemini + CapCut | I'm Sorry I Lied |
|---|---|---|
| The perfect photo | Write your own prompt and retry until the face still matches | A prompt tuned for homemade-costume photos; two models, two versions |
| The slides | Find a template, then add both photos and the captions yourself | Captions added, 3 slides cut into a 9:16 video |
| Cost | Free, plus your time | $4.99 for one set, $9.99 for three |
FAQ
Can I upload a real photo of a kid?
Yes, as long as it's you as a kid or your own child. Please don't upload photos of other people's children or of celebrities.
What exactly do I get?
Two AI versions of your photo. Each comes as a 3-slide 9:16 video plus the separate photos and slides, ready to download.
How long does it take?
Usually a few minutes after you upload.
Does the video have sound?
No. It's silent on purpose so you can pick the trend sound in TikTok or Reels.
What if the AI won't process my photo?
Each set runs on two models. If one declines, you still get the other version. If both decline, the set goes back to your account.
Will it still look like me?
The AI keeps the face, pose and framing, but results vary. If it doesn't look like you, contact us for a refund.
Do sets expire? Is this a subscription?
No and no. You pay once, and unused sets stay on your account.
What happens to my photo?
Uploaded photos are deleted within 2 days and aren't used for anything else.
Is this an official TikTok thing?
No. I'm Sorry I Lied is an independent tool and isn't affiliated with TikTok, CapCut or any creator of the trend.