Deciding which costume to wear for your children can be a daunting task. Sometimes it’s even hard to know where to start! Here’s a short list to get you thinking:
Gender Neutral Outfits:
These are costumes that are great for both boys and girls. These are “types” of costumes that are truly customizable!
Cowboys/Indians:
What kid doesn’t want to be a cowboy? Indians are also classic, for a girl’s costume it could even be Pocahontas or Princess Tiger Lily. These are easy costumes to put together too.
Music Superstars:
Pop stars provide the perfect dress-up opportunity for the tween crowd. Think Jonas Brothers or Elvis for boys’ costumes and Hannah Montana or High School Musical for girls’ costumes.
vampires:
Thanks to Twilight and other recent books, these fanged people are back from the past and they’re hotter than ever!
pirates:
The pirates have also returned and are staying. With swords, eye patches, tattered clothing, and jewelry, dressing up as a pirate is definitely fun!
Superheros:
Superheroes are in full swing with the movie industry recreating many of the old comic book favorites. Boys’ costumes can include Spiderman, Superman, and Wolverine. Suggestions for girls’ costumes are Wonderwoman, Batwoman, and Rogue.
Girls’ costumes have been around for a long time and for good reason!
Cinderella:
Girls love to dress up as their favorite princesses, and the Cinderella costume is one of the most popular. Check with your little princess to see which princess she would like to be. There are so many! Cinderella, Ariel, Princess Leia, and Belle are some suggestions to get you started.
Fairy:
The fun dresses and skirts of the fairy costumes make them a favorite for girls. All they need are wings!
witches:
The timeless Witch costume is not forgotten. She tries to take a modern approach by dressing you as a modern witch like Elphaba from “Wicked” or Hermione Granger from Harry Potter.
Kids costumes help your little monster think!
Transformers:
The new Transformer movies have recreated the spark of the Transformers. Bumblebee and Optimus Prime are two of the most popular Transformers.
Star Wars:
The Star Wars series is truly a timeless classic. They have been popular costumes for years and can also be applied to family or group costumes.
Deadly creatures:
Maybe it’s the dreamy makeup and scary looks that draw kids to these costumes. Whether it’s a ghoul, a grim reaper, or a dead boy scout, kids seem drawn to the dark creatures. Children often think of variations of these costumes on their own, such as a dead car crash victim or a futuristic zombie.
