Costumes are a means of expression, and shopping for the right outfit, as well as making one from scratch, can be exciting. While costumes and Halloween go hand-in-hand, there are other occasions in the year when you can dress up for fun. The costume industry caters to everyone—kids, adults, and even pets. But when looking for costume ideas for kids, you may have to prioritize comfort while finding something they would love.
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Consider the occasion
Halloween, themed parties, New Year celebrations, Renaissance fairs, and carnivals are some of the occasions that call for costumes. Depending on the theme, kids may want to dress up like historical figures, movie characters, superheroes, animals, celebrities or other public figures, or cartoon characters. Ethnic costumes are also popular picks.
Find the right store
Exploring costume ideas for the entire family or a group of friends and shopping for the right costume, jewelry, and other accessories can be an exciting activity. To avoid repeating the previous year’s costumes, many look for unique, trendy outfits. Here, it is important to shortlist online brands or stores that sell a variety of costumes along with the right accessories. So, here are some places in the country that offer good-quality costumes and accessories at affordable prices: Spirit Halloween stores, Yandy, Windsor Store, Party City, Disney Store, Halloween Express, Pottery Barn Kids, Oriental Trading Company, Pure Costumes, and EZCosplay.
Prioritize comfort
If a costume idea your kid likes seems like a safety hazard, talk to them and listen to their ideas before explaining why it would not work. When choosing a costume, comfort and safety have to be the top priorities. An uncomfortable outfit can dampen their mood and cause injury or discomfort. A tight costume can make it difficult to move, while an oversized outfit can make them trip over the fabric. Look for brands that cater to all sizes and use good quality material and kid-friendly accessories. Choose cool cotton or linen material for summer and warm, layered costumes for winter. Further, the costume should be easy to wear and remove.
Shop with kids
You should take your child along while shopping and allow them to touch, feel and try multiple outfits before choosing a suitable option. Click pictures and sit with them and allow them to choose what they like the most. This reduces the chance of the child refusing to wear the costume later. Hold their interest by getting fun accessories they can wear or hold.
Some of the popular, timeless combinations are a superhero costume with a cape; a wizard or witch robe with a broom and cone hat; a doctor with a stethoscope; a princess outfit and a tiara; an astronaut suit; Thor and his hammer; a genie outfit with a lamp. Additionally, dressing up as sports stars, celebrities, and Disney characters is a great idea.
Choosing pet costumes
In the country, people spend about $490 million on costumes for pets. When looking for pet costume ideas, it is important to find breathable and comfortable outfits. As pets tend to chew, the costume material should be non-toxic, and accessories, if any, should not be a choking hazard. Today, stores sell costumes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, and birds. The most popular costume ideas are pumpkin, bumble bee, hot dog, witch, lion, and spider outfits.
