Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids and Adults
We have SO much fun when it comes to finding our costumes for Halloween each year, that we thought we'd create an article of ideas to help you choose as a family.
We have included baby & toddler costumes, kids Halloween costumes, couples Halloween costumes, and, we can't forget our little four-legged friends, dog Halloween costumes too!
Plus, if, like us, you have a child or children who are sensitive to the feel of costumes, or they are not sure about the look of them, we have ideas for that too - Super simple ideas for them to join in too.
Here are some quick and easy costumes, face painting ideas and accessories to make you look spooooooooktacular!
Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family!
Baby and Toddler Halloween Costumes:
Cute little bat
This little cuties will put the ooooo in Boo!
This comes as an onesie with a hood (ears attached) and bat wings. Popper fastening at the bottom
The reviews suggest that is outfit comes up small in size; therefore, maybe buy one size bigger.
Ages: 0-18months
Click here to order your little bat costume
Little Pumpkin Tutu
Have you seen the little shoes that come with this cute little outfit! Your little pumpkin will look amazing, especially in those local pumpkin patches!
Ages: 0 - 24months
Click here to buy your little pumpkin
Pick your very own Pumpkin!
This is a zip-up costume, therefore, lots of access in and out as well as a popper at the bottom. It also includes the footed leggings to match. Pumpkin Patch, here we come.
Ages: 0 - 24months
Click here to buy your Pumpkin Patch Kid outfit
Monsters Inc soft onesie
This super cute & soft onesie is like your everyday baby onesie. If your little one is more comfortable in onesies, then this is the costume for them. It also includes a hat with horns.
Ages: 0 - 18months
Click here to buy Mike Wazowski baby onesie
Fluffy Sully from Monsters Inc
How can we not add in Sully from Monsters Inc.? This big softie is a great option for Halloween. This super cosy costume is great for Trick or Treating, plus it has a zip fastening front and back for easy access.
Ages: 0 - 5years
Click here to cuddle Sully from Monsters Inc
Older children's Halloween costumes
Inflatable Grim Reaper
Wow, their friends with this funny Grim Reaper costume. With 4hours of battery life, this will see them through the Trick or Treating and parties. This will surely make people take a double look at your fantastic costume.
Ages: Suitable for most children - Height between 3ft11" - 5ft 3" (120cm - 155cm)
Click here to buy your Grim Reaper costume
Wicked for Good
Elphaba Costume Set
With Wicked for Good out this year, it is a no brainer to dress up as Elphaba or Glinda - only question is, which one? THis set is perfect to complete the look in one order.
Cape Length: 120cm or 170cm
Click here to shop the Elphaba look
Glinda Gown
This floaty, gliding grown is perfect to recreate the delicate Glinda look. With matching accessories and wand to complete the look.
Age Range: 3yrs - 11yrs
Click here to shop the Glinda look
Minecraft Steve Pixelated
This is another popular costume choice this year with the release of the Minecraft Movie. Steve's simple costume is elevated with the pixelated mask. A soft and flexible option.
Ages: 3yrs - 8yrs
Click here to buy your Steve pixelated costume
Minecraft Girls Creeper
This is a fantastic costume option for the girls who also love Minecraft. It comes with a great TNT hat, wrist cuffs and trousers.
Ages: Medium (7-8yrs)
Click here to buy the girls' creeper costume
Minecraft Steve - Sensory Edition
If your child loves Steve, but doesn't wish to cover their face with a mask, beard or wig, then we suggest you find a blue t-shirt/jumper and pair of blue jeans (or soft leggings if that is better for them) and purchase the Pickaxe to complete the look.
Click here to buy Steve's Pickaxe
Glow in the Dark Skeleton!
Trick or Treat - Watch out or we'll scare you off your feet! This would be amazing to creep around whilst trick or treating.
Top Tip: I do believe these need to be laid out in the daylight to activate before you use them at night
Ages: 3yrs - 12yrs
Click here to buy your spooky skeleton
Adults & Couples Costumes
Barbie and Ken
Hi Ken.... Hi Barbie! This couple's costume is sure to bring the giggles at any Halloween party. With lots of accessories included, you can complete the look with your matching Ken by your side.
Barbie Sizes: S - XXL
Ken sizes: S- 3XL
The Funny Bones Family! Sensory Edition
Get the complete look all in one go! The Funny Bones Family will set the scene for any Halloween Party. Plus, they are all super soft and comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
Ages & Sizes: Ranges of ages and sizes
Click here to buy your whole family an outfit
Shark Attack!!!
Watch out - the pooch is being eaten by a shark!!!! This hilarious costume will be the highlight of the night as they zoom around trying to escape the shark.
Dog sizes: Small - Large
Click here to get the dog involved
Ara-Dog (little Harry Potter joke for you there)
Now, this would have me running for the hills if I saw a dog scurrying towards me in this during trick or treating! Bring Aragog to life with this 8-legged costume.
Dog/Cat sizes: Small - Medium
Click here to buy your pooch an Aragog costume
Accessories:
Face Paints
We have tried and tested so many brands of face paint but we always come back to our old faithful's Snazaroo. This brand is so good for application and removal from children's skin. So, maybe the red takes a little more of a scrub but, it's far better with Snazaroo than some, where my child was a tomato for a whole week! We highly recommend some good tools too, such as Sponges and various sized paint brushes
Click here for our recommended face paints brand - in all the colours!
Halloween is a great time of year to get together with your friends, go all out with dressing up, parties, trick or treating, and so many brilliant events.
Make sure to check out our 'Halloween Events in Gloucestershire' article to find more places to wear your fabulous costumes!
We would also LOVE to see some of your costumes so feel free to tag us #stroudrocks via social media
