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Kids Costumes

A Cornucopia of Kids’ Costumes

When looking to get kids’ costumes, whether for Halloween or some sort of special event, you can have a daunting task – there are so many to choose from; where do you begin?

First off, do the children have some ideas of their own? Typically, once a child reaches four or five, they’ll have some character they really like and you can aim at getting them something appropriate. This can be anything from Barney the Dinosaur to Dora the Explorer, one of the Disney princesses for girls or someone like Phineas or Ferb for a boy.

As children reach the so-called “tween†years (about nine to thirteen), they start to want costumes that are a little more mature and this can lead to trouble. Where once they dressed as Hannah Montana, now they want Amy Winehouse or maybe Britney Spears; so parents have to exercise caution when allowing their children to wear certain outfits.

A basic Ghost Costume can be as simple as a sheet with some holes cut in it or as elaborate as Full Body makeup. Some make use of a white wig, and others use spray-on material to whiten the hair. Also, makeup can make any child look sufficiently ghost-like. Some children love to go as a beloved character from TV or movies; so Harry Potter, Popeye, Spiderman, Princess Leah, Scarlett O’Hara and even Mary Poppins can be very popular. With some characters, parents can cobble together a costume on their own. A hobo outfit only needs some old, worn clothes with a few tears and patches and then some shoe polish or makeup to give the child a five o’clock shadow. A Witch Costume can be as simple as black clothes, a pointy hat and a wand or broomstick, and a vampire can be nothing more than regular clothes, some pale-coloured makeup and a set of pointy teeth – especially given the popularity of the “Twilight†series of books.

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Our ever-popular writer Rachel Fierro is a Halloween Costumes expert and gives great advice when it comes to Halloween Costumes and Kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes
I am looking for a place to purchase inexpensive kids costumes in DC area?

In particular a cheetah costume for a 7yr girl. Also, a costume for a 2 year old boy. Any suggestion?

Look at your local department store.
Or go to a thrift store or good will.

I have found some neat costumes at good will. Not sure what they have left now because it is pretty close to halloween.
Not sure where you will be able to find a cheetah costume.

Kids present halloween costumes on Ellen 10/30/08

Kids Costumes - Shredded Robe $15.99 The Shredded Robe Grim Reaper Kids Costumes for a scary look that will be a huge hit this Halloween!! The Shredded Robe is guaranteed to make this Halloween one to remember! Includes Robe, Hood, and Waist Tie. Available in Kids Sizes Medium, Large, and XL. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our other Scary Kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Racer X $9.99 Racer X costumes are hot costumes!! Pick this halloween costumes this year and you will be the talk of the party. Includes black jumpsuit with silver X and black headpiece with silver X. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. This costume is a officially licensed Speed Racer product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Speed Racer $12.99 Speed Racer costumes are hot costumes!! Pick this halloween costumes this year and you will be the talk of the party. Includes white jacket with blue sleeves and sides and speed racer logo, white pants and character headpiece. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. This costume is a officially licensed Speed Racer product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Diego Romper $9.99 EZ-On Diego Romper Kids Costumes are Hot Costumes! Pick this Cartoon Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!! Includes character headpiece and light and dark blue romper with inner leg snap closure. Available in Kids Sizes 0-9 months and 6-12 months. This costume is a officially licensed Dora the Explorer product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Sharpay Golf $9.99 High School Musical 2 Sharpay Kids Costumes are Hot Costumes! Pick this diva Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!! Includes pink and green golf dress and white golf glove. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. This costume is a officially licensed High School Musical 2 product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Gabriella Lifeguard $9.99 High School Musical 2 Gabriella Lifeguard Kids Costumes are Hot Costumes! Pick this High School Musical Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!! Includes white hoodie with attached red shirt and redand white patterned shorts. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. This costume is a officially licensed High School Musical 2 product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Almost Angel $9.99 Bratz Almost Angel Kids Costumes are cute Costumes! Pick this Bratz Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!! Includes hooded red and white dress with horns, wings and devil tail. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. This costume is a officially licensed Bratz product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Army Uniform $19.99 Army Uniform Kids Costumes for a Patriotic look that will be a huge hit this Halloween!! An Army Costume is guaranteed to make this Halloween one to remember!! Includes the Army Hat, Top and Pants. Available in Kids Sizes Toddler, Small and Medium. Keep the whole family in theme by matching this adorable Kids costume with our variety of Adult Army costumes and Pet costumes!

Kids Costumes - Wildcats Baseball $9.99 High School Musical 2 Wildcats Baseball Uniform Kids Costumes are Hot Costumes! Pick this High School Musical Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!! Includes baseball shirt, pants, belt and hat. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. This costume is a officially licensed High School Musical 2 product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Deluxe Gabriella $12.99 High School Musical 2 Deluxe Gabriella Kids Costumes are Hot Costumes! Pick this High School Musical Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!! Includes white dress with attached blue bow. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. This costume is a officially licensed High School Musical 2 product. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our kids Costumes.

Kids Costumes - B. Witched $14.99 B. Witched Kids Costumes are perfect Costumes for Children! Pick this classic Costume this Halloween, and be the center of attention!! Includes Black shiny dress with attached gold belt, classic witch hat and knee high striped stockings. Available in Kids sizes Medium, Large and XL. Don't want to go solo? Goes great with any of our Childrens Costumes!

Kids Costumes - Hannah Montana $9.99 Hannah Montana Kids Costumes are Adorable Costumes for Children! Pick this Walt Disney Hannah Montana Costume this Halloween, and be the center of attention!! Includes Sparkly white top, black layered skirt, and detachable gold belt with "Hannah Montana" logo. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium, and Large. Fishnet tights not included. Goes great with other Disney Children's Costumes!

Kids Costumes - Wheaties Box $32.99 Wheaties Box Kids Costumes for a cute look that will be a huge hit this Halloween!! The Wheaties Costume is guaranteed to make this Halloween one to remember!! Includes Cereal Bow with attached shirt, headband and frame. Available in Standard Kids Size. Keep the whole family in theme by matching this adorable Kids costume with our Adult Wheaties Box Costume.

Kids Costumes - Hippie $14.99 Hippie Kids Costumes for a Retro look that will be a huge hit this Halloween!! A Hippie costume is guaranteed to make this Halloween one to remember!! Includes a Shirt, Pants, Matching Vest, and Headband. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium, and Large. Shoes not included. Don't forget the matching burkenstocks and sunglasses!

Kids Costumes - Rag Darlin' $24.99 Have one of the trendiest costumes this season in this Rag Darlin' Rag Doll Kids Halloween Costume! Choose the Rag Darlin' Girls Halloween Costume and you will surely be a hit at any party this season: Includes Velvet and Crinkle Accent Dress with Layered Bell Sleeves and Matching Mob Cap. Available in Kids Sizes Medium 8-10, Large 12-14 and Junior/Teen 0-9. Shoes not included. Planning on going out with a group? Stay in the Rag Doll theme with our wide variety of Kids and Adult costumes! The group that dresses together stays together!

Kids Costumes - Princess Fiona $14.99 Kids costumes from Shrek!! This Fiona costume will bring to life one of the beloved characters from the now beloved movie!! Princess Fiona is ready for action! Includes dress and headpiece. Available in Child sizes Small, Medium, and Large. This is an officially licensed Shrek� item.

Kids Costumes - Wiseman - Burgundy $14.99 Burgundy Wiseman Kids costumes from the Christmas Story of Jesus. Select the Wiseman Costume for your Jesus Costume story this Christmas, and turn the story into real life. Includes a Burgundy Headpiece with a Matching Robe and Sash. Available in Kids sizes Small, Medium, and Large. Gift & Shoes not included. Bring one of your Christmas Favorites to life! Planning on going out with a group? Stay in theme with the Burgundy Wiseman, Purple Wiseman, Mary, and Jesus! The group that dresses together stays together!

Kids Costumes - Wiseman - Blue $14.99 Blue Wiseman Kids costumes from the Christmas Story of Jesus. Select the Wiseman Costume for your Jesus Costume story this Christmas, and turn the story into real life. Includes a Blue Headpiece with a Matching Robe and Sash. Available in Kids sizes Small, Medium, and Large. Gift & Shoes not included. Bring one of your Christmas Favorites to life! Planning on going out with a group? Stay in theme with the Burgundy Wiseman, Purple Wiseman, Mary, and Jesus! The group that dresses together stays together!

Kids Costumes - Penguin Infant $12.99 Show how cute your baby can be in this Noah's Ark Penguin Infant Halloween Costume. Pick this Penguin Costume and your baby will be a hit at any party: Includes Jumpsuit with Hood. Available in Child sizes 6-12 Months and 12-18 Months. This is an officially licensed Noah's Ark Halloween Costume. Don't want your baby to go Solo? Pair up with our wide variety of Animal Costumes and Accessories for Adults and Kids! The group that dress together, stays together!.

Kids Costumes - Kangaroo Infant $12.99 Show how cute your baby can be in this Noah's Ark Kangaroo Infant Halloween Costume. Pick this Kangaroo Costume and your baby will be a hit at any party: Includes Headpiece, Top with Tail, Pants with Pouch and Baby Kangaroo. Available in Child sizes 6-12 months and 12-18 months. This is an officially licensed Noah's Ark Halloween Costume. Don't want your baby to go Solo? Pair up with our wide variety of Animal Costumes and Accessories for Adults and Kids! The group that dress together, stays together!.

Kids Costumes - Punk Rot $9.99 Kids costumes with a dark side!! The Punk Rot Teen costume adds a whole new meaning to the word ¿punk!¿ You¿ll be the big fright of Halloween as you enter the party! Includes raw edged denim vest, with attached molded bone detailed shirt, and vinyl mask. Available in Child sizes Medium and Large. Glove not included.

Kids Costumes - Little Farmer Toddler $24.99 Little Farmer Toddler Kids Costumes for a cute look that will be a huge hit this Halloween!! A Farmer Costume is guaranteed to make this Halloween one to remember!! Includes Hat, Shirt, and Overalls with attached pitchfork, cow, pig and chicken. Available in Kids Sizes Infant/Newborn and Toddler. Keep the whole family in theme by matching this adorable Farmer Kids costume with our Adult Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Pumkpin Vest Toddler $19.99 Pumkpin Vest Toddler Kids Costumes for a Plump look that will be a huge hit this Halloween!! A Pumpkin costume is guaranteed to make this Halloween one to remember!! Includes Vest, Hat and Booties. Available in Kids Size Toddler. Under Shirt and Pants not included. Happy Halloween!

Kids Costumes - Wicked School Girl $12.99 Wicked School Girl Kids Costumes for an adorable look that will be a huge hit this Halloween!! The Kids Gothic School Girl Costume is guaranteed to make this Halloween one to remember! Includes Black Cardigan, Red skirt, Dickey with attached Tie, and headband with Horns. Available in Kids Size Medium, Large, and XL. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with our Very Bat Girl Costume.

Kids Costumes - Lil' Santa Toddler $10.99 Get your kids in the spirit this year in this Infant Toddler Lil' Santa Christmas Costume. Pick this Seasonal Collection Kids Santa Costume and let your child spread the Christmas Cheer! Includes Hat and jumpsuit with attached belt. Available in Child Infant and Toddler sizes. This is an officially licensed Seasonal Collection Christmas Costume. Don't want your kid to go Solo? Pair up with our wide variety of Christmas Costumes and Accessories for Adults and Kids.

Kids Costumes - Bratz Bratty Doctor $12.99 This Bratz Bratty Doctor Costume is one of the cutest NEW costumes this year! Pick this Doctor Bratz Costume and have one of the trendiest outfit at the party: Includes Dress, Bolero Jacket and Headpiece. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium and Large. Leg Warmers and Shoes sold separately. This is an officially licensed Bratz Halloween Costume. Don't want to go Solo? Pair up with our wide variety of Bratz Costumes and Accessories for Girls! The group that dress together, stays together!

Kids Costumes - Transformers Classic Bumblebee $19.99 Bee all you can "Bee" this Halloween in this Transformers costume. Wear this Bumblebee Classic costume and you'll be the buzz around the neighborhood! Includes jumpsuit and mask. Available in Kids Sizes Small(4-6), Medium(7-8) and Large(10-12). This is an officially licensed Transformers™ item. Shoes not included. Keep the whole family in theme by matching this adorable Kids costume with our huge variety of Adult Superhero Costumes.

Kids Costumes - Elvis Presley Jumpsuit $24.99 Elvis Presley Jumpsuit Kids costumes are Righteous! Pick this Elvis Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!! Includes High collared shirt with red, white and blue glitter eagle, belt with gold glitter eagle pants. Available in Kids Sizes Small, Medium, and Large. The entire costume is trimmed with gold studs. Glasses and wig sold separately. Don't want to go solo? Pair up with any Marilyn Monroe Costume.