The Coolest Children's Halloween Costume Ideas

Sep 19
07:02

2008

Anne Sinclair

Anne Sinclair

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Get new ideas for children's Halloween costumes this year. Will you choose a cute costume such as one of Tom Arma's Halloween costumes, a superhero costume or will you opt for your child's favorite character?

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Children’s Halloween costumes come in all shapes and sizes. When it comes to Halloween costumes you can let your imagination run wild. Not only can you dress your children up to be anyone living or dead that you can think of you can also dress them up as inanimate objects as well. From trees to giants,The Coolest Children's Halloween Costume Ideas Articles princesses to witches there are more children’s Halloween costumes than you could possibly imagine available to help your child enjoy the holiday. Some fun ideas are included here.

Batman costumes are popular this year. You can choose from the traditional batman costume or opt for the Joker character this year. Some Batman costumes include padding to make your child look muscular like Batman in the movies.

Princess costumes have been a favorite over the years. Your little girl can dress up in her best Sunday dress or you can buy a more glittery looking Princess costume dress. Many of the princess costumes available are patterned after famous princesses from Disney and other movies. You will need to decide which princess to emulate on Halloween.

Pirate costumes are fun. Since the Pirates of the Caribbean movies have made such a big hit your child has surely heard of a specific pirate to dress up as. This costume can take a traditional approach by using eye patch, ragged clothing, large hat and sword. Your child may find dressing like a specific character more fun. There are many ways to pull off this look.

Jason and other murderous characters from scary movies can be fun to dress up as. Children can dress up in outfits that match the characters from movies or you can purchase a ready made costume. Accessories such as hatchets for axe murderers and hockey masks for Hannibal the Cannibal Lector can be easily gathered and can make the costumes more fun.

Gymnast and Football player costumes as well as other athletes are fun. These costumes can be put together from sports uniforms and accessorized with the proper sports equipment.  Some children like to add a bit of Halloween make-up or glittery face make-up as part of the Halloween fun.