OCTOBER 31st is easily the best day of the year when you’re a child – especially the huge haul of sweets from Trick or Treating.
We’ve rounded up the best Halloween costumes for kids to really dress to impress… or should we say scare.
Whether your little one wants to go all out with a head-to-toe look, or they simply want to splash on some fake blood, you should consider the options.
In the UK, the most popular – and failsafe – Halloween costumes for kids tend to fall into the category of ‘creepy’.
The good news with many is that they can be reused for other fancy dress occasions like World Book Day and kids’ birthday parties.
Think witches, skeletons, vampires, bats, devils, black cats, creepy clowns, pumpkins, anyone from Harry Potter… although we can’t fault your kid for wanting to look like their favourite superhero character.
Little dinosaur fans will go wild for this ride-on style costume with real wow factor for Halloween.
The costume has adjustable straps, step-in trouser legs and a big padded tail – simply step in and you’re all set to scare your friends with some real dino power.
Available in 3-5 and 6-8 years, this comfy costume has padded arms and a moulded head so it’s like riding your own big soft toy dinosaur.
Whether you’re trying to save cash or save the planet and buy less, a cloak is a really handy piece of kit that will fit your child for years and can help them transform into a range of characters.
This reversible cape in red and black can turn your child into a vampire, a pirate, a witch, a Hogwarts student, Red Riding Hood… and more.
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Girls from 5 to 12 years can vamp it up this Halloween with this Medieval Royal kid’s vampire costume.
The costume includes a gorgeous vintage dress in red with a bats design and oversized bell sleeves – along with a choker with cameo brooch.
Comfort is key when trying to get babies into Halloween get-up and this sweet mummy sleepsuit is ticking all the boxes.
Made from super soft cotton blend fabric and with a matching hat, your baby will be warm, cosy and comfortable on 31 October – plus, we love the cute mummy design with googly eyes.
Tu Halloween Green Frankenstein Costume, from £12 at Sainsburys – buy here
Available from 6 months to 6 years, younger kids will look super cute in this bright green Frankenstein’s monster costume.
The padded tabard and stretchy zig-zag leggings are bright and eye-catching and extra comfortable so little ones will be happy to wear it all day long.
There’s plenty of wow factor but no mask or headwear, which again can be unpopular and hard to keep on younger kids – plus, it’s machine-washable.
amscan Boys Dinky Dracula Vampire Halloween Fancy Dress Costume, from £12.99 at Amazon – buy here
We couldn’t resist this dinky Dracula costume – ideal for toddlers if you can get them to wear it!
It comes with an all-in-one shirt and vest with separate trousers and cape – and is a great ‘not too scary’ option to help little ones join in the Halloween fun and games this year.
Why are clowns so terrifying?
We’re still not sure, but this one is convincing enough to make you feel like Pennywise is in the room.
In terms of a costume, it’s brilliant and don’t worry – it doesn’t come with the knife, just the mask and jumpsuit.
What better Halloween Costume than punk Eleven from Netflix hit, Stranger Things for your kids this year?
Including the jacket, wig and wristband, you can finish off this outfit with converse and turned up jeans.
Available in size large, this is best for older kids.
Cruella de Vil Children’s Costume, 5-6 years, £27.99 at John Lewis – buy here
Fashionista fans will look right at home on the Halloween catwalk with this stylish Cruella de Vil costume.
Complete with dotty dress and cape, red elbow-length gloves and monotone wig, even the villainess herself would approve.
One of the more terrifying good guys, the Hulk would make a great superhero fancy dress costume for Halloween and can be worn all year round too.
Available from 3 to 10 years, this printed jersey costume from H&M is super comfortable with a hook and loop fastening at the back – and the mask is plastic foam.
Not a fan of the Hulk? Choose from Captain America, Spiderman or Batman for your superhero fancy dress this October.
If you’re looking to invest in something to wear beyond Halloween, this beautiful black dress would also work for plenty of parties in the festive season.
The dress features an all-over twinkly star print with mesh detailing on the sleeves and skirt.
Also, the skirt has an irregular hemline and the sleeves are slightly puffed for a pretty party dress feel.
If you’ll be doing your best to scare everyone out of their wits on fright night, this Glaring Grim Reaper costume is really giving us the creeps.
The costume includes the reaper robe and belt, hood, gloves and mask with LED eyes to complete the spooky look.
Invest in a Harry Potter costume and you’ll tick fancy dress boxes for the whole school year, from Halloween to World Book Day to Harry Potter Day.
This lovely version from Matalan has brilliant reviews and includes a hooded cape, tie, round glasses and a wand.
The kids will feel cosy in the plush velour fabric, too.
You can rely on Boden for comfortable, quality clothing and this Halloween dress is made from the softest pure cotton jersey.
Suitable for kids from 2 to 12 years, this gorgeous dress with a haunted house appliqué design features flaps that can be lifted to reveal the spooky characters hidden beneath.
amscan 9902692 Childs Zombie Cheerleader Fancy Dress Halloween Costume High School Girls Kids Outfit (Age 9-10 years), £16.98 at Amazon – buy here
We love the high school horror vibe of this Zombie Cheerleader costume.
Available in a range of sizes from 5 to 14 years, the blood-splattered, torn dress is a little bit spooky and sinister.
Please note the pom poms are included with the costume but the socks and makeup are not.
A handy Halloween costume and nightwear in one, these long-sleeve pyjamas can be worn for trick or treating and beyond.
Made from a soft and stretchy material, they’re super comfy with an elasticated waistband and feature a skeleton glow-in-the-dark print that will be extra useful to help you spot your kids when you’re out and about on Halloween.
Available from 1-7 years, these PJs are also a great option for kids who aren’t that into fancy dress.
Boo Parent And Child Matching Halloween Sweatshirt Set, £45 at Not on the High Street – buy here
Never one to miss an opportunity for some matching family outfits, we couldn’t resist these Halloween-themed sweatshirts from Not on the High Street.
Made from soft 60% cotton material and with a cool ‘Boo’ design, these cosy sweatshirts make a great alternative to all-out fancy dress for pumpkin picking, Halloween trails and more.
Star Wars fans can go all out this Halloween with this deluxe Darth Vader costume.
The all-in-one jumpsuit has padded areas and printed designs to create the Vader look, plus boot tops and shoe covers finish it off – from head to toe.
The detachable belt fastens with Velcro, and the costume is completed with an iconic Darth Vader mask, made of moulded plastic – please note the gloves and light saber aren’t included.
Kids are sure to love doubling up in matching costumes this Halloween and we love these Thing 1 and Thing 2 costumes from Dr Seuss’ Cat in the Hat.
Suitable for kids from 3-12 years so ideal for siblings, twins or besties to wear together – and you can get a second wear at World Book Day.
Miyanuby Kids Halloween Costume Pumpkin Fancy Dress, £10.99 at Amazon – buy here
A pumpkin costume is practically obligatory for Halloweens with a toddler – and this adorable soft pumpkin will make for brilliant photo memories, even if they refuse to wear the stalk hat!
Ideal for girls or boys who are not big into Halloween fancy dress and feel more comfortable doing something simple to join in with the festivities.
This costume includes a simple black catsuit, tail and ears and is perfect for Halloween and can double up for other fancy dress days like World Book Day.
Suitable for little ones of 1-2 years, this cheeky devil costume comes with a full-body hooded jumpsuit and a tail with a pointed black tip.
It’s really comfortable and easy for little ones to run around in – plus, warm enough for trick or treating.
The costume also comes with wings and horns to complete the Little Devil Look.
Batman’s arch-nemesis always makes a good Halloween villain, and this well-made costume from Rubie’s includes the purple coat, shirt, tie, vest, trousers and mask.
Please note the mask will fit an adult so may be too big for younger children.
