Girl's Enchanting Halloween Costumes

Discuss with your little girl what she has in mind for her costume. Older children usually have an idea, but little one's can be uncertain with all the choices available. My children start dreaming about their costume the day after Halloween. Now is the time to be clear about what you will not allow and set boundaries and budget limits. The list below will help you get started. The choices are only as limited as your imagination

Once your little girl has a costume in mind you must then decide whether to purchase the costume or make your own. Creating the costume together can be an enjoyable experience if you have the available time and energy to devote to the project. Dollar stores and thrift stores are great places to pick up pieces for the costume. If you are sewing machine challenged, do not despair. Hot glue, safety pins and even tape works for securing items.The books below are a treasure trove of ideas.

Halloween is the perfect time of year to experiment with your make-up skills, and what better canvas than your child's face. Hint: ( If you are planning an elaborate design, or even a simple one you may want to practice a few times before the big day.) I have used temporary tattoos like butterfly's, sun's and moon's for a starting point. Simply tattoo on a prominent place like the forehead or cheek and use face paint to further embellish the design. This simple method can look quite professional. For an irredescent look you can create sparkle and shine with fairy dust.To truly make your little girl enchanting check out the books and make-up below to help you get started with some exquisite design ideas.

Play It Safe
And finally because safety is the most important issue of all. Please take a few moments to read this list before making your final costume selection.

- Make sure your child is highly visible if they plan go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Placing reflective tape on the costume will ensure that driver's can see them from a distance.

- Choose a costume that is comfortable and easy to move in. Avoid baggy or long costumes that drag on the ground as your child can easily trip on these.

-Your costume should be non-flammable. Decorated doorways with lighted jack-o-lanterns present a fire hazard.

- Comfort is vital to an enjoyable evening. Scratchy and itchy fabric, hot halloween masks, and strange awkward accessories will hamper your evening's fun quotient.

-Avoid masks, hoods or other costume features that obsruct your child's vision.

-Using restroom facilities will be a necessity. Make sure the costume does not make bathroom visits awkward or time consuming.

- Consider the weather in your area. October is cold in some parts of the county and you will want to dress your child appropriately if they are going to be outdoors for Halloween festivities.

- Make sure your child wears comfortable shoes for trick-or-treating.

This is just a small selection of the choices available today.I have created the " Classical Halloween Store" for your browsing pleasure. I urge you to check-it out. A vast selection of Halloween goodies are at your fingertips. I hope you have enjoyed your visit today and have found the tips and advice to help get started making your costume selection. Thank-you for visiting and may you and your family have a safe and enjoyable Halloween