Kid's Dress Up Costumes: For Birthday Parties, Halloween, or Just for Fun
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Kids Love To Play Dress Up!
It doesn't have to be a special occasion or a holiday for kids to get dressed up. When my son was younger he came downstairs on a regular basis dressed as a football player, Batman, or Superman. Sometimes he was a roman soldier, or a dog (just like the photo here).
Little girls love to be princesses, mermaids, fairies, or their favorite young star for the day. They love to get dressed up in a beautiful dress, and paint their nails, or put on some fancy shoes.
Why not encourage this role play with a selection of costumes for your child to choose from.
The costumes included here also work really well for Halloween, everyday dressup, or birthday parties with a theme.
What Costumes are Popular for Boys This Season? Iron Man, Batman Dark Knight, Hulk, and Transformers Costumes!
Iron Man Muscle Child
Just like millionaire inventor Tony Stark, transform yourself into a hero by wearing this officially licensed Iron Man costume based on the Marvel?« comic book character. The Red and Yellow outfit includes a bodysuit with torso muscles and plastic character facemask (only covers the face). Gloves sold separately.
Boys Iron Man(tm) Light-Up Costume - $ 39.99
The perfect "suit of armor" for his fight against evil. Costume sizes 4/6 and 7/8 have a cool light-up feature: include mask, jumpsuit with built-in muscle torso and chest light (flashing or steady, with 3 replaceable LR1130 button cell batteries), plus bootcovers; 3-piece set. NOTE: Costume size 10/12 does not have chest light or bootcovers: includes mask, and jumpsuit with built-in muscle torso; 2-piece set. Slick, vinyl-like polyester. Imported.
Boys Batman The Dark Knight Costume - $ 34.99
The Joker will never be a problem for him. Costume includes a mask/hood with attached cape, muscle-chest jumpsuit with attached bootcovers, and a belt; 3-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Batman(tm): Boys The Joker(tm) Costume - $ 34.99
Batman better watch his back! Costume includes mask, jacket with attached shirt, tie and vest, plus pants; 3-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Hulk Inflatable Child Costume - $ 64.99
Release your inner beast this Halloween as the Hulk! Costume includes nylon bodysuit with battery-operated, air-inflating fan and character mask. Nylon. Imported.
Boys The Incredible Hulk(tm) Costume - $ 34.99
It's fun to be mean and green! Costume includes mask and muscle jumpsuit; 2-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Transformers: Boys Bumble Bee Costume - $ 44.99
One of the most famous Autobots of all time. Costume includes character mask, jumpsuit with attached foam chest and upper arm pieces, plus foam wrist cuffs; 3-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Transformers: Boys Optimus Prime Costume - $ 44.99
The biggest, strongest, smartest Autobot around. Costume includes character mask, jumpsuit with attached foam chest and upper arm pieces, plus foam wrist cuffs; 3-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Transformers: Optimus Prime Costume - $ 34.99
The most famous Transformers character of all time! Character mask, jumpsuit, chestpiece and toy arm weapon; 4-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Transform Your Little Autobot
Hasbro Transformers Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet
Become the mighty leader of the AUTOBOTS!
The ultimate headgear for any OPTIMUS PRIME fan, strap on this awesome helmet and rule the galaxy with awesome electronic features!
Hear conversion sounds of OPTIMUS PRIME changing from a truck to a robot and back again, or hear OPTIMUS PRIME movie battle phrases like, "I am OPTIMUS PRIME!", "The DECEPTICONS must be stopped!"
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Every Child Wants to Pretend to be Harry Potter
Fiber Optic Harry Potter Costume - Harry Potter Costumes
Harry Potter Costume with Fiber Optics -This Harry Potter Costume includes a super-deluxe Harry Potter Costume robe with fiber optic effects. Batteries are included. Harry Potter Costume Wand, eyeglasses, and scar tattoo sold separately. The Harry Potter Costume is 100% Polyester. Hand wash cool water. Line dry. No bleach. To wash, detach the lights.
Fun Character Costumes
Naruto CostumeIncludes jacket only. Polyester, cotton, acrylic. Imported. (Toy weapon and headband not included.)
Davey Jones Costume - $ 79.99Ye be warned! Anger this soulless pirate and end up at the bottom of the sea fer eternity. Hat/mask, jacket with attached shirt, and belt; 3-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Avatar-Aang Costume - $ 44.99From the Nickelodeon animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He's the 112-year-old monk in a 12-year-old body who'll bring peace to the nations. Vinyl headpiece, bald cap, character-inspired jumpsuit with capelette, bootcovers and 2 temporary tattoos; 6-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Motocross Rider Costume - $ 29.99Ready for the races! Helmet-mask, jumpsuit and shin guards; 3-piece set. Polyester. Imported. (Gloves not included.)
Dress-Up Costumes for Your Little Race Car Driver
Large Child's Deluxe Race Car Driver Costume (For Ages 9-10)
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Aeromax Jr. Champion Inflatable Race Car
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Great Special Occasions to Dress Up
It doesn't have to be Halloween to wear a costume.
Sporting Events
Let them dress up in their favorite team colors, or dress up like their favorite football player, baseball player, or cheerleader.
Easter
Let your little girl be the belle of the Easter ball with a beautiful princess dress.
Christmas
A great time let your child be their favorite character. Christmas is not just for Santa and the Elves.
Costumes make great gifts for children who love to role play, and dress up.
Movies
Let your child go to the latest movie premiere dressed like their favorite character in the movie.
Themed Birthday Parties
Make your next birthday party a dress-up or costume party. Invite the children to dress for the theme, or have costumes on hand for the children to change into when they arrive at the party.
Princess Costumes
Cinderella Princess Dress Up Costume
This fairy godmother conceived dress is adorable! The bodice is made with a stretch velvet fabric in light blue. The bottom is made of blue china silk with large white puffs on the hips. The dress has no velcro or zippers to frustrate your little one or snag the fabric. She can easily put it on and take it off herself as the bodice is made of a very stretchy velvet. This not only helps with ease of dressing, but also to accomodate a variety of sizes.
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Girls Princess Fiona Costume
This Princess Fiona Costume for Children includes the headpiece, Princess Fiona costume dress with screen-printed image of belt on the front only. The waist is elastic at the back. The Princess Fiona Wig sold separately.
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Girls Disney Princess Aurora Costume - Child Medium
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Child Small (Size 4-6, 3-4 Yrs) Fairy Tale Princess
This Pretty Pink Princess is perfect for any Royal Look! This is also AWESOME for GLINDA from Wizard of Oz!
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Kids Princess Costumes eBay
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A dress-up costume, or a set of oversized clothes for each team.
A cone or marker for each team
Something to mark the start/finish line
Divide the children into equal teams. Give each team a dress-up costume. One at a time each member of the team has to put on the costume, run down to the marker and back, change out of the costume, and give the costume to the next player in line. Repeat this until all players have gone.
When each player is finished have them sit down. The first team to get all their players seated is the winner.
Dress Up Trunks For Parties or Just Having A Few Friends Over
Ultimate Tea Party Princess Deluxe Costume Set with Accessories, Small (size ...
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Cheetah Girls Cheetahlicious Trunk
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Popular Costumes For Girls
Girls High School Musical(tm): Gabriella - Star Dazzle Costume - $ 29.99
When she's not on duty as a quick-thinking lifeguard, she's singing her heart out. Costume includes lace-accent dress with sash, and necklace; 2-piece set. Polyester-cotton. Imported.
Girls High School Musical(tm): Sharpay - End of School Year Costume - $ 29.99
Girls High School Musical(tm): Sharpay-End of School Year Costume No one's going to steal her spotlight! Costume includes headband with bow, top and capri pants; 3-piece set. Polyester, spandex, foil. Imported.
High School Musical(tm): Sharpay - Golf Costume - $ 29.99
She's the queen of Lava Springs Country Club-and don't you forget it. Costume includes dress and glove; 2-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Girls Hannah Montana%u2122 - Gold Costume - $ 49.99
She'll look just like her favorite part-time pop star in our exclusive, deluxe Hannah outfit. Costume includes jacket, sleeveless top, high-quality cotton-spandex leggings and glitter belt; 4-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Girls Hannah Montana%u2122 - Pink Costume - $ 44.99
It's her chance to dress up as her favorite part-time pop star! Costume includes a satin jacket, top with attached vest, 2 bracelets, pants and belt; 5-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Girls Hannah Montana(tm) - Purple Costume - $ 34.99
Time for her inner superstar to shine! Costume includes printed glitter top with attached jacket and belt, plus pants; 2-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Girls Abby Cadabby(tm) Costume - $ 29.99
She's so magical-and Halloween is a perfect time for her to turn everything into pumpkins! Costume includes pompom hair ties, sparkling dress and detachable, padded wings; 3-piece set. Polyester. Imported.
Christmas Dress-Up
Santa's Helper Costume - $ 39.50She can express her holiday cheer any time of year! This sweet skater-style dress is made of velvet and trimmed with snowy white marabou. Includes wide black belt. Zip back. Ours exclusively. Nylon-acetate. Made is USA. 2-piece set; accessories sold separately.
ELF SHOES HAT SET per Set(s)
11" Felt Elf Shoes With Bells. Each includes elastic strip for snug ankle fit and nylon bottom. 9" x 11" Felt elf hat. Each with dangling jingle bells. One size fits most.
Are You Handy With The Scissors? Make Your Own Costume
Making Make-Believe: Fun Props, Costumes, and Creative Play Ideas
138 costumes, recipes, and ideas, to help foster the creative side in your child.
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Mask Making: Get Started in a New Craft With Easy-To-Follow Projects for Beginners (Start-a-Craft Series)
An excellent beginners guide to maskmaking.
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Making Masks (Kids Can Do It)
Masks are a great way for kids to explore, play and have fun. Step-by-step instructions make the thirteen unique masks featured a snap to create and decorate. Whether it's for a Halloween party, a school play or just for dress-up, a little imagination is all it takes for children to conceal their faces -- and reveal someone new in their places!
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I Wish I Were...A Princess
The perfect make-believe books to help inspire childhood dreams. Kids will love the stories, photographs, drawings, and activities that help put themselves into the role of a princess. Plus, there are easy-to-make crafts and fun fact that help children learn about princesses through pretending.
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The Fairy Princess Kit: A story & costume in every box! (Pretend Dress-Up Kits)
This kit is designed to give boys and girls a satisfying interactive play experience, complete with a book and costume in every box. In The Fairy Princess, Eliza opens a mysterious box containing a little pink tulle skirt. When she puts on the skirt, she is magically transported to Fairyland. Eliza becomes the Princess of the Fairies! Components include: Pink tulle fairy skirt, star wand
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Costume Patterns
Girls' Dress-Up Pattern
Do you have a little princess in your life? These costumes are designed for all those little girls who like to play make believe. You can mix all the pieces for many costume designs. Patterns include bolero, cape with large hood, leotard, short and long tutu and conical hat. Fits girls sizes 4 to 12.
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Children's Costume Pattern: Belle, Bride, Princess (Butterick 6934)
Children's pattern to make gowns similar to the one in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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Dress-Up Costume Resources
A List of Resources for Children's Halloween and Dress-Up Costumes
- Great Costumes and Party Supplies at BuyCostumes.com
The largest retailer of costumes, party supplies & Halloween products on the Internet!
- CostumeCraze.com
Costumes, Costumes and More Costumes! Adult Costumes, Child Costumes, Halloween Costumes, Harry Potter Costumes, Star Wars Costumes, Matrix Costumes, Lord of the Rings Costumes, Lucy Costumes, Barbie Costumes, Elvis Costumes and much more. Animal costumes like chicken costumes and gorilla costumes, as well as costume wigs, hooded robes, dog costumes and child costumes - not just for Halloween!
- Over 1,000 Halloween Costumes at Shindigz
Hundreds of costumes -Low prices.
Shop Costumes by Shindigz for over 400 adult and children's costumes as well as costume accessories and party supplies for the ultimate costume party. - Kids' Costumes at Costume Express. Wear a costume to the movies, a full line of the latest costumes ready to order.
- Moon Costumes Over 10,000 costumes, accessories, and props for your next dress up adventure.
- Half Price Costumes Half Price Costumes has over 12,000 Halloween costumes and accessories. They have Halloween costumes for all ages and sizes. They are known for their huge selection of adult costumes, kid's costumes, Halloween masks, pet costumes, and much more
Super Hero Costumes: For Your Little Superhero
CHILD NEW Superman Returns Deluxe Muscle Chest Officially License Costume
Its not a bird or a plane it really is Superman in this Awesome Muscle Chest Kids Costume. Includes Muscle chest jumpsuit with attached boot tops, cape and molded belt.
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DC Comics Supergirl Child Costume
This children's costume comes complete with a one-piece red and blue jumpsuit* with attached red skirt, attached red leggings with attached red boot tops, separate yellow & red belt that ties in back and a separate red cape that ties at the neck.
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Batman Costume- Child Costume
Create that magnificent superheroe Bruce Wayne "Batman" and be prepared to embark on his superhero mission.
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Black Suited Spiderman 3 (TM) Standard Child Marvel Spider-Man Superhero Super Hero Costume
Get in touch with Spider-Man's darker side... Costume includes a black Spider-Man jumpsuit accented with webbing and a character hood with reflective mesh eye inserts.
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Boy's Dress-Up Trunks and Sets
3-IN-1 Costume Set - Cowboy, Indian, Peter Pan - Large 12-14
Dress up just got better! 3 costumes in 1 set! Basic costume includes the long sleeve top and elastic waist pants. Add accessories to create your own cowboy, indian, Peter Pan or Robin Hood. (Accessories shown included EXCEPT cowboy hat, holster and gun.)
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Ninja-Musketeer-Cat Boy 3 in 1 Child Costume
3-IN-1 Ninja, Musketeer, Cat Boy - Product comes complete with: All accessories shown in picture (except Musketeer Hat and Sword)
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Star Wars Dress Up Costumes
Obi-Wan Kenobi Costume - $ 39.99
The Force will be with him when he appears as this legendary Jedi Knight. Includes shirt with attached tunic, belt, and pants with attached bootcovers. Polyester. Made in USA. Costume may differ slightly from the one shown.
Anakin Skywalker Costume - $ 39.99With his legendary power and talent he'll bravely work with the Force dressed in this Star Wars Jedi gear. Includes shirt with attached tunic, belt, and pants with bootcovers. Polyester. Made in USA. 3-piece set; accessories sold separately.
Jango Fett Costume - $ 59.99As the finest bounty hunter in the galaxy, he'll be a formidable force in this supercommando Star Wars disguise. Includes helmet, bodysuit with silver soft-sided armor, molded belt, and gloves. Polyester. Made in USA. 4-piece set; accessories sold separately.
Boys Darth Vader Costume - $ 59.99He'll rule the galaxy! Includes heavy-duty plastic mask, plus cape, belt and bodysuit with attached front plates and bootcovers. Polyester. Imported. 4-piece set; accessories sold separately.
Boba Fett Costume - $ 59.99A clone of Jango Fett, he won't stop until he's tracked down Han Solo and Chewbacca. Includes helmet with mask, jumpsuit with molded armor, and cape; 3-piece set. Polyester, EVA. Imported.
Clone Trooper Costume - $ 29.99
Skillfully trained in galactic battlefield tactics, your trooper will be set to battle the droid armies. Includes mask, plus jumpsuit with printed armor and attached bootcovers. Polyester. Imported.
Star Wars Costume Accessories
Hasbro Star Wars Vader Force Action Extending Lightsaber
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Star Wars Ultimate Lightsaber
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Star Wars Jedi Council Force Action Lightsaber
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Star Wars Masks
Star Wars Jango Fett Mask - Deluxe Masks
Amazon Price: $37.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Child's Star Wars Emperor Palpatine Costume Mask
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
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