Halloween: Costumes for children—truly scary From sweet as sugar to truly creepy

Halloween Costumes for Girls: Witch, Vampire Queen and Ghost Bride

Among Halloween costumes for girls, three roles top the list: the witch in a black-and-green dress with a pointed hat and magic wand, Vampire Queen Mina with a high stand-up collar and red-and-black pattern, and the white ghost with darkly made-up eyes. Anyone drawn to one of these classics will find even more options among the witch and wizard costumes for children.

There is also the shimmering black angel with wings and halo, the clown girl in a harlequin striped dress, and the colorful spider witch with a neon web pattern for anyone who likes a cheerful look. Anyone looking for a Halloween dress with a spooky factor will find what they are looking for among our vampire costumes for children: vampire queen, vampire countess and angel of death in lace dresses are all available there.

Halloween Costumes for Boys: Werewolf, Dracula and Grim Reaper

For boys, classic spooky characters work best because they are instantly recognizable. The werewolf with a fur hood, clawed gloves and checked shirt, the elegant Dracula with a brocade vest and flowing cape, and the Grim Reaper with a hooded robe and skeleton gloves. 

Things get a little more intense with the devil of fire, wearing a skull mask and carrying a trident, or the jester in a black-and-red diamond pattern. Anyone who prefers magic to blood can choose a wizard's robe: A Harry Potter costume for children works just as well for Halloween as it does for a child's birthday party. And for those who like to stay comfortable: the dragon jumpsuit with wings and horns can also be worn over a sweater.

Halloween Costumes for Toddlers and Babies: Cute Rather Than Scary

For the youngest children, it can stay sweet. A Halloween costume for toddlers means a plush bat with wings and ears, a cozy dragon costume in green and yellow, or a spider poncho that can be put on quickly. 

The classic choice for the youngest children remains the pumpkin costume; from around one year old, the little witch in a star dress is also an option. Ponchos and generously cut capes are practical because they fit over normal clothes and do not get in the way during diaper changes. If your child is not walking yet, take a look at our baby costumes, which start at size 74.

Spooky Halloween Costumes for Children: Horror Looks with Restraint

Older children usually do not want to look cute but rather make an impression. For spooky Halloween costumes for children, we recommend the zombie nurse with blood splatters and a syringe, the Halloween robe with ghost faces on the sleeves and hem, or the psycho court jester with a skull mask. 

Anyone wanting to go further toward the undead will also find a zombie bride and zombie doctor in children's sizes among the zombie costumes. A horror costume for children often works with just a few elements: a dark robe, pale makeup and a prop in hand. With full-face masks, it is worth checking the field of vision, especially if the evening will be spent outdoors.

Halloween Costumes by Age and Size: From 74 to 170

Which Halloween costume is right for which age? Up to around three years old, animal and mythical-creature jumpsuits are the first choice, in sizes 74 to 98. Between four and seven years old, witches, vampires, pumpkins and skeletons are added, usually in sizes 104 to 122. 

From the age of eight, things get scarier: werewolf, Grim Reaper, zombie and horror clown in sizes 128 to 152. For children aged ten and over, the choice often extends to the larger sizes 158 to 170. Anyone looking beyond Halloween will find the entire range sorted by age among the children's costumes for ages 3 to 12. All costumes have been measured and are listed in German sizes. You will find the measurements in each product description.

Halloween Family Costumes and Sibling Looks

A Halloween family costume is easiest to create around a shared theme rather than identical costumes. Vampire family, skeleton gang, zombie crew: the children wear the child-friendly version, while the adults wear the more intense one. For two siblings, pairings work well, such as werewolf and full-moon witch or ghost and ghost bride. 

If you are going out as a pair, take a look at our Halloween matching costumes. And if the Halloween costume is later to become a costume for a child's birthday party, you will find professions, fairy tales, pirates and animals among the popular children's costumes.

Halloween Accessories and Props for Children

Often, the details determine whether a costume comes together. Halloween accessories for children, such as a children's wig, witch hat, fur gloves with claws, toy scythe or magic wand, complete the spooky outfit. For makeup, Halloween tattoos are the quick solution when time is short in the evening: stick on, press down and you're done. Water-soluble children's makeup can be removed in the evening with warm water and a washcloth.

Kostümpalast Expert Tip for Children's Halloween Costumes

It is cold and dark in the evening on Halloween. Plan the costume so that a jacket or sweater can be worn underneath, and choose a poncho, robe or cape rather than a tight-fitting jumpsuit. For small children, makeup is preferable to a full-face mask because it keeps the field of vision clear. A reflective element on the treat bag makes the group visible to drivers.