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s autumn inches closer and closer, it’s finally time to start thinking about all things Halloween. If you have kids, this might include brainstorming Halloween costumes for girls, including teens and tweens. If you have a daughter, Halloween is an amazing opportunity to let your little girl show her creativity and transform into whatever or whomever she wants to for the night. And contrary to what old-fashioned gender stereotypes would have us believe, there are many more options for girl costumes than just princess ballgowns (though those are great, too, of course). Whether your daughter wants to be a character from her favorite Disney movie, a superhero, or wear a scary costume, all that matters is that she feels comfortable and confident in her ensemble.
But this doesn't mean that planning out children's Halloween costumes isn't a little bit stressful sometimes. There are virtually endless choices, and once you do finally make a decision, you have to pray that your kid will actually still want to wear the costume (and keep it on!) on the big day. Whether you decide to go the DIY costume route or purchase one from the store, these ideas for Halloween costumes for girls will help you find a costume that will impress all her friends at any Halloween parties.
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Lawn Girl Costume
Got a nature-lover on your hands? This costume is perfect for her and is bound to get a few giggles from her friends.
Get the Lawn Girl tutorial.
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Alien Costume
In your eyes, your little girl is out of this world, and with this costume, she can really be otherworldly for the night.
- Spray paint rain boots (we used a primer first) and let dry.
2. Use hot glue to attach the foam circle to the center of the head band. Spray paint silver and let dry. Twist a pipe cleaner around a pencil to create an antennae and push the end into the foam circle.
3. Cut varying lengths of craft wire. Push one end of the wires into each foam planet (use hot glue to re enforce).
4. Twist the other ends of the craft wire around the hula hoop to create a solar system.
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4
Deviled Eggs Costume
If you just gave birth to twin girls, this costume is beyond adorable and so easy.
Get the Deviled Eggs tutorial.
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Octopus Costume
If you're looking for a costume that you and your daughter can make together, this octopus look with easy-to-follow instructions is perfect.
Get the Octopus tutorial.
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Starbucks Frappuccino Costume
This adorable Starbucks-themed costume would be easy to DIY for any age. Plus, it's an easy excuse to create an entire family costume, as @travelswithkasia did in this Instagram post.
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Bride of Frankenstein Costume
You don't need much to put this costume together. All you need are some white pants, a white long-sleeved top, and a white curtain panel.
Get the Bride of Frankenstein tutorial.
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Cupcake Costume
Your kid is a shoe-in for best costume at school with this cupcake costume made from a laundry basket, colored straws, and wrapping paper.
Get the Cupcake tutorial.
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9
Tiger King and Carole Baskin Costume
This costume, posted by @lennieandlovisa, might be a little more hilarious to the parents than it is to the kids, but it is relatively easy to pull off (flower crowns and leopard print aren't hard to find) and the effect is really cute, too.
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Mermaid Costume
You can make this mermaid get-up by gluing cupcake liners over a blue plastic bag.
Get the Mermaid tutorial.
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Scuba Diver Costume
If your child has always wanted to get out there and explore the deep sea, now's her chance (to pretend, at least).
Get the Scuba Diver tutorial.
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12
Unicorn Costume
Why spend tons of money on a unicorn costume when you can DIY it with white foam paper and an all-white attire?
Get the Unicorn tutorial.
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Flower Costume
With this costume, you can customize the headpiece to suit the type of flower your daughter wants to be for Halloween.
Get the Flower tutorial.
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This dark take on the classic Mad Hatter costume is bound to excite your girl, regardless of her age.
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Ladybug Costume
You can make sure your little girl stays warm on Halloween by using a red cardigan as the base for this costume.
Get the Ladybug tutorial.
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'A League of Their Own' Baseball Team Costume
This family costume shared by @CourtneyFoxPeters is inspired by the movie A League Of Their Own, and it's absurdly cute. Plus, if you have more than one daughter, it's clearly the perfect group costume.
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Fairy Princess Costume
This costume comes together by using a dress, turtleneck top, tights, and a floral headpiece that you can either make at home or buy.
Get the Fairy Princess tutorial.
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Rubie's JoJo Siwa Costume
Let your child's inner pop star come out with this colorful JoJo Siwa costume, complete with the iconic bow.
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Vampire Bride Costume
Pop on some fake blood and fake teeth while wearing a vampy looking dress and a lace headpiece to resemble Dracula's bride.
Get the Vampire Bride tutorial.
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It may be too cold to actually swim under the sea in late October, but this costume can make her feel like she's beneath the waves.
