The Best Halloween Costumes for Kids on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

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This simple pirate costume stole the show for many reviewers because it’s made well and functional for a kid to wear all night. “It held up to a whole day of running around in it before trick-or-treating, and I’m sure she’ll continue to wear it while playing until she gets too tall for it,” writes one mom. Another parent that they “decided all my children were going to go as pirates this year.” They added, “This costume is absolutely adorable. I bought this for my 2-year-old daughter who wears 4T clothes. It fits her very well. And she is in love with this costume.” And one more notes, “There are few things worse than a child crying because their favorite costume ripped. I don’t think that will be the case with this costume.”

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Many superhero costumes come with fake, blow-up muscles for added “toughness,” but lots of reviewers appreciate that this one was padding-free. “This one is much more comfortable for my son. He hates the stiff chest on the other costume. He is a large 3-year-old and the small fits perfectly,” one reviewer explains. In fact, this Batman costume is so comfortable, many more parents say their kids sleep in this and put it on regularly long after Halloween because they’re so attached to it. One mom writes, weeks after Halloween, that her son is “still rocking the Batman suit after school each day,” adding, “It doesn’t have any signs of wear or tear after about 5,000 superhero rolls and jumps. Not even after the epic battle against several of my couch cushions.”

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This costume comes in 33 different options for whichever football team your kid supports, and parents report their little sports fans were comfortable all Halloween and even wore it way past Halloween night. One mom bought this for her son and he “has been wearing it pretty much every day since then.” She warns that “ironing the number on the back was a little difficult,” and took some time, “but it was so worth it.” Another parent writes, “I knew that my son would put this on every day once we gave it to him. Boy, was I right.” She adds, “The helmet is the best part and very real looking. The shoulder pads fit nicely in the jersey and the pants look like the real ones the big guys on Sunday wear.”

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$32

“This costume is pretty impressive as far as Halloween getups go. The detailing and padding are quite nice with the design on both the front and back of the costume,” says one mom. She also notes, “The best part is the full helmet that is actually made of durable plastic. Nothing like the cheap masks they sell.” Another customer also agrees that this actually feels higher quality than most other costumes because it’s “made of quality material. It’s thick and opaque, not the flimsy types.” She also adds that it’s great for an active kid, writing, “It didn’t hinder activities of a highly energetic Halloween event including lots of walking, sitting, games, and even a ‘Thriller’ dance.” And one more parent says her son “HAD TO BE Kylo Ren” for Halloween, and he’s still obsessed with it. “Every day after school he is right back in it. As a matter of fact, when he is acting up, he can deal with no electronics, no playing outside, etc., but once I say no Kylo Ren costume: NOOOOOOO!”

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Since Frozen was released in 2013, many different companies began selling Princess Elsa costumes. Parents looking through the options say that this sparkly blue dress is one of the best-designed available. “This was by far the classiest and most elegant Elsa costume that I saw,” one reviewer says. “The netting (tulle material) and the sequins are surprisingly soft! … My daughter is in love with it. She put it on this morning and hasn’t taken it off.” Another reviewer also raved about the stylishness of this dress, writing that it “is by far one of the prettiest Elsa dresses you can buy on Amazon. Way more sparkles and elegance than other dresses … When [my daughter] did an Elsa party with her friends, they thought she had the prettiest Elsa dress!” One caveat, however, is that the dress features quite a long train, which might make it impractical for playtime. As one reviewer advises, if you’re going to a Halloween party “where your child will be running around, you may want to hem the bottom and the train a bit because it does drag, which is pretty but not very handy for kids playing,” Their plan is to “wrap the train around my daughter like a belt when she wants to play at the party.” That way they won’t trip, and they won’t have to let the train go.

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Parents were impressed with this medieval queen costume, especially because it required no additional purchases or accessories. One mom says her “daughter is in love,” explaining, “This costume is worth every penny I paid, and the only additional item I need to purchase is flat black shoes for her.” Another calls it “a gorgeous medieval costume for girls” and says it’s “honestly prettier than Disney’s.” She does warn that the “crown jewels fell out immediately” but she hot glued them back on and they stayed the rest of the night.

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Kids love this Tinkerbell-esque costume, and parents appreciate how easy it is to put on their kids. “I was worried about the quality since it’s so affordable and it looks like we spent twice what we paid,” writes one reviewer who adds that the elastic on the tutu allows kids to reuse this costume even after they grow. A few people didn’t realize the costume only came with the accessories. One reviewer explains, “You have to get a onesie and possibly tights, but that is no problem.” Overall, she writes, “The wings, headband, and wand make the costume complete and look sturdy enough to survive some playtime.”

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Parents whose kids wanted to dress up like Cinderella bought this costume for them. One mom says this dress blew her away because, “Most princess dresses out there do not quite resemble the authenticity of the princess movies. And this dress is spot on.” Another appreciates that “the tulle in the skirt is so full like a real princess dress.” But she says the best part is that her daughter “can put it on by herself, without help” because this has a stretchy bodice, making it easy to slip over her head instead of zipping up in the back. One more mom calls this “the most well-made princess dress” and loves that there’s no glitter on the dress like most princess gowns have “because that stuff spreads like a virus.”

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Nearly one quarter of all five star reviewers call this witch costume “adorable,” like one mom who writes, “These were absolutely adorable and since Halloween, we have put them in their ‘dress-up’ bin and they use them daily.” One calls it “kinda spooky, but cute at the same time,” and another says her daughter “got lots of compliments on having such a ‘pretty witch’ costume.” Another mom warns that the “fabric is a little itchy on direct skin” and recommends layering underneath. She, like most other moms, says the costume is “warmer than most” but not warm enough for cold October weather, so the layers underneath will come in handy.

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“This is such a cute Halloween costume. And perfect for toddlers who don’t like to wear anything too bulky,” writes one reviewer. Another parent says, “This costume was a huge hit for my Paw Patrol–obsessed kiddo.” And while it’s very cute, she mainly appreciated that it was comfortable and durable for her kid. “The material was lightweight but warm enough for a slightly chilly evening of trick-or-treating. It seems like a lot of times, these type of costumes are almost one time use, but this has held up really well.”

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Parents were delighted by this construction-worker costume, which comes with a hard hat and plastic saw and hammer. One parent has a 2-year-old who specifically asked to be a construction worker for Halloween. She writes, “I found this costume and it seemed higher quality than others so I went for it. It was a big hit with my son! Now months after Halloween, he’s still wearing it around and it’s holding up pretty well.” Another parent also says her child still wears this post-Halloween, noting, “My almost 4-year-old son loves this so much. He’s been taking construction service calls, telling every ‘caller’ he’ll be there in a jiffy.” A third parent was just overall impressed with the quality, writing, “The outfit is durable, well made and has enough accessories to make a little one feel and look like a real construction worker.”

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“Our 4-year-old decided one day out of the blue that she would be a ‘Wed Fiyah Dwagon’ (red fire dragon) for Halloween, and we found this and couldn’t have been more pleased,” one parent writes, and many other reviewers appreciate that it’s actually warm but still has room for layers underneath. “The headpiece of the dragon is soft and cushiony, it also benefits to keep them warm if outside trick-or-treating too,” explains one who still opted to put clothes underneath the costume. Another reviewer, who also had her son layer up, was impressed with the look of the costume, writing, “There’s nothing chintzy looking about it. Our son got sooo many compliments on it during trick-or-treating.”

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This adorable lion costume, especially the nuances in construction, impressed reviewers. One mom loves that the mittens are actually attached to the costume, so they “won’t get lost,” and “the hood snaps off completely, which makes for much easier dressing.” Another says her grandson won’t stop “shouting ‘RAWWWR’” while wearing this lion suit. Many parents just appreciate how high quality the costume looks, like one one parent who adds, “People were ooohing and ahhing. No joke — this costume is awesome! Sad he will only get one year out of it because he’s growing like a weed.” One wishes “the mane was a little ‘fluffier’ but it is still super cute.”

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“This was a gift for a 3-year-old who is obsessed with sweets,” one reviewer writes, adding that even though it wasn’t Halloween, “she LOVED it, and immediately got all dressed up and started ‘making cupcakes’ for everyone.” And lots of reviewers agree that the accessories make this costume complete. “Lots of cute little tools and pockets and even a place for their own little name badge,” writes one mom, while another says, “The costume is so well put together with attached wooden spoon and spatula. It also includes attached measuring sticks and name tag.” Customers also loved that the outfit is adjustable, making it ideal for long-term or repeat use: “The hat is especially nice because the Velcro closure allows both the smaller and larger kids to wear it comfortably.”

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A makeshift cat costume, assembled from leggings or a leotard you already have in your closet, can always be counted upon as an easy and budget-friendly last-minute Halloween costume, and this accessory kit comes with the ears, a bowtie, and tail you need to complete the look. “The costume is simple, but adorable! Much better than low-quality Halloween costumes that are on the market,” one reviewer says. “I did not want to put my child in artificial material and make her sweat, so I bought a black shirt and pants and these accessories. I painted nose and whiskers, and she looked very cute!” The set’s simplicity makes it perfect for kids who feel uncomfortable in head-to-toe costumes. “Great for my toddler who wanted to be a kitty for Halloween but doesn’t like full blown costumes that restrict his movement,” one parent says. Even with their low price, reviewers say that the accessories are quite durable. One reviewer says the set lasted “past Halloween and into the Christmas season” for their 3-year-old. And another writes that their kids “still use it for dress-up over a year later!”

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Kids with a sense of humor appreciated this blow-up costume. One parent said her “daughter begged for this costume,” and reports back that “she loves the costume and couldn’t be any happier.” She notes that there are actually some surprisingly elements such as “a built-in fan and it also comes with a wig,” both of which added to the costume’s appeal. And one more parent says “this thing is AWESOME, so AWESOME we ordered another” for fear that the first one might rip during her son’s Halloween parade. “We don’t need to use the other and I can send back but yea this costume is effin AWESOME. As soon as it came he tried it on, I took pictures sent out to the family and friend and everyone was laughing and posting on the social media accounts thinking it was the greatest thing.”