Halloween is just around the corner and now is the time to start thinking about kids Halloween costumes. It does not have to cost very much for you to put together an outfit for your child, all you need is some imagination.
If you have girls you might be able to alter one of their dressing up outfits into a scary costume. Fairy dresses can be turned into witches dresses quite easily, use make up to make a witch’s face and black out teeth.
You could use an old sheet to make a ghostly costume. Make a hole in the centre for the child’s head, ensuring you have cut the sheet down to size so the child does not trip.
To change this simple outfit into a more sophisticated get up for older children, you will be able to buy things such as Dracula’s teeth, witch’s hats and broomsticks, and bats wings from local shops and stores for very little money.
If you do not want to make an outfit or do not have time then they can be bought relatively cheaply from plenty of shops. Sometimes these can sell out quite quickly so once you start seeing them about grab it whilst you can.
Boys like anything that is gory and horrific, so use an abundance of gory face paints and fake blood capsules, and break them on their old clothes. Cut up unused items of their clothes and rub a bit of dirt in. You can buy plastic sheet capes for a minimal amount of money, which can be used again and again.
Children love to have their faces painted and you could be as creative as you like. Encourage them to try different things out. Older children could make their make up much more sophisticated and grown up in the style of their favorite actors.
About the author: David Lawson writes about thoughts and recommendations about kids Halloween costumes and other Halloween topics at Shop Compare Costumes. Check out his Halloween costume price comparison site for more about cheap Halloween costumes.
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