8 Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas For Kids

Even though a western concept, Halloween has garnered much attention over the years in India. While kids may go trick and treating in countries abroad, Halloween in India is just another excuse to wear your fancy pants costumes to party away. Whatever the reason may be, it is great for kids to dress up and just have some fun. With Halloween around the corner, don't miss out on the incredible Halloween celebrations your child can be part of. If you haven't decided what you're dressing your child up as then don't you worry because we have you sorted. No matter how long you take to decide what you're dressing up as for Halloween, it is the last minute Halloween costume idea for kids that turn out to be the most worthwhile. The best part about getting one of these costumes for your kids is that this can also turn out to be great fancy dress costumes in the future in turn increasing the shelf life of all these costumes altogether!

Swirlster Picks Last Minute Halloween Costumes For Your Kids

No more panics on not being able to find the perfect costume because we just did.

1. Princess Jasmine

Girls Jasmine Deluxe Aladdin Disney Costume

Princess Jasmine is the closest to our Indian skin tone and style and is no surprise therefore that dressing up as the princess from Aladdin is a truly meaningful when you've found the right costume of course.

Styling Dos

This jumpsuit style costume is easy to wear and comfortable for your daughter to run around in too. Long cat eyeliner and gold earrings will further do the trick.

Styling Don'ts

Since Princess Jasmine had long hair, it would be best to style this on someone with long hair too.

2. Princess Elsa

FancyDressWale Girls New Princess Party Costume Long Dress Up

Who doesn't love being a princess? Our parents always made us believe we are one and so should you. Princess Elsa is the popular Disney character from the film Frozen that all young girls are obsessed with. We couldn't recreate the icicles but we sure got the icy blue colour spot on!

Styling Do's

Add some shimmering makeup and lip gloss to create and ice princess look.

Styling Don'ts

Since the dress is full sleeves of synthetic fabric, the child may feel itchy.

3. Superman

Smuktar Garments Super Man Costume For Kids

Is there any boy who doesn't consider themselves as a superhero? We guess not! Everybody loves Superman and so do we. When all else fails, just grab a Superman costume to the rescue.

Styling Do's

You could style the hair with a swiveled hair flick on the side in true Clark Kent fashion or simply leave it as is.

Styling Don'ts

Pairing the costume with anything else other than red ones will lose meaning to it.

4. Witch

Kaku Fancy Dresses Witch Costume With Cap

Witches don't have to be all that mean after all! They can be adorable and little fashionistas as well! This costume comes with a dress with fringed edges and a witch's hat (because who's a witch without her hat anyway). We bet your daughter will surely look the best at this Halloween party.

Styling Do's

A classy winged eyeliner and thick kohl rimmed eyes is perfect to complete this witch-y look and even better if there's a wand in hand too for that extra drama.

Styling Don'ts

The fabric of the dress may not keep the child warm and comfortable.

5. Skeleton

PartyToko Skeleton Costume,California Cosplay Halloween Costume

It is not Halloween if there aren't spooky costumes in it. Skeleton costumes are the easiest get and frankly one of the first costumes that come to our mind when there's no time and things need to be organised fast. Skeleton costumes can never go wrong and the best part about this costume is that its totally gender neutral.

Styling Dos

Paint your child's face with skeleton makeup to achieve the perfect look using the many tutorials available on the internet.

Styling Don'ts

Make sure the face paint is of good quality and doing a patch test before hand to avoid allergies.

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6. Ninja

Fancy Steps Ninja Costume with Sword Halloween Fancy Dress for Kids

We're certain that every boy has always imagined themselves to be ninja warriors with the ability to save the world. While that may seem to be true, it is best to have a matching ninja costume to achieve that space too right?

Styling Dos

A little makeup like kohl can make the look more dramatic provided the kid is interested.

Styling Don'ts

This costume may be uncomfortable for some kids.

7. Mermaid

Fancy Steps Baby Girls Cosplay Mermaid Tail Dress Costume 

If we were given an option we'd swim to the ocean and never come out. While we wish we were a mermaid, you sure can make your child's dream come true. The mermaid costume with iridescent colours is perfect for your mermaid like daughter.

Styling Dos

Mermaid makeup complete with shades of blue and purple on the eyes that'll make your child the best dressed at every party and competition.

Styling Don'ts

The dress particularly needn't be accessorised as the colours are bright enough.

8. Vampire

Kaku Fancy Dresses Vampire Dracula Costume

Boys love spooking people out and this costume will surely bring out their mischievous best. The additional mask does away with fake fangs and blood by add a realistic look to the overall Dracula costume.

Styling Dos

Sweep the hair completely making it flat so that it looks evened out with the mask.

Styling Don'ts

The child may feel a bit uncomfortable to wear the mask for a prolonged period of time.

Things To Remember When Styling Your Kids

1. Any makeup you may choose to put should first be tested in case of any allergies.

2. The clothes need to be perfectly fit to size because they'll be super uncomfortable while playing then.

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