The spookiest day of the year is right around the corner! Watching your little one get dressed up and fall in love with the magic of Halloween is one of the sweetest parts of parenthood, but costuming a child isn't always the easiest task. Every year, parents buy a big $80 costume, all while secretly dreading that awful "I don't want to wear this!" meltdown on Halloween, knowing all along that the costume will very likely end up in the trash on the first day of November.
Scratchy, cheap fabrics are itchy and uncomfortable for little ones, so they're begging to take their outfit off after just a couple of houses into trick-or-treating. Ditch the cheap plastic and build a sensory-safe, kid-friendly costume using high-quality pieces you can find right here in our boutique. They're comfy enough to wear all night long, and magical enough for Halloween. Read ahead for our official boutique guide!
A Very NORALEE Halloween
Outfits from NORALEE are our most show-stopping styles, and our top recommendation for picking your kiddo's costume. NORALEE specializes in formalwear for little ones (and mamas, too!), and their Halloween costumes are next level. These vintage-inspired styles are whimsical, sweet, and include the sweetest, most exquisite details. Don't believe me? Check our inventory! Every year, NORALEE Halloween costumes fly off the racks, and we've already sold through some styles this year! No worries, because reorders are on the way, but that just goes to show: NORALEE is one of the all-time best brands for your little one's spooky season styles.
On top of their beautiful appearance and world-class construction, NORALEE garments are made of high-quality materials that guarantee your little one won't be complaining about scratchy, itchy fabric. Every outfit has a polyamide lining that's super soft and comfortable. The best part, NORALEE garments last long enough to be worn multiple times, not just on Halloween!
Unlike the cheaper Halloween costumes, your kid's NORALEE outfit won't end up in the trash can on November 1. NORALEE dresses can be worn when playing dress up, putting on "fashion shows," and fancy events all year long. This month's Princess or Fairy dress can be next month's dress for formal events, Christmas pictures, or New Year's Eve get-togethers. Check out our entire collection of NORALEE Halloween costumes here!
"Main Character" Glam
Lola + the Boys is our favorite glitzy brand for tweens here in the boutique, and their apparel is fabulous for girls who love a little (or a lot!) of sparkle in their life! Skip the cheap glitter that gets all over the place and pick up a piece from Lola + the Boys! A sequin coat, sparkly matching set, or glam dress from Lola + the Boys can be the perfect foundational piece for your little girl's Pop Star, Fairy Princess, Barbie, or Disco Queen costume!
Lola + the Boys outfits feature the perfect amount of sparkle and shine! The rhinestones don't fall off, the sequins don't disappear in the wash, and the garment construction ensures that your girl gets multiple wears, from Halloween, to school, to playdates, to just hanging out at home!
If you have a little girl that isn't worried about the specifics of her Halloween outfit or being spooky, and just wants to look super fabulous, Lola + the Boys is the brand for you. They aren't Halloween costumes per se, but with a little bit of creativity, they can become the foundation of an amazing outfit for spooky season! Check out our entire line of Lola + the Boys apparel she can wear at Halloween, in class, and everywhere else!
The Cozy Critter
Babies and toddlers are, by far, the most difficult ones to dress for Halloween. They loathe uncomfortable, restrictive clothing, they hate masks and hoods, and they are not afraid to yell and scream about feeling uncomfortable! How can you avoid the seemingly inevitable Halloween costume meltdown? The solution is simple! Just dress your toddler in their favorite baby PJ's and build a costume around it.
Our first favorite baby sleep brand is Kyte Baby. They specialize in ultra-soft, super comfy PJs for babies, so you won't need to worry about your little one crying and groaning over feeling uncomfortable all night long. They have the sweetest wildlife prints on many of their garments, which makes animal costumes a breeze. Even their solid colors are great for building a Halloween costume. A solid brown paired with a cute ears headband could easily become a bear costume, or a kitty cat, or a teal sleep gown that ties at the bottom can be an amazing foundation for your little one's mermaid costume!
We also love the baby sleepwear from Quincy Mae. The buttery-soft bamboo fabric has a soothing, temperature-regulating quality that babies love, and their world-class construction means that these PJ's will also become your little one's new favorite sleep outfit. A great Halloween example: a floral print Quincy Mae onesie combined with a petal headband can make the cutest little flower costume for your little girl. This year, Quincy Mae has themed autumn/Halloween PJ's which means coordinating your toddler's Halloween costume will be easier than ever!
The absolute best part of using PJ's as your baby's Halloween costume? Once they're ready for bed, or it's time to leave the Halloween party, you can just take off their accessories and tuck them into bed the minute you get home.
Need more inspo? Check out our entire collection of baby sleepwear!
I hope that you're feeling more confident and prepared for Halloween! The big day will be here before you know it, so don't wait until October 30th to pick out your little one's costume... especially because our best styles always sell through!
Shop our Halloween collection online for outfits, accessories, and spooky gifts, or drop by the boutique so your little ones can experience the Halloween costume magic in person!
We hope to see you soon!
PS (for the locals): We offer in-store pickup for our local shoppers! Browse the website and select "Pick up in store" at checkout and we'll have your purchase bagged up and ready to go as soon as you arrive!