Fanticful, sparkly costumes are always a big hit with younger girls.
Halloween is a time when girls of all ages dress up as their favorite heroines and movie characters. 2010 Halloween trends indicate a preference for celebrities and characters. You and your daughter can mix and match themes to choose a fun and appropriate costume that she'll love to wear.
Fairy Princess
Perhaps one of the most iconic costumes for a girl, a modern fairly princess can be traditional or edgy. Always start with something shiny, whether it's a sequined top or satin skirt, for a fairy princess costume. Use tulle-like fabric for a shawl or stitch it to her skirt in loops. In colder climates, staple broad satin ribbons into the shoulder seam that can flow down her arms and cover the necessary turtleneck beneath her dress. Apply bright, glittery makeup and a glittery headband for the final touch.
Historical Figure
Historical heroines like Cleopatra or Pocahontas make appealing characters for slightly older girls. Don't worry about getting all the details right. Find a costume or picture online and create the basic clothing items. A Pocahontas costume, for example, can be a simple tan, knee-length shift dress with faux-turquoise beads glued along the edges. Make the costume stand out with hair, makeup and accessories. Purchase an inexpensive wig at a crafts store and costume jewelry at a thrift store.
Witch
Some girls find scary costumes more appealing than anything with sparkles. Have her dress in a basic black shift dress with a long-sleeved shirt underneath and tall boots or black slippers. Encourage her to make the costume more gory and frightening, and less about exposing skin. Help her paint her face blackish-green and buy a fake witch's nose and fingers at the local costume store. Complete the look with a classic witch hat.
Diva Star
Encourage your daughter to dress up like one of her TV or music idols such as Dora the Explorer or Hannah Montana. These costumes can be trickier for neighbors to identify so write the name of her character on the front of her shirt in glitter paint. Purchase a feather boa and some costume jewelry from a thrift store to create a glamorous movie-star look. Your daughter will love wearing grape-sized diamond rings and huge pearl necklaces. Do her makeup with lots of glitter and blue eye shadow.
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