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Best Store-Bought Costumes for Preschoolers and Big Kids

By Kate Goodin
September 10, 2008
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Keep life simple and buy a cool costume. From characters in hit movies to novelty get-ups, we've rounded up the best styles for kids.
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Astronaut

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An, um, out-of-this world costume for your space-man-in-training. Two awesome details: The inflatable tank and helmet.

  • Astronaut Costume, $35, available at halloweenadventure.com

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Batman: Dark Knight

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Batman's big this year so a caped crusader costume is in order. (Sorry, Batmobile not included!)

  • Batman Dark Knight Costume, $25, available at toysrus.com

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Hannah Montana

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It's the year of Hannah Montana. If your daughter's a fan, let her play Miley for a day with this glam stage costume.

  • Hannah Montana with Wig Child Costume, $34.99, available at buycostumes.com

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Sharpay from High School Musical 2

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With High School Musical 3 opening, girls will be clamoring to masquerade as Sharpay, the Queen Bee of East High.

  • High School Musical 2 Sharpay End of School Year Child Costume, $14.99, available at buycostumes.com

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Belle

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If princess is the only way to go this Halloween, your daughter will love this costume inspired by Beauty and the Beast, which includes a petticoat underneath for the poufy look she loves.

  • Deluxe Child Belle Disney Costume, $59, available at officialcostumes.com

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Flamingo

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This witty costume will inspire a few double-takes. Pair with a black leotard -- it's not included.

  • Child Flamingo Costume, $41.61, available at costumecraze.com

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Woodland Fairy

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Fall meets fairyland with this sweet getup. Huge wings in the back make this extra whimsical.

  • Woodland Fairy Costume, $14.99, available at celebrateexpress.com

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Transformers' Optimus Prime

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Thanks to this getup kids can, uh, transform into Optimus Prime, benevolent leader of the Autobots.

  • Transformers Optimus Prime Deluxe Child Costume, $39.99, available at spirithalloween.com

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Zorro

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Your kid can step into Zorro's boots with this costume, complete with the cape, hat, eye mask, and -- whoa, muscles! -- a molded six-pack top.

  • Kids' Deluxe Muscle Chest Zorro Costume, $33.99, available at officialcostumes.com

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Can-Can Dancer

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An oldie but a goodie, this feathered and ruffled can-can dress will have your daughter kicking up her heels -- and we love the bloomers underneath.

  • Can-Can Dancer Costume, $34.99, available at celebrateexpress.com

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Geisha

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Your daughter can turn Japanese with this geisha getup, which includes a black wig, fan, and obi belt.

  • Child Geisha Girl, $40, available at anytimecostumes.com

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UPS Delivery Man

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Does your kid love getting deliveries? Then he'll totally go for the pint-size version of the UPS Delivery Man uniform.

  • UPS Driver Costume, $30, available at anniescostumes.com

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Jack Sparrow

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Your kid can masquerade as the swaggering, swashbuckling pirate in this realistic getup. (We love the dreads.)

  • Child Jack Sparrow Deluxe, $34.99, available at anytimecostumes.com

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Jasmine

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Jasmine has been one of the most popular of the Disney princesses for years. Your kiddo will love the jeweled details.

  • Jasmine Halloween Costume, $19.99, available at toysrus.com

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Spanish Princess

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Your daughter can get in touch with her inner Flamenco dancer in this hot pink ruffled getup.

  • Girls Spanish Princess Costume, $24.99, available at halloweencostumes4u.com

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Man-Eating Shark

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This one will get laughs at every neighbor's door. Your kid's arms go into the "legs" to simulate a wiggly shark attack.

  • Lil Man-Eating Shark, $60, available at costumecauldron.com

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Musketeer

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Does your kid have two BFFs or siblings? Round them up for a group costume of the three musketeers.

  • Musketeer Child Costume, $33.98, available at thecostumer.com

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Tin Man

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Add a little silver face-paint and your kid doubles as the Wizard of Oz's Tin Man.

  • Tin Man Child Costume, $33.95, available at costumes4less.com

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Whoopie Cushion

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The ultimate getup for the jokester in your family (fortunately, sound effects are not included).

  • Whoopie Cushion Costume, $19.99, available at zoogstercostumes.com

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Sumo Wrestler

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This inflatable sumo wrestler costume will definitely be a conversation-starter. A fan to pump your kiddo up is included.

  • Sumo Halloween Costume, $31, available at halloweencostumes4u.com

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Toilet

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It's almost certain your kid will be the only one on the block with this quirky costume. (Don't forget the TP!)

  • Child Toilet Costume, $50, available at anytimecostumes.com

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Wheaties Box

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Give your sports star a shot at fame (if only for a few hours around your neighborhood!) with this clever cereal-box concept.

  • Wheaties Box Child, $40, available at costumecauldron.com

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Harry Potter

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Is your kid addicted to Harry Potter? Then he'll fall under this costume's spell. Pair with a hat and glasses for the full Harry effect.

  • Harry Potter Deluxe Children's Robe, $38.14, available at halloweenadventure.com

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Pinocchio

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This won't allow you to tell if your kid is lying, but it does come with all the trappings -- including the self-supporting cross bar to hold the marionette strings.

  • Child Pinocchio Puppet Costume, $21.21, available at costumecraze.com

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Joker

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The Dark Knight brought back the ultimate villain -- and a scarily perfect costume for your kid.

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  • Deluxe Joker Halloween Costume, $29.99, available at halloweencostumes4u.com

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