Halloween Costumes

Pharaohs, Pirates and Astronauts -- Oh My! When I was a kid I couldn't wait to go the local "5 & 10" to look at the new Halloween costumes in the box, hoping my Mom would get me one.  Do you remember them?  They had plastic masks with little rubber bands that inevitably broke, and scrappy outfits that barely fit the part?  Well, I never actually wore those costumes - as much as I may have wanted to.  My mother sewed my costumes.  Looking back I must say I was very lucky! Over the years I was a gypsy, a witch and a clown, my brother a vampire and Frankenstein just to name a few.  They were always very inspired and beautifully made by mom.  Now costumes are everything from Pharaohs and Yoda to Pirates and Princesses.  Looking for old fashioned favorites?  Never fear there is always Spiderman, witches and an assortment of ghosts and ghouls!  Need some inspiration?  Check out what Halloween Costumes are really all about now!

"Get Real Gear" to Movie Magic

"Get Real Gear" AeroMax makes wonderfully realistic costumes that are great for Halloween and character play all year long.  The Astronaut costume on the right was sent to us has been worn non-stop.  It's even promoted other boys in the area to purchase them for their Halloween costume!  The Ninja which has been enjoyed by our 4-year-old tester last year is still a favorite this year as is the Jr. Camo Gear costume. 

For the girls, AeroMax offers some cool and stylish costumes like Cowgirls, and Camo Girlsl  We're waiting for the picture from our tester on this one, but we heard that she just loves it!  Apparently she wants to wear it all the time -- which is great because why should Halloween be only one day!

We've tested some of the other costumes in the past including the police officer (pictured right).  Our testers have commented that they are so real -- it's cool!  The chef's outfit tester has been told that she can't wear it to cook in until after Halloween - although she insists that food on it will make it appear more authentic!  The firefighter has been having a blast since it's been Fire Safety Prevention month, and the Racing Car driver - we'll he's a NASCAR fan - so need I say more! 

Interested in buying one of these cool costumes?  Click here to go to the Aeromax Toys website or call 1-877-776-22914 for a retailer near you!

Disney Princesses & Fairies: For traditional Halloween glamour, be sure to check out the Disney Belle, Cinderella and Ariel costumes.  This year the twinkle won't just be in your little trick-or-treater's eyes!  Disney has gone all out to make the Belle costume just perfect from the ruby slippers to the light-up rose wand.  Our 6-year-old tester modeled it early with sheer delight! (As you can see!)  These revamped, deluxe versions of Cinderella, Belle and Ariel retail for $79.50.  They feature detailed fabrics with brocades, lace and rhinestones and bows. One of our youngest testers was happy to be Tinkerbell wings and all! The deluxe Cinderella and Belle sets, as well as, Jasmine, Snow White, Mulan, Tinker Bell, Kim Possible, Minnie Mouse and Pocahontas costumes retail for  $39.50. All costumes are available in sizes XXS-L, except for deluxe styles and Kim Possible which are available XS-L.

Pirates! For the less traditional, but definitely hot this year you'll want to check out the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest inspired costumes, like Jack Sparrow, Davy Jones and Elizabeth Swan.  Our testers had a blast dressing up in the costumes in advance and acting out as pirates! The costumes feature amazing details such as Davy Jones's tentacle beard, a right hand claw, dimensional and textured barnacles.  Elizabeth Swann's jacket is so stylish many of the moms wanted to wear it themselves!  Disney Store's Captain Jack Sparrow has optional accessories that include a spyglass, earring, ring and eye patch.  All boys’ costumes are available for a suggested retail price of $39.50 except Davy Jones deluxe costume, which retails for SRP $79.50. Costumes are available in sizes XXS-L, except for Pirates costumes which are available XS-L.

All these costumes can be found at the Disney Store. For store locations in the U.S. and Canada, call 800-757-5933.

Do you have a great Halloween suggestion?  If so send it in!

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