My picks for costumes in 2026. Nothing scary or gory, and all family friendly for any dress-up event this year.
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Girls
Boys
Family/Group
Ladies
Tweens/Teens
Men
Girls
My daughter was Cinderella for 3 different years. So she absolutely has to make my yearly list of recommendations.
Cinderella Costumes
My favorite is Evie, but my daughter loves Mal.
Descendants Costumes For Girls
Still at the top of the girls list this year.
K-pop Demon Hunters Costume
I wish I could get my daughter to do a cupcake costume! I've always thought they were precious. Pair with cotton candy or the toothfairy for a group costume!
Cupcake Costume
We've had our share of fairy costumes in this house. There's so many variations, you're sure to find one your little with love.
Halloween Fairy Costumes For Girls
Boys
Spider-man is super popular right now, and this is a classic.
Kid's Spider-Man Costumes - Child, Infant Black ...
Another classic and in the top picks for this year.
Star Wars Kids Costume
I've been a Yoshi fan for decades now. This one is cute and fun for all ages.
Super Mario Yoshi Costumes - Toddler to X-Large Sizes
Perfect to pair with Cinderella for a cute classic duo!
Gus Gus Costume
Mommy's little pumpkin! If I had a son, he would get this costume at least once…or twice ;)
Kids Pumpkin Costume
Family/Group
Looks like another classic is back! Works as a family or group costume or a single costume.
Power Rangers : Halloween Costumes 2026
You can't go wrong with a classic animal costume. Choose your favorites from the same family (zoo, wildlife, housepets) to build a family/group pairing.
Kids Animal Costumes: Dog, Cat, and Wild Animal Outfits
How fun! You can “drop” a little candy anytime you get bumped. lol Another fun one that can also be a group costume.
Pinata Costume
This one is such a cute and fun family/group costume! You can do simple tshirt/jeans and accessories or the whole costume.
Despicable Me Costumes | Minion Costumes
I LOVE the crayon box tutu dress for little girls. This is a great option for families and groups.
Adult, Childrens Crayola Crayon Costumes
How cute would the little kids be as rubber duckies with this family costume?
Adult Soap and Loofah Costumes
I've been trying for several years to convince my daughter to be “Boo-gie” for Halloween! How stinky cute would this be? Just add a Starbucks cup in one hand and your favorite handbag in the other to hold your treats!
GvoyTiuue 12Pcs Boho Halloween Ghost Set
Ladies
One of my all time favorites! My flapper dress is ivory and turquoise, but the classic black and gold is so elegant.
Flapper Costumes | 1920s Dresses
So fun and feminine! They even have coordinating pet costumes. This is a great option for a single lady or could be paired easily for family/groups.
Cotton Candy Costume
You can't go wrong with a fairy costume! Don't want the entire set, just get the wings and add to your own outfit. Simple, quick and easy!
Fairy Costumes for Kids & Adults
This like totally reminds me how we actually dressed back then. So comfortable too!
80s Outfit For Women Jumpsuit
One of my all time favorite costumes that so easy to put together. Can go as a single or a group costume.
Pink Ladies Costume
Tweens/Teens
I LOVE this one! Pair the accessories with an outfit you already own, for a budget friendly and chic costume!
Princess Diaries Costume
This is my tween's top pick this year. I'm waiting to purchase so she's 100% since she's already changed her mind once. But so far, this is it. ha!
24 Pcs Halloween Dog Costume Accessories Set
My 6th grader says any sports player is a popular pick amongst the junior high boys this year.
Kids Football Costume
According to my tween, this is a popular pick this year.
The Lorax Costumes
Spiderman is a top pick for the junior high boys this year according to my 6th grader.
Spiderman Costume
Popular amongst the junior high group this year. Let them eat cake! or lots of candy in this super girly and fun costume
Marie Antoinette Costume
The kids are obsessed with the 90s and 2000s. Don't skip out on this one! As-if!
Clueless - Fun Costumes
This is my favorite pick for girly costumes this year! My daughter was Elle Woods a couple of years ago. We just love this character and her pink spaghetti strap dress from the new Prime series is actually something we would wear as ourselves, not a ...
Elle Woods Dress
Men
Take your pick of these crowd pleasers. You can't go wrong with an inflatable costume and you can't be embarrassed to dress up when your face is hidden.
Inflatable Costume
Low effort and you look handsome and put together. Can't go wrong with a steampunk costume.
