5 Family Halloween Costumes Ideas

Reena Das
Family Halloween costumes add a certain zing to the holiday. Not only it's fun for the family to dress up and coordinate; it's amusing for the other trick or treaters to watch them. If you're one such family who believes in wholesome fun and considers celebrating the holiday in its spirit, here are some cool, family Halloween costume ideas for you to incorporate.

Family Halloween Costume Ideas: Roaring 60s

One of the sizzling trends of the season is costumes inspired by the groovy sixties: Miniskirts, psychedelic patterns, the nonchalant hippie look, twist dance and Pink Floyd. The family Halloween costumes inspired by this period are vibrant, cool and sassy.

Costume Suggestions:

Adult (Male): Disco King Costume which includes jacket, vest and large bell bottoms.
Adult (Female): Hippie Costume
Girl: Feeling groovy child costume which comes with 60s mod print dress accompanied by poor boy hat.
Boy: Hippie Chick Child Costume which features yellow shirt, tie-dyed pants with matching headband, brown vest and an oversized peace sign!

Family Halloween Costumes Ideas: Elvis, the King of Rock 'n Roll

Picture this: 4 - 5 Elvis knocking your door on Halloween night. It's sure to bring a smile and a chuckle! The Elvis costume is a perfect choice for the whole family as it's available in adult sizes (male and female), child and to add more spice to the fun; there's even a dog Elvis costume.

The costume features high collared shirt with red, white and blue glitter eagle, belt with gold glitter eagle and flared pants with red sequin insets. Entire costume trimmed with gold sequins. A white satin cape with red lining and glitter trim completes your pet's Halloween ensemble.

Family Halloween Costumes Ideas: Cosplay

Well, if you're a big fan of cosplay be sure to stop by CosplayMagic.com for manga inspired costumes for the whole family. Showcasing costumes from the top series of Japanese animation, the whole collection would sensationalize your senses. Apart from costumes, find a wide array of wigs and accessories to complete your look.

CosplayMagic.com delivers from Hong Kong. Usually takes a week to reach the US. Since cosplay is usually used just for Halloween, they have very strict policy regarding return for refund. No refunds would be given for items delivered by Halloween and returned after Halloween. Otherwise they are pretty flexible to exchanges. Use the measurement chart prior to ordering for an exact fit.

Family Halloween Costumes Ideas: Raggedy Ann

Remember the red rag doll with red yarn hair and a triangle nose? The fictional character created by writer Johny Gruelle is another unique family themed costume idea. Cute, fun and different!

Costume Suggestions:

Adult (Male): Raggedy Andy (Raggedy Ann's better half).The costume includes one piece red and white checkered shirt with blue pants attached, red and white striped stockings and a one piece hat with wig.
Adult (Female): Raggedy Ann. The costume comes with one piece blue with white polka dot dress and white apron, white bloomers, red and white striped stockings and a one piece hat and wig.

The same combination also comes for kids.

Family Halloween Costumes Ideas: The Incredibles

Be a superhero inspired family when you dress in the licensed Incredibles costume. The best part of this costume idea is that it comes in all sizes and gender, makes it easy for any family to coordinate and work on a theme. All of them come with a jumpsuit with the Incredibles logo, belt and eye mask.

All the above family Halloween costumes are available at HalloweenExpress.com. For cosplay costumes, visit Cosplaymagic.com

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HalloweenExpress.com
Cosplaymagic.com

Published by Reena Das - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Reena Das is a professional freelance writer providing well-researched content to several online publications like Yahoo!, Suite101, eHow, Trails, Travels and USA Today. She is also one of the top 1000 Cont...  View profile

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  • Dina Quirion9/21/2009

    I love your ideas, I will give them a try.. :o)

  • nitin dass9/18/2009

    nice article....

  • Jennifer Waite9/18/2009

    Fun ideas!

  • Tamara McRill9/17/2009

    These all sound like fun! I think the 60s costumes are my favorite.

  • Judi J9/17/2009

    What great ideas here Reena. So much to choose from and create together as a family, which is a terrific idea. Think of the memories that can be made and the laughter to be had. What fun. :)

  • Kay Whittenhauer9/17/2009

    Cute ideas!

  • Teresa Mahieu9/17/2009

    :)

  • Mary Russel9/17/2009

    Cute ideas.

  • Rachel de Carlos9/17/2009

    I like the idea of the whole family dressing up as Elvis! That DID make me chuckle!

  • Greenhill9/17/2009

    roaring 60's...having 'come of age' in the 60's I don't remember much to roar about...lol! Elivs, ok!

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