Create You Own Kit Kittredge Costume

If you are a parent to a tween girl, you likely have a Kit Kittredge: An American Girl fan on your hands. Fortunately, if your little lady wants to sport Kit Kittredge costume for Halloween, you will not only create one easily, but she'll be able to wear it even after the last "Trick or Treat" has been said. The following is a guide to creating your own Kit Kittredge costume at home. It is relatively easy to recreate and will make for some pretty Halloween pictures.

Kit Kittredge Costume: Hair

Kit Kittredge is an adorable girl with short blonde hair styled in a bob. If you want to stick to the Kit Kittredge costume image 100%, you can shop around for a wig such as this one. However, if your daughter has longer locks in any color, consider simply pulling the hair up underneath and pinning it to make it look like it's short, and don't even worry if it's blonde or not. Kit Kittredge's hair is usually parted to one side, with sweeping bangs across the forehead. This will be a small but perfect addition to your Kit Kittredge costume.

Kit Kittredge Costume: Face

Because she is a pre-teen, you won't need a lot in the way of makeup for your Kit Kittredge costume. A little bit of light pink lip gloss will be all you need to create the face for your Kit Kittredge costume.

Kit Kittredge Costume: Clothing

Stylish, yet sensible is the name of the game for your Kit Kittredge costume. Today's styles are similar to those found in the traditional American Girl books, so you will have little trouble finding the perfect outfit. This layered dress would work well, and so would this cardigan and a matching undershirt paired with this skirt.When choosing the clothing for your Kit Kittredge costume, keep in mind collared shirts or dresses as well as A-Line skirts and cardigans. Yellows, pinks, and greens make for perfect Kit Kittredge costume clothing colors. Also remember that the time frame for your Kit Kittredge costume is the depression era. These are essential aspects to your Kit Kittredge costume.

Kit Kittredge Costume: Accessories

There are a couple of accessory options for your Kit Kittredge Costume. First, you can use a thin brown or black headband in your hair. Or, a stylish hat would make the perfect Kit Kittredge addition as well. The cloche hat that Kit Kittredge is most famous for would be the best hat to find. You can find a Kit Kittredge costume cloche hat here and here. Finally, a bow off to one side of the hair is also a cute and simple addition to your Kit Kittredge costume. If you'd like to see an example, click here.

Kit Kittredge is also known for carrying around a typewriter (though your tween may have no idea what a typewriter is). As a Kit Kittredge costume accessory, she could carry around a toy typewriter, vintage-looking skates, or simply a notepad.

If you want to make your Kit Kittredge costume warmer, consider putting a long sleeved shirt under the top and leggings under the skirt. You will maintain the Kit Kittredge costume look, while staying warm for your Trick or Treating. Have a safe and happy Halloween!