Dora the Explorer Costumes

Do-it-Yourself Dora Costumes

Even more importantly, a Dora costume can be made easily and cheaply at home. In fact, you are likely to find the individual pieces on the kids' clothing racks at your local department store.

Dora's Basic Outfit

Dora the explorer statue

The base outfit for a Dora the Explorer costume is a simple pink T-shirt with orange shorts. Similar clothes can be found at most stores for a very low price. Your child might even have appropriate clothing in her closet! A pair of yellow socks and white shoes complete the look.

Accessories

• Dora carries a magical backpack. Although you are unlikely to find a talking backpack, any purple backpack can be used. You can also find Dora the Explorer backpacks at many kids' stores. This backpack by Gund is available at The Collector Connection.

• Dora also has a special map. Again, any rolled map or cream-colored paper can be attached to the backpack.

• A stuffed monkey is optional, but most girls would be thrilled to carry Boots. You can use a generic purple monkey, or buy an authentic Boots toy. These are made by Gund and are sold at many toy stores, department stores, and websites.

• Dora wears her hair in a short black bob. Child-size wigs are available, or you can make your own out of black yarn.

Ready-Made Dora the Explorer Costumes

If you are short on time or creativity, there are many Dora the Explorer costumes available commercially. Dora the Explorer costumes are sold in both toddler sizes and child sizes. Many "one size" costumes are designed to fit most kids ages two to six.

Your local costume store likely has several varieties of Dora costumes, in varying prices. The least expensive versions feature vinyl clothing, shoe covers, and nonfunctional backpacks. Higher-priced costumes consist of clothes in more durable fabrics, along with working backpacks.

Since Dora is such a popular character, stores such as Wal-Mart and Target also sell the costumes. These are usually the lower-priced vinyl or plastic versions.

Dora Costumes Online

Dora costumes are sold at most kids' costume stores online, and at multi-purpose sites such as Amazon.com. If you are shopping for Halloween, shop early. Dora is popular, and the costumes are likely to sell out quickly. Some examples of Dora the Explorer costumes online are:

• Basic Costume
• Star Catching Dora features a star-emblazened T-shirt. Backpack is functional.
• Star Catching Fiber Optic Costume features flashing stars.

Ideas for Groups

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If your child will be trick-or-treating as part of a duo or group, there are several possibilities for complementary costumes, including:

• Dora's explorer cousin, Diego
• Boots
• Dora's older cousin, Daisy
• Dora's parents, Mami and Papi
• Benny the Bull
• Swiper the Fox
• Animals found in Latin America