Teen Halloween Costumes

Who Needs Teen Costumes?

Surprisingly, many teens do enjoy dressing up. In fact, many high schools across the country allow teenagers to wear their costumes to school in late October. Some even host costume contests to encourage creativity. Outside of school, high schoolers often enjoy Halloween parties. Still others like to dress up and join the neighborhood trick-or-treaters.

Finding the Right Size

It can sometimes be difficult for teens to find properly sized costumes. After all, they have outgrown the kids' sizes, but they are usually not quite ready for adult sizes. Although many outfits claim to be "one size fits all," they are often too large for petite teens. Luckily, some stores stock specially sized costumes made just for teens. Annie's Costumes, for example, offers many options for teens. BrandsonSale.com also sells several teen-sized costumes.

Ideas for Teen Halloween Costumes

Teenagers are actually very fortunate when it comes to choosing costumes. They have the option of going young and fun and choosing childlike costumes; they can dress as rebellious teen stereotypes; or they can exaggerate their newfound maturity and wear adult-inspired costumes.

Childlike Costumes for Teens

Some teens secretly miss their carefree childhoods. Halloween gives them a perfect excuse for turning back the clock. They can dress as babies or toddlers by wearing an oversized cloth "diaper", baby bonnet, and romper. A large pacifier and a baby doll are perfect accessories. Teens can also dress as popular characters, such as Spongebob Squarepants, the Disney Princesses, or Dora. Other fun costumes include:

• Tinkerbell
• Superman
• Batgirl
• Dorothy from Wizard of Oz
• Fairy

Teen Stereotype Costumes

Sometimes it's fun to play up the stereotypes. Or perhaps you'd like to walk in someone else's shoes for just one day. On Halloween, you've got the chance! Some examples of "typical teen" Halloween costumes include:

• Pep Squad Cheerleader
• Football Star
• Teacher's Pet
• Goth Teen
• Brainiac
• Teen Rock Star
• Rebel
• Naughty School Girl

Other Teen Halloween Costumes

Just about any costume can be adapted for a teenager. Some of the most popular costumes of the season are:

• Pirates, especially Pirates of the Caribbean
• Mermaids
• Superheroes
• Belly Dancers
• Hollywood favorites
• Scary Costumes

No matter what costume you choose, be sure to inject some of your own style and personality into it.