Notes from a Designer: baby costumes

Friday, September 26, 2014

10 Adorable Baby Halloween Costumes for 2014

It's that time of year again! The leaves are turning, the air is getting crisp and there's a smell of woodfire in the air. It must be getting on towards the month of October.

Prisoner Baby Costume All Over Print Bodysuit

Have you noticed that for the last several years, people start wearing Halloween apparel as early as October 1? It's no longer just a day, no longer just the last day of October, no longer just an evening of trick or treating. Halloween has become big business, and big fun, all month long. To that end, there's no better time than right now to start thinking about costumes and Halloween inspired t-shrits to get you through the month.

Dorothy Wizard Of Oz All Over Print Bodysuit

We'll start with some of the newest - and most adorable - baby costumes. Most of these are super easy onesies and t-shirts. You can add a tutu or a little prop, or let the costume make its own statement. And don't forget to take pictures -- lots of pictures -- to bribe the kids when they get a little older!

Business Baby Costume - Halloween Costumes

Butterfly Baby Costume - Baby Costumes

Owlette Baby Costume - Baby Costumes

Ninja Baby Costume - Baby Costumes

Bat Baby Costume - Baby Costumes

Dragon Baby Costume - Baby Costumes

Baby Elephant Costume - Baby Costumes

Puppy Belly Baby Costume

It's time to start thinking about what to do for Halloween! With the economy improving, this might be a great time to splurge a little and get the kids something special for their costumes, instead of the ubiquitous white-sheet-with-eyeholes-cut-into-it, which is sooo last year's recession...

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Captain Jack Sparrow Costume Boy Child 4-6
According to one article, "This Halloween as usual movie characters are very popular choices for adults, teenagers and children. Super heroes are always another popular choice especially for children. This year it looks like some retro themed costumes will be making their way to Halloween parties across the country...Michael Jackson...Jack Sparrow....superheroes....Harry Potter...GI Joe, Transformers, Hannah Montana and of course princess costumes. Also, many of the young boys will be wearing Mario or Luigi costumes. One of the hottest selling costumes for infants is the Baby Blossom outfit."