Clowns and Circus Infant and Toddler Costumes
The circus provides brilliant inspiration for infant and toddler clown and circus costumes. What is cuter than a little kid dressed in a circus clown costume or as a pink circus elephant? With so many choices for girls and boys, how can your kids get an authentic circus look?
What types of Halloween clown costumes for kids are available?
These days, you can find traditional girls and boys Halloween clown costumes in classic kid colors. You'll also see kids show up to the party in creepy and scary costumes. Is your Halloween party strictly a kid's occasion, or is it an adult event where your baby's costume could show a more sophisticated flair? Here are a few things to consider:
- Gender: Most infant costumes are unisex, but party costumes for boys or girls are also available.
- Age: The older your girl or boy, the more choices you will have for fun props and accessories.
- Color palette: For a fun Halloween clown, choose traditional kids' circus colors in rainbow hues of yellow, red, and blue. For a spooky clown, select deeper hues like purple, dark green, maroon, or black with white stripes.
What kind of circus costumes can infants wear?
Bring your littlest infant to the party in a plush Halloween circus costume that acts as a sleeping bag. Another popular style is similar to a one-piece bodysuit with legs, arms, and sometimes booties. Little kid’s circus costumes often have matching beanies or headbands, and others have hoods. Many of these kid's Halloween costumes can be worn as pajamas or rompers after the party. Here are some infant circus costume ideas:
- Cute clown costume for girls or boys: Purchase a traditional infant's clown circus costume, then add a circle of red makeup on the end of the baby's nose and both cheeks. Don't go full clown face unless you want a scary Halloween costume.
- Strong man: Complete this Halloween costume with a pencil-thin mustache and a prop barbell to clutch.
- Circus elephant: Your baby can wear a pink elephant Halloween costume with a rainbow-colored tutu at the waistline.
What kinds of circus costumes can toddlers wear?
Clown and circus costumes for toddlers are available in classic and updated options. Your toddler's Halloween circus costume can make use of shoes, wigs, hats, jewelry, and other grown-up accessories and props. Here are a few ideas for party costumes:
- Toddler clown costume for girls: Dress up a classic harlequin costume with matching harlequin tights and a black or purple tutu.
- Toddler clown costume for boys or girls: Top a standard clown costume with a rainbow wig or a funny clown hat.
- Monkey: Add circus flair to a one-piece monkey costume with a dab of cute monkey makeup, a tiny red hat, and a giant prop banana.