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- We rounded up the best places to shop for Halloween costumes for kids, adults, and pets this year.
- Here are some of the best Halloween costumes, from spooky options to popular movie characters.
For the fright-fest enthusiast or trick-or-treater in it for the candy, Halloween costumes are a fun way to encourage imagination and play. For kids, the excitement of a new outfit is doubled when it includes a set of Mickey Mouse ears, and during Halloween, anyone can have a unicorn right in their living room. Even your cat can turn into a piece of bread or your dog a werewolf with some costume magic.
Unfortunately, the number of costume options can be overwhelming. That’s why we researched this year’s offerings to find the best Halloween costumes for kids, adults, families, and pets. We’ve also got tips and tricks for how to navigate each retailer.
Here’s where to shop for the best Halloween costumes in 2021
- Best Halloween costumes overall: Amazon
- Best Halloween costumes for kids: Great Pretenders
- Best cheap Halloween costumes: Walmart
- Best Halloween costumes for families: Party City
- Best custom Halloween costumes: Etsy
- Best sensory-friendly Halloween costumes: Hanna Andersson
- Best adaptive Halloween costumes: Target
- Best Halloween costumes for pets: Chewy