If you're a mom or a dad at your wit's end thinking about how hard it is to make your tween happy, remember what it was like to BE a tween. It really isn't the most fun. You're starting to come into your own and develop your more mature personality, but you're still young enough that much of your life and surroundings aren't in your control. Being patient, listening, and having a thick skin are some key pieces of advice for those who go shopping with their tween. And don't forget: for a pre-teenager, appearance is just as important on Halloween as any other day. You have to let them choose what they want the most, but they can't forget that it should be mostly ok with mom and dad. Still not sure how to go about this? Here's our guide for Halloween shopping for a tween.
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Have you ever wanted to dress in a Halloween character costume that looked like you? This can be a great option if you're not fond of fussing with wigs. But how many female characters have short hair? We're not talking about characters that look like they have short hair because it's in a bun or a tight updo, but characters with hair that is barely shoulder-length or shorter. (We're also avoiding gender-bent male characters for this one.) Keep reading for a list of short-haired female characters who would make excellent Halloween costumes!
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If you have fond memories of watching Saturday morning cartoon characters, you'll love to see them come to life with these cartoon character costume ideas! We may remember pouring some cereal and curling up on the couch to watch cartoons, but cartoons have changed since we were young. They're now available for streaming 24/7 and not just for kids! With that in mind, let's look at some of our favorite cartoon costumes from the classics to now!
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Do you have unusually-colored hair that you want to show off this Halloween? (Or comic con, Renfest, or other costumed events?) While some people might feel the need to get a synthetic wig to have pink hair or blue hair, this is your current color. We'll share some of our favorite characters with unusual hair colors and the costumes you need to match! Keep reading for our favorite costume ideas for dyed hair.
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Attention comic book fans, cosplayers, and all-around nerds: convention season is here! While San Diego Comic-Con is the greatest destination of the year for those who eat, sleep and breathe pop culture, there are so many other conventions taking place throughout the summer (and the rest of the year) that anyone can attend. Comic conventions provide an excellent opportunity for wearing cosplay costumes as your favorite characters from pop culture. We've put together a list of the 10 best costume ideas to give you all the inspiration you need when picking out your Comic-Con cosplays.
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There are days when being tall can seem like a curse. You can reach the top shelf without a problem, but try shopping for pants that fit—not to mention a Halloween costume! Many stores carry only "one size fits all" costumes (or XL at most) and that's such a gamble. We're here to show you that Spooky Season doesn't have to be another tragedy. Whether you want to be a towering giant or just find a regular ol' costume in your size, we've got plenty of costume ideas for tall people! Read on for Halloween costumes that will flatter your tall figure and make you look and feel your best!
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