Choosing the right costume for your child: ideas and inspiration

Our ideas and inspiration for choosing the ideal costume

Carnival, a costume birthday party or simply an afternoon of role-playing games at home are all great opportunities for children to put on a costume and invent a thousand and one lives. Between superheroes, fairy princesses, forest animals or fantastic creatures, choosing the ideal disguise can sometimes become a real headache for parents. Between the essential comfort for running everywhere, the practicality of dressing and the resistance of the materials, how do you find your way?

Why are costumes so important for children?

From a very young age, imitation play plays a fundamental role in the child's psychological and social development. By slipping into the shoes of a character, whether a valiant knight, a mischievous fairy or an intrepid explorer, the little one explores his emotions, develops his imagination and gains autonomy.

It is a wonderful means of expression where the barriers of everyday life disappear to make way for pure creativity. To accompany these moments of fantasy without hindering their movements, it is essential to focus on fun pieces that leave all the necessary freedom for their little legs. Sometimes, a simple, well-chosen item of clothing or a clever layering is enough to breathe in this breath of magic, for example by sliding a subSweater comfortable and colorful under a cape or Dress of princess to avoid the chills at the end of the day.

The key criteria for selecting the perfect suit

Before falling for the first double-breasted suit on the shelves, several practical aspects should attract your attention to guarantee the well-being of your child:

• Comfort above all: Children move, jump, dance and fall. The costume must not be scratchy, nor be too tight, nor have any elements that are too heavy or rigid that could cause discomfort.

• Ease of donning: For school or for trips to the toilet, simple closures (scratches, soft elastic or Button pressure) are true allies.

• The breathability of the materials: Costume parties often take place in heated spaces or are accompanied by a lot of physical exertion. Choose soft fabrics that let the skin breathe.

• Versatility: A good disguise is one that can be reused or easily diverted in everyday life to prolong the pleasure of the game.

Enhance the disguise with the right basics

What if, for once, we forgot the ready-made panographies to create a unique and creative look? The art of disguise also lies in the misappropriation of everyday wardrobe items. To anchor the costume in reality while maintaining a wildly stylish look, you can play with the superposition of textures.

Nothing beats a pair of Tights sparkling or brightly colored to transform a simple Dress dressed as a prima ballerina or enchanted creature. Likewise, to face the cool temperatures during outdoor parades or candy hunts, we wrap our little heroes in pretty jackets with casual chic that fits harmoniously with the spirit of their costume.

Accessorize to make all the difference

We know it well: it’s often the little details that make all the magic of a successful disguise. No need for complete stage equipment for the magic to work. A magic wand, a mysterious mask, a golden crown or a rocket-shaped backpack are enough to transform the imagination.

To complete the silhouette of your little adventurers with panache, a host ofAccessories playful and colorful — glittery hair clips, Socks fancy or small pop badges — will create a unique look. Finally, for the aftermath of the party or to prolong comfort once the costume is put away, nothing beats a soft selection of pajamas cozy and easy to live with, designed to wrap children in tenderness and offer them nights as restful as they are magical. Practical for taking the costume everywhere: explore our collection of luggage storage designed for little ones.