Halloween Costume Ideas for Tween Girls: Flapper, Geisha, Genie Outfits are Fun and Age-Appropriate

Halloween can be a tricky time for “tween” girls. By that age, gone are the days when the #1 costume choices are a fairy princess or a cuddly tiger. However, girls between the ages of 11 and 13 still routinely dress up for Halloween, whether to take younger siblings trick-or-treating, attend a party or simply wear their costume to school.

Tween girls long to appear older than they are, coveting costumes along the lines of French Maids or sexy kittens. Parents, however, don’t have to approve of these choices. There are other costumes that can satisfy a tween’s desire to dress up with a parent’s desire for their girl to remain age-appropriate.

Flapper (1920s girl)

A flapper is a fun costume that appeals to a tween girl’s idea that Halloween is now a time to be pretty and a bit provocative, yet the costume itself doesn’t have to be revealing.

A “flapper” dress can be purchased at costume stores or via catalog, often these are sleeveless short dresses in a bright color, such as red, with fringe on it. But another option is to find any 1920s-style dress to wear as a costume. Tween girls generally have an ideal “flapper” body – boyish and straight.

Accessories to complete the look include long necklaces, red lipstick and stacked or flat shoes. If it’s cold weather, a coat with fur is very 20s-inspired. Bobbed hair is a flapper must – if hair is long, simply roll up to mimic a bob. Or cover hair with a fitted cap or “cloche” hat.

Geisha

Dressing like a geisha has become popular in the last decade, from books such as Memoirs of a Geisha and Asian-inspired looks on the runway. Look for a geisha costume at a store, or elsewhere for a kimono – even a beautiful, flowered robe can do the trick.

A geisha is a fun costume to wear and tween girls will feel pretty and sophisticated. The makeup is specific – the face and neck should be covered in white makeup, with a red top lip and red lipstick just in the bottom center. Eyes are lined with dark liner, but don’t wear colored eyeshadow.

Hair should be rolled up and secured with chopsticks. A good accessory to carry is a paper fan, found at any party store.

Genie

Girls like wearing genie costumes since they’re often made with a lot of gauzy fabric and in pretty colors such as pale pink or mint green. Some genie costumes have longer tops or false flesh-colored panels across the stomach so that girls aren’t really exposing their midriffs.

To complete the look, wear a pair of pointy shoes – or shoes with a little “puff” of fabric on them will do the trick. Secure hair into a high ponytail and tie with a scarf. Accessories can vary, but try big jewelry.

Sep 23, 2008 2:50 PM

Guest :

I am a tween and it is hard to find something for a school party. My mom wants to recycle ballet costumes and everything i like is too expensive or showy. I don't want to look like a little kid in front of my peers.

Sep 27, 2008 8:13 PM

Guest :

no tween girl would want to wear that , TRUST ME I AS A TWEEN WOULD KNOW
but the genie idea was okay

Sep 27, 2008 8:20 PM

Guest :

I am a tween too and i do not want to look like a flapper, no body in tween years does and genie, really that is so 3rd grade!

Sep 28, 2008 11:57 AM

Guest :

I am a tween and just like the other person said it is hard to find something that suits mine and my parents approval.

Sep 30, 2008 6:25 PM

Guest :

i want to look GOOD in a costume - not childish- all my friends are going together and they have "adult costumes" my mom wants me to be a candy corn!!!! Any ideas????

Oct 4, 2008 1:51 PM

Guest :

These ideas are great! I am 11 and i think i might be a fortune teller! Or maybe I might be a barbie doll well ill think about it, but thanx 4 the ideas!

Oct 5, 2008 12:34 PM

Guest :

I want to look totally awesome for halloween but i jsut want to look stupid in front of my friends. It's too hard to be a tween. My mom won't let me wear anything showy so I gotta get myself somethign i'll actallu mix and match because my mom says things are way 2 expensive. She suggests things that will make me look like a little kid! HELP!

Oct 6, 2008 2:11 AM

Guest :

Hey people.
I am 11 turning 12 and i am having a halloween party.
do you have any ideas?
(somthing not to kiddy or sexy)
thankyou

Oct 7, 2008 2:37 PM

Guest :

you coud try a go go girl costume thats you can do your self for real cheap

Oct 8, 2008 4:20 AM

Guest :

This is the best website I have found that actually tells you what you can wear if you're a tween. I am a tween, and believe me, my parents don't approve of too exposed costumes.

Oct 8, 2008 10:31 AM

Guest :

my mom is like a pilgrim she dosn't want me to wear any thing thats shows skin i am a tween and i dont to dress up like a princess i am to old for that your article was geat i will show my mom mabey then shell get the picture!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 12, 2008 5:35 AM

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i live in spain, and here not alota people go trick-or-treating so like 2 dress up nd show my frends how fun it is, but this year i cant think of any REALLY SCARY ideas... can any1 help?

Oct 12, 2008 9:20 AM

Guest :

It's almost halloween and I don't know what to were.I'm 11 and the geisha idea might work.But I wanted to be scary,i can put a little bloud to it.Flapper is a BAD idea

Oct 12, 2008 12:41 PM

Guest :

Hey everyone I'm a tween too, and I'm thinking of being an autograph book (put poster and white clothes on and bring around a pen) or a Dark Hunter (black roses, not really goth, just black and dark purple). Hope it gives people ideas!

Oct 13, 2008 9:41 AM

Guest :

hi im a tween im 11 and im havent decided what to wear as my costume yet because well i dont know i need some help finding a costumee im going trick or treating and then to a block party then to another party what should i do or wear.

Oct 14, 2008 12:06 PM

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i'm 13, and i want a creative fun and cute costume that's not boring and is not sexy, i was thinking of super girl but its hard to make and every store i look at have "sexy" or "sparkle princess" kinda things and there expensive! i also thot a pirate costume would be cool but yet again the best one i could find was 40$ yikes! so i need ideas on making a GIRL pirate costume that's really cool and age appropriate. can any one help me before its too late???

Oct 15, 2008 3:10 PM

Guest :

omg these are so bad i was thinking of a poodle skirt (okay still bad..)but really. my mom doesnt want me to get one of those "hoochy" cotumes with the short skirts and puffed tops any ideas?

Oct 15, 2008 3:16 PM

Guest :

im a tween and it suck that we cant have anything. NOthing to risque or nothing to dorky something right.... help please!!

Oct 15, 2008 5:45 PM

Guest :

thank you so much for the ideas, i thought that just going on random websites wouldnt help, but this is fantastic! thank you so much!(and the flapper was a great idea)

Oct 17, 2008 12:47 PM

Guest :

i am a tween and its wicked hard to hind halloween costumes, and this doesn't help much either, theses costumes might be good for a 9 year old but no for 12-13 years old

Oct 17, 2008 3:24 PM

Guest :

Although i am no longer a tween i remember how hard the halloween costumes were to put together and stuff. A really cute idea is a sexy mini mouse. wear like a red and white polka dotted dress with a black little vest on top and get the ears and some knee highs that u can put little red bows on. Affordable and adorable.

Oct 17, 2008 5:45 PM

Guest :

hey im goin to be a pirate cutie tween.i bought it in party city[they have many cutie un baby costuumes and the pirate cutie tween costume is only $30 !!and it comes with 5 thing!w3ll GO to party city if anything
http://www.partycity.com/costumes.shtml

and for my costume go to

http://www.partycity.com/cgi-bin/parties/costumes.cgi?thepartytype=&n ame=Pirate%20Cutie&parties=Halloween&productstype=Girls&product s=174955&zoom=1&start=21&originaltype=Costumes

hope i help some of u guys bby3

-mary livin in NJ

Oct 17, 2008 5:45 PM

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Oct 17, 2008 6:18 PM

Guest :

HELLO...IM A TWEENY CHICK AND A GREAT COSTUME FOR HALLOWEEN IS A DOLL. I WAS A DOLL LAST YEAR...
CLOTHES:WEAR A CUTE DRESS THATS NOT TO SHORT...THEN GO TO A STORE LIKE OLD NAVY AND BUY A PAIR OF GIRLS BOXERS TO WEAR UNDERNEATH THE DRESSS (BUT REMEB. ULL STILL SEE THEM SO TRY TO MATCH IT UP)....THE BUY KNEE-HIGH STRIPPED SOCKS AND WEAR BLACK OR RED BALLET FLATS. MAKEUP: BIG RED CIRCLES (ROSY CHEEKS)
AND (IF YOUR MOM WILL LET YOU...) A BIT OF MASCARA OR EVEN EYELINER...HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT FOR YOU GUYS....AHPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 18, 2008 1:47 PM

Guest :

I'm 13, and I'm veryyyy stressed about what to wear for Halloween. It's October 18th and I have NO idea. A Flapper girl? A Genie? A Geisha? No.
Trust me, none of these costumes are good for tweens/young teens.

Oct 18, 2008 3:00 PM

Guest :

i am 12 and i need a costume that is really cute but not revealing. I don't want to buy a costume, although buying normal clothes to use for the costume would be a good option for me.

Oct 19, 2008 2:19 PM

Guest :

my mom is sooooooooo mean she wont let me go trick or treating at all!!! im a tween and all but wtf wats going on i want to be geisha so bad but my mom keeps on ignoring me my dad says yes but mom on the other hand is a wiked person so grrrrrrrrrrrrr to my mom!!!!!

Oct 19, 2008 4:38 PM

Guest :

i am a tween and those ideas r NOT good... they r stupid, im going with my boyfriend and i wanna look good, not like a gay person from the 1800!!

Oct 20, 2008 2:47 PM

Guest :

im a tween and i want to have an awsome costumes this year not a genie or a flapper or wat ev i want a AWSOME costumes that everybody will wish they were wearing

Oct 20, 2008 4:53 PM

Guest :

NO TWEEN GIRL WOULD EVER WEAR ANY OF THESE TRUST ME I KNOW IM 12

Oct 20, 2008 6:23 PM

Guest :

I'm 11 and i need more ideas. not liking yours very much.

Oct 20, 2008 9:23 PM

Guest :

First of all, you guys do know what a geisha is, right? So, yes it's pretty, but i can see why your mom wouldn't want you to go as it, because theya re basically a prostitute- sorry but true. Second, some cute ideas i've seen done, that aren't dorky, or too sexy are dragon girl- either buy or make wings out of wire and tissue paper and glitter, then you wear all grean, black, or red and you put green ribbons in your hair. The only time my parents let me wear make-up was on halloween- so if your parents let you you could put some make up on to match the outfit. I've seen it done where it was really cute-not dorky or little kidish. another idea i've seen is the corpses bride idea, if you could find a cheap white or grey dress maybe an old one you have (if any one actually has one) tear it in places (if possible), put white and black makeup on your face if you are allowed to wear make up, but if not it's not the end of the world the costume will still work. then make tissue paper butterflies to stick in your hair, and maybe some black ribbons in your hair also. carry a bouquet of dead flowers. hope this helps.

Oct 22, 2008 2:20 AM

Guest :

im a teen and im dressing
up as a dead cheerleader.

feel free to copy.

Oct 23, 2008 3:04 PM

Guest :

Okay i am a tween and these costumes are like so 2nd grade! (no offense to whoever thought of them)

Oct 23, 2008 3:43 PM

Guest :

I wouln't wear that i don't want to look like a dork.

Oct 23, 2008 5:35 PM

Guest :

im a tween and i want to also be sexy

Oct 24, 2008 3:38 PM

Guest :

i am a father looking for halloween costumes online with my 11 yo daughter. we both think some of the comments posted on here are quite mean spirited. she wanted to be a flapper but now she is worried that her schoolmates will think she looks like a baby. Do you girls know what a flapper is? they were the most popular and youthful and sexy young women of the jazz age. and geisha are japanese most desired women! i went to a costume party a few years ago and half of the ADULT women were dressed as geisha so maybe these costumes arent too young for you but simply too mature

Oct 24, 2008 4:06 PM

Guest :

im 13 and don't know what to be

all of these seem to childish for me....ugh.......thx anyways
help

Oct 24, 2008 4:07 PM

Guest :

im an actual teen!! these are way to childih for me

ugh.tweens scare me!

Oct 24, 2008 9:22 PM

Guest :

im a tween and these are kinda dumb i like wanna look cool for my date to the halloween dance so these ideas totaly no way

Oct 25, 2008 5:59 AM

Guest :

i would wa nt to wear something that would make me look really cool in front of my friends and crush

Oct 25, 2008 10:40 AM

Guest :

I am 12 and found a really good idea and not to showy or sexy it is a flash back dancer
List of things you'll need:

*Vibrant and colorful colors!

pantyhose
leg warmers
ballet shoes
shorts
leotard
a T-shirt you don't use anymore cut in half or 1/4 off
head sweat band
purple or blue eye shadow
red lipstick or lip gloss
light pink blush
Voila!
*sweep ponytail to side of head for ultra cute look!
not bad at all and maybe add gaudy jemelry too make it fun

Oct 25, 2008 4:37 PM

Guest :

lol nice comment.

Oct 26, 2008 6:27 AM

Guest :

who would wear eny of these? I'm a tween and I sure would'nt! NO affence.

Oct 26, 2008 11:18 AM

Guest :

How bout a devil? or catwomen u cud be a rely cute cat but kinda sexy aswel
hop a helped!

Oct 27, 2008 6:16 PM

Guest :

i think i want to be a strawberry or the statue of liberty are they ok?

Oct 27, 2008 6:16 PM

Guest :

i think i want to be a strawberry or the statue of liberty are they ok?

Oct 27, 2008 6:32 PM

Guest :

the flapper and geisha idea were lame.
genie wasnt that good either.

Oct 27, 2008 6:42 PM

Guest :

well i am as well a tween and i dont know what to be for halloween ay help?

Oct 28, 2008 1:42 PM

Guest :

I'm a little older than a tween but feel like my halloween years are almost up. I'm looking for some good final costumes, and I've already been all of these things....anything else? My mom wants me to be a ladybug (ummm no) Some help for good tween costumes, (ones that I have been) cute bumble bee is good, Vampress is very good (kinda of like vampire's wife except in a gothic looking dress), belly dancer is a good one because you can get the cool jingly wrap around your hips. And a good group one is the Cullen family from Twilight (although there may be controversy over who gets to be Bella)... Hope i was of some help. Enjoy your last years :)

Oct 28, 2008 5:43 PM

Guest :

I'm a tween and I found a costume that worked for me and my parents. It was little red riding hood. It was a little tight at the top to look my age but it wasn't too short i tried it on and loved it and so did my parents. I found it at party city

Oct 28, 2008 11:19 PM

Guest :

hello
ive had many fun halloweening experiences
here are some ideas you can dress up or down and cover up depending on wwhether your mum will let you out of the house or not!!
-angel(short white dress,silver belt,halo headband watever colour you like,and sexy/cute ballet slippers WINGS)
-devil(red dress,black belt,horns,the stick thikn and sexy black shoes)
-greek godess (using short white dress gold rope to wrap around your
waist and leather sandles)
-fairy(leotard,bright tutu,wings,wand,ballet slippers)
have fun :)
xx

Oct 29, 2008 4:50 PM

Guest :

Mmm well these are lame no offence.I am allowed to wear my choice of costumes because im 14.But last year I had a really cute,not too revealing costume.
I was a football player.
I wore my little brothers old jersey that came up a few inches above my belly button,with a sports bra underneith.Gold football pants(cause our colors are black & gold), a pair of tall gold socks,and a pair of black stilletos to wear to our costume swavey.It was very cute and I fit in at the high school party I was at perfectly.
So even if your a tween,that doesnt mean you cant have a sexy costume.You just have to make it sexy in an appropriate way. Wear dark eye shadow(but not too much),Something that shows off a little skin,and some heels(:

Oct 30, 2008 6:08 PM

Guest :

i am 16 almost 17. and this year my friend and i are going as flappers.
we like the classic sophisticated looke of a dress with elbow gloves, feather, PEARLS, and the heels.:)
we dont find this costume a bit childish at all.
and in my opinion if a tween dont want to look childish they shouldnt act childish; its not the costume that makes them look like that. :)
this costume is a great idea.

Oct 31, 2008 1:43 PM

Guest :

me and my friend this year
were an oreo cooke and milk carton
it was SO simple to make
we used carboard, spray painted it black, and wrapped the milk carton up with white paper
we won our school costume contest!

Dec 1, 2008 7:36 PM

Guest :

Come on girls; I'm a mum of two tweens and I am proud to say they march to their own drums. Although they want to look good they understand modesty and have their OWN opinions. Be strong and try not to give in to peer presure. Tweens is a tough age group, confusing for kids and parents. Take your time with this stuff and just be a kid! My girls have gone as mermaids, pirate chicks, greek godess and genies and have always got great reviews. Be careful not to go too far with trying to be an adult cause that can look REALY bad!

Jan 3, 2009 6:30 PM

Guest :

I am 11 and i think that the flapper was a good idea no matter what everybody else says!!! (but the genie and geisha are not my style, sorry!)

Jan 6, 2009 1:51 PM

Guest :

Im Natalie W. I like sexy short maid coatumes. But my momma prefers what she calls appropiate for my age.Disney princess!OMG!

Mar 31, 2009 6:01 AM

Guest :

hi, i think the flapper could be very sexy if you wish it to be, depends on how you carry it off, red lippy, feathers in your hair with a sequin band around your head, maybe one of those cigarette holder things. Genie is great. Could always go as a circus performer......put on your best dress and make a fake fur beard with elastic on it and go as a bearded lady.....you can always take it on and off if the need to be "Cool" arises. A sparkly leotard(get handy with craft glue or sew sequins on in funky patterns) and some hoola hoops and your a contortionist( very flexible gymnist) . I mean old school style circus.
Get creative with every day clothes.....if you find an old suit cut it down and be a ring master or a zombie.....could always leave the suit very large and you could be the victim of a shrinking ray lol :). Dress all in black (a black blazer would be perfect) and some toy guns and get creative with an old belt and you are a secret agent. Add bullet holes and blood if you wish. Shove a toy dog in a purse, dress any way you like and go as Paris Hilton. Get creative girls.....i remember being a tween,it is a hard time just know that anything you choose will perfect if you stand by it 100%, that means if ppl say u look like a dork....then be one....be the biggest, loudest dork you can be......i can assure you that you'll have alot more fun than the girls dressed only to impress others. Plus you'll make them green with envy that you don't care and are having a laugh.

Apr 6, 2009 5:21 PM

Guest :

1: what is a flapper? It sounds like a chicken. 2: What's a geisha? I want to dress up like a genie from an old show I watch, but my Dad won't let me, though my mom's all for it. How can I dress like her without my dad telling me to wear a huge jacket? Help me out, she looks awesome, it's either that or a bunny. PLEASE!!!

Jun 12, 2009 5:56 PM

Guest :

The flapper idea is good, depending on how well you pull it off. If you wear too bright colors then it can look a little odd but if worn correctly it can look good. The other two.....

Jul 21, 2009 5:09 PM

Guest :

I to, am a tween and i have difficulty finding costumes that both me and my oarents like!!

Aug 6, 2009 7:55 PM

Guest :

hey ppl i am turning 13 in a few weeks i have noooo idea wat 2 be 4 halloween last year i was a pirate cutie: i had
fishnet leggings
a skirt(1 side cut up 2 the thigh other down a lil past the knee)
a half cit striped shirt fishnet arms red cuffs
black flats.... any ideas wat to be this year please HELP....

TTYL<3<3

Aug 11, 2009 7:17 PM

Guest :

i am a tween,11 going on 12, and am having difficulty finding a costume, that i would wear to school, feel confident in, and be able to have fun in. some costumes i have found are a pirate cutie at party city, and there are some very cute bee costumes out ther. they're short and cute. if u want a homemade one do this: get a black tutu, a yellow and black shirt, black leggings, wings, and black converse. you'll be able to move freely in it and still look good. if this is too costumey, ditch the wings but add a headband, and instead of a tutu, a black skirt will work just as well. really hope i helped!!!

-costume challenged tween-

Aug 25, 2009 3:03 PM

Guest :

i am the costume challenged tween who wrote about the bumble bee costume. here's another idea. be a hunter! how many of your dad's hunt? mine does! go to academy or cabella's pick up a camo t-shirt and bright orange vest and hat. throw on the camo, some skinny jeans and converse for school. switch to the bumble bee at night. hope i helped. again!
~costume challenged tween~

Aug 28, 2009 6:33 AM

Guest :

I am going in the 5th grade and I can't think of a single costume. Every year i go to the townshhip fire house for the scary house and they always have a costume contest and i never had the guts to enter but my friend won last year so i want to enter this year and win but I can't think of a single costume that would win so i have been searching every hallowen catolog we get to see the costumes. I really want a cool costume and a kind of scary costume but i want one that will win. i am freaking out because we need to order them soon so we know we get the right sizes and that they fit. I have a little bit of an idea it is a pirate cutie. it is really cute but it isn't really scary and that is one thing i am looking for i a costume.

Sep 2, 2009 8:35 PM

Guest :

i was a genie in the 3rd grade!

Sep 3, 2009 4:55 PM

Guest :

These ideas were ok... I'm a tween and I want to wear something cool, so NOT a genie or a flapper or a geisha girl. So bassically, I hated these ideas. Do something better.

Sep 3, 2009 5:07 PM

Guest :

I'm a tween and I think these costumes are HORRIBLE!!! I just turned twelve and I'm already going with the teen costumes on partycity.com (everything there is great!). A flapper is SOOOOO like 1920's, a genie is a little too much like Jasmin from Aladdin, and a geisha? Are you kidding? Geishas are for losers. Offense ment to the people who wrote these ideas.

***Remember partycity.com!!!!

Sep 5, 2009 5:48 PM

Guest :

I need some help. I am a tween and i can't find a suitable costume. I am thinking about a greek goddess or gypsy but if you have any goth Ideas tell me.

Sep 10, 2009 5:20 PM

Guest :

okay so EVERYBODY on here sept the dad and mum are acting verysstereotyoeish! use some creativity!!!! and yes if these costumes are childish you dont have to leave nasty comments

Sep 18, 2009 5:02 PM

Guest :

everyone! youre all acting so childish! i bet half of you dont know what a flapper is! im 11 and i admit that these costumes are just not me but i also know that you guys are the was being childish (except the mum and dad) you all are being rude and youre trying to act like grownups.

Sep 19, 2009 9:09 PM

Guest :

how old do u ppl think we are 6 these ideas were ttly lame i want to be somethin cool and not look like a dork
cassie

Sep 20, 2009 9:57 AM

Guest :

Hi I'm 13 and I wanted to find a good idea for me and my 4 friends to go as. I want something clever maby charicters from a book but none of us want to be guys. I any one has any ideas please post. And I wish pepole would stop being mean on this form. If you don't like the idea then leave the sight. By the way being a Geisha would be awsome.

Sep 21, 2009 4:15 PM

Guest :

ok seriously sum ppl just need to know when to keep their opinion to themselves. hey im 13 and my older sis wa a flapper last yr and she lokked AMAZING!!!also, thanx 2 the ppl who posted ideas.im trying to get ahead this yr so im not picking my costume on halloween:)a couple of my ideas r cute minnie mouse, 80s diner girl(short skirt!) and bumble bee!!just remember that u should pick wat u wanna b cuz U wanna b it.noot cuz zum1 else wants u 2
hope i helped!!

Sep 22, 2009 9:51 AM

Guest :

im a tween and i am 13 nxt yr and i found the perfect costume but it was on the over side of the world

Sep 22, 2009 11:19 AM

Guest :

I am a tween and I have no clue what to dress up as! I think that the best outfit is like a tween version or Alice Cullen from Twilight. I might be going as a crazed jonas fan like i am lol jk I think I'll stick to Alice Cullen! :)

Sep 22, 2009 5:58 PM

Guest :

im 12 almost 13. if u dont like these ideas stop wasting space by complaining about it. btw check out party city and if ur parents think the costume is 2 "revealing" add a tank top or a pair of leggings and theyll probably go for it (unless the don't like the actul theme of the costume) =)

Sep 23, 2009 11:42 AM

Guest :

i hvae NO CLUE as wat to go as its my bff party and im 12 and evry ones gunna look sexy and i ant eny iders as wat to go as plz help ?

Sep 23, 2009 7:55 PM

Guest :

hey guys im a tween to and i have no idea wat to be!!!!!!!! every thing is soooo look at ME! i need help i was thinking of being a lady bug or a bee or maybe a genie or something !!!! my firend is having a halloween party and a lot of boy s and girls way older than me are going to be there wat should i be ;-)

Sep 23, 2009 8:04 PM

Guest :

hey people,6th graeder
in the house i have no idea wat to be this is kide of hared and my trick or treat times are almost over and i really dont think that im really going to get candy im just going for a halloween party and the houses but any why its hared to be something that is not to showie showie to every one maybe i should be a lady bug or a sassy clown. but ya you guys are right i also have to get my parents approval too!mean while my friends already got there costumes and there going to where that to the the school hallowen dance and party!!!!!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!!

Sep 24, 2009 4:12 PM

Guest :

Hey! im 13 and i think a flapper would be cute..but, uhh yah, im not boyish and straight! my bra size is 38 C and i wear a size 4..and i really dont think most girls around my age are "boyish and straight" so yah..just sayin'..... me and my freinds dont want to be sexy tho..im sooo friggen tired of all thease little kids walking around, looking like sluts! its disgusting! im also sick and tired of people who feel the need to buy costumes. like really?? are you that lazy, and unoriginal, that you have to buy a costume?? i always hand make mine, and come up with the ideas myself. its always unique and fun, and it impresses everyone. this year im being Ed McMahon and walking around with a publishers clearing house check (made of a foam board, and steady hand with a sharpie), and some balloons. :) its gonna be alotta fun! i urge you all to make your own costumes, and come up with a fun idea this year! its amazing all the compliments you get, and the way you feel on halloween night knowing that this costume was all your own, and very unique! :)

Sep 25, 2009 7:16 AM

Guest :

I'm also a tween, and I'm not sure what to go as, I'm going trick-or-treating with my younger sister this year, and I'm looking for costumes that aren't that expensive, even if I have to make it myself, If I can't find one I do have to back-up options but I'd prefer something a little different then my soccer uniform or my kimono. Any suggestions?

Sep 26, 2009 8:24 AM

Guest :

none of these ideas are very good. ): at school there is a lot of social ranking and girls espiecially find it hard to find a costume that isnt to baby0ish or to sexy and revealing. my ide is to be able to make a costume from bits and pieces around the house and pick up stuff cheap from the shop. as people have said costumes are so expensive! somebody help!!!
gothic fairy?
pirate? (those are quite tricky :S)
HELP!!!

Sep 26, 2009 4:46 PM

Guest :

Hello,I am 11 1/2, and I have a really cute and unexpensive idea for a costume. A JELLY-BELLY BAG!!!!you'll need:
A trash bag (preferably white)
Face paint
multicolored balloons
a sign that has the jelly-belly logo on it. Wear the trash-bag as a dress, blow up a few balloons and tape them around your head. Then paint you face the color of your choice.

Sep 27, 2009 12:45 PM

Guest :

hey guys i was the one who hd the 17 year old sis who was a flapper (couple comments back) my friend and i figured out wat we r gonna b. its not sexy or really that interesting but we r going as goth guys. i kno sounds weird but we r the type of ppl who dont care wat the "pops" think. we r gonna have a lotta fun cuz we actually get to show off our strange personality!
ps to the person who said buying costumes suk, i agree!!i always make my costume with wat i have cuz frankly, paing 50 bux for sumthing u can make with clothes u already have is just stupid!!!

Sep 28, 2009 12:28 PM

Guest :

the costumes r done to death ive seen loads of genies and gesaha things not but the flapper is good if u try to do a modern flapper it works 2 do that u need flapper dress in bright colours like lime green hot pink ect and a dif colour head band feather thing either kitten heals hey ur goin trick or treating so u want something that wont kill ur feet or flats 4 make up again bright colours and glitter on the blush line and eyes works do the smokey look not black unless u do the gothic flapper that looks rly good 2 anyways the big smokey eyes wit glitter and dark lip stick not 2 much just enough and take some lip gloss wih u 2 keep it on well lip balm not gloss just balm works best hope i helped
Ellie Treasurescarlett

Sep 29, 2009 4:42 PM

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i would NOT feel "sophisticated" as a geisha!!!

Sep 30, 2009 10:58 AM

Guest :

try a vampire. they can look super good if you make the costume your self out of a black dress that can be tight if you want and maybe use an awesome cape. you can easily pull it off with some red lipstick. and you can make it really funky

Sep 30, 2009 10:59 AM

Guest :

my 18 year old cousin was a genie and she looked awesome so you cant really say there to childish

Oct 2, 2009 3:32 AM

Guest :

HEy I'm 11 too, I have NO idea what 2 wear on haloween i want to sleepover at my firends house but my mom said why doesn't she come over here? Even if we don't have a sleepover we have NO clue what 2 be! Plz help!!

Oct 2, 2009 11:25 AM

Guest :

I am tween and I don't really think those ideas were good-flapper? No tween has that body. Bad ideas

Oct 2, 2009 11:30 AM

Guest :

I am a tween and everyone is having a halloween party this year that is not girly, childish of sexy, HELP!

Oct 3, 2009 9:55 AM

Guest :

i am also a tween and i have this halloween party im going to, and im going to be a princess i have decided.

Oct 3, 2009 2:21 PM

Guest :

I am 11, and I thought the "Flash" girl costume at Target.com was really cool!! It's red, and comes with an awesome dress. Also, it makes you look a bit older than reality, without trying to look 21. And superhero costumes are a really chic, easy way to go trick-or-treating, or to a party.

Oct 3, 2009 3:45 PM

Guest :

I'm eleven, and I'm being a pirate! It's kinda hot, but mom is okay with it 'cause I'm wearing tights. YAY!

Oct 3, 2009 3:46 PM

Guest :

These ideas are really crappy lol. I'm 13, and my parents definatley dont me wearing a "hoochie" costume. Ideas- Last year I was a beauty queen, this year me & my friends might go as the powerpuffgirls. :]

Oct 3, 2009 6:50 PM

Guest :

ONE WORD: Vampire.
i am 13 and femake and these costumes are either skanky or lame.
usally any duration of a vampire costume is cool like:
-rock star vampire
-princess vampire
-bella cullen
-alice cullen
-doctor vampire (carlise but for girls)
Hope these ideas help!!

Oct 3, 2009 8:19 PM

Guest :

hi,i'm 11 going on 12 and i have no clue what to be for halloween. i was thinking maybe lik a zombie prom kinda of thing but i'm not sure. i don't want anything sexy but i do't want to look like a little girl. my family has never realy done the whole scary halloween costume thing. i don't want to be a perky cheerleader but i don't want to be like a goth or dead person. can someone pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaassssseee help me...please?!!!!!?????!!!!!???!

Oct 3, 2009 8:26 PM

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im allowed to wear dark black makeup (anytime) and mini skirts and tank tops. im 11. my mom is so awesome. try to get ur mom convinced cuz im gonna b a bumble bee with a long sleeve black shirt and a yellow and black vest over it. a black mini skirt with black leggings with yellow at the very bottom of them. some JUST YELLOW wings and some antenas!!! its SOOO cute. me and my 5 friends are all going trick or treating as bumble bees!! AWESOME!!!! TRY IT!!!

Oct 3, 2009 8:43 PM

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Oct 4, 2009 3:11 AM

Guest :

Hey ya im a tween 2 but i duno what to be i mean i have idas like

-neon witch: (what to wear) black tank top with neon scarf (if it gets cold) neon tutu, neon striped high socks over black shuney leggings witches hat and broom fishnet neon arm warmers

- dead tinkerbell: fairy fings with holes haha try to deform them if you wil)

and the gisha thing... well not so much like what ive looked up but more like a the girl from harajuko lover ya know.. well here is a site to get the costume for her and its kinda cute but in an inocent kind a wayyyyy

Oct 4, 2009 6:49 PM

Guest :

you guys are lame, being a flapper girl would be so original and awesome! And as a tween, i like to be uniqe and i dont want to be the typical pirate or genie for hallowen.

Oct 5, 2009 5:32 PM

Guest :

I like all of them so much! I've alrady been a genie and my friends being a flapper and a geisha but i like the ideas

Oct 8, 2009 2:56 PM

Guest :

I am a tween and really frusterated. Adults just don't understand you can't be a devil each year and keep recycling the same costume! My mom lives in the 80's when costumes used to be 15 bucks. Now, the average price for a costume is at least $301 What do I do?

Oct 8, 2009 4:05 PM

Guest :

Thnxs for the ideas cuz im a tween too but i'v already been most of the things listed. Does anyone have any cute costume ideas?

Oct 8, 2009 4:58 PM

Guest :

hey i am a tween i am 13 and all of this stuff is dumb i like to wear short dresses and shorts not a stupid flapper no one will like that! trust me its dumb!

Oct 9, 2009 6:52 AM

Guest :

You can totally tell an adult madet this! Gawd, so lame! I did a genie in second grade and honestly, a flapper? DO NOT LISTEN TO THE IDEAS!

Oct 9, 2009 8:30 PM

Guest :

I am 14 but still have a tween body, and trust me, at todays standards, unless you're going for that "I'm clueless as to see how ridiculous and childish I am." look, most will look down on what your wearing. Because of my small chest, I'm trying to find very appealing costumes that both my friends, foes, and family will like (or be envious of.) Try updating your sources a little, because these absolutely unacceptable.

Oct 9, 2009 8:37 PM

Guest :

Some people say that these are bad ideas, while others say they aren't. I know that the people that say that these aren't were either able to fit into adult costumes (which look A LOT nicer than the children's costumes) or really haven't understood that people of higher powers are going to critize them harshly. Please do consider the risk of be looked on as the lowest person in the food chain, and try other ideas before you try these.

Oct 10, 2009 9:31 AM

Guest :

Guys - be a NERD! it's easy and alot of fun! Ask your friends to be nerds with you and you girls can be a group of nerds! FUN FUN FUN!!!

Oct 10, 2009 5:31 PM

Guest :

geisha:boys will annoy you by making fun of all the makeup having to be worn
genie:do i have to explain what would happen if ur in a class with a lot of gifted students including yourself (sarcasm, alot of it and annoying cheesy jokes)
flapper:there's alot here to complain about...*sigh*

Oct 11, 2009 3:16 PM

Guest :

hey i love the doll idea1 and the flapper is ok. genie is soo dumb! I livwe in a cold place any good ideas. i need to b cute but not to sexy but also cute1 I NEED HELP! no ideas from adults plzz!

Oct 11, 2009 6:14 PM

Guest :

Hey y'all! It's the costume challenged tween who wrote about the bumble bee costume and the hunter costume. Here's a few more ideas: you could be Alice in WOnderland or you could be a Raggedy Ann doll. I think these are unique ideas and i don't think anyone else will be wearing these at a costume party, costume contest, or just family trick-or-treating. If you can't decide what to wear, wear one outfit to school (if you're allowed) and when you go trick-or-treating/halloween party/costume contest you can wear another costume. Seriously, hope I helped this time. Also, if y'all could comment on this comment and also tell me which costume you think would be better. Thanks!!!!

Oct 12, 2009 5:00 AM

Guest :

well these suggestions are pretty good, but i want somehting that is THE costume of the year. I'm going with my boyfriend and my besties and I need soemthing thats not sexy yet not childish. Please help me!

Oct 12, 2009 6:01 AM

Guest :

my friend and i are being pirates?.

white puffy sleeved blouse
brown vest
puffy pants
boots
lots of accesories
its a really fun costume you can do wat evr u want 2 it and add lots of jewelry
u can also wear a skirt if u preffer it

other costumes

fairies?
modern princess?
neon princesses or faries
sport player
ipod
THE CULLENS???????
you could also dress up as boys?!?!
hope i could help

Oct 12, 2009 10:10 AM

Guest :

ok. to the girl who said quote exactly: "flappers are sooooooooo 1920's" thats because flappers are from the 1920's. i just thought that comment was stupid.

Oct 12, 2009 8:36 PM

Guest :

Wow. These ideas are really tacky. I'm looking for somthing really funny (not a flapper, LOL) I think I'll be a Hershey Bar. Well, lemme go look at some other websites first, but I know these ones are just dumb. =( Sorry to say! Happy (almost) Halloween!

Heidi

Oct 14, 2009 1:48 PM

Guest :

i`m 12 and last halloween me and my friends were gangsters! haha! we were wearing baggy pants, a shirts that was a little bit tight fitting and few chain necklaces and we wore a hat!

Oct 15, 2009 11:36 AM

Guest :

Hi i am 11 and in november ill be 12 i cant find anything for halloween i want to be a pirate but dont know how plz help!?!?!?!?

Oct 15, 2009 2:49 PM

Guest :

a lot of you girls are like 11 and are pretty rude obviously this was for advice if you didnt like it then go to another website some girls do like these ideas clearly.
they are all pretty good.

Oct 16, 2009 8:14 PM

Guest :

I am 13 years old...I think all theese costume ideas are crap...to be honest with you we dont wanna look "sexy" we just dont wanna look childish...now I liked this costume because it is not to provocative but is still not childish...I'm sure both you and your parents could agree on it...check it out: http://www.spookshop.com/Tween_Metallic_Fairy_Costume_p/pmg6838620.htm

Oct 17, 2009 12:48 PM

Guest :

I liked the flapper idea alot. And you can go as anything you want! Just be creative. Last year i was a type of witch not sure what kind but anyway you can be a cute candycorn my 14 year old sister wore it last year and she looked amazing. Don't nag until you've tried it.

Oct 17, 2009 1:15 PM

Guest :

Hey it's me again i think that the geisha and genie kinda reavealing and sluty for my taste and what is up with you guys i am a tween and i don't want to be anything that shows off to much of my skin or is too desprate looking you guys are what 10-14 you guys are not 20 stop trying to act like you are. And personally i like buying my costumes i don't have anything to make costumes out of.

Oct 17, 2009 2:24 PM

Guest :

genie idea is pretty old, but i LOVE the flapper idea thnx

Oct 17, 2009 3:47 PM

Guest :

Haha, I just turned fourteen & my bestfriend & I are going to be flapper girls ! (: Ohyess, it was such an adorable iea for the start of freshmen year . Thanks ! <3

Oct 17, 2009 10:24 PM

Guest :

i want to look pretty for the halloween dance but i don't think any of theses things fit my style thanks anyways ohhhhhhhh

Oct 18, 2009 10:14 AM

Guest :

okay look i know all of these ideas suck really bad, im 12 and i am really having a hard time figuring out a halloween outfit because im going to my first boy girl halloween party and i finally figured out a really good idea, a fashion disaster, think about it you could have so much fun making this outfit and you would get some good laughs out of it too and wear something you really wouldnt be causght dead in !!!!!!!

Oct 18, 2009 3:45 PM

Guest :

Ok I'm 13 and I was a flapper for halloween in 3rd grade! And a genie?? seriously? That's just plain stupid! I'm being the tooth fairy for halloween this year. Last year I was a jester, the year before that a clown, and the year before that a mime! The mime was the best one though. Those were my best costumes. DON'T BE A FLAPPER! I was it once, and it only spells one thing: DISASTER.

Oct 20, 2009 11:57 AM

Guest :

im 13 and its really hard to find appropriote costumes. i have to wear my costume to a church party and all of them at the stores are way expensive plus way to showy. Can anyone give me some ideas?
And yeah to alot of the 11 year olds who commented on this, people were giving ideas no need to be rude..geez!
But yeah anyhoo i really need some ideas that are cute but not cheesy or inappropriate, and also cheap or homemade
thanks!!!!!

Oct 20, 2009 12:23 PM

Guest :

I'm a tween and I would probably get ocks thrown at me if I were to wear a flapper, no one would wear a guiha, and I live in Wisconsin walking around as a genie I woul freeze! besides all of these costums are for like babies and stuff, come on tweens want something more i don't know mature, fun, showy haha i don't know!!

Oct 21, 2009 11:08 AM

Guest :

Im a teen and i dont like any of these ideas. Im dressing up assomeone from the 80s with my friend and i also have other ideas ... a fairy ?? just a sugestion btw im 13

Oct 21, 2009 6:27 PM

Guest :

Hey i'm 11 and Im going to be a beauty queen who got in a cat fight over the crown! My BFF says its an awesome idea!

Oct 21, 2009 6:39 PM

Guest :

No offense to you guys but, that is rude! Just because you don't like this person's ideas doesn't mean that you can say "i wanna look good, not like a gay person from the 1800!!" that is mean! and BTW the only costume that might be from the 1800's is the Geisha.

Oct 21, 2009 6:43 PM

Guest :

Ok so I have an idea 2 of my friends were going to dress up as eachother!I also agree with the person on the bottom, many of these comments are rude! You may not like the idea but at least the person who wrote this tried to help!Oh and the neon fairy costume, great idea!

Oct 23, 2009 4:04 PM

Guest :

No offense person who wrote this article,but non of these ideas are really 4 a tween there mostly like a kid idea...no offense i cant find a good costume... uuuggg everything i see is ether 2 babyish or 2 sexy help!!!

Oct 24, 2009 2:53 PM

Guest :

im 13 and i have lots of ideas of what you could be for halloween (some might be dumb but you dont have anything so get over it) dead bride, dead cheerleader, zombie, possessed doll, if you want to be somthing none scary try i seen this cool twister bord costume (dumb but) dorthy?? cheerleader well thats all i can think of hope it helps!!

Oct 25, 2009 8:51 AM

Guest :

I'm a tween and my halloweening days are almost over. My BFF and I are going trick or treating together again but I can't ask her for advice; she's in the USA! But she already told me she is being a goth but I cannot imagine myself as a goth AT ALL! These ideas are not my type of costumes and I have been a witch EVERY YEAR!!! I was thinking about being a person who'd been beat up then murdered but then again...
I think I might be a witch for the halloween disco at school on tuesday then a bee for trick or treating on halloween but if anyone has better ideas i need some ASAP! But I won't use skirts or dresses. I very rarely wear skirts and dresses. I'm into jeans and joggies. So I'm between girly girl and tomboy. I need ideas ASAP!!! Thanks for ideas.

Oct 25, 2009 9:00 AM

Guest :

want me to be honest?
these costumes are L-A-M-E!!!
a genie?! srrsly?!?!?!

so here are some good ideas:

-u and some friends could be bowling pins. another person could be the bowling ball.
-three peas in a pod
-toothbrush and toothpaste
-hanah montana, and the other person is miley stewart/cyrus. (as a joke
-pick one!

Oct 26, 2009 11:06 AM

Guest :

That is pathetic. No tween girl wants to dress up as that! Come on, if your gonna waste yout time making a websitethe least you could do is make it better than this!

Oct 26, 2009 12:07 PM

Guest :

WTF? Nothing even slightly cool? >.>. Well, that sucks... I got a few ideas though ;). I could be one of those freaky dolls that look like they're gonna murder you! (Maybe I'll add some blood... make up of course.) It'll be semi cute, but have a scary element! I have the gothic dress, white tights, I'm pale as crap, and I have ringlets for hair! Awesome. Well, this helped me a little bit. Thanks ;).

-A 13 year old chick in her freshman year that doesn't want to look like an idiot this friday at school.