Teen and Tween Costumes

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Navigating the world of age-appropriate Halloween costumes  can be a very tricky situation.  It can be an awkward time for teen boys as they transition from a world of baseball cards and comic book heroes to completely unfamiliar territory, and in recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that women's selections keep getting tinier and tinier.  As a parent, you undoubtedly feel this tension, and are probably looking for ways to appease your teen or tween without making him or her feel exiled from his or her friends. Luckily, manufacturers are becoming sensitive to this issue and specifically targeting this portion of the population.  Log on to the web site of any online vendor, and chances are you'll find a section of teen costumes.   These are aimed to be topical and trendy so that they are desired designs, but modest enough that you and your spouse won't have coronaries when your child tries to leave the house.

For Boys

Zombie Costumes  Zombies never go out of style, and your teen will flip over all the gruesome makeup.	Indiana Jones Costumes  Rugged and manly, and with all sorts of fun accessories like hats  and whips.	Family Guy Costumes  Family Guy  is a top show for this age group; he'll especially love being Stewie.	Spiderman Costumes  The Spiderman  movies were a box office hit, so this is a great option.	Green Goblin Costumes  If Spidey  is too much of a do-gooder, it's time to bring on the villains.

Jango Fett Costumes  Star Wars never goes out of style.  He'll also get a kick out of being Darth Vader.	Naruto Costumes  If your teen loves Japanese Animation, this disguise will be tons of fun.	Walkaround Costumes  Anything meant to inspire fear will be a favorite for teen and tween boys.	Michael Jackson Costumes  RIP the King of Pop.  MJ is sure to be a huge hit this year, on and off the charts.	Popeye Costumes  A timeless classic and positive reinforcement for him to eat his spinach.

For Girls

Pirate Costumes  Given the success of Pirates of the Caribbean,  she'll clamor to walk the plank.	Ladybug Costumes   She'll bring luck with her wherever she goes, and look great doing it.	Bumblebee Costumes  Everyone is buzzing about bees this year, and it's clear to see why.	Little Bo Peep Costumes  Fairy tales might seem old-fashioned, but these costumes have a modern twist.	Alice in Wonderland Costumes  With Tim Burton's upcoming adaptation, she'd have to be mad as a hatter  not to.

Minnie Mouse Costumes  Everyone loves the ladylike Minnie--especially Mickey.  Don't forget your ears.	Gypsy Costumes  Gaze into your crystal ball : you know she'll have the best costume around.	Witch Costumes  All she really needs is a broom  and a hat --the rest is customizable.	Dorothy Costumes  Add a basket  and ruby slippers,  and make sure she knows there's no place like home.	Strawberry Shortcake Costumes  A classic favorite updated for a contemporary audience.  And totally sweet!

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