Disclosure: I received the product below in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.
Don’t get me wrong there is nothing wrong with the costumes you’ll find at you local mass retailer, but the selection sometimes just isn’t what you are looking for. Whether it be the size your child (or you) needs isn’t in stock or the character costume isn’t available, it can definitely be frustrating shopping for a costume! I know for me, my kids love to browse the costumes at our local department stores but my boys always have trouble picking one. I mean a store too can only hold so many costumes out on the sales floor so they have to be choosy.
Well Costume Express is an online store that literally seems like they have everything! From kids costumes and dress-up to grown up and group costumes, they have something for everyone. You can even purchase your costume accessories and Halloween decorations there! Oh and pets are not forgotten as they have a selection of pet costumes as well!
What is super nice though is I pulled up the website, sat down my son and let him scroll through all the costumes. There are so many categories you can use to narrow down your search too which is super helpful. My son decided he wanted to be someone from Star Wars and luckily there was a Star Wars category with 40 costumes to choose from. He had a blast browsing through the costumes and got lots of ideas before he narrowed it down to the Star Wars Darth Vader Costume.
The costume comes with a heavy duty plastic mask, cape, belt and jumpsuit with attached front plates and bootcovers. The jumpsuit is Polyester and thin enough so it was comfortable and not bulky. I do suggest buying a size up though. We bought the 8/10 for my 6.5 year old and its perfect on him. It does not include the light saber but they do sell those and I of course had to get one of those too! He absolutely loves the costume and honestly it is one of the better boy ones I have seen. Other costumes we have had have just been the jumpsuit and mask, which my kids’ school doesn’t allow the mask so it would just be the jumpsuit. This costume not only has great detail but it includes the belt and cape! I was impressed too with the mask as it is a hard plastic, not the thin plastic that cracks easily and it has a thick elastic strap with Velcro to attach it. I have no issues with the costume and I have no doubt my 6 year old will be wearing it daily after Halloween, I won’t let him wear it much now in fear he will rip it or something before Halloween! Like I mentioned we also got the light saber which extends out to a be a decent size and lights up! It was nice that was the only accessory we really needed. The picture of the costume does show gloves, which would be a nice touch, but I’m probably going to just have my son where some black snow gloves we have already.
Overall, we had a great experience with Costume Express. Some features they offer as well are most orders will ship the same day (if placed before 4 PM Central Time) and if the costume does not fit they offer Free Exchanges where they pay the shipping!
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GIVEAWAY ENTRY:
Dusty Schnur says
My son would love the Mario costume.
Melanie Johnson says
My daughter would flip for the Deluxe Pink Power Ranger Megaforce Child Costume
T.h.Ransom says
We would love the Star Wars Deluxe Luke Skywalker Child Costume for my son
Terra Heck says
I want the Harry Potter – Death Eater Deluxe Adult Costume. Thanks.
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Laura Harper says
My son would’ve absolutely loved this when he was little. He was
always a big Star Wars fan growing up. Too bad he’s too old to
trick or treat now.
Jessica H. says
I think my daughter would love the http://www.costumeexpress.com/p/800142/tribal-spirit-tween-costume. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Jennifer T. says
I’d love to get the Feisty Fox Child Costume.
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Brynn says
I love the Feelin’ Groovy Adult Costume
shelly leatham says
I like the Blood Vampiress Adult Plus Costume!
Glenna F says
I like the Sassy Devil Adult Plus Costume
V says
I’d like to get my little gil the storybook snow white prestige dress
Sadie B. says
Princess Bride Buttercup Adult Costume – love it!
Heather says
My son would love the Jr. Police Officer Suit Child Costume.
Kerry G. says
My son would love the Star Wars Stormtrooper Child Costume
Megan C says
My kids would love the (coming soon) Minecraft Steve and Creeper masks most 🙂
Kelly Amos says
My son would like the Luigi costume.
Teh Doll says
FrankieStein Monster HIgh costume
melissa williams says
My daughter would love this costume http://www.costumeexpress.com/p/805385/doc-mcstuffins-deluxe-toddler-child-costume
nannypanpan says
he’d like the star wars jedi deluxe costume-luke
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Katie Morris Crider says
My Little Pony – Pinkie Pie Deluxe Toddler / Child Costume
Jennifer Rote says
My son would like the ron Man 3 Mark 42 Muscle Light Up Kids Costume.
Sarah Ann Walker says
My son would love the Batman Brave & Bold Deluxe Batman Toddler costume.
Katlyn says
My oldest would love to have the Super Mario Bros. Luigi Toddler/Child Costume.
Seyma Shabbir says
I love Skylanders Spyro adventure costume
Kimberly Schotz says
My daughter would like a Ninja Turtle Costume
Megan Parsons says
Gothic Vampira Elite Collection Adult Costume
Sus says
Iron Man 3 Mark 42 Classic Muscle Toddler / Child Costume
Alina Hahn says
The teenage mutant ninja turtle costume (Leonardo) but also the Darth Vader one too because all of a sudden my 3 yo is obsessed with Darth Vader.
Ellie W says
My grandson would like the Zombie Hunter Child Costume
Debra Hall says
Wizard Of Oz Deluxe Glinda the Good Witch
Dorothy Teel says
My oldest granddaughter would love to have this she is nuts over Star wars. Star Wars Darth Vader Adult Costume
D SCHMIDT says
Another great costume is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle – Leonardo Kids Costume
Jennifer Rogers says
We like The Unknown Phantom Costume!
Ronald O. says
I like the Universal Monster Collector’s Edition Creature from the Black Lagoon Adult Mask!
Carrie Phelps says
My little super hero would love the Iron Man 3 Patriot Classic Muscle Toddler / Child Costume.
Crystal says
I like the Midnight Butterfly costume!
TrippyCusp93 says
I love the Cheerleader USA Adult Costume!
amy pugmire says
I would love the Cleopatra Child Costume
Candice says
I like the Comical Cow Adult Costume.
Rochel S says
I like the Cleopatra Child Costume
Jennifer says
I would get the the peanut butter and jelly couples costume!
Vickie Couturier says
Blue Power Ranger Megaforce Muscle Chest Child Costume
Karen F says
My son loves Batman so I know he would like to have the Dark Knight costume.
Vicky D says
My grandson would love the Batman Brave & Bold Deluxe Batman Toddler / Child Costume.
Iliana R says
I love the Minion costumes for women!
Janet W. says
My grandson would love to have the Spider Child Costume!
Michelle Frame says
My daughter would love to have the Cleopatra Child Costume
Mary Happymommy says
My daughter would like the Cinderella costume.
Renee B. says
I would love to get the toddler teenage mutant ninja turtle michaelangelo for my son.
Barbara Stenby says
Batman Classic 1966 Series Grand Heritage Batgirl Adult
Leanne M says
My daughter would love the http://www.costumeexpress.com/p/32504/gothic-vampira-elite-collection-child-costume