Beauty and The Beast is a tale as old as time, loved by children and parents alike. The traditional fairy tale, written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve back in the 1700s, became a timeless classic once Disney cast its magic on it back in 1992. Since then, it has had animated spin-off films and live-action remakes, introducing this much-loved story to a whole new generation of fans. If your little one loves the films and dressing up, we've put together a list of Beauty and The Beast costumes so they can dress like their favourite characters and reenact scenes.
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Best Ballroom Belle dress
Watch your little one transform into the Belle of the ball from the moment they put on this dress. It features a glittery bodice and skirt, adding a touch of sparkle to their dressing-up box.
Pros: Not too long so your little one won't trip over it
Cons: Some parents felt the dress sheds glitter
Review: "My granddaughter cannot wait to wear this to "Sing-along Beauty and the Beast", she has it hung in her bedroom ready. It really is lovely and she looks even more beautiful than usual."
Best Ballroom beast costume
Intricately designed with gold detailing and laced cuffs and cravat, the Beast will undoubtedly be ready to dance in the ballroom wearing this costume.
Pros: Attention to detail has been taken in the design
Cons: Some children may not like wearing the maskReview: "This is a great costume. My grandson loves it. The mask is very soft and he is happy wearing it. Great that the jacket has Velcro fastening all way down."
Recommended ballroom Belle costume
Another choice to consider for Belle's iconic yellow ballroom dress. This one is truly spectacular, with a full skirt complete with bows and crochet detailing to create a dress that's truly fit for a Disney princess.
Pros: Reviews suggest it's easy for children to put on themselves
Cons: Hand wash only
Review: "I bought this Belle Dress for my 2-year-old for Christmas and she loved it. It fits her perfectly and it looks so beautiful. She wore it to Disney on ice and the amount of compliments she got was endless. Such a beautiful dress, only downfall was by the end of the day all the piping from the bottom of the dress came away after the first wear. Dress is still wearable though."
Recommended ballroom Beast costume
If your little one wants to look like Beast without wearing a mask, this one has a headdress to help them complete their look. The longline jacket has a silky feel and is adorned with gold detailing.
Pros: Has plenty of elastic for a comfortable fit
Cons: Hand wash only
Review: "Great! Worth the money!!!"
Best everyday Belle dress
Kids will enjoy recreating the earlier scenes from Beauty and The Beast wearing this blue and white number. They can picture themselves wandering around the French village where the film is set, wearing a dress made from skin-friendly material.
Pros: Machine washable, can be tumble dried
Cons: Doesn't have a size higher than age seven
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This pink Belle dress is designed to be the same colour as the famous rose in the glass jar. It also has a rose made out of mesh on the bodice to complete the look.
Pros: Embellished with sequins
Cons: Not as iconic as Belle's blue and yellow dresses
Best Belle shoes
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Add a twinkle to their step with these princess shoes. Covered in gold sequins and finished with a big glitter bow, they'll be the perfect match for Belle's ballroom dress.
Pros: Can be worn for fancy dress and as occasion shoes
Cons: They have a slight heel, which some parents may not be comfortable with their little ones wearing
Review: "Lovely shoes to wear with princess outfit. Not too high. Price good. Quality good"
Best Belle accessory pack
This accessory pack includes everything a little princess could wish for. There's a tiara, a wand, all the jewellery and a pair of timeless yellow gloves to complete Belle's signature ballroom outfit.
Pros: Complete accessory pack
Cons: Some parents have experienced issues with the gemstones being loose
Review: "It was very comfortable"
Best Beast costume for a baby
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Who said it's just big kids that get to have the fun of dressing up? This baby bodysuit has a print inspired by the Beast's outfit, with poppers at the bottom and top for easy changing.
Pros: Made from soft polyester
Cons: On the pricey side
Best Gaston-inspired t-shirt
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Your child doesn't have to just dress up as Belle or the Beast, they may want to try a Gaston-inspired outfit. Everyone knows no one's slick as Gaston, but your child will come in a very close second wearing this top.
Pros: Available in a wide range of sizes
Cons: May take longer to be delivered because it shipped from outside the UK
Review: "I could not recommend this seller more! The Gaston dress-up is absolutely wonderful and really high quality. Not being in the US, I received brilliant customer service to ensure I received the right size and the delivery was really quick. I can’t wait to give this to my little boy on Christmas Day and I expect he won’t want to take it off!"
Best Chip-inspired costume
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How adorable would your little one look in this Chip-inspired outfit? The glitzy top has Chip's face on it and the tutu features all the colours you would associate with this cute little character.
Pros: Comes with a bow or clip to wear
Cons: Shipping may take a while
Review: "The Chip costume outfit turned out so lovely! Her older sister was Belle & wanted baby sister to match her. My LO was 9 months old for Halloween & I got the size 9m, so it’s true to size. The only thing is that it took almost a month to be shipped. Glad I purchased it sometime in September."
FAQs
How many Beauty and The Beast films are there?
Beauty and The Beast films have been made multiple times over the years, but if we're speaking strictly Disney films, there have been four Beauty and The Beast films made. There's the original, a Christmas special, The Enchanted Christmas and another tale called Belle's Magical World.
In 2017, Disney decided to create a live-action remake of the original Beauty and The Beast film. This live-action film ditches the animation we're used to and retells the story using real actors and clever CGI technology. The 2017 version of Beauty and The Beast included a star-studded cast, with Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as The Beast and Luke Evans as Gaston - to name but a few.
What is The Beast's real name in Beauty and The Beast?
We all know that The Beast was a real-life prince before being turned into a creature by an enchantress. We see The Beast transformed back to his true self at the end of the film, but do we ever find out what his real name is? The answer is no, his real name has never been revealed throughout any of the films. His name is never spoken by any of the characters on screen, he is simply referred to as Beast or Master. It isn't listed in the credits either so it remains one of the film's unsolved mysteries.