Halloween is fast becoming one of the most popular events in the calendar for UK families, but not everyone wants to dress up in outlandish Halloween costumes - sometimes we want to celebrate Halloween with a bit more subtlety. Luckily, there are plenty of Halloween clothes for kids to choose from that aren't too scary (or expensive); there are loads of outfits that you can wear all through Autumn without the face paints.
Whether you want to stick to traditional Halloween colours with black and orange, go for something in a more neutral tone, or even in pink, we've searched the shops online to find our favourite Halloween clothes for kids that aren't just dress-up costumes.
We've got sweatshirts and matching joggers from M&S and H&M, Halloween pyjamas from John Lewis, personalised sweatshirts from Etsy, and much more besides. If you're looking for Halloween clothes for your little ones, we hope you'll enjoy our collection of ideas.
The best Halloween clothes for kids
John Lewiswww.johnlewis.com
Put a bit of Halloween into bedtime with these pyjamas that will last longer than just the witching hour - they’re cute enough to be worn well past the night itself. Available in sizes from two to 14 years.
Marks & Spencerwww.marksandspencer.com
A cute ghost character makes this long-sleeve T-shirt wearable without being too scary for little ones. The small sequins make this top stand out with extra spooky sparkle. Available in sizes from two to eight years.
Tutuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk
A Bluey Halloween T-shirt - for real life? Yes, and we adore it. Bluey as a cute vampire, with Bingo as a ghost - the perfect Halloween T-shirt for little ones who don't want to be too scary. Available in sizes from one to seven years.
H&Mwww2.hm.com
Oh so cute! We love this pumpkin character dress, in a soft pink cotton jersey material. Perhaps one for the pumpkin patch photos? Available in sizes from 18 months to 10 years.
Marks & Spencerwww.marksandspencer.com
A two-piece set, with spooky sweatshirt and matching joggers. We love the spider spines on the sleeves, with a cute spider motif embroidered on the bottoms. Fun to wear together but equally good as separates. Available in sizes from three to six years.
Marks & Spencerwww.marksandspencer.com
Not content with just being a sweatshirt, this monster is also a bag, with zipper closure, for keeping those rocks, toffees, feathers, and other toddler treasures safe. Cute all year round. Available in sizes from two to eight years.
H&Mwww2.hm.com
Perfect for trick or treating or watching a Halloween movie curled up on the sofa, this black skeleton two-piece is made from soft jersey material and is oh-so comfy to wear. Available in sizes from four months to four years.
Next www.next.co.uk
There's nothing scary about this super-cute pink Halloween jersey dress from Next, which can easily be worn throughout Autumn. Ideal if you're not a huge fan of traditional Halloween black and orange colours. Available in sizes from three months to seven years.
ASDAdirect.asda.com
If your little one is a Peppa Pig fan - and we struggle to find a toddler who isn't - then they will adore this Halloween Peppa jumper dress. Style with thick woolly tights or leggings and some cute boots. Available in sizes from 18 months to six years.
H&Mwww2.hm.com
A comfy sweatshirt designed with funny pumpkin characters, your little one will love wearing this any day of the week, not just the spooky days. Available in sizes from 18 months to 10 years.
Next www.next.co.uk
Style this cartoony Halloween sweatshirt with leggings or jeans for a cool seasonal outfit that isn't too spooky. Available in sizes from three months to seven years. Shame they don't make a matching one for mums, too.
TuAs colourful as possible, this Halloween long-sleeve T-shirt will brighten up trick or treating; it's full of fun characters, our favourites being the cat and the grumpy frog. Available in sizes from one to seven years.
Little Birdwww.next.co.uk
If you're looking for a playful Halloween top that isn't spooky at all, then look no further than this colourful Little Bird long-sleeve T-shirt. The retro style and lettering is as cool as can be. Available in sizes from one to 10 years. Grab it while you can as Little Bird often sells out quickly.
Etsy www.etsy.com
A personalised Halloween sweatshirt is the ideal gift, perhaps for an October birthday or for a family present from the grandparents. Personalise with your little one's name, and the year; the crafty ones on Team M&B say you could upcycle it into a cushion or patchwork quilt afterwards... Available in sizes from six months to 10 years.
Whether your little one wears these together or as separates, they'll be totally set for Halloween and Autumn days out - definitely the cutest pumpkin in the patch. Available in sizes from one to seven years.
Matalanwww.matalan.co.uk
The finishing touch for any Halloween outfit, these pumpkin socks will keep little ones' toes warm while you're out Trick or Treating, or toasting marshmallows over the fire with the lights off pretending you're not at home.
Zara www.zara.com
A pack of three cute hair clips, with a skull, pumpkin, and bat, with glitter on the clip part. Your little one will adore these in their hair, especially if a full-on Halloween outfit isn't their vibe but the little accessories are life.
Sophie Knight is a freelance journalist and hypnobirthing teacher. She has worked with Mother&Baby for the past 12 years, and has also worked on sister titles including WhatsTheBest, Closer, Grazia, CAR, Parkers, and Today's Golfer, among many others. She is a mum of two, and an experienced product tester. Passionate about maternal mental health, Sophie is also a Mental Health First Aider, and a Reiki healer. Sophie has been teaching hypnobirthing with Bourne Hypnobirthing since 2023, having studied it following using the techniques for her own two births.