Halloween sneaks up fast in Tippah County. One week the kids are talking about the Ripley fall festival, the next they’re asking what they’re wearing for trick-or-treat — and the good costumes sell out first. We rounded up five well-reviewed kids’ Halloween costumes on Amazon, from superheroes to a light-up witch, so Tippah County families can get it handled early.
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Why Tippah County Families Buy Costumes Early
Between school parties, church fall festivals, and trick-or-treat night itself, a Tippah County kid can wear a costume three or four times in one week — that’s a lot of mileage out of one purchase. Ordering now beats the last-minute drugstore rack, and the prices are better before the final-week rush.
1. Rubies DC Comics Superheroes: The Flash Costume Dress for Kids, Girl’s Medium
A Flash dress for the kid who wants to be the fastest hero in the neighborhood. Officially licensed, sized for ages 5–7, and simple enough to throw on over regular clothes on a chilly October night.
Officially licensed DC Comics Flash costume dress
Girl’s medium, fits ages 5–7
Lightweight — layers easily over a jacket for cold trick-or-treat nights
Price: about $19.86 per recent deal listings — check Amazon for today’s price. Check price on Amazon
2. Disguise Sesame Street Elmo Comfy Costume, Officially Licensed Sesame Street Costume for Toddlers, Small (2T)
For the littlest trick-or-treaters. This Elmo is the comfy, soft kind — a jumpsuit and headpiece, no scratchy masks — which matters when a 2-year-old has to wear it for more than twenty minutes.
Officially licensed Sesame Street Elmo costume
Toddler small (2T); includes jumpsuit and headpiece
Soft, mask-free design — comfortable for toddlers
Price: about $28.15 per recent deal listings — check Amazon for today’s price. Check price on Amazon
3. Disguise Dog Man Costume for Kids, Deluxe Official DogMan Movie Jumpsuit with Hat and Ears, Child Size (10-12)
Dog Man is the book character every elementary kid knows right now. This deluxe version comes with the hat and ears, and the jumpsuit is roomy enough to fit over warm clothes — which, in late October, it will need to.
Officially licensed Dog Man (movie) deluxe costume
Includes jumpsuit with hat and ears; child size large (10–12)
Jumpsuit design fits over layers for cool evenings
Price: about $19.49 per recent deal listings — check Amazon for today’s price. Check price on Amazon
4. VGOFUN Girls Halloween Costume, Light Up Witch Costume for Girls Dress Up Witch Cape with LED Light Up Tutu Skirt, Spider Headband, Trick or Treat Bucket Bag Gift Toys for Toddlers Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8
The standout pick for visibility: a witch costume with a light-up cape and light-up tutu skirt, plus a spider headband and its own trick-or-treat bucket bag. The lights make a little witch easy to spot on a dark street, and the set comes with everything in one box.
LED light-up cape (3 light modes) and light-up tutu skirt; 3 AAA batteries included
Includes spider headband, trick-or-treat bucket bag, and glow-in-the-dark stickers
Fits toddlers and girls ages 3–8
Price: click through for today’s price — it moves around this close to Halloween. Check price on Amazon
5. DC Comics, Superman Power Cape Set, Super Heroes Halloween Costume for Kids with Iconic Chest Plate, Dress-Up and Roleplay for Ages 4 and Up
The budget hero of the bunch. A Superman cape and chest plate set that works for Halloween and keeps getting worn for dress-up play all year — hard to beat for the price.
Superman cape set with iconic chest plate, by Spin Master
Includes bendable “steel bar” for strength play; fits ages 4 and up
Ranked #36 in Boys’ Costumes on Amazon
Price: about $8.49 (Prime-exclusive price) — check Amazon for today’s price. Check price on Amazon
Halloween Costume Buying Guide
Sizing: Costume sizes run small and vary by brand — check the size chart against your kid’s height, not just the age range. When in doubt, size up; a slightly big costume beats one that won’t zip.
Warmth: Late-October nights in North Mississippi can dip into the 40s. Costumes that layer over regular clothes (jumpsuits, dresses, capes) beat skin-tight bodysuits every time.
Visibility: Trick-or-treating happens in the dark. Light-up costumes, reflective tape, or a glow bracelet go a long way — especially on county roads without streetlights.
Masks: For little kids, skip the mask and use face paint or a headpiece instead. They can see better, breathe easier, and the costume survives the whole evening.
Licensed vs. generic: Licensed costumes (DC, Sesame Street, Dog Man) cost more but look right and hold up better through multiple wears — school party, festival, and trick-or-treat night.
The Bottom Line
Tippah County kids get a lot of wear out of one costume, so buy for comfort and warmth as much as for looks. Order this week, while the sizes are still in stock, and Halloween night takes care of itself.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
