Everything you need to spark their imagination, including wings, capes, jewelry, play silks, and lots of interesting hats.
We all know at least one kid who refuses to wear anything but a princess dress — or a wizard cape, or a Spider-Man costume — from morning to night. And as silly as it can seem to adults, pretending to be someone else is critical to children’s development. “It requires both focus to stay in character and creative thinking to adapt to fit your role,” says Jocelyn Greene, founder of, a theater program offering classes, camps, and party services.
Children get the most out of playing dress-up starting at around age 3, but any seasoned parent will tell you that the benefits of this type of play will continue for many years. Greene says these skills can’t be taught; kids need play to learn them, and even the simplest costumes and props can spark their imaginations and support their brain development. Dressing up is also just plain fun, as any actor, fashion designer, or stylist can agree. And it doesn’t have to be expensive.
But as with other products meant for kids, the younger the child, the more that safety should be a top concern. “Poorly made clothes and accessories with loose buttons or rhinestones can be tricky because my toddler puts everything in her mouth,” says Natalie Ebel, co-founder of. She also advises watching out for glitter costumes that are not well-made because the glitter will “haunt you forever.
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