12 Bad Halloween Costumes for Kids to Avoid at All Costs
Ah, Halloween. One of our favorite holidays! We love the decor, the candy, and especially the costumes. Halloween is typically a holiday centered around kids, and a lot of people put a lot of time and effort into getting their kids’ costumes just right. Still, somehow, every year brings a new crop of bad Halloween costumes for kids. And they seem to get worse! This year, as you’re planning your kids’ costumes, try to avoid being one of these people. The 12 bad Halloween costumes for kids on this list should be avoided at all costs.
Borderline Bad Halloween Costumes for Kids: Holly Golightly

Listen, we love Breakfast at Tiffany’s as much as the next person. And Holly Golightly is an iconic character! But it doesn’t change the fact that she was kind of an escort.
Suicide Bomber
https://www.instagram.com/p/9Yy1BqDc5c/?tagged=badhalloweencostumes
There’s not much to add here. Pro-tip: don’t dress your kids up as terrorists/suicide bombers/murderers. Just as a general rule.
Major Flirt costume for girls


Hey, did you know women can serve openly in the military, and NOT just as eye-candy for the men? GTFO with this.
“Cozy” Bat


First of all, that doesn’t look cozy. It looks cold. Also, sexy bats aren’t a thing, especially not for young kids.
Bad Spirit Cheerleader


Oooooooh, a bad spirit cheerleader! You can tell by her exposed midriff, black and white uniform, and clenched fist, that this girl is bad news. Why is this a thing?
Girl’s Devil Costume (Born Bad Child)


Ok, kids dressing up as the devil is already pretty problematic. But making it sexy? For girls and tweens? We don’t think the devil wears tulle and sequins.
Cop Cutie


Again, do people not know that women serve in law enforcement agencies all over the country? Spoiler alert: they do! And they don’t wear dresses and leggings while on duty.
Baby Cigarette


It’s hard to even know where begin with how fucking AWFUL this costume is, tbh. But the fact that it’s sold out in size 0-6 months is a good place to start.
Ray Rice (or any other wife-beater and domestic abuser)
Little Kid Goes As #RayRice For Halloween #smh http://t.co/tuLwBtdiCm … pic.twitter.com/ypMJsjtGvo
— Terez Owens (@TerezOwens) October 27, 2014
HAHAHAHAHA, what’s funnier than a man who beat the shit out of his girlfriend on an elevator? SO MANY THINGS. The blackface is a disgusting and completely unsurprising touch.
Marijuana Plant
25 Horribly inappropriate #Halloween #costumes for kids. Just sayin'. #WPdaily https://t.co/0O6kdYp7u5 pic.twitter.com/1UQdNVvXNu
— Nashville Parent Magazine (@parentmag) October 3, 2017
Siiiiiiiiiigh. “What is little Jenny going to be for her first Halloween?” “Weed, he he he.” Like, that conversation should never take place.
Pretty Woman
https://t.co/6oppPcESmX – Bad Halloween Costumes For Kids pic.twitter.com/DpkXJVNJe3
— Dilip (@DilipBagdi11) May 17, 2017
Again, LOVE Pretty Woman. But Vivian WAS A PROSTITUTE.
Hitler
Bad taste kids costume – Little Hitler #halloween #costume #kids #BadTaste #Hitler #HitlerYouth https://t.co/yJcg3Z02JA pic.twitter.com/vmDOgs2Tlm
— Weird Wonderful Web (@WeirdWonderWeb) October 26, 2016
Another one of those that we feel is pretty obvious? Not funny. Not ever.
Have you seen any inappropriately bad kids’ costumes that we missed? Tell us in the comments!
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