This year, what’s better than getting you and your daughter into the holiday spirit by wearing awesome mother-daughter Halloween costumes? Not only is it a fun project for the two of you, but it’s a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime. Get your nails painted, your makeup perfected, and work as a team to make sure your costumes turn out amazing. This is a time when you and your daughter can share your love of spookiness and candy! Not all mother-daughter relationships fall under the same category, and these Halloween costume ideas vary to fit all personalities and mother-daughter relationships. And bonus: costumes aren’t just for mothers and daughters, they also work great for grandmothers, aunts, god-mothers… whatever women want to join in on the fun! So look to these 30 adorably cute mother-daughter Halloween costume ideas for inspiration.
1. Ursula and Ariel from ‘The Little Mermaid’
Ariel and Ursula make a perfect Halloween costume idea. Though the characters in the movie weren’t mother and daugther, and had quite the toxic agreement, you’ll have loads of fun… tentacles and all!
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2. Morticia and Wednesday Addams
If you want something a little darker, but a whole lot of cute spooky goodness, try The Addams Family costumes. You and your daughter can be sweet and scary as the notorious Morticia and Wednesday Addams.
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3. Merida and Elinor from ‘Brave’
Disney’s ‘Brave’ is about the bond between a rebellious daughter and a well-meaning, overbearing mother. You can be the strong Queen Elinor, while your daughter can be the brave, spunky Merida.
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4. Wonder Woman and Batgirl
Both Wonder Woman and Batgirl have been icons of empowerment for women and girls alike. This Halloween, uplift your daughter by becoming the powerful duo!
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5. Buzz Lightyear and Cowgirl Jessie from ‘Toy Story’
In ‘Toy Story 2’, we all met the lovable yodeling cowgirl Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear has always been a fan favorite. If you put them together, you have a wonderful throwback to your childhood while celebrating hers.
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6. Violet and Mrs. Incredible/Elastigirl from ‘The Incredibles’
You and your daughter can be the most modern mother-daughter crime-fighting twosome! Maybe you can even get the renowned Edna Mode to design the costumes for you.
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7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Pizza Slice
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were a thing long before the Michael Bay movies. Bring the TMNT to life when you dress up as a turtle, and your mini-me goes as a pizza slice (the Turtles’ favorite)!
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8. Snow White and the Evil Queen
Tempt your daughter with a delicious apple as you play Evil Queen to her Snow White. You can even dress up your cat or dog as one of the Seven Dwarves for more fun.
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9. Wilma and Pebbles
Yaba dabba doo! Wilma and Pebbles have outfits that are not only fashion-forward, but incorporate dinosaur bones into jewelry and hair accessories! Be the best dressed mother and daughter of the Stone Age.
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10. Mona Lisa and Painter
Have your daughter channel her inner da Vinci while you dress as one of his masterpieces! You can even add a beard and long white wig for effect.
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11. Madeline and Miss Clavel
From the classic children’s book ‘Madeline’, this costume works even better if you have more than one daughter! Dress your brood as some of the 12 girls in two straight lines, while you play the role of the loving nun, Miss Clavel.
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12. Devil and Angel
Your daughter is the light of your life, so have her dress up as all that is good: an angel. To complement her wings, add some horns and become the devil on the other side of the shoulder.
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13. Magician and Rabbit
Everyone knows about magicians pulling a rabbit out of a hat, and now you can do the same thing. Although, you’ll probably need a pretty big hat to pull your little girl out of!
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14. Pirate and Parrot
For mothers of toddlers and babies, a great ideas is to dress as a pirate and put your parrot friend on your shoulder. As something entertaining, try to have your daughter say “Walk the plank!”
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15. Gardener and Flower Pot
Mothers are known for “watering” their daughters with knowledge and watching them grow up with pride. Use that same energy this Halloween while you pour a little love into that flower pot.
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16. Sully and Boo from ‘Monsters, Inc.’
Dress up as the big lovable monster Sully, while carrying his favorite human child, Boo. Give your kid extra points for nailing all of Boo’s catchphrases, like “Kitty!” or “Mike Wazowski!”
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17. Robber and Money Bag
Carry your baby around like a sack of cold hard cash, while you flaunt your newly rich lifestyle. Be sure have your getaway car ready and waiting for you.
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18. Cruella De Vil and Dalmatian
It may be a bit morbid to dress up as a fashion designer heiress hell-bent on kidnapping dalmatians for their fur, but this mother-daughter Halloween costume is just too adorable.
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19. Little Bo Peep and Sheep
Become one of Mother Goose’s most beloved characters, and have your sheep daughter in tow as you both head out to pasture.
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20. Daenerys Targaryen and Dragon
Dracarys! You’ll love being the Mother of Dragons, and can have your daughter dress up — whether she’s a baby, toddler, child or teen.
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21. Cop and Donut
You know the cliché of cops loving donuts? Well, make it come to life as you don a cop uniform while your daughter dresses up as a sweet treat.
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22. Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck
Well, you and your daughter could both go as Minnie Mouse, but what fun would that be? Switch things up with a Daisy Duck mascot costume, while she wears Minnie’s infamous dress and ears.
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23. Unicorn and Rainbow
Instead of a pot of gold, unicorns really do belong near rainbows. Make it extra-special when your daughter adds plenty of color to her costume.
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24. Dorothy and The Wicked Witch from ‘The Wizard of Oz’
You’re not in Kansas anymore with these Dorothy and Wicked Witch costumes. And if the Wicked Witch is a little too dark for you, try becoming Glinda the Good Witch instead.
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25. Cookie Monster and Cookie
Me want cookie! And this year, what Cookie Monster wants, he gets. You’re already obsessed with your daughter (that motherly love is no joke!), why not become addicted to cookies, too?
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26. Princess Leia and Rey
There’s nothing better than dressing up as two badass ladies for Halloween. May the force be with you as you channel this mother-daughter-like duo and celebrate their strong bond.
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27. Alice in Wonderland and the Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts is notoriously cruel and quick to execute people, but she’s the perfect complement to the curious Alice. Bonus points if you can incorporate any of the other kooky characters to your costumes.
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28. Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf
We all know how Little Red Riding Hood ends, with the wolf’s ultimate demise, but add some fun to your mother-daughter Halloween costumes with this twist.
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29. Willy Wonka and Oompa-Loompa
Dress up as the mysterious chocolate factory owner while your daughter portrays one of the small humans who work in the factory! Be sure to paint her face orange for dramatic effect.
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30. Yoshi and Princess Peach
For daughters who want to be a princess for Halloween, take it a step further and have her dress as Princess Peach. Your Yoshi costume will be the perfect complement for this classic idea.
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