When it comes to choosing a Halloween costume, there are so many fun options out there. The best part of Halloween is that we can become anything we want to! And parents have the excitement of not only dressing themselves up, if they want to, but also helping their kids figure out the best costume and get dressed up. And for mothers who are especially close with their daughters, why not go with a cute joint costume? Some people have really creative ideas for dressing up with their partner or their best friend and dressing up with their kid can be just as much (or even more) fun! There are tons of possibilities.Â
A good mother-daughter costume can be matching, like two skeletons or two witches. Or it can be two different characters from the same show or film, like Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent or Morticia and Wednesday Addams. It can also be two complementary things, like a baker and a cupcake! It always pays off to think outside of the box for a Halloween costume. And there is something about pairing up for a costume that makes things even more fun and interesting. And then, of course, there are all of the amazing photo opportunities that come with dressing up as a family or in a pair. Mother-daughter duos can find costumes that are cutesy, scary, funny, over-the-top, or whatever works for them. It is all about having fun and making memories. Here are 20 mother-daughter costume ideas that moms will totally want to try this Halloween! And we guarantee that little girls will love these too!
Maleficent & Sleeping Beauty Mother-Daughter Costumes
Maleficent and Sleeping Beauty is great idea for Disney fans. This mom and daughter did a great job with their costumes.
'The Addams Family' Mother-Daughter Costumes
The Addams Family is known for being creepy, so characters from it are perfect for Halloween. Morticia and Wednesday make an epic mother-daughter costume.
Minnie Mouse Mother-Daughter Costumes
Another cute Disney option is Minnie Mouse! This mom and daughter are wearing matching outfits in different colors for a perfectly complementary duo.
Moana & Te Fiti Mother-Daughter Costumes
If Moana is the family favorite Disney movie, then this adorable costume is definitely one to consider. These Moana and Te Fiti costumes are gorgeous.
Skeleton Mother-Daughter Costumes
These skeleton looks are incredible! This mother and daughter are wearing matching jumpsuits with awesome skull makeup.
Snow White & Evil Queen Mother-Daughter Costumes
Snow White and the Evil Queen are another fun pair to recreate. Their expressions in this photo are perfect and the "poison" apple completes the whole photo.
Sailor Moon Mother-Daughter Costumes
Sailor guardians are a super cute costume idea. This mom and daughter even included grandma! They all look so pretty and colorful.
Paper Doll Mother-Daughter Costumes
Paper dolls are a more creative option for a mother-daughter costume. Between their outfit and their makeup, these costumes go above and beyond!
Wonder Woman Mother-Daughter Costumes
Wonder Woman is a super idea for a mother-daughter costume. And this duo totally has the pose down pat.
Cruella & Dalmatian Mother-Daughter Costumes
This mom is Cruella de Vil and her daughter is a happy little Dalmatian. They look pretty darn cute.
'Star Wars' Mother-Daughter Costumes
This is a fun idea for Star Wars fans. The mom is Princess Leia and her daughter is Rey. Love it!
Zombie Mother-Daughter Costumes
This mom and daughter are killing it with their zombie makeup. Honestly, we would be pretty scared if we ran into them.
Unicorn Mother-Daughter Costumes
The unicorn trend lives on! Not only do these white fluffy costumes look super cute, but they also appear to be warm and cozy.
Rosie the Riveter Mother-Daughter Costumes
Teach them all about girl power from a young age with matching Rosie the Riveter costumes. The bandanas and denim shirts are really all that's needed.
Witches Mother-Daughter Costumes
Witchy mamas will love this one! Dressing up as a witch is a classic costume idea, but it's even more fun when there is a little witch to join in the fun.
Black Cat Mother-Daughter Costumes
These matching cat costumes are sassy and fun with their ears and tutus. But the best part is probably those huge cat paws!
'Alice in Wonderland' Mother-Daughter Costumes
We are loving this over-the-top Queen of Hearts costume! And little Alice looks like she's having a ton of fun skipping through Wonderland.
Baker & Cupcake Mother-Daughter Costumes
How sweet! A baker and her cupcake. This is a really creative idea. Her cupcake costume is perfect!
'Monsters, Inc.' Mother-Daughter Costumes
This mom looks comfy in her Sulley costume and baby Boo is adorable! They even included Mike Wazowski!
'Big Comfy Couch' Mother-Daughter Costumes
Most '90s kids probably remember Loonette the Clown and her doll Molly from The Big Comfy Couch. This mom did a great job dressing up her and her little one as the nostalgic characters.
