Plus Size Costume Ideas and Tips

You’re guaranteed to find just the costume you’re looking for in the size, style, and cut that fits you best, and we’re here to take the stress out of the entire costume shopping process, so that you’ll have more time to plan the most epic Halloween party to date. Shopping for your Halloween costume has never been easier—trust us.

Popular Categories

Halloween only comes once a year, and you want to get the most bang for your buck while still looking fabulous. Believe us—we get it. By purchasing a costume that stands the test of time, you’re ensuring that you can use that costume year after year (or swap with friends and family so that no one wears the same costume twice). Halloween costumes like pirates, TV, and movie characters, superheroes, and decades (disco days, anyone?) never go out of style, and can be modified with accessories and are useful way past Halloween. Need a plus-size costume for a college theme party? We have you covered. Husband or wife celebrating a milestone birthday in retro style? Groovy, man. Costumes in classic categories can be worn time and time again, saving you money—and the hassle of coming up with something new every year.

Buying Ideas and Tips

Every body is beautiful, and every body is different—no one gets that more than we do. That’s why we carry a wide variety of costumes that are cut for plus-size individuals. Here are a few helpful hints to help you shop for your Halloween costume:

Before you start browsing, take your measurements.

•       Women: measure your bust around its widest point; waist; hips around the widest point; and hollow (armpit) to floor.

•       Men: measure your chest (hold the tape measure just under your arms and across your shoulder blades); neck; waist; and inseam.

Keep your measurements in mind while you’re shopping, and reference each costume’s size chart; a Batman costume and a pirate costume might fit differently and have varied sizing.

Start shopping! We find it’s easier to fill your cart with lots of costumes you love and narrow them down later. You might feel like dressing as your favorite TV character one minute, and 10 minutes later love the idea of getting zombified. Choose something that speaks to you, but don’t be afraid to get creative!

Popular Licenses

In addition to a variety of standard women’s plus-size costumes like witches, pirates, and flappers, we carry a huge selection of officially licensed women’s plus-size costumes based on to-the-minute trends, popular movies, and current memes. An officially licensed costume means that you’re getting a quality plus-size costume that’s been vetted by the experts. What are the post-popular licensed plus-size costumes? We’re so glad you asked:

•       The Wizard of Oz. You and your friends will be off to see the wizard (the wonderful Wizard of Oz) in officially licensed Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion plus-size costumes.

•       Ghostbusters. Get your girl squad together to study the paranormal. Or, hand the boys their ecto blasters for a night on the town. You ain’t afraid of no ghosts!

•       Harley Quinn. If DC Comics are your thing, you can’t go wrong with Harley Quinn (plus, you’ll perfectly complement your significant other’s Joker).

•       Batman. Whatever your bat-style, there’s a plus-size Batman costume for you. (Batmobile not included, sorry.)

•       Superman. It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s you, in the perfect men’s plus-size Superman costume (tights, cape and all).

•       Wonder Woman. Arguably the most awesome member of the Justice League, you’ll totally look the part in a women’s plus-size Wonder Woman costume.

•       Star Wars. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away … You know how it goes. From Obi-Wan to Han Solo, Princess Leia to Luke Skywalker, Yoda to Darth Vader, we have it all, in plus sizes that fit you.

•       Disney. Pick your favorite princess (we love Moana, Elsa, and Belle) or dashing prince (Charming, we’re looking at you), and you’re sure to look like you stepped out of the pages of a fairytale.

Clearance

What’s spookier than a haunted house on Halloween? Spending a ton of money on a Halloween costume you only plan to wear once! That’s why we carry a variety of plus-size costumes on clearance that fit your size, style, and budget. No one ever has to know you bought it on clearance—we’ll keep that between us. Best of all, we have all of the costume accessories you need to give your discount costume a style boost.

Costume Accessories

Accessories can make or break a look, and Halloween is no exception. Even the most elaborate costumes need an accessory or two, and we have everything you need to put the finishing touches on your plus-size Halloween costume. We recommend starting with footwear— flip-flops with a Wonder Woman costume just won’t do. Every costume needs the perfect pair of boots, shoes, or sandals. Then, think about what other accessories you might need. Cleopatra certainly needs a black bob wig, Tony Stark needs a mask to become Iron Man, and no Uncle Sam ensemble would be complete without a red, white, and blue hat. Plus, we have everything in between, from gloves to jewelry.

Couple Costume Ideas

A princess and a zombie walk into a bar … No, this isn’t some terrible joke (then again, maybe it is). For an easy look, coordinate your costume with your significant other. We have plenty of plus-size costumes that look great together, including officially licensed costumes like Harley Quinn and the Joker, Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent, Batman and Robin, and so many more. Besides, a coordinated look is so easy, and takes a lot of the guesswork out of, “What should we be for Halloween this year?”

Family Costume Ideas

Get the whole family (or your group of friends) in on the fun with a coordinated group costume. We have a great selection of themed and officially licensed costumes in a variety of sizes, from boys and girls to standard men’s and women’s, to women’s plus size and men’s plus size. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

•       The Avengers

•       The Wizard of Oz

•       A gang of fearsome pirates

•       Star Wars

•       Clowns