Halloween is quickly approaching. Right around this week every year, I see a spike in “firefighter costume” searches on the blog. I thought I would share my favorite fireman costumes with you for 2011 so you can order one if you have a little firefighter in your house.
As always, my number one favorite would be the Aeromax firefighter costumes. I reviewed them in 2009, and I am happy to report that they’re still going strong. They’ve been through the wash quite a few times and they are just as great as they were the day we got them. Plus, they look so real, don’t they?
Most costume places seem to carry this particular costume in the variety of colors, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find. The tan costume is on Amazon right now for $45.16.
Every firefighter needs a dalmatian, of course. While you could get a generic, big-box store dalmatian costume, I fell in love with this firefighter Dalmatian costume on Etsy. I mean, goodness.
It comes with the jacket, ears and paws. Tell me that’s not cute. It’s $60.00 (but then you can use the fire jacket as a rain coat).
I know that a few people have emailed me over the years and said that they loved the firefighter costumes but they happen to live in much warmer climates. Woolen long sleeved deals or even vinyl rain jackets were too warm for their kiddos. That’s why I like this one from Target: It’s just a short-sleeved “firefighter uniform” shirt.
It might also be great for kiddos with texture issues or those who aren’t keen on wearing costumes in general. Simple and cheap, at $14.99.
That’s it for new favorites for purchase-able costumes this year. On Wednesday, I’ll be running my annual “Please Don’t Purchase These Firefighter Costumes” post and on Friday I’ll share some of the best make-at-home firefighter costumes. If you have links for either, you can feel free to share them.
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