If you’re looking for a Red Riding Hood costume you may think the choice is pretty limited, but there are a few variations on the theme that you could think about.
A costume for Little Hiding Hood herself is quite easy to make, as obviously the main component is a red hooded cape. These aren’t very common items in most wardrobes or clothes shops though so it is easier to buy a complete Red Riding Hood costume, which are available from most fancy dress retailers.
There is actually a vast range of different Red Riding Hood costumes. You can get really cute children’s Little Red Riding Hood costumes, for children as young as 3 years old. These mostly include a red dress, white apron and a red cape, so your little one will look just like they stepped out of a storybook. You can even get cure gingham lined baskets if you want to give them one to carry, just like the fairytale character herself.
The children’s costumes go up to age 10 years, but you there are also teen Red riding Hood costumes available, which are usually aimed at sizes 4 - 6. There are several different teen costumes available, including a Teen Lil’ Miss Red Costume, which includes a red, black and white apron dress with a lace-up front and a ruffled back. Also included is a matching red cape with a cherry print lining. This costume can be worn with opaque white tights and round toe black shoes.
An alternative teen costume is a Teen Rebel Toons Red Riding Hood costume, which includes a red and white dress with black button detailing, a red wolf shaped hood, black and white striped leggings and matching fingerless gloves.
Rebel Toons also do an adult version costume, which includes a long cape with a hood and skull detailing, a black corset with red lacing, a short black skirt with jagged edging, a pair of grey gloves and an axe. This fairytale outfit would make a great Halloween costume.
Other adult version Red Riding Hood costumes include some sexy outfits with red or gingham short skirts and lace up bodices, with cute white aprons and red capes. They can all be worn with hold ups or stockings and added lacy petticoats.
All the outfits can be accessorized with a basket, and you can even get a comedy wolf head in a basket, to carry with you. Wolf costumes are, of course, the other option for a Red Riding Hood themed costume, and possibly the only costume for men to wear.
There are several different Big Bad Wolf costumes available, which include a granny-style nightgown with an attached tail, wolf feet shoe covers, furry fingerless gloves, a night cap, and a wolf mask.
So if you are looking for a Red Riding Hood costume you won’t be stuck for choice, but the range of characters is fairly limited.