{"product_id":"kids-sweet-screams-zombie-pyjamas-costume","title":"Kids Ghost Girl Costume - Victorian Nightgown Dress with Hair Bows","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong white Victorian-style nightgown dress with gray distressed patches, spider print, sheer overlay sleeves, peplum collar, and attached black chest bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo black ribbon hair bows (tie-on style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kids Ghost Girl Costume brings Victorian-era spookiness to Book Week with a floor-length white nightgown dress covered in eerie gray patches and tiny spider prints. The sheer organza overlay creates that ethereal, just-stepped-out-of-the-shadows effect kids love, while the black satin peplum collar and attached chest bow add a touch of old-fashioned doll creepiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear — elastic cuffs keep the long sheer sleeves in place without bunching, and the empire waistline sits naturally without pinching. Standout details include the distressed gray patches scattered across the white fabric (they look authentically aged, not costume-y) and the small bug motifs that give it a proper haunted-house vibe. The two black hair bows tie into pigtails or low bunches for that creepy Victorian child look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Week \u0026amp; Literature Days\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural fit for ghost stories, Victorian horror tales, or any spooky storybook character parade — works for classroom readings of classic ghost stories or Gothic literature themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween \u0026amp; School Parties\u003c\/strong\u003e: Halloween trick-or-treating, school Halloween parties, or kindy dress-up days where your child wants to be spooky but not too scary — the sweet-meets-creepy balance is spot-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCostume Parties \u0026amp; Themed Events\u003c\/strong\u003e: Birthday parties with a haunted mansion theme, Halloween dress-up at home, or any event where a ghostly Victorian child aesthetic works — pairs beautifully with pale face paint and dark eye circles if you want to amp up the spook factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with white or silver ballet flats (not included) and style hair in low pigtails or bunches tied with the included black bows. For a fuller ghost effect, add pale face makeup and dark circles under the eyes — the dress does the rest of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParent FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size should I order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the size chart for chest and length measurements — this dress runs true to size with a loose nightgown fit, so if your child is between sizes we'd suggest sizing down for a neater look or sizing up if they're tall (the floor-length hem works best when it actually reaches the floor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan she wear this over regular clothes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is designed to be worn as the main costume piece — it's lightweight enough that she can wear normal underwear and a singlet underneath if the day is cool, but it's not thick enough to layer over a full outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I wash this? Is the fabric durable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash cold and hang to dry — the sheer overlay and printed spider details hold up better with gentle care. The distressed patches are dyed\/painted on (not appliqués), so they won't peel off with washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo the hair bows stay in place?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bows are ribbon ties (not clips or elastics), so you tie them into her hair like regular ribbons — works best with pigtails or low bunches. They're secure once tied but easy to remove at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash cold, hang dry. Avoid bleach to preserve spider print and distressed patches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubies","offers":[{"title":"Age 3-4","offer_id":49131937792274,"sku":"cl630922 s","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Age 5-7","offer_id":49131937825042,"sku":"cl630922 m","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Age 8-10","offer_id":49131937857810,"sku":"cl630922 l","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/8382\/6962\/files\/cl630922.jpg?v=1704846759","url":"https:\/\/kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au\/products\/kids-sweet-screams-zombie-pyjamas-costume","provider":"Kids Book Week Costumes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}