What's in the Box

Long white Victorian-style nightgown dress with gray distressed patches, spider print, sheer overlay sleeves, peplum collar, and attached black chest bow
Two black ribbon hair bows (tie-on style)

This 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.

The 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.

Perfect For

Book Week & Literature Days: 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.

Halloween & School Parties: 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.

Costume Parties & Themed Events: 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.

How to Wear It

Pair 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.

Parent FAQs

What size should I order?

Check 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).

Can she wear this over regular clothes?

The 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.

How do I wash this? Is the fabric durable?

Hand 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.

Do the hair bows stay in place?

The 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.

Care: Hand wash cold, hang dry. Avoid bleach to preserve spider print and distressed patches.

Kids Ghost Girl Costume - Victorian Nightgown Dress with Hair Bows