Circus Costumes for Kids and Adults
Circus Costumes for Kids and Adults
MorphCostumes' circus costumes cover ringmasters, jesters, mimes, and circus-animal looks for kids and adults, from a tailcoat jacket set to a plush lion suit. If circus isn't the theme you're after, our costume themes range one level up covers the rest.
What to Look for in a Circus Costume
Check what's included before you order. Some circus costumes are a full set (jacket, shirt insert, hat), others a single piece. Men's styles size by chest measurement, roughly Medium (38-40in) through XL (44-46in); women's and kids' styles run by age or letter size, though the exact bands vary a little by product, so check each one's own chart. Every design is measured across 30+ points before it ships, and the whole range takes a cold hand wash and an air dry.
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The Mens Circus Ringmaster Costume is the full ringleader look, a red gold-pattern tailcoat jacket over a shirt insert with an attached vest and bow tie, top hat included. It runs Medium (38-40in chest) through XL (44-46in). |
The Kids Ringmaster Costume runs the same act in kids' sizing, with the jacket, vest, shirt insert, and bow tie built into one all-in-one top, worn with black pants and a top hat. Ages run Small (4-6 years) up to X-Large (12-14 years). |
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For something that skips the circus staff altogether, the Kids Lion Deluxe Costume is a plush jumpsuit with a separate fluffy hood with plush ears, a detachable tail, and shoe covers; hands can stay inside or outside the paw sleeves. It runs Toddler (3-4 years) through X-Large. |
The Mens Mime Artist Clown Costume does the talking without a word, pairing black pants and attached suspenders with a striped t-shirt, white gloves, and a black beret. Chest sizes go Medium (38-40in) to X-Large (44-46in). |
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The Womens Harlequin Jester Costume trades stripes for diamonds, a long-sleeve harlequin-print top and leggings with an elastic waistband, plus a red-pompom headband, in sizes S through XL. |
Pulled on in seconds, the Kids The Clown Morphsuit is a single stretch suit with no separate hood or mask to lose, sized by height from Small (3-6 years) to Large (10-12 years). |
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Want a different circus animal? The animal costumes range has more. If silly beats showy, try funny costumes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a circus costume?
That varies by character. A ringmaster set is usually a jacket, shirt insert, and bow tie plus a top hat, while a clown Morphsuit is one stretch piece with nothing separate. Each product page lists the exact contents.
What sizes do circus costumes come in?
Men's styles size by chest measurement, typically Medium (38-40in) through XL (44-46in). Women's and kids' styles run by age or letter size, and the exact bands differ between products (a kids' Small can mean 3-6 years on one style and 4-6 on another), so check each product's own size chart.
What's the difference between a ringmaster, jester and mime costume?
A ringmaster costume is the tailcoat-and-top-hat circus-boss look. Jester and harlequin costumes swap that for a diamond-print top with a pompom headband. The mime is the quiet one, in a striped shirt and suspenders with white gloves and a beret.
Can I wash a circus costume?
Yes, by hand. Cold hand wash and air dry, and don't put any of these pieces through a machine.
Are circus costumes only for Halloween?
No. A ringmaster, jester, or lion costume works for a school play, a themed party, or dress-up in any month of the year. For the scarier end of clown costumes, look at our Halloween costumes collection.
