Kids Pantomime Clown Costume

Black and white stripes do more work than any amount of face paint. This Kids Pantomime Clown Costume skips the primary-colour circus look entirely in favour of something closer to a silent-film harlequin, which lands far creepier and photographs much better.

It is made from corduroy with a polyester fibre composition, cut with short sleeves and offered in two options: the striped outfit on its own, or the same outfit including matching socks. Sizing is unusually broad - XS suits 105-120cm (about 2-4T), S suits 120-130cm (4-6Y), M suits 130-140cm (8-10Y), L suits 140-150cm (10-12Y) and XL suits 150-165cm (14-16Y). Chest measurements run 63cm to 90cm across the range, so this fits everyone from a toddler to a teenager.

SpookHaus picks kids costumes that let older children still look properly unsettling, which is hard to find once they outgrow the toddler ranges. Order early to lock in the right height before the season rush. Adult supervision required.

• Material: corduroy, polyester fibre
• Color: black and white stripes
• Options: outfit only, or outfit including socks
• Sizes available: XS (105-120cm), S (120-130cm), M (130-140cm), L (140-150cm), XL (150-165cm)
• Measurements: chest 63-90cm, top length 40-52cm
• Care: hand wash cold, hang to dry