Another good option is Princess Merida fromBrave.

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Can you lay your hands on some tennis clothes and a racquet?

You have aSerena Williamscostume.

When the inevitable princess phase strikes, suggest that your girl dress up as a royal with backbone. My daughter Violet went as Princess Leia when

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A soccer ball and jersey?

Your kid can beHope Solo.

Another idea, dress up as a cheerleader or player from your favorite sports team.

This tough Hunger Games character has a funky braid and, like Merida, a way with a bow and arrow. You’ll need a toy archery set,

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Any number of gods and goddesses could work.

Annie

This one is pretty easy.

All you need is a red wig, a classic little red dress, and Mary Janes.

Can you lay your hands on some tennis clothes and a racquet? You have a Serena Williams costume. A soccer ball and jersey? Your daughter

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A little dog (stuffed?)

will complete the look.

I am partial to her marching band look from the “You Belong With Me” music video.

The popularity of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson books and movies means that kids have an impressive familiarity with Greek mythology. Any number of gods and

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Samantha, whose aunt was a suffragette?

Or even Julie, who lived way back in history, during the 1970s?

But there have been fewer Luna Lovegoods out trick or treating.

With the Broadway show being revived in November, interest in the optimistic orphan is sure to be high. This one is pretty easy. All you

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An innocent yet knowing air will help, too.

The woman reining in two powerful men, a la the 2012 presidential debate betweenBarack ObamaandMitt Romney.

Whatever you think of her music, Taylor is, by all accounts, a decent person and her outfits are easy enough to copy. I am partial

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Yes, American Girl Dolls are expensive, but I’m all for the books and movies, because they really make American history comes to life. Why not

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By now, the people giving out candy may be weary of Hermione, admirable as she is. But there have been fewer Luna Lovegoods out trick

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Anyone who comes to my door as one of these women gets extra candy… or raisins. My preogative: Hillary Clinton (pants suit and a beleaguered

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A good dark suit and no-nonsense gaze could bring this one home because what’s better than the old adage of the woman behind the powerful

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