Description
This kids vampire costume cape is a 90cm black cape with a collar, sized for children, at $35.09. It is the cape only, and 90cm is the length that matters - long enough to look like a proper cape, short enough that a child can run in it without standing on the hem.
The reason most children's capes fail is that they are adult capes made smaller, or adult capes not made smaller at all. A 140cm cape on a seven-year-old drags on the ground, gets stepped on, and comes off within the hour - and on a night when children are moving between houses in the dark, a hem on the ground is genuinely a trip risk rather than just an annoyance. At 90cm this sits around calf height on a primary-aged child, which is the length that survives an actual evening of trick-or-treating.
Specifications
| Material |
Fabric |
| Colour |
Black |
| Length |
90cm |
| Collar |
Yes |
| Suits |
Children |
| Included |
Cape only |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Black children's cape with collar, 90cm |
| Not included |
Shirt, trousers, fangs, makeup or accessories |
Why 90cm Is the Right Length for a Child
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It clears the ground - the single biggest reason a child's cape gets abandoned halfway through the night.
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Safer in the dark - a hem that does not drag is one less thing to trip on between houses.
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Goes over a jumper - end of October is still cool in the southern states, and a cape is one of the few costumes that layers.
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Nothing to fit - no sizing to get wrong, no sleeves, no waistband.
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Reuses easily - vampire, wizard, superhero, Book Week villain. It comes out of the box more than once.
What Age Does a 90cm Cape Suit?
Measure from the child's shoulder to where you want the hem, rather than going by age, because heights vary enormously across the same school year. As a rough guide, 90cm from the shoulder reaches roughly mid-calf on a child of about 120 to 135cm tall, which is typically ages six to nine. On a smaller child of four or five it will reach the ankle and is still wearable but worth watching on steps. On a taller child of ten or eleven it will sit around the knee, which looks fine. If the child is taller than about 150cm, the adult 140cm cape is the better buy.
How Do You Make a Cape Safer for Trick-or-Treating?
Three things, and the first is the one people forget. Black is almost invisible on an unlit street, so add something reflective - a reflective slap band on the wrist, reflective stickers on the back of the cape, or simply a torch the child carries and actually uses. Second, check the neck fastening: it should come undone under a firm pull rather than hold fast, because a cape that catches on a fence and does not release is the real hazard with any neck-tied garment. Third, keep the hem clear of the ground on steps and kerbs. None of this is expensive and all of it matters more than the costume does.
Can a Cape Be Worn for Book Week as Well as Halloween?
Yes, and it is one of the better value costume pieces for exactly that reason. A black cape covers a wide range of book characters - wizards, witches, vampires, Victorian villains, magicians, superheroes - so the same purchase in October is still working the following August. Australian Book Week falls in the third week of August, when it is still cold in most of the country, which is the other reason a cape suits it: unlike most costumes, it goes over the school uniform or a warm layer rather than replacing them.
Buyers are typically parents putting together a Halloween outfit for a primary-aged child, often at short notice, and parents facing a Book Week deadline who want something that works over ordinary clothes. It also gets bought for school plays, dress-up boxes and birthday parties with a superhero or magic theme.
See our costumes and cosplay range, Halloween, Book Week and children for more kids' dress-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is it?
90cm, measured from the shoulder. That is roughly mid-calf on a child of 120 to 135cm.
Is this an adult or children's cape?
Children's. For an adult, choose a 140cm cape instead.
Is anything else included?
No. Cape only - no shirt, fangs, makeup or accessories.
Does it have a hood?
No. It has a collar rather than a hood.
Can it go over a jumper?
Yes, which is one of its advantages for an October or August night.
How do I wash it?
Cold hand wash and drip dry. Do not tumble dry or iron directly.
What colour is it?
Black.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements and materials are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Costume only, not a toy. Not suitable for children under three years. Adult supervision required. Keep away from open flame - costume fabrics are not flame resistant. Neck-fastened garments carry a snagging risk; supervise children and keep the hem clear of stairs and kerbs.
