IT Pennywise suit kids

The IT Pennywise costume for children is a grey-and-white striped jumpsuit with a silver ruffled collar trimmed in red and three red pom-poms on the chest. It can be worn over regular clothes, and the clown look can then be completed with a red wig and face paint. Boys and girls can wear this costume for Halloween, a scary party, or Carnival.

What the striped clown jumpsuit looks like

• The jumpsuit is grey-and-white striped with a dark, distressed-looking haze over the fabric.
• The wide collar is silver and finished with two layers of red decorative trim.
• Three red pom-poms are arranged vertically on the front, like clown buttons.
• The sleeves and trouser legs end in gathered cuffs, and the back fastens with a long zip.
• Available in sizes 140 cm (approximately 10 years) and 164 cm (approximately 14 years).
• The costume is made from 100% polyester.
• Hand wash only; do not bleach, dry clean, tumble dry or iron.

Why is a horror clown so recognisable?

A horror clown turns the cheerful circus image on its head: the same pom-poms, ruffles and wide legs, but in faded, grey tones instead of bright colours. This combination of a childlike shape and grim colours creates a scary look without the need for any blood. The classic film image of the clown from the sewer has been established since the 1980s and returns every year for Halloween. This design retains the distressed grey with red accents, so it can also be worn as a general clown costume.

How to complete your child's clown look

The jumpsuit is the basic piece, so the effect depends on what you add around it. A curly red wig and white face paint with red lines drawn from the corners of the mouth will instantly give the face the right look. Large red clown shoes and a red nose complete the proportions, while a plastic toy axe is perfect for a scary party. Apply the face paint carefully around the eyes and use only face paint designed for the skin.

Order this IT Pennywise costume for children and your child will stand at the door as a recognisable horror clown for Halloween.