Our favorite occupation-themed Mighty Girl costumes from our own costume collection and photos of Mighty Girls in costume shared by our community!
Halloween dress-up fun gives kids a wonderful opportunity to imagine themselves in any number of roles, such as pursuing a future career aspiration! Whether she sees herself as a doctor, firefighter, ballerina, or scientist, she can "try on" her dream job for a night -- and perhaps even spark an interest that will last a lifetime.
In today's blog post, we share some of our favorite occupation-themed costumes, including a number from A Mighty Girl's costume collection such as veterinarian, astronaut, and chef costumes. Of course, many Mighty Girls enjoy the challenge of creating their own costume, so in the second section, we highlight a few of our favorite costumes inspired by careers that community members have shared with us in previous years!
For even more costume inspiration on themes ranging from superheroes to animals, you'll find hundreds of costumes for all ages from infants through adults in our Girl Empowerment Halloween Costume Guide.
Occupation-Themed costumes From A Mighty Girl's Collection
Doctor Layette Set
Doctor Layette Set
Paging Dr. Baby! Future medical professionals will be snuggled up, comfortable and warm, in this 100% cotton layette set that looks like a doctor's uniform. The sleeper includes an embroidered stethoscope and pen detail and comes with a separate set of hospital "booties", as well as a surgical cap-style hat. It all comes in a gift box that makes it a great shower gift, as well as the perfect choice for a baby's first Halloween.
Baby Ballerina Sleeper
Baby Ballerina Sleeper
Someday, she might grace center stage, so dress her for her big debut in this set from Little Me! Made of snuggly soft 100% cotton and whimsically trimmed with a small gauze tutu, this cozy sleeper is the perfect choice to keep her parents on their toes. Snaps from neckline to feet make quick changes easy!
Rosie the Riveter Infant / Toddler Costume
Rosie the Riveter Infant / Toddler Costume
She can do it — even if she is a newborn! This fun costume pays tribute to the iconic Rosie the Riveter. This costume set from Fun Costumes includes a chambray jumpsuit with a Rosie name badge and snap openings along the legs for easy diaper changes, plus a plush, red and white polka dot headband.
NASA Jr. Astronaut Suit Infant Costume
NASA Jr. Astronaut Suit Infant Costume
Even the littlest Mighty Girls can imagine space-faring adventures with this NASA baby astronaut suit from Aeromax! This suit includes authentic details like NASA, Commander, and American flag patches, plus a padded collar imitating the closure for an astronaut helmet. Snaps along the legs make diaper changes easy for Mission Control!
Baby / Toddler Aviator Hat
Baby / Toddler Aviator Hat
Keep her snug and warm on her journey into the wild blue yonder with this adorable and cozy fleece hat! This baby aviator hat has lots of detail, including a pair of sewn-on goggles that are a cute and safe detail for the littlest pilots. The long ear flaps have soft plush inside and fasten with snaps. She'll be dreaming of flight in no time! For a similar hat for slightly older kids, check out the Fleece Aviator Hat for ages 2 to 5.
Astronaut Costume
Astronaut Costume
3, 2, 1... blastoff! Next stop, orbit. If she imagines herself doing a tour on the International Space Station — or maybe as the first woman on Mars — then she’ll love this astronaut costume, which comes with a tough jumpsuit with real NASA patches, as well as accents like real buckles and a leather-like collar. An adjustable NASA cap is included. For an alternate option, check out this white version of the suit for ages 6 - 12, or the Melissa and Doug Astronaut Dress-Up Set for ages 3 - 6. Complete the look with NASA astronaut boots (ages 4 - 8) and an astronaut helmet with sounds (ages 5 and up).
Career Dress-Up Toddler Set
Career Dress-Up Toddler Set
She can imagine all the things she can be with this set of career-themed dress-ups from Tigerdoe! Each costume vest features a different career, including doctor, farmer, chef/baker, sanitation worker, astronaut, constriction worker and a safari guide. A simple front-open design ensures these costumes are easy to put on and move around in, for hours of fun pretend play!
Firefighter Costume
Firefighter Costume
When things get hot, she’s ready for action! Future firefighters will love this realistic firefighter costume, which includes a rugged overcoat with gauntlets, helmet, and overalls with suspenders. There are lots of authentic details, such as reflective strips and knee and elbow patches, so this suit looks just like the ones her heroes wear every day! For a similar set, check out Melissa and Doug’s Fire Chief set for ages 3 - 6.
Junior Lab Coat
Junior Lab Coat
If she dreams of being a scientist or doctor — or conducts experiments in her spare time — this lab coat is perfect! Although it can be used as a costume, this is a real child-sized lab coat so can also be used for at-home experimenting. It's machine washable and features three pockets for all the equipment she’ll need for a busy day at work.
Police Officer Costume
Police Officer Costume
To serve and protect: a good officer is devoted to her community! If police officers are her heroes, she can be ready to enforce the law in this realistic costume, which includes a shirt, pants, hat, whistle, and belt, all with careful detailing to make them look authentic. For another option, check out Melissa and Doug’s police officer set for ages 3 - 6.
Doctor Scrubs Costume
Doctor Scrubs Costume
Paging Dr. Mighty Girl, you're needed in the ER! This set of 65% polyester, 35% cotton scrubs from Natural Uniforms looks and feels just like the real thing. The v-neck top has a chest pocket, while the elastic waist pants have a back pocket. They're available in multiple colors, including surgical green, perfect for inspiring the next generation of surgeons and trauma specialists.
Pilot Costume
Pilot Costume
Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking! She'll be ready to take to the skies in this fun pilot roleplaying set. This detailed set includes a uniform jacket with a built-in shirtfront, a set of pilot's wings, a hat, a detachable necktie, a flight checklist, and even a steering yoke. It's the perfect pick for a kid who dreams of soaring through the clouds one day.
Veterinarian Costume
Veterinarian Costume
She’ll be ready to take care of plenty of animals in need with this fun costume set! The set includes a jacket, face mask, and surgical cap (all machine washable), plus a stethoscope with sound effects, a syringe, a bandage, and a name tag you can personalize. As an added bonus, a plush puppy patient comes with the costume — perfect for practicing her vet skills.
Magician Costume
Magician Costume
She'll astound her friends and family with her amazing tricks in this fun magician costume! This high quality costume set includes a vest, a cape with a bow tie, and a magic wand. It even comes with a few good tricks: make a coin magically appear and disappear in the vest pocket or pull a rabbit out of the included top hat. A card with some additional magic tricks will provide hours of fun for your little magician.
Doctor Costume
Doctor Costume
The doctor will see you now! This dress-up set includes a jacket and face mask, a stethoscope with sound effects, a reflex hammer, an otoscope, a syringe, and a name tag you can personalize. Budding doctors will love wearing this trick-or-treating or for day-to-day play. You can also check out the Baby M.D. Layette set for ages 0 - 6 months, the Surgeon Costume Set for ages 4 to 8, and, for Doc McStuffins fans, the Doc McStuffins costume for ages 3 - 8.
Construction Worker Costume
Construction Worker Costume
Who says girls don’t use power tools? Your future contractor will love this set, which includes a hard hat, realistic work zone safety vest, tool belt, and customizable name tag. For added fun, this set comes with a pair of toy safety goggles, a toy saw, and a toy hammer — or, get a larger toy tool set like the Green Toys tool kit (ages 2 - 5) which is even made out of recycled plastic.
Astronaut Costume
Astronaut Costume
Blast off into trick or treating with this fun astronaut costume! This detailed dress-up set includes a spacesuit with a rocket ship emblem, a fabric helmet, gloves, and even a customizable name tag for your little space adventurer. While it's great for Halloween, this costume is also sturdy enough for plenty of year-round dress-up play — it's tough enough to go to Mars and back!
Chef Costume
Chef Costume
Bon appétit! She might be the next great chef, so foster her dreams with this fun chef’s dress-up set. The set comes with a machine washable chef’s jacket and hat, so she can wear it in the kitchen as she learns as well as for dress-up play! Also included are a set of play measuring spoons, wooden utensils, oven mitt, and a name tag for personalizing. And if she really loves to cook, add this set of real child-sized chef’s tools.
Pediatric Nurse Costume
Pediatric Nurse Costume
This baby needs a true professional to make sure she gets better — and now your child can be the one to do it! This pediatric nurse costume comes with everything she needs to dress up as one of these dedicated practitioners, from a child-friendly, gender-neutral uniform to medical tools like a stethoscope, otoscope, and thermometer to a customizable hospital ID. The set even comes with a baby doll with a removable diaper so she can practice doing a head-to-toe checkup.
Train Engineer
Train Engineer
The train goes chugging down the track — thanks to the deft engineer at the controls! If your Mighty Girl pictures herself riding the rails as she sees people and cargo safely to their destinations, get her this engineer costume set, which includes an overall smock and a hat, as well as accessories like a train schedule, a hammer and wrench, a walkie-talkie, and a customizable name tag.
Nature Explorer Costume
Nature Explorer Costume
Get your binoculars, your compass, and your tools: there's a whole world to explore out there! This nature explorer set is perfect for dress-up play or for actual outdoor investigation. In addition to the jacket and hat, this set comes with a real binoculars, magnifying glass, flashlight, and whistle with a compass on the side.
My 1st Career Gear Dress-Up Set
My 1st Career Gear Dress-Up Set
Why dress up as one thing when you can switch around with the My 1st Career Gear costume sets from Aeromax? Each of these sets includes six costume shirts printed to represent different careers; set 1 includes chef, firefighter, police, road crew, and pink and blue doctor's shirts, while set 2 includes astronaut, zookeeper, train conductor, builder, magician, and racing pit crew. Plus, each shirt has a clear nametag slot on the front pocket so you can personalize it!
Firefighter Costume and Activity Set
Firefighter Costume and Activity Set
Get ready to come to the rescue with this firefighter activity set form Born Toys! Dress up in your firefighting gear, complete with a red fire chief's coat with reflective stripes, a firefighter's badge, a protective helmet with a detachable visor, and an ID lanyard. Blow the whistle to warn people of the danger, then use the firefighter's axe to get into the blaze. Fill the fire extinguisher with water and she can really spray it — or leave it empty for roleplay indoors. It's sure to inspire budding rescue workers!
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Costume
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Costume
Get ready to fix some animal boo-boos with the Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Child Costume, perfect for your aspiring little doctor to be! This officially licensed costume set, which is inspired by the recent season of Doc McStuffins, includes a paw print dress, a white vest, purple leggings, and a toy stethoscope.
Surgeon Costume
Surgeon Costume
Get on your scrubs; it's time for some life-saving surgery! Kids who dream of a career at the operating table will love this surgeon costume set, which comes with a realistic cotton shirt and scrub pants, as well as a hat and a set of doctor's tools like a stethoscope, otoscope, blood pressure gauge, and more. It's perfect for either day to day dress-up play or for a very professional Halloween look. This costume is also part of this Emergency Services costume set, which also includes a firefighter and a police officer.
Rosie the Riveter Kids Costume
Rosie the Riveter Kids Costume
She'll be telling the world "We Can Do It!" in this awesome costume that pays tribute to the iconic Rosie the Riveter! This set from Princess Paradise includes a jumpsuit with a front zipper and high quality trim and patches and a classic polka-dotted headwrap that will make her look just like Rosie. For a version for the littlest Rosies, check out this Rosie the Riveter newborn costume.
Flight Suit Costume
Flight Suit Costume
Higher, further, faster! Fans of Carol Danvers before she became Captain Marvel, the movie Top Gun, or the military's pioneering women pilots willll love this authentic-looking flight suit from Dress Up America. This olive drab flight suit has an elastic wait, embroidered patches including the Air Force insignia and the American flag, and functional pockets. Add the matching cap and she'll feel ready for takeoff!
Judge / Justice Child Costume
Judge / Justice Child Costume
Order in the court! Fans of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg or the determined Sonia Sotomayor will love this robe that lets them dress up just like their heroes. This Supreme Court Justice robe from Rubie's is just the right size for kids, and comes in four sizes so she'll look appropriately judicial. You can get the robe by itself, or as part of a costume set with its own pretend gavel to bring order to the court!
Equestrian Costume
Equestrian Costume
If her favorite movie is National Velvet and her favorite book is Black Beauty,, she'll love this equestrian costume from Fun Costumes. It looks just like the ones she's seen on riders in televised competitions, and she can imagine herself riding for a medal. Set includes a hat, a jacket, a jabot, pants, and boot covers.
Scientist Costume Set
Scientist Costume Set
Discover great things with this scientist role play set from Melissa and Doug! An official-looking white lab with a reusable name tag is sized to fit little lab techs five to eight years old, and the lab goggles remind even budding scientists that safety comes first. As an added bonus, kids get a selection of real lab gear — including a test tube, a petri dish, measuring spoons, and more — for experimenting year round.
Cow Print Cowgirl Costume
Cow Print Cowgirl Costume
She'll be ready to ride the range in this great cowgirl costume from Forum Novelties! This costume set includes a dress with cow print skirt, a vest, and a cowgirl hat, perfect for dress-up fun at home, for school book days and plays, and for trick or treating. Please note: boots not included. And to pay tribute to one of the most famous cowgirls, check out this Annie Oakley Costume for ages 7 to 14.
Navy / Sailor Costume
Navy / Sailor Costume
Cast off and get ready to set out to sea with this costume set from California Costumes! Based on real-life navy and sailor uniforms from history, this set comes with a white shirt with an attached collar and tie and black trim, including a black eagle emblem on one arm and the ship name U.S.S. Enterprise on a chest badge; a pair of high-waisted pants with buttons and detachable suspenders; and a white sailor's cap with a gold anchor emblem.
Fleece-Lined Aviator Hat and Scarf
Fleece-Lined Aviator Hat and Scarf
This aviator hat and scarf from Making Believe are perfect for a pilot or Amelia Earhart costume. The faux leather aviator hat has a soft, fluffy lining to help keep her warm, and a sewn-on goggle detail. Add the white scarf and she'll feel ready to soar off on a record-breaking flight!
Judge / Justice Adult Costume
Judge / Justice Adult Costume
Order in the court! You'll be ready to rule on cases and serve out justice with this costume judge's robe from Rubie's. This unisex adult costume is easy to get on and off and drapes nicely, so you'll look your best (even if you're just judging a costume contest.) Available in two sizes, small (36" chest) and standard (46" chest). For a similar costume for kids, check out the Judge / Justice Child Costume for ages 4 to 12.
Paleontologist Costume
Paleontologist Costume
Dig into the past with this costume set from Fun Costumes! This paleontologist wears a khaki shirt and shorts trimmed with faux leather in a reptile print along the sleeves and pockets. A badge on the shirt let people know that she's a dinosaur city marshal, while another patch on the sleeve features a T. Rex skull. Add the matching hat and you'll be ready to make some fascinating discoveries!
Mighty Girls in Costume from Our Community
Veterinarian
Biologist
Farmer/Tractor Driver
Firefighter
Space Shuttle Operator
President of the United States
Thank you a mighty girl for all the inspiration!
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
UPS Girl
CERN Nuclear Scientist
Pilot Lucy
Mini Excavator
Police Officer
Mighty Robot Scientist
Commander
Additional Recommended Resources
- For more costume inspiration on themes ranging from superheroes to animals, you'll find hundreds of costumes for all ages from infants through adults in our Girl Empowerment Halloween Costume Guide.
- For seasonal stories and films starring Mighty Girls, visit our selection of Top Halloween Mighty Girl Books & Films.
