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Got spirit? You’re not alone. Cheerleader Halloween costumes are a popular option for girls of all ages. They look amazing on women and teens, and simply cute on babies, toddlers and little girls. Even if you’ve never been part of the pep squad, dressing up as a cheerleader means putting on a high dose of energy. This costume is an essential part of any girl’s dress up party, together with the ballerina, princess and fairy costumes. But it’s interesting to note that the very first cheerleading group was an all-male number.

Cheerleader history notes that the first organized pep squad was born in the 1800s in Princeton, comprised of male “yellers” rallying the crowd and raising school pride. In fact, Dwight D. Eisenhower was once a member of his own campus pep squad. The first cheer created by the competitive Princeton boys was the classic yet still incomprehensible “Sis Boom Rah!”

Cheerleading groups only began including women coeds by the 1920s. When they did, the ladies brought in with them the idea of wowing the crowd with more tumbles, cartwheels and other gymnastic moves into the routine. Soon, cheerleading became a phenomenon in itself, with sports outlets selling products. The first pompom came about in the 1950s.

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It’s not clear how or why cheerleading has evolved into a predominantly women’s gig. Perhaps the girls’ costumes looked cuter or that the boys didn’t want to get caught waving the fluffy pompoms. Typical cheerleader Halloween costumes for adults and children comprise of either a short dress or top-and-skirt ensemble. The outfit is often made of lightweight jersey cloth. The skirt is often cut mid-thigh or higher with a pleated or A-line design. A wonderful aspect of the design is that it is made to let you move about with the greatest comfort. Stepping into, walking around and running about in the costume does not involve stiff fabrics and bulky foam.

Given the short and sporty design, cheerleader costumes may leave you shivering in the bracing October air. Counter this by wearing a long-sleeved sweater, which are staples for most outfits, and thermal leotards or leggings. Complete the look with pigtails, tube socks and pompoms. Trick or treat baskets are lined with glittery strips of foil mimicking a pompom.
The cuts of cheerleader Halloween costumes may look similar but the difference lies on the colors and the team letters. There are a lot of cheerleader outfits bearing the colors and logos of your favorite NFL or NBA teams online.

However, cheering shouldn’t really be limited to football or basketball. There are a lot of sports out there that need just as much encouragement and excitement. So, why not have a cheer dance costume for the chess team, the swim team or the volleyball team? Lighten up the mood of the party and be the cheerleader for popular games like Twister, Scrabble or Monopoly.

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It’s also easy to find designs patterned after various college and high school teams, for those who still hold out a candle of loyalty to their alma mater. One way to twist the cheerleader outfit is to follow the design of popular TV and movie cheer squads like Glee, High School Musical, and Bring it On. Or perhaps you can cheer for other fictional big screen and television “schools” that may not really have a cheering squad such as South Park Elementary, the Bikini Bottom Driving School or Hogwarts.

If you’re looking for teams to cheer on, you don’t need to look too far. Find inspiration from your local little league. Or dress up the neighborhood little girls and bring in a ray of sunshine to your local senior citizen’s home.

The great part about the cheerleader suit is that it can live beyond Halloween. Watch the young girls of your family cheer for grandma and grandpa in the next family reunion. Adults can spice up the next office team-building event with a cheerleading contest. Many costume websites and companies can make the suits in specific colors and trims. Order enough pieces and you may even get a discount.

Types of Cheerleader Costumes

Tumbling, twirling, jumping, dancing and stunting – these are but a few of the gripping acts involved in cheerleading. And since the work the cheerleaders do can be as painstaking and arduous as athletes’ routines, cheerleaders nowadays are much more revered. And in honor of these ultimately disciplined people, many individuals during Halloween or for any other dress up event opt to wear cheerleader costumes.

Most cheerleader costumes carried by various stores are mainly for females. The sexy cheerleader ensemble is the most popular type of cheerleader costume. It is usually composed of a spandex or nylon top with matching pleated skirt. This outfit has many sub-types as there are myriads of designs and styles for the top and skirt. There are cropped tops, stretch knit camisoles with cropped jackets, long-sleeved jersey, and sleeveless collared tops. These also sport respective monograms or designs.

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As for the skirts, they come in different lengths. The typical favorite for many women is the micro mini pleated type. Other ladies, who rather want to pursue a conservative look, go with the cheerleader skirt type that is a few inches below the knee (think Grease’s Rydell High). Another type well favored by young girls is the varsity dress type. This is usually a one-piece ensemble.

Each of these cheerleader options comes in wide-ranging sizes, from small to plus sizes. Plus, there are some stores that carry versions for pets. Thus, everyone (and every creature) can look as gorgeous as the real cheerleaders.

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