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Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House on the Prairie Definitive Guide

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Little House on the Prairie Dress Up Ideas

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Contents

  • 1 Girls Costumes
  • 2 Bonnets
  • 3 Aprons
  • 4 Women’s Pioneer Dresses

If you are a Little House on the Prairie fan, it can be great fun to dress up as Laura Ingalls Wilder and pretend you are playing on the open prairie or even learning lessons from Ma at home.  For dressing up, you need pioneer-style bonnets and calico dresses, like what Laura and her sisters wore.

If you can sew, there are some patterns available to sew your own Little House costume.  If you aren’t a sewer (although some of the patterns are suitable for beginners, with very helpful instructions!), you can look at buying costumes or pieces online or at local thrift stores.

It is easy to turn a regular dress you already have at home to seem more pioneer-like by simply adding a bonnet and apron over the dress.  Aprons are frequently at thrift stores, so look for one that is either white or with a floral print, although you may need to shorten it to make it more child-sized.

Girls Costumes

There are some inexpensive costumes available in yellow and blue on Amazon if you are looking to find a set where the bonnet and dress match, that come in sizes from 2T to girls size 12 (click on the link to select each size, all sizes are currently in stock).

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ReliBeauty Pioneer Girl Dress Colonial Prairie Costume Blue, 2T-3T(100)
ReliBeauty Pioneer Girl Dress Colonial Prairie Costume Blue, 2T-3T(100)
  • Dress: 100% polyester; apron: 95% polyester and 5% spandex.
  • White lace Peter Pan collar and elastic sleeves.
  • Dress features flower print with self-tie ribbon design at neckline.
  • Bonnet and white pinafore with flying sleeve design.
  • Please check our size chart before you purchase this costume.
$36.99
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ReliBeauty Pioneer Girl Costume Colonial Prairie Dress Yellow, 10-12(150)
ReliBeauty Pioneer Girl Costume Colonial Prairie Dress Yellow, 10-12(150)
  • Shell: 100% cotton; lining: 100% cotton
  • Flying sleeves with elastic cuff; Peter Pan collar
  • Dress features floral print; ornamental white lace and Button closure at front
  • Flower print bonnet and apron
  • Please check our size chart before you purchase this costume
$34.99
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And a similar dress with different prints, one in green with a white apron, the other yellow with a pink floral apron.

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Scarlet Darkness Pioneer Girl Costumes Laura Ingalls Wilder Dresses and Bonnet Shawl Light Blue 6 Years
Scarlet Darkness Pioneer Girl Costumes Laura Ingalls Wilder Dresses and Bonnet Shawl Light Blue 6 Years
  • Prairie Girl Colonial Pilgrim Costume Laura Ingalls Wilder Dress
  • Package Contents: 1*Colonial Dress + 1*Apron + 1*bonnet
  • Features: Flared A-Line silhouette; Vibrant floral pattern; Long sleeve doll collar cotton dress with functional buttons; Shoulders with ruffles decorated
  • Occasion: This girls pioneer dress can use more occasions. Colonial Day, pioneer theme field trip, school party, Halloween, Christmas, daily life, etc. Great for kids costume
  • Garment Care: Hand wash cold/Dry cleaning
$39.99
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Scarlet Darkness Colonial Girls Dress w/Shawl and Bonnet Prairie Pioneer Costume 6 Years
Scarlet Darkness Colonial Girls Dress w/Shawl and Bonnet Prairie Pioneer Costume 6 Years
  • Prairie Girl Colonial Pilgrim Costume Laura Ingalls Wilder Dress
  • Package Contents: 1*Colonial Dress + 1*Apron + 1*bonnet
  • Features: Flared A-Line silhouette; Vibrant floral pattern; Long sleeve doll collar cotton dress with functional buttons; Shoulders with ruffles decorated
  • Occasion: This girls pioneer dress can use more occasions. Colonial Day, pioneer theme field trip, school party, Halloween, Christmas, daily life, etc. Great for kids costume
  • Garment Care: Hand wash cold/Dry cleaning
$29.99
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There is another style of dress, that is a “fancier” style dress that would be used for church and other special occasions, but it comes with a pilgrim style bonnet and not a pioneer style bonnet.  But the bonnet that comes with these dresses is the style that Laura and her sisters used for sleeping in, so you could consider it two costumes while purchasing only one.

This comes in 4 different colors, you click through to choose the style and color.

Pioneer Little House on the Prairie Costumes

Scarlet Darkness Floral Colonial Girls Dresses 19ths Prairie Pioneer Pilgrim Costume Blue 6 Years
Scarlet Darkness Floral Colonial Girls Dresses 19ths Prairie Pioneer Pilgrim Costume Blue 6 Years
  • Material: Dress:98%Cotton+2%Polyester. Comfortable, Breathable and Lightweight.
  • Three Piece Set: Including a floral pioneer dress, a bonnet and a shawl.
  • Design: This is a classic but cute prairie dress with floral print, floral lace splice trim at the sleeve cuff and neck. The lace design echoes the hat and shawl. Except that, there is a hidden zipper at the back, to make it fit best,also a fixed belt at the back waist to be adjusted. It is an excellent present for kid girls!
  • Reference: Costumes are not d the same as clothing, be sure to review the SCARLET DARKNESS Chart to make the best choice for your child.
  • Occasion: Perfect for Pioneer Trek, Civil War reenactment cosplay, Colonial Fair, education day, pilgrim,school play, Theater, Thanksgiving, Birthday, Halloween, Pioneer Day,Wedding, etc.
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Bonnets

If you just want to pick up a bonnet, there are four colors available that fit girls size 4-8.  These are the pretty traditional pioneer style bonnet that featured heavily in both the Little House books as well as the Little House on the Prairie TV show.

Girls Pioneer Bonnet Little House on the Prairie Girls Pink Pioneer Bonnet

Girls Deluxe Bonnet (Girls 4-8 Years, Pink Calico)
Girls Deluxe Bonnet (Girls 4-8 Years, Pink Calico)
  • Includes one women's size polyester calico deluxe style pioneer bonnet
  • Fun for parades, school plays, pioneer trek, peasant, medieval, colonial, renaissance, dress up and Halloween costumes
  • Choose from a variety of colors in solid colors or floral calico prints
  • Deluxe style pioneer bonnet has a fully lined hat brim, ties around the neck and elastic back for adjustable fit
  • This is not a replica costume (not made of heavy cotton fabric) - Please measure before you buy to ensure a proper fit
$13.99
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Aprons

If you just want an apron, this is a white apron with a fancy edge on it.

SUN2ROSE Girls Cosplay Waist Apron Tight Costume, White Half Apron Kitchen Party Favors Also Fits for Kids Apron (Small) (1)
SUN2ROSE Girls Cosplay Waist Apron Tight Costume, White Half Apron Kitchen Party Favors Also Fits for Kids Apron (Small) (1)
  • Made of nylon, soft and washable, anti dust, Excellent expansibility comfortable wearing
  • Cosplay as a work apron for restaurant, hotel ,cafe, shop, etc
  • The adjustable apron back band provides the perfect non-slip fit.
  • This set makes a great chef outfit for kids also can be used for cosplay white apron
  • One size fits all design: the apron is approx. 44 cm, Tie: 20" for each side
$12.99
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Women’s Pioneer Dresses

For women, there are some great options in different styles.  We have a full page of women’s Little House costumes, but here are a couple of our favorites.

This dress is available in six different colors with the option to choose with or without the apron.

NSPSTT Colonial Dress Women 1800s Dress for women Prairie Dresses Pioneer Costumes
NSPSTT Colonial Dress Women 1800s Dress for women Prairie Dresses Pioneer Costumes
  • Step back in time with this stunning pioneer woman dress set! Perfect for historical reenactments, this colonial dress women is crafted from a blend of polyester and cotton for a comfortable, breathable fit.
  • Transport yourself back to the days of the Civil War with this lovely colonial costume women. This civil war dress women features a beautiful floral dress with a stretchy waistline and delicate lace flower embellishments at the round neck and cuffs. The white bonnet and white apron complete the ensemble, making you look like you just stepped out of the 1800s. Perfect for historical reenactments, costume parties, or just for fun, this dress is a must-have for any history buff.
  • If you're looking for a beautiful 1800s dress for women, this pioneer costumes for women is just what you need. With its nine-quarter sleeves, this dress set strikes the perfect balance between coverage and elegance, allowing you to show off your wrists and add a touch of feminine charm to pioneer woman outfit.Whether you're attending a historical reenactment or dressing up for a costume party, this dress is sure to impress.
  • This prairie dress women is the perfect choice for anyone looking to pioneer costume adult in a colonial or prairie style. Available in navy prairie dress, green pioneer dress, colonial costum purple, or sky blue colonial dress, this dress set is a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe.
  • Whether you're looking for the little house on the prairie costume, a women amish dress, a colonial costume for women, a prairie dress for women, or an 1800s dress for women, our pioneer costumes for women has got you covered. So why wait? Step into the past and make history with our beautiful pioneer dresses for women today.
$40.99
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This is less of a traditional “pioneer costume” look, but rather just an everyday calico dress.  It comes in 4 different colors.

NSPSTT Women Pioneer Dress Vintage Civil War Dresses colonial costume Girl Plaid Long Dress
NSPSTT Women Pioneer Dress Vintage Civil War Dresses colonial costume Girl Plaid Long Dress
  • ❀ Fabric: 95% Cotton 5% Spandex.enough that you're not hot, didn't wrinkle, was ready to wear right you out of the package, so this prairie Dress would be great for spring outing or autumn Tour.
  • ✿ Features: The women pionner costume is Long sleeves,concealed zipper in side for easier dressing,Classic plaid dress has A-Line Swing Style,The vintage dress hemline is large, when you wear it and dance at the party to spin, must be very charming.
  • ❀ Design: Designs inspired by 1950s Vintage Dress and women Civil War Dresses.It's simple but sweet and classy medieval retro dress.Even the back of the Retro dress also has a silk rope, can be shaped into a tie bow.The shoulders and dress hemlineare added to the cream lace design, making the lolita dress also more lovely
  • ✿ Costume Care: Machine Laundry or Hand Wash by Cold Water,Low Iron if Necessary, Line Dry.
  • ❀ Occasion: Historical american reenactment costume for women. Daily Casual, pionner, Ball, Theme Party, Halloween. The Dress Can Be Matched with a Underskirt Or Petticoat, Will Be More retro.
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