The mermaid costume has always been a popular option for girls of all ages, from the young to adults. The fascination with mermaids is mainly due to the fact that they represent the unknown, a complete mystery that has not been proven or disproven conclusively. They represent a fairy story that allows us to dream of better things and a better life.

Most young girls love to wear a mermaid costume, especially after they have seen one of the most famous Disney productions of all time, The Little Mermaid. Princess Ariel is loved by girls worldwide and Disney's mermaid costume is a favorite at Halloween. However, if you would like to spend a little time with your daughter, then maybe instead of buying the costume, you can make it together.

Do consider that you will need to have some sewing skills if you decide to make a mermaid costume at home. It’s nice to have time to spend with your daughter working on a project together, but also remember that you don't want it to take weeks so you end up completely irritated with the idea of a mermaid costume.

If you are handy with a sewing machine, or at the very least a glue gun, then it's time to start working on the mermaid costume. The top is the simplest part as any sparkly or colorful bikini top will do. You can add sequins, rhinestones or small seashells to give it that extra sparkle. You will also need a flesh colored or pink leotard for your daughter to wear underneath the bikini top.

Next comes the fun part of the mermaid costume and that's the tail. You will need a straight skirt that is preferably quite long and is either blue or green. If you don't have one then consider purchasing a skirt from a thrift store. You will need to attach some pieces of fabric to the back and sides of the skirt to imitate fins, and preferably add some sequins.

The mermaid costume is not complicated but a homemade one will rarely look as stunning as one you purchase for the simple reason that you don't have the patience or the materials required. However, it's a great opportunity to spend time with your little girl and if you don't like the result you could always buy one from a costume store.

There are plenty of options if you are looking for a mermaid costume, from Princess Ariel, which is probably the most famous mermaid, to Aquamarine and Alina of the Barbie world. If you are looking for a more generic mermaid costume, you need not worry as there are plenty of options for you too. The world of the merpeople has fascinated us for so long that there are plenty of styles of mermaid costume to choose from. As long as your daughter is happy with her costume, nothing else matters.