New 2007 Costume Trends

Sexy

364 days out of the year it's "business casual" or "jacket required." On the 365th. why not toss the rules aside and strut your stuff? Sexy costumes are some of the most popular choices every year on BuyCostumes.com. Wait, I know what you’re going to say — sometimes sexy costumes are, well, maybe just a little too sexy. But, for those of us that want to have fun with the va-va-va-voom, while maintaining a shred of decency (and maybe dignity), relax — there's quite a large selection out there of risqué, but not risky, attire. Think vampy, not trampy. Oh, and "sexy" doesn't have to mean "rail-thin," either. You can find well over a hundred great examples in plus sizes, too.

Outrageous
In my experience, you get the most fun out of Halloween in a humorous costume. People stop you and say, "That’s hilarious," or "Awesome! Where did you get that?" I'd take a pass on the more vulgar varieties, though, unless you're planning to move out of town the next day. Pick out something outrageous rather than tacky. Humorous costumes make for great group themes or they can stand alone and create quite a buzz at any party. Costume Contest Alert — wear a funny costume and your chances of winning go way up!

Kid-iculous
Ever look back on those pictures from your childhood Halloweens and say, "Mom, how could you have dressed me up like that?" Well, don’t think for a minute that she didn't know exactly what she was doing. Parents, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to dress up your babies in the silliest outfits imaginable! It gets a laugh out of neighbors, family and friends — and makes for an ideal for photo op (think holiday cards for this year).

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Create or Make your OWN costume... from those you bought in the past

A great trick is to take an old costume and dramatize it. Go as the same character from last year or the year before, but use makeup and hair accessories to spin the original costume. In other words, use this holiday as a chance to over do it!

For example:

Cheerleader becomes Corpse Cheerleader

Use dark eye shadows, black eyeliner, blood red lipstick, and press on black fingernails to transform "Suzy Q" into a character from the night of the living dead. Tease your hair, rip the fabrics, and "dirty" the uniform with real dirt. Throw a little fake blood on the pom poms and be sure to say "Go team...!"

80's gear becomes Napoleon Dynamite (buy a red fro wig)

Get out those moon boots and tight jeans, because it’s easier to dress as an 80’s character than you think. Simply wear a red fro wig and cheesy glasses, dark blue jeans stuffed into your moon boots with a white t-shirt…this costume is ready to go in minutes.

Old Bridesmaid dress becomes Gothic Princess

Transform a sweet and innocent princess into a dark goddess of the night. Apply dark makeup (lots of eyeliner), shimmery lip gloss, do your hair up in a french twist and use glitter hairspray. Stick fake spiders in your up do. Adding a black sash or velvet ribbons is another way to "darken" a bright costume to get the Halloween effect.

Marilyn Monroe becomes Trashy Movie Star

Take that Hollywood halter and throw on a feather boa. Do it up with oversized sun glasses, an exaggerated mole, ratty hair, pearls and of course...a liquor flask and you have just joined the real Hollywood gang!

Mrs. Kennedy becomes Monica Lewinsky (remember the cigar!)

Use a traditional "first lady" dress but if it's royal blue, this will surely be best. Don't forget black sunglasses, a french hat, white gloves and a cigar and many will not even have to ask who you are. Acting obnoxious and walking in with a man dressed as Bill Clinton is another dead giveaway.

Your Mom's workout clothes becomes 80's Aerobic Instructor

One of my personal favorites...dig up some workout clothes that include spandex and leg warmers. Find a head sweat band and wristbands to boot, wear a side pony tail and lots of light blue eye shadow. Then cut an old college sweatshirt and let it hang off one shoulder. Why this ever went out of style...I will never know.

Black Suit becomes Jake or Elwood (Blues Brothers)

Wear a black suit with a white shirt and black tie. Complete the costume with black sunglasses, a black hat and warm up your vocals for a night full of fun. A great costume for two best friends, one tall and one short. Hitting up a party in Chicago wouldn't be bad either...

Travel Gear becomes Honky Tourist

Find an oversized Hawaiian shirt, white undershirt and khaki shorts. Then grab some binoculars, sunglasses and a straw hat. Be sure to pull your socks to your knees and wear sandals (with socks!) Put the binoculars and your camera around your neck. Poof! You're "that guy!"

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Top 10 Adult Halloween Costumes for 2007

Want to know what's hot and what's not, this Halloween? In my humble opinion, I expect to see a lot of adults running around in the following:

1. Supergirl - 1 piece - it has a cape people, when you run it flaps in the wind!

2. Captain Jack Sparrow (New for 2007) version - err, the model gets me on this one...

3. Ms. Krueger - today's take on a sexy Freddy companion

4. Hansel & Gretel - Cute story, but let's be honest. Oktoberfest falls at a perfect time of year.

5. Eskimo Cutie - have you spent Halloween in Wisconsin? This will at least keep your body warm while bar hopping!

6. Shrek - everyone loves Shrek and you get to be green.

7. Burger King - so the commercials phased out, but he's still weird’s people out. I think he'll be a big hit.

8. Gorilla & Banana - get a friend and chase each other around. I know two people who did this and got on the nightly news!

9. Fairytale Witch - it's the adult version of a bestselling child's costume. Super cutesy.

10. Fred Flintstone - you remember the show, yabba dabba doo!

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Top Ten Kids Costumes For Halloween 2007

So what's more fun than dressing up the little ones and taking them trick-or-treating? In 2007, you're going to see plenty of the following...

1. Cinderella - oh yes, this and every other Disney princess will be swarming your neighborhood.

2. Harry Potter Robes - don't forget the Harry Potter tie, it may be the only tie your child will want to wear all year!

3. Princess Fiona - in lieu of Shrek the Third, Shrek costumes are selling like crazy!

4. Star Wars Storm Trooper - Now this shouldn't be a big surprise, there's something about Star Wars that will captivate little boys (and their fathers) for years.

5. Pink Power Ranger - so maybe not the official title of the costume, but you get the idea. The Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Pink Ranger empowers super girls everywhere!

6. Tom Arma Costumes - these costumes are too cute to pass up. Hurry though, they are quite popular with mothers nation wide.

7. Humpty Dumpty - and I may be a little biased here, but Humpty Dumpty is a great story, and the model is my nephew.

8. Charm School Witch - I'm offly fond of the pink and black combination myself.

9. Spiderman 3 - it's the dream of every defender under 5 feet tall...to be Spiderman!

10. Red Hot Chili Pepper baby costume - there's just something about this costume that makes it so darn adorable on babies.

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