Halloween Costume Ideas from Adults to Kids

Halloween 2009 is starting to creep up on us. It’s best to buy Halloween costumes early so you’re not stressing at the last minute over what to wear. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of costumes and themes to point you in the right direction this Halloween.

Top Adult Costume Ideas: Whether you’re planning on going to a friend’s Halloween party or expect to spend a night on the town, one of these adult Halloween costumes will be sure to impress:

Dead Celebrities
Dead celebrities have always been popular choices for Halloween. This year, we have had what seems like an overwhelming number of celebrity deaths. Check out some of most popular celebrities that will most likely be eulogized through costume.

• Michael Jackson: This costume can come in many forms, from those who want to glorify the King of Pop, to those who choose to focus on the controversy surrounding his death. Michael Jackson’s famous thriller video makes it easy to use the star’s memory as Halloween inspiration.
• Farrah Fawcett: The former fashion model and Charlie’s Angel will be popular among ladies looking to use Hollywood’s obituary list for costume ideas.
• Other dead celebrity costume ideas include infomercial pitchman Billy Mays, political columnist Robert Novak, television personality Ed McMahon and countless others.

Political Costumes
The political costume was trendy last year when we saw Sarah Palin as a popular Halloween party theme. This year, she will remain a top costume choice, in addition to fellow Republicans Rush Limbaugh and former Vice President Dick Cheney. Not to worry though, Halloween costumes are quite bi-partisan, as President Obama & the first lady will be popular among couples’ costumes this year.

Superheroes
Always a safe bet is the superhero costume. Last year saw throngs of Batman costumes. We foresee another year of Heath Ledger-inspired Joker costumes, as well as other Dark Knight spin-offs.

Other popular superheroes include the classics like Superman, the Incredible Hulk, Spiderman, and various Transformers characters for those wishing to relive their childhood.


Top Kids Costume Ideas: From trick-or-treating to classroom Halloween parties, finding a great kids Halloween costume based on these suggestions will be sure to keep a smile on their faces.

Popular Movies
Halloween always has a habit of mimicking the most popular movies of the current year. This year, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” dominated the box office and will likely dominate the Halloween costume arena. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron will be very big among the children this season.

• Harry Potter: The boy wizard will see another year of popularity as more and more kids catch “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” -- the latest film based on the popular series of fantasy novels.
• Hannah Montana: Tweens and teens alike will want to emulate the Disney phenomenon who leads a double life as a pop star – played by the ever-popular Miley Cyrus

Disney
Princess costumes are always a top choice among young girls who love to get frilly. Cinderella, Snow White, Belle and Jasmine are just a few Disney favorites among the little ones. Boys, too, are big fans of well-known Disney heroes. Wall-E costumes; Buzz and Woody from Toy Story and the Power Rangers will be just a few of the fan favorites among boys this Halloween.

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New For 2009- Men's Costumes from Pop Culture

While checking out the new for 2009 Costumes on BuyCostumes.com, I noticed a few trends. First one I will comment on are the new costumes that follow trends in popular culture. This includes movies, TV, and Celebrities that men aspire to be on October 31. In my mind, I know I usually see a lot of repeats of costumes from popular culture and the following seem to be the candidates for this year. Not saying that repeats are a bad thing, as you can really try to outdo everyone else with your own personal flair. So, below is my Top 10 list...

Star Trek: We have a bunch of realistic Star Trek Costumes in accordance with the new movie that came out this year. Definitely a great group costume idea, but you will be easily identifiable on your own. These costumes have got to be comfortable and easy to go out in. Nothing hanging off your costumes to get stuck on something to accidently hit someone in the face!


Wolverine Origins: Everyone will recognize you in these costumes! Another highly anticipated movie that came out this year! I think that the gloves with claws are reason enough to check out this costume! Everyone loves superheroes and mutants, so it's sure to be a hit!

Captain America: In a previous post, we mentioned how Captain America is back from the dead! Brings you to the Captain America Costume. Once again, another GREAT superhero costume and is patriotic at the same time! This costume is INFLATABLE, to show off those muscles that you recently acquired for Halloween. Just make sure your head doesn't inflate with your fake muscles. Also a great Couples costume!

Sweeney Todd: Anyone that has seen the movie or Broadway play, can attest that Sweeney Todd fits into Halloween any day of the year. He's gory, murderous, and dreadful. It's also a historical costume, which is pretty cool too. Breaking into song is allowed, but I'm sure inviting people to sit in your private barber's chair won't be!

Spiderman: Just a plain out cool costume that everyone recognizes. Once again, also pretty neat to be a superhero for the day, but just make sure to remember that although you may think it, your spidey senses may just not be as top notch as the real deal.

G.I. Joe- Rise of the Cobra: This costume has endless possibilities for accessories and most of them are weapons. The new GI Joe Movie is packed with action, even though it seemed to have received mixed reviews. Ninja costumes are classic, but these ones put a modern twist on it!

Watchmen: This DC Comics Movie came out early this year and included some pretty interesting special effects. Become Rorschach for the night and invite your friends to be the other Watchmen.

Sesame Street: Might not seem like the macho costume you've been looking for but wil people will definitely "Awww" when they see you. This great line of costumes includes Bert & Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, Elmo and my personal favorite, SUPER GROVER! These costumes are for the serious Costumer and should be worn more than once! Reuse it for your kid's birthday party!

Racecar Driver: Anyone ever tell you that you look like Jeff Gordon? Well, you can be sure to trick everyone with these costumes of NASCAR drivers. Bring along a fully stocked pit crew and racing team for a great group idea! Tony Stewart and Dale Jr. are at the wheel too!

Transformers: Bumblebee, Megatron, and Optimus Prime..Which one will you be transformed into? Bring back the nostalgia and popularituy with these Transformer costumes. Easy to move around in and keep you warm for the colder climates.

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