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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Sexy Costumes From the Past!

BuyCostumes has some great new costumes for the upcoming season and it's never too early to start planning out your ensemble. I browsed though many of our new costumes and realized that a lot of them come straight out of the past. We have a lot of new costumes that represent different times in history and pop culture. We especially have a lot of great new, SEXY, costumes that could make a great group costumes. Or, put a whole bunch of different time periods together for a "decades" themes group idea.

• Prehistoric: Cave Beauty She makes prehistoric times look like something from the High Fashion Runway!
• Early America: Pocahottie This is definitely a twist on your typical Native American costume. Pocahottie is sassy with fringe and feathers! You'll be sure to casue some tribal trouble in this dress.
• 1920's: Gatsby Girl Celebrate the Roarin 20's with this ROARIN costume. She's a 1920's flapper and has TONS of glitter. I like this one again, becasue its pretty simple but with some great personalization no one will have a costume as great as this! Pair it with these Cute Heels!
• 1940's: Ahoy There Hottie A sailor never looked so good. Go back to the time when the "good old boys" were at war and women had to step up. This dress is patriotic red, white, and blue and has classic details like an anchor and gold buttons.
• 1950's: Mini Poodle Skirt This not your mom's costume! HOP into the 50's with this super cute poodle skirt. It comes in pink or red so get a couple of the girls together and no one will ever have looked so good in a "vintage" skirt.
• 1960's: Hippie Chick A grovvy costume for a groovy girl. It's really colorful and easy to dance in! You will get everyone's attention when you walk into the room. Make love, not war!
• 1970's: 70's Disco Queen I'm loving the metallic look of this dress. The neckline cut is right from the disco floor, and heck, you'll be a portable Disco ball. Listen to some ABBA and don't forget the 70's wig. Got some Saturday Night Fever? Would be great for a couple's costume by pairing with this guy!
• 1980's: 80's Rock Star Anything from the 80's is a great idea for a costume. Anyone is bound to have something fro the 80's lying around her house and 80's costumes=80's Music! This costume is really cute and simple, but pair with some colorful accesories and you will stand out among the rest.
• 1990's... errr 1960's?: British Flag Dress You could represent the Smashing 60's or one of the spiciest girls from the 90's! Another great idea: do an "Around the World" theme and use this dress to show off your UK Pride!
• 2000: Go Green Girl The latest trend right now, ORGANIC! Wear this costume and let everyone know how environmentally conscious you are.

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Another GREAT summer movie release! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the movie that documents the 6th year at Hogwarts. Receiving an average of "GO!" on Fandango's "Oh-no" to "Must go!" scale and an 85% Rotten Tomatoes Rating, this movie is full of action, love, and scariness. As an avid Harry Potter book reader, there were a couple things that they left out, but to me that doesn't conclude a bad adaptation. A movie adaptation is based off of the writers' and director's opinions and ideas, and it cannot be EXACTLY like the book. The book gives more detail than the movie which is usually the case in these situations.

Movies across the country had Midnight Showings and Special Premieres. Fans dressed up as wizards, carried wands, painted lightning bolts, and had a great attitude towards the opening. The UA Bonita Lakes 9 Theatre in Meridian, MS, with the help of The Radio People, held a great party with fans lining up out the door! They turned to BuyCostumes.com and used our Harry Potter and DeathEater Costumes!

We want to encourage more customers to post their photos from their Harry Potter Parties to the Product Pages. It's really easy and we love seeing our costumes in ACTION!

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Public Enemy Number One

On July 1st, 2009 the new movie, Public Enemies, directed by Michael Mann, was released in Movie Box-offices across the country. Public Enemies is the story of legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger, whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover's inexperienced FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis. Dillinger meant business. No one could stop him, no jail could hold him, and because of the public attitude towards the banks that brought the country into the Great Depression, no one had sympathy towards those banks victimized to his robberies. Whats even better is the movie is star-studded, with Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, and Billy Crudup.

In this film, filled with action, shooting scenes, and HD Camera angles, you not only get how the public felt about these mobsters, you get other mobsters views on how they viewed Dillinger. The 1920's and 1930's is such an interesting era to look at. Our country and society completely changed from the Roaring, Speakeasy 20's, to the Depressing, Bread Line 30's. Organized crime also began in this era, as the public was against authority and authority was corrupt.

With all this talk of mobsters, robberies, and the 1930's I found myself wondering if a mobster costume would be in the cards for this year's Halloween. It's also such a great idea for a couple's or group costume as the more the merrier is the theme here. While we are talking about decades, also take a clook at our 1920's collection. We have tons of new for 2009 costumes here!

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A Green Halloween

Going green in all aspects of our lives has become a huge trend. Here at BuyCostumes Headquarters, we do a lot to save the environment, help out Mother Nature, and to save money. Besides recycling and shredding our paper and post-its in several designated bins, our building reduces energy costs by collecting and circulating cool air from the evenings, throughout the building. The lights in our distribution center are motion sensitive and shut off when nobody is working. Also, over 90% of our workspaces in the building allow enough natural light to meet the requirement of a green building. We also reward employees that drive hybrid cars with front row parking spots!

A great book with tons of tips for environmental consciousness is The New York Times Bestseller The Green Book. It's a little book with a lot of facts, tips, and celebrity testimonies. It's even printed on 100% recycled paper!

We also want you to have a Green Halloween! No, we don't mean wear green masks and decorate with green streamers. (Alhtough we do have these GREAT new costumes to show your support for the Earth!) Take little steps to decrease your carbon footprint. Here are a couple from an article in The Baltimore Sun.

• Walk the streets of your neighborhood, don't drive! The exercise is heart-healthy and eco-friendly.
  
• Avoid plastic trick-or-treat bags. Instead, decorate an old pillowcase, tote bag, or canvas shopping bag.
  
• Treat the kids to organic and fair-trade goodies.
  
• Shop for locally grown holiday treats and decorate with apples, pumpkins and gourds.
  
• Find alternatives to candy treats. Try soy crayons or packets of seeds that can be planted in the spring.
  
• Fill your flashlight with rechargeable batteries instead of conventional ones.


• Host a pumpkin pie bakeoff -- a great way to use the post-halloween pumpkins.

What ideas do you have for a Green Halloween?!

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UFO Week

In July of 1947, a mysterious object flew across the sky in Roswell, New Mexico. We know now that the Unidentified Flying Object crashed into the earth and is still a mystery with plenty of questions to ask. Thousands of UFO's have been seen by people since that day in the Roswell desert and the first week in July is a time to commemorate that event.

Aliens, flying saucers, alternate galaxies, or whatever you may or may not believe are all interesting topics that can lead to great party themes!

Coming soon in the Halloween 2009 Season, is this GREAT ALIEN Costume. Get on our e-mail list so you can be the first to dress up as this guy! Use the kids to strike up some eery atmosphere with an Alien from Area 51. Go all out and use some of our green and purple streamers to create that galactical moood.

So go out and look for a UFO and be careful not to get abducted!!

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Couple's Costumes

When you are in a relationship, the obvious answer for costume ideas always seem to be a couple's theme costume. It's a great idea and usually pretty easy to come up with. However, in addition to some of the advantages, there are a couple of not so inviting disadvantages to being associated with your costumes buddy all night.
Advantage: People will look at you and say “OMG, that’s so adorable”
Disadvantage: May be embarrassing to your guy when people look at you and say “OMG, that’s so adorable”.

Advantage: You get to spend the whole night with your costume buddy!
Disadvantage: Sometimes in order for someone to know who you are dressing as, you need both parts of the team.

Advantage: You can easily spot each other in a crowd if you get lost.
Disadvantage: Guilty by association: If your partner does something embarrassing you can’t get away with the “I don’t know him” excuse.

Advantage: You can get pretty creative with couple's costumes. You can go anywhere from Martha and George Washington, to Barbie and Ken, to Bacon and Eggs!
Disadvantage: Might be kind of difficult to reuse your costume the next year, with your...uhh...new boyfriend.

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Captain America -- Back from the Dead!

The superhero favorite Captain America will be "brought back to life" in a new line of comic books by Marvel Comics. The series of the comic classic returns after the fictional character's tragic assassination back in 2007.

Although details of the Captain America's "rebirth" have been tightly under wraps by Marvel, the series is bound to earn success with fans that have anxiously awaited the superhero's return. The five part series entitled "Captain America Reborn" will be released early next month.

Along with the new series, more will be seen of this action star who is set to make the jump onto the big screen in the summer of 2011.

Here at Buycostumes.com, we could not be more excited for the patriotic hero's return! The new for 2009 Captain America costumes will be available soon which we expect to be hot items come this Halloween.

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Costumes for Dad

Father's day is just around the corner, so why not surprise your dad or husband with a fun costume for parties and Halloween. Not sure what he'd like? Here are some options that would appeal to every kind of dad.

The sports fanatic – a sports themed costume will always score a touchdown with a sports dad. From football to baseball players, we have a variety of options that are sure to be slam dunk.

The super dad – let him show off his super skills with a superhero costume. Whether he's dressed as Batman or Spider-Man, he'll be the most heroic dad around come this Halloween.

The workaholic – he can be a doctor by day and firefighter by night. There are tons of costumes that work for every occupation.

Still not sure what costume to choose for him? Check out Buycostumes.com for more fun costume ideas for the dad you appreciate all year long!

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Flag Day

Each year, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. A little known holiday, Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the stars and stripes we know today. Although its not an official federal holiday, its definitely a reason think about the flag as a symbol of freedom and democracy. It's also a great time to have a great summer get together. Don't forget to check out our patriotic section of plates, cups, napkins, tablecloths and more! Honor Betsy Ross, the seamstress of our first flag.
Many communities hold parades and special celebrations for Flag Day. What does your community do?
So remember to fly "Old Glory" on Flag Day and thank our forefathers for the freedoms we hold today!

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New Movie Release -- Transformers 2

Summer blockbusters are in full swing and the next big movie set to hit theaters on June 24 is the long awaited sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. With the first installment of the Transformers franchise grossing over $70 million in its opening weekend back in 2007, the sequel is expected to bring in even bigger numbers.

In celebration of the autobot action flick, buycostumes.com is now offering new for 2009 Transformers costumes and products! Whether you're a fan of Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, you'll be "more than meets the eye" as your favorite transformer this Halloween!

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National Fruit and Vegetable Month

Eventhough we should always eat our share of fruits and veggies to stay healthy, the month of June encourages this even more. Summer brings the gorwing season and Farmer's Markets across the country offer more and more varieties each week. In honor of Fruit and Veggies Month, check out some of hilarious fruit and veggie costumes.

I would fall over laughing if I saw a giant carrot walking down the street. And what about the ever-so-popular Banana costume... remember Bananas in Pajamas?! What a great halloween costume idea... and personalizable with your choice of pajamas! And don't forget the little one...how cute is the peas in the pod infant costume?

So make sure to get extra fresh fruits and veggies this month. Incorporate them into your everyday recipes and diet!

• People who eat more fruits and veggies—as part of a healthy diet—are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases. These diseases include stroke, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and perhaps heart disease.
• The CDC also recommends eating a variety of colors in your fruits and vegetables. The different colors signify the important nutrients that we need to be healthy!

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Many Thanks! Celebrate Thanksgiving With Whimsy, Style, and Grace.

What a whirlwind year this has been! From economics to politics, the United States has had few dull moments in 2008. With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, it’s fair to say that Americans are due for some peaceful reflection, relaxation, and gentle time with friends and family.

BuyCostumes.com offers all kinds of great ways to keep things fun and lively, as well as simple solutions to lighten the load of holiday entertaining. Do you like turkey? Do you love to make folks laugh? Imagine the reactions, as you answer the door in your Turkey Costume! Then maybe Cousin Dave arrives at the door, also wearing a turkey costume. It could be awkward, but it will definitely be funny! If you like costumes and holiday themes then you’ll definitely want to see what BuyCostumes.com has in store for Thanksgiving. Aside from Turkey costumes and hats, you’ll find pilgrim and Native American costumes for adults and children that are great just for fun and celebration, or for use in school plays.

If you’re not in the mood for washing dishes and napkins, check BuyCostumes.com party supplies, and do it picnic-style! The Give Thanks Fall Deluxe Party Kit is the perfect solution for keeping your Thanksgiving casual and laid back, so there’s more time for catching up and watching the game.

Need some ideas for decorations? Turn your dining room into an Autumnal Landscape, and sprinkle your table with Foil Leaf Silhouettes. Hang the 12’ Fall Leaf decoration from your ceiling for even more beautiful foliage. The colorful display will warm the room and the spirits of your guests, and it’s something the entire family will have fun taking part in!

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Mix It Up!

Halloween ’08 is almost here! Celebrate this year by putting a new spin on an old favorite. What if Michael Myers were suddenly Super-Michael Myers? It can be easily done when you shop BuyCostumes.com! Just combine the Superman Deluxe Adult Costume with one of our fantastic Michael Myers Masks.

And here’s an idea for the ladies: you and your friends could take one of our sweet and sexy ensembles, like the Strawberry Doll Costume or Blueberry Girl Costume, and give it a sci-fi twist with the Super Deluxe Darth Vader Mask along with a Darth Vader FX Lightsaber, or try the Alien vs. Predator Deluxe Predalien Mask. How about a George Washington Costume with a Super Fro Wig? Maybe Elvis had a secret desire to dress like Marilyn Monroe... who knows? And political masks? We’ve got them!

You get the idea… Let your imagination guide you to creating the sexiest-funniest-scariest-whatever-you-want, ever, and have the time of your life!

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Hot Adult Halloween Costume ideas for 2008

Looking for hot adult Halloween Costumes ideas for 2008? If you want to make a statement, go patriotic!

Considering how much attention the primaries are receiving, the fact that we’re going to be witnessing history with either a woman or black man on the ballot, along with the election scheduled for the Tuesday following the Halloween, and you can bet people are going to be dressed to show their support.

We’ll be seeing everything from Sexy Uncle Sam to Barack Obama himself.

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Halloween in Canada, Adult Costumes on the rise

The popularity of Halloween among Canadians continues to grow and unlike 20 years ago has become more of a family event. No longer are kids the only ones having all the fun dressing up, and trick-or-treating isn't the only fun to be had. Halloween parties for adults are all the rage and there's a costume available to suit any theme party out there. One reason adults are getting into the Halloween spirit is the evolution of the costumes available! The days of a ghost emerging from a sheet with scissor-cut holes for eyes are far gone. Costumes are now much more like apparel and many come in actual sizes instead of just standard one-size-fits all. They're made with breathable, comfortable fabrics, so gone are the days of sweating uncomfortably or cutting your face on the plastic masks from my childhood. Whether you're looking for adult costumes, kid's costumes, pet costumes or party supplies and décor, Canada has taken Halloween to another level.

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Funniest Halloween Costumes

1. Cross Dressing.
This gets me everytime. I will never forget being in the student union on a college campus one Halloween and seeing a man walking to class in a baby pink mini-dress with pink matching heels. There is just something very funny and classic about men dressed as women and women with mustaches.
This is a favorite of mine.


2. Best Potty Humor.
You grow up, but you never grow out of potty humor. It's the truth. Bodily functions will always be popular with my 12 year-old brother and 27 year-old boyfriend alike. While I was writing this, one of my co-workers burped. Point made.

3. Sexy yet Funny

The sexiness of the costume gets you noticed, but now how do start the conversation? Humor is a great ice breaker and it's halloween, add some bad pick up lines. Pick up lines that include "angel", "light my fire" and "purr-fect" are horrible unless it is Halloween and you are actually speaking to an Angel, Fireman or Black Cat. No one can take you seriously dressed in a zebra patterned outfit (refer to above).

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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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