Halloween is a holiday that's enjoyed by both adults and children. Half the fun is wearing a costume and taking a night off from ordinary life, so put some thought into an outfit that's worthy of the occasion. These tips for finding the best Halloween costumes will help shoppers looking for masks, adult or children's costumes, and even the family dog.
Halloween Costume Ideas for AdultsSome popular costume ideas for this spooky night that are modern and current include:
- Dog the Bounty Hunter
- Ugly Betty
- Barack Obama
- One of the Real Housewives (from any city)
- Bernie Madoff
Sexy-Scary Outfits
Any woman with a great body enjoys the opportunity to show off in some outrageous fashion, which is possible on Halloween night in a way it never is the rest of the year. Here are some great sexy Halloween costume ideas:
- Red Hot Devil. Skintight red bodysuit with horns, a tail, and a poker to stave off admirers.
- Black Cat. Cats are not always cuddly. Be tough with sexy makeup and long claws. Bite if necessary.
- Genie. The sexy part is obvious. The scary? Carry a voodoo doll to suggest evil paybacks for any misbehaviors.
- Vampiress. Big red lips from who knows what? A sexy vampire is a woman in control. Carrying a whip doesn't hurt, except for maybe the recipient.
Homemade Halloween CostumesLots of costumes can be made at home, often from what's already in the closet. Here are some possibilities:
- Hawaiian Goddess: Don a bikini, tie a large scarf around the waist and make a lei from dried flowers.
- Pirate Boy: Tie a napkin over the head, put a vest on over a white shirt (puffy if possible), tuck jeans into boots and paint a patch over one eye.
- Greek Goddess: Cut a hole in the middle of an old white sheet and pull overhead. Gather and belt at waist. Wear with sandals, dark eyeliner and a headband glued with coins.
Costumes for Couples
- President & Mrs. Obama. Obviously, works well for black couples, but a white pair could go all out with body paint. Might be fun.
- Dog & Mrs. Bounty Hunter. Hard to stay away from this one because it is so costume ready.
- Pimp & Prostitute. Too fun to resist.
- Doctor & Nurse. Easy, but be forewarned: may lead to propositions.
Costumes for Children
Kiddies are likely to have their own costume ideas, but if none are forthcoming, these are eternal favorites:
- An animal, almost any kind. Try a fantasy animal, such as a unicorn.
- An adult. A little boy in a suit, girl in a miniature dress.
- Ideas from nature: A flower, tree, bumble bee or frog.
Costumes for Dogs
Some dogs respond surprisingly well to being dressed up.
- Ballerina: great for a real girly-girl dog. Just tie on a tutu. If she stands up, even better.
- Thug. A spiked collar and bandana around the head should do it.
- Lion. Great for red dogs. Buy some fluffy reddish fur and tie it in front of ears and under chin.
The pleasure in Halloween costumes, for adults or children, comes in letting creativity shine. Never let fear of looking ridiculous preclude a costume idea, and don't try to fit in. This is the time to let the imagination fly. The only challenge will be turning fantastic ideas into practical outfits. Costume shops are waiting to help, so get shopping.
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