Themed Halloween Party Male & Female Costumes

Halloween Costume Themes Help Adults with Fun Ideas for Fancy Dress

Oct 7, 2009 Heather Zorzini

Some adults are naturals at dress-up while others may be timid. Offer one of the following open-ended theme suggestions to get grown-up Halloween revellers in party mode

Theme parties set the stage for great conversation and encourage interaction among guests. Even shy people seem to have more fun at themed parties. Hosts can advise guests that Halloween costume recommendatoins are only a guideline but where theme events are concerned, the more people who follow, the better.

Easy Halloween Costume Themes for Men and Women

Theme party ideas are seemingly endless but these are some of the best and easiest for creating costumes. Many historical eras have stylistic features that are cheap and simple for guests to adapt. Fedoras, black shirts and white ties for men create a Roaring Twenties look, while white T-shirts, leather jackets and rolled-up jean bottoms are pure '50s.

Psychedelic '60s Costumes for Adults

Women's costumes can include flowery patterns, brightly coloured mini-skirts and false eyelashes. Men can don love beads, tie-dyed T-shirts and granny glasses. Another great party outfit for men is the Austin Powers look.

Disco '70s Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults

Get up and boogie in platform shoes, halter dresses and flared pants. Accessorize with lots of shimmering makeup for women and gold chains for men. Add a disco ball above the dance floor and spin ABBA and Barry White tunes.

NIght of the Living Dead Halloween Theme Costumes for Adults

Choose a famous dead celebrity, historical or political figure.Elvis Presley and Marily Monroe are old standbys but dressing as Julius Caeser or Cleopatera is effortless and effective.

Bridezilla Party Halloween Theme for Women & Men

This is a perfect way to commemorate a recent or upcoming wedding. Revellers might include anyone from the bride of Frankenstein to menacing ministers and bitter bridesmaids. A blood-red wedding dress like the one Wynona Ryder wore in the 1988 comedy/film Beetlejuice would make a vibrant costume.

My Favourite Martian Futuristic Sci-Fi Halloween PartySpace age and sci-fi fans will find plenty of costume ideas in this theme. At one Halloween party, a group of women co-ordinated their costumes ahead of time and arrived as clones in all-black outfits and shocking pink wigs. Each one sported a bar code instead of a name tag.

Halloween Theme Party Myths and Fantasies

Select a favourite character from fables, fairy tales or ancient mythology. Little Red Riding Hood might rub shoulders with Icarus and the BIg Bad Wolf could spend the night dancing with Medusa.

Goblins and Ghouls Halloween Theme Party Costumes for Adults

At this party, Frankenstein, Dracula, witches, warlocks and mummies will crawl out of the woodwork and onto the dance floor. Remember to include Monster Mash and MIchael Jackson's Thriller on the music playlist.

Silver Scream Theme Men's and Women's Halloween Costumes

Many movie characters becomes icons and are easy to imitate. Pick a role from Rocky Horror Picture Show or The Wizard of Oz or dress like Richard Gere did in the movie An Officer and a Gentleman. A more casual Halloween inspiration could be the toga-wearing frat boys from Animal House.

Classic Couples Halloween Costumes for Adults

This might seem tricky for parties with single guests but there are many entertainig possibilities. Think Tarzan and Jane, Sonny and Cher and even the Blues Brothers. Themes work best as suggestions, not commands and guests shouldbe able to dress as they choose, as long as they are in costume.

Best Places to Find Male and Female Halloween Costumes

Search second-hand shops, like Salvation Army and Goodwill stores for cheap accessories and clothing that will be torn or painted in the costume creating process. They often bring out real Halloween outfits in early October.Party warehouses sell wigs, maks and full Halloween costumes as well as decorations and party supplies. Dedicated costume rental stores can be more expensive but they supply elaborate dress regalia that can be tailored for a custom fit. Wigs are also available for rent.

Comfortable Halloween Party Costumes for Men and Women

Masks can limit vision, footwear can be painful when dancing and wigs and helmets can be hot and itchy. Some costumes look fabulous but will become uncomfortable as the evening wears on. Consider how easy it will be to eat, drink and dance before committing to a particular costume.

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