Popular Costumes
Wednesday, 16. September 2009
Costume popularity changes each year. The choices are influenced by what is hot on TV and at the movies, as well as what is going on in the news. Retailers receive a list each year from the National Retail Federation advising them of what costumes are likely to be popular for the upcoming Halloween season. Some costumes are popular every year – fairies, princesses, vampires and Disney characters.
Popular Teen Costumes tend to fall into the Gothic sub-culture. Skulls, black and darkness are predominant. These costumes from the darker side of Halloween range from Vampires/Witches to Fallen Angels/Demons.
Halloween costumes for babies are most often the Disney characters and animals. Young children are more apt to choose costumes that are influenced by TV shows, movies and cartoon characters. Princess, Spider Man, Pirate, Witch, Fairy, Disney Princess, Star Wars Character, Pumpkin, Ghost and Power Ranger.
Adult costume choices are sometimes influenced by whether or not they need to be a couples costume or not. The choices are more limited if you choose to go in couples costumes. Being creative can help you pair up 2 seemingly unrelated costumes. Online costumes shops have some great choices if you need to go as couples – Bowling Ball and Pin, Matador and Bull; Plug and Socket, Vampire and Vampira.
If you decide to make your own costumes, you will need to be creative. Homemade costumes don’t need to involve a lot of sewing. Checkout old clothes you may have or visit a second hand store. You can find accessories to use around the house. Get the child involved and the project will be more fun.
Trick-or-Treat safety is very important. If your children are young, be sure they are accompanied by an adult. If they are old enough to be on their own, suggest that they travel in groups and never on their own. Going to a Halloween Party is always a better option than door-to-door activities. It is safer and not dependent on the weather.
Your cat or dog is a member of the family, so why not let them dress up. Some pets remain at home and greet the little trick-or-treaters, while some pets accompany the other family members on the door-to-door parade. Research the web to see all the pet costumes that are available. Halloween is a fun day for everyone, including your pet.
How will you decide what costume to wear this year? Do some research online. If the costume is not for you, you will need to solicit ideas from the wearer. If you decide to purchase your costume, shop for the best deal. Some costumes include accessories and some don’t. Be sure to read the descriptions of what is included. Purchase early so that you aren’t disappointed and have to start the process all over again.
Before buying your costume be sure to take a look at Popular Halloween Costumes and Popular Costumes.