Halloween costumes are heavily influenced by popular movies, TV shows, and celebrities. The National Retail Federation publishes a list of the most popular costumes each year. Classic costumes like Disney characters and vampires remain popular, while adults often opt for sexy or traditional costumes. Creativity is key for those who make their own costumes. Safety and fun are the most important aspects of Halloween.
Popular costumes change from year to year, heavily influenced by trendy movies and TV shows, musical celebrities, and much-loved cartoons. Every October, the National Retail Federation publishes a list of the most popular costumes for the upcoming season. In 2006, for example, pirates, superheroes, and witches were the most popular. In 2004, the best costume was Spiderman; in 2003, it was The Hulk.
These trends have a lot to do with current blockbusters, proving that even when it comes to popular Halloween costumes, the popular media has the last word. Some other popular costumes are timeless classics. Fairies, cheerleaders, and Disney characters are always popular, along with vampires and clowns. Older children and tweens often prefer scary costumes. In 2006, some of the most popular costumes for teens included undead cheerleaders and corpse brides. Some of the most popular costumes for babies are Disney classics like Winnie the Pooh. Animals like bunnies, ladybugs, and cats have also been fashion choices for babies and toddlers.
Among adults, sexy outfits tend to be popular costumes. It’s hard to imagine a Halloween without a sexy nurse, an attractive French maid or a seductive vampire. Traditional characters never get old and are popular costumes among adults. This includes characters from classic movies, like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, or celebrities like Elvis or Marilyn Monroe. For adults, much of the fun of Halloween comes with costumes, which is why many opt for costumes based on puns or visual jokes.
For people who prefer to skip the stores and make their own Halloween costumes, creativity is key. Even those who can’t sew can easily put together a costume from the back of the closet. Throw on a Hawaiian shirt and an old camera and you have an instant disguise as a tourist, for example.
Above all, remember to be safe and have fun. Halloween is a day when everyone can be a child again, no matter what their age.
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