Just like any previous year, 2011 will present some exciting new choices in Halloween Costumes. While some may already know what their perfect costume will be, others seem to have difficulty finding the costume that suits them best.
With all the costume choices out there, it’s always hard for the indecisive to narrow down a final choice for the Halloween season. I’ve come to the rescue and let you in on what are the most popular and interesting costumes for the 2011 Halloween season.
Steampunk is huge with adults this year. Both men and women can get into this gear head meets Victorian romance merger that incorporates elements of either science fiction or fantasy.
I have to mention zombies, since zombies are the new vampires. This is an effortless costume to pull off as well because you come with unwashed hair, and dirty clothes. Just add some gray makeup and a limp, and you’re good to go.
Men always love the zany, wacky costumes so go as something completely unexpected this year such as a pool table with removable balls or a rubix cube hat that also twists like the real game.
Another popular option is the morph suit. These costumes are breathable and you can actually see and drink through them. Although form fitting, others are not able to see you through them.
Women tend to dress as nutty celebrities they see in the media. Lady Gaga is still big this year, but so is Black Swan, Jersey characters, and, you betcha, your favorite Alaskan mom.
Also, women want to relive their youth, so anything decade is always fun. There are so many choices from the 50’s to the 90’s that are great. So go retro Madonna or Farah Fawcett.
A lot of parents are looking back at what they were for Halloween as kids and some old-school costumes are also making a comeback such as Ghostbusters, Strawberry Shortcake, and Super Mario Brothers.
Don't forget one of the most important things a costume can do: encourage your child to play. There are many ways to incourage imagination, but one of the best is through costumes such as pirates and princesses.
Super Heroes have always been the ultimate choice for boys but move over Super Man, there is a new crop of super heroes in town thanks to all the movies lately. Your boy will feel like he’s got super powers in his Hal Jordon or Captain America costume. Any of the Justice League or XMen are big (should I say Super Big) as well as transformers.
Princesses have always ruled this area, but lately princesses have turned to a darker side and so I suggest the Monster High characters. Your little lady still looks cute in her costume and gets to act out her inner vampire or werewolf in a school girl skirt.
These little tykes will look adorable in anything but here are a few favorites. Bugs and animals are always fun and usually the costume goes over clothes and comes with a hood to keep little ones warm while trick or treating. Characters are great alternatives as well, such as Yo Gabba Gabba, Thomas the Train, and of course, the ever popular Smurfs.
Couples love to have ensembles that really work well together such as ketchup and mustard, Hansel and Gretel, or celebrity couples such as Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio or Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson. Be creative and think outside the box in this area. I once went with my husband as a gypsy and he was my crystal ball (short hair or bald heads work well for this).
Really anything goes when choosing a costume as long as you put a little thought and creativity into it. Which means, don’t decide what to be on Oct 29th. The sooner your search begins for that perfect ensemble, the better the creative outcome will be.
