Dressing in Halloween fancy dress is the one time of the year where men and women can break free and dress up as anyone they want to. However, over the last decade or so, it has become increasingly popular for men and women to want original and unique Halloween costumes rather than the dated more "traditional" options. Cast out are the devils, the witches, monsters and Frankenstein's monsters to be replaced by the latest Lady Gaga video outfits, Harry Potter wizard uniforms and Twilight vampire garments. As the second largest holiday of the year, we love to go all out for the occasion. For many of us we turn all our attention to organising parties, picking spooky decorations and then finding ourselves the best costume for the night. As Halloween draws closer, the stress levels increase when searching for an amazing costume - or even just a good idea! You needn't stress anymore, below we have listed a range of ideas that perfectly suit the current time and should be considered before eventually buying your costume for the night.
Men's Halloween Costumes - Guys have plenty of cool Halloween fancy dress to choose from with the floods of Fright Night monsters. Between Michael Myers, Jason in 'Friday the 13th', Freddy Kreuger, Leatherface, Jigsaw from 'Saw', the 'Scream' mask, not to mention Michael Jackson's iconic red Thriller costume or The Ghostbusters as viable options. More recent outfits come from the multitude of summer blockbuster releases with the Green Lantern, Conan the Barbarian, Dumbledore, Voldemort, Captain America, the Red Skull, Loki and Thor, all providing decent alternatives to the bog standard grim reaper, Uncle Fester or skeleton costume. Or you could really push the boat out and go out as a Transformer!
Women's Halloween Costumes - This year has been really good to you ladies, thanks to a whole host of beautiful women that have reinvented the music industry's definition of an artist. Katy Perry, Rihanna and new queen of pop Lady Gaga have all contributed a cauldron full of clothing designs perfect for Halloween fancy dress. Some might also wish to pay homage to the now sadly deceased Amy Winehouse with her recognisable beehive, heavy eyeliner and many tattoos. Hollywood have contributed with the standout characters such as Cataleya in Colombiana, Amy Peterson in Fright Night, Mystique in X-Men: First Class, the demented Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Part 2 and the brilliant Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse in the television smash hit True Blood. With a little effort, dedication and an eye for detail, you can emulate these fabulous heroines and wow your guests.
Children's Halloween Costumes - The focus of this year has been all about the release of the final Harry Potter movie and due to this we can't think of a better time to dress your children up as one of our favourite trio Harry, Ron or Hermione. The supporting cast of Neville Longbottom, Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley and Luna Lovegood will ensure that even larger groups have a part to play as students of the famous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Adults have long been fans of the Smurfs as a fancy dress choice and now kids have also picked up the blue fever, making it a great Halloween fancy dress choice. With the release of Walt Disney's 50th animated feature 'Tangled', kids will love dressing up as the beautiful long-haired Rapunzel or the dashing Flynn Rider.
Should I make or buy Halloween fancy dress?
Half the fun of the spooky October holiday is spending the time to create a unique outfit that encapsulates you as a person or lets you pretend to be your favourite icon. Most of the creative members in society that participate gain the recognition they rightly deserve at major events when they arrive in their latest creation, which tends to be a concoction of smooth materials, glittering sequins and inventive accessories. For anyone that isn't confident enough to make their own Halloween fancy dress or doesn't have the time, buying a costume online can save your blushes, reduce your stress and allow you to focus on celebrating at the festivities.
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