Finding the Perfect Costume

Many people become exceedingly frustrated when they are pressed to find an appropriate costume for a seasonal costume ball. Often resorting to old and stale standbys such as a "witch" or "vampire" because of their relative ease, creatively-challenged costume party goers always come up short when trying to impress friends and acquaintances by having trouble thinking "outside the box". Picking the perfect costume can be a challenge, but the fun feeling that comes from finding "the one" is irreplaceable. Many different aspects can make a costume desirable or attractive to a particular individual with, as always, creativity coming in to play.

A costume that is timely or in keeping with current events can always be a winner. Taking a page out of the headlines while giving it a comic twist is often a hit, especially in a politically minded crowd. Of course taste can come into play when mirroring current events. It may be inadvisable to wear a costume having to do with a recent tragic happening or at least having the readiness to accept and deal with negative fallout such a costume may inspire. Yet, one that is held in the collective consciousness as funny (a certain vice-president's hunting excursion comes to mind) just might become a surefire crowd pleaser.

Having a partner or mate that is also attending a costume party can really help to broaden horizons and increase creativity. Brainstorming with a friend or mate for couple-themed costumes can be a blast and shopping with a cohort can help raise the creativity and fun to higher levels. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb, Ziegfried and Roy, Marilyn and Jack Kennedy, are but a few that come quickly to mind. Celebrity costume pairings are in abundance at local shops and can exponentially up the wow factor at any costume ball.

Shopping for that perfect costume can be as simple as visiting the local hobby store if feeling crafty, or as complex as visiting the local costume shop. Not only do many costume shops have a wide selection of purchasable outfits and accessories, some offer a back stock of more extravagant and expertly made specialty costumes that are available for rental for the evening or weekend. Often, employees at a costume shop can be an excellent resource as well for ideas. Also, displays and in stock items at a local store could provide the necessary inspiration to motivate the perfect costume for an upcoming event. Whether purchased, rented, or homemade, a thought-inspired and thought-provoking costume is attainable; it only requires a little time and energy to find the perfect fit!

About the author: Jon Bass is an Internet content writer who enjoys researching and writing about many subjects including costume rental, costumes, and party supplies.

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Adult Halloween Costume Checklist - Are You Having Fun Yet?

After you have worked so hard to make sure that your kids are happy with their costumes and prepared for all the Halloween fun that awaits them, why not take some time to make the holiday enjoyable for you too? Think about what kind of costume you can wear to enjoy the holiday more yourself this year.

Adult Halloween costumes can be found in nearly unlimited variety. Adult costumes are available in all shapes and sizes with all kinds of different themes. The only limit is your budget.

You can find a vast array of potential adult Halloween costume ideas by searching online at costume shops. By spending some time going through all the different possibilities, you will be able to find a Halloween costume that you and others will have fun with.

Costumes come in a nearly overwhelming number of styles and just about any theme that you can think of has been made into costumes. Anything from Biblical characters to modern superheroes can be found in costume shops on the Internet. Couples who want to coordinate their costumes also can choose from a tremendous list of outfits. A simple web search will show you possibilities like mustard and ketchup, ball and chain, plug and socket, lock and key, and Dog the Bounty Hunter and Beth. You can let your imagination run wild or use recent celebrity news stories in your costume design. For example, a couple could dress as Lindsay Lohan and her rehab counselor.

Women can choose from countless Halloween costumes, many of which tend to take common Halloween themes and then add a sexy twist. Online stores offer costume so many costume choices. Ladies can be a mermaid, a medusa, an elf, a hula girl, the Wicked Witch of the West, Marilyn Monroe, the virgin Mary, and just about anything else that you might come up with.

Men's costumes are equally varied, some following movie themes, some just being outright wacky. Some examples include Darth Vader or any other Star Wars character, Tony Montana, the Incredible Hulk, Spiderman, a Viking, a monk, a gladiator, the grim reaper, an outhouse, and basically whatever other interesting costume concept you can dream up.

Remember that you are going to have to wear this costume while you have a good time at a Halloween party, so it should fit comfortably and not be overly hot to wear. Since a lot of popular Halloween costumes require quite a bit of makeup, it would be in your best interests to start dressing up well before you leave the house. Especially for the guys, getting some help with the makeup from someone else is a good idea.

Above all else, never lose sight of the fact that the whole point of wearing an adult Halloween costume is having fun. So, in the midst of the all you preparations, don't forget to have fun too!

Are you looking for kids costume ideas for Halloween? Visit the Get In Costume website for plenty of fun & creative ideas. Plus, get a free copy of my special report "The Family Guide To Halloween Safety"

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Four Options For Those Who Want Popular Halloween Costume Ideas

What kind of popular costumes should you consider? Here are four different options for those seeking hot Halloween Costumes.

1. Celebrity Costumes

We live in a celebrity-obsessed culture. If you want to find a hot costume, look no further than whoever is gracing the covers of the checkout line magazines. You don't need to be a dead-ringer for your favorite celebrity to pull this off, either. Hot Halloween costumes are often based on movie characters, for instance. You might not look like the star of your favorite superhero flick, but you can certainly show up in his costume.

2. Political Costumes

The news is on everyone's mind and that makes political figure costumes a hot pick, too. Plus, there's nothing we seem to enjoy more than poking fun at our elected officials. You can always find a mask of noted political figures. Combine it with a suit and tie (or a pantsuit for the ladies) and you're in business. It's hard to say if anyone can really grow up to be the President, but it's absolutely true that anyone can look like a leader for one night.

3. Issue Costumes

If you have a pet issue that you'd like to advance, Halloween might be a good time to do it. These costumes can be tough to pull off unless you have a real creative streak, but when they work well, they can be some of the best hot Halloween costumes.

4. Naughty Halloween Costumes

If you want to know what the most popular hot Halloween costumes have been over the past few years, here's a clue: they often involve short skirts and high heels. Naughty Halloween costumes have been a growing trend. From sexy spins on the classics (think naughty witch) to slightly adult versions of everyday occupations (the sexy construction worker comes to mind), there are literally hundreds of options in this category.

If you're tired of the classics, this might be the perfect year to don hot Halloween costumes. You have countless choices at your disposal and there's sure to be something that will work for you.

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