Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Halloween Costumes For Adults

Adults often dress up for Halloween parties.


Dressing up in a Halloween costume isn't just for children. Many people and clubs throw adult Halloween-themed parties with contests for those adults with the best Halloween costumes. Adults can dress up to fulfill fantasies of becoming a beguiling temptress or favorite superhero. There are a few kinds of costumes that are designed with adults in mind.


Sexy Costumes


Sexy costumes are some of the most popular adult Halloween costumes. Bunnies, naughty nurses and French maids are some of the more common sexy outfits sold. Children's story characters can be turned into sexy costumes. You can dress up as a grown-up Snow White, complete with a short yellow skirt and knee-highs or Alice in Wonderland. Some lingerie shops offer sexy costumes around Halloween.


Political/Celebrity Costumes


Political costumes are perfect for adults because they understand why the person is being spoofed. You can usually find masks of the President of the United States around Halloween. If it is an election year, there are even more costumes on the market. Depending on the celebrity in the news that year, you'll be able to find a multitude of costumes to choose from. Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Hefner and Elvis are common choices.


Superhero Costumes


Superhero costumes can be worn whether you are 3 or 30. Superman, Batman and X-Men are popular choices for men. Women's costumes can include anything from Cat Woman to Wonder Woman. There is usually at least one blockbuster superhero movie that comes out each year and a lot of costumes are produced for this movie character.


Couples Costumes


Couples costumes are a big hit around Halloween. There are many choices for couples costumes. Most costumes are from movies or television shows. Lots of Flintstones, Jetsons and Star Wars costumes are available during Halloween. You can dress up as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and have your date dress up as the Tin Man. The possibilities from movies and television shows are endless. Another good idea is to dress up as polar opposites such as an angel and a devil.







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