Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family!

Halloween Costumes for Men, Women, and Children!

Halloween costumes range from the innocent baby and infant costumes to the sexy getups reserved for mom and dads private night out.


DC Comics Deluxe Wonder Woman Adult Costume

In this lens, you're going to get ideas for Halloween costumes whether you want to buy the cute little baby snail costume for your 6 month-old infant or feel like vamping it up as Elvira on Hallow's Eve.

If you shop online, you're going to find unique Halloween costumes but if you shop locally, you'll be wearing the same old boring costumes everyone else has (if you can even find one in your size at all)!

Let's start with the kid costumes and move on to men and women...

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Here Are My Picks for the Best 2008 Baby and Infant Halloween Costumes

I'm so tired of seeing the same old stuff on kids! Give them some unique Halloween costumes to wear - and order them online to ensure you get the right size.

If you're one of those parents who waits until the very last minute, your kid might wind up having to wear a sheet with the eyes cut out of it!

Here are the top 5 baby and infant Halloween costumes for 2008:

Editor's #1 Pick for Infant and Babies: Baby Snail Halloween Costume

Spongebob is really a hit with the kids, and his pet snail Gary is a colorful, adorable animal who says, "Meow!"

This is a soft colorful jumpsuit with built-in footsies and double zip zipper for easy diaper access. The velcro attaches the snail shell that measures roughly 11" in diameter. Has an animated character headpiece with velcro closure.

One size fits most babies up to 18 months. The costume is made to acommodate clothing underneath.

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Baby and Infant Halloween Costume Runner Up

Newborn - 12 Months

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Baby and Infant Halloween Costume 3rd Place Winner!

Baby Rabbit Halloween Costume by Tom Arma

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Baby and Infant Halloween Costume 4th Place Winner!

Baby Flower! (Tom Arma Collection)

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Baby and Infant Halloween Costume Honorable Mention!

Baby Skunk Halloween Costume (Tom Arma Collection)

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Disney Halloween Costumes


CHILD Large 4-6X
Disney Cinderella Costume


When it comes to Halloween costumes, hands down the most popular have to be Disney costume. Disney has been around for most of us since we were children, so we have grown up loving the characters which Walt Disney and his legacy company have brought to life.

At one point or another, we have all been mesmerized by the antics of such characters as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. We have also fallen in love with those fanciful fairy tale maidens Snow White and Cinderella. No other franchise has ever brought those characters to life better than Disney.

Almost every little girl envisions herself as a princess, and Disney Halloween costumes make that dream a reality for them, if only for one night in the year.


Childrens New 2008 Officially Licensed Disney Hannah Montana Outfit Kids Birthday Party Costume

With the hit release of Toy Story, it became cool once again to be a cowboy, as the stars of this animated classic are a cowboy named Woody and a space ranger named Buzz Lightyear. These two characters have remained very popular with little boys ever since the movie came out in 1995.

When speaking of Disney Halloween costumes, most people think of children immediately, but you must remember that we adults love Disney and Halloween too! It's incredible how many adult costumes there are which are drawn from Disney characters.

If you've ever wanted to be Prince Charming, or the beautiful Cinderella, there are very detailed Disney costume which can help you make the transformation with no fairy godmother required. Of course no one says you can't be Mickey and Minnie, or one of the other lovable Disney characters we've all grown to love.
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Adult Halloween Costumes


Deluxe the Joker Adult Costume

Some misguided souls believe that Halloween and all of its fun and excitement is intended solely for the children. This is simply not true, as adults we have our own ideas of what is fun on Halloween, and some of us enjoy doing it in full adult costume.

Adult Halloween costumes come in several different sizes, from small to plus size, so any adult can participate in the rollicking fun which can only be appreciated while wearing a really great costume.

Adult costumes differ from children's costumes in a couple of ways. First, there is the obvious size difference, but they also a lot of the costumes which have a naughty theme you usually wouldn't see on children.

There are some adult Halloween costumes which come with higher quality materials than a child's costume, and therefore are meant to be worn more than once. The majority of children's costumes are wrecked after just one evening of trick-or-treating.


Barack Obama Mask

This Halloween, if you're looking to have some fun while fully decked out in costume, you can choose from several highly popular characters. One of the most popular is the new Dark Knight Batman costume.

Since the last two Batman movies have pretty much remade Batman into a darker character, he is perfect for Halloween. For the ladies, you can pick up two of the most popular costumes, Aphrodite the Love Goddess and the Lady Goth costume.

Shopping for an adult Halloween costume can be as simple as heading to a local shop, but for more choices you should probably do your costume shopping online. Even with the cost of shipping, you will probably save money over driving all over town looking for the perfect costume. Happy Halloween!
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Best Halloween Costumes for Boys in 2008!

Do you want your son to give you a big thumbs down when you come home with his Halloween costume this year?

Boys love to dress up and pretend they're superheroes. But sometimes, they want to be something different.

Here is my pick for the top 2008 Halloween costumes this year for boys older than toddlers, but not yet tall enough to wear adult Halloween costumes.

Batman Dark Knight - Halloween Costume Winner!

This year's hot movie costume will Batman: Dark Knight. But grab 'em up early, because once they're sold out, your child will be disappointed!
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Boys Halloween Costume Runner Up

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Boys Halloween Costume 3rd Place

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Boys Halloween Costume 4th Place

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Boys Halloween Costume Honorable Mention!

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Plus Size Halloween Costumes


Womens Adult Plus Size Go Go Dress Sexy Retro Hippy Girl 60s 70s Costume 1960s 1970s Disco Party Outfit
(size 1X/2X)

Alright, so it has been a few years since you last put on a Halloween costume. It's okay if you have gained a few pounds over the years, you can still go to the Pumpkin Ball!

Seriously, if you are of the larger framed persuasion, you can find plus size Halloween costumes in a wide assortment of characters. Larger size costumes are made the exact same way as their smaller counterparts, except they are made to fit plus size bodies.

When you go shopping for your costume, it will pay to go a little early to get the widest selection. This is true for both shopping the local stores, and online.


Women's Plus Size Black Rose Witch Costume

Since most local vendors will not stock many plus size Halloween costumes, they will be some of the first to fly off the shelves. Should you not find any plus sizes locally, you can always shop online where you are virtually assured of finding the perfect costume.

By searching the popular online auction sites and online specialty costume stores, you can have a plus size Halloween costume shipped to you in plenty of time for Halloween.

This is where shopping early, as stated before, really pays off. You can have your costume in your hand, ready to try on for proper fit. If for some reason you are not happy with the costume, you'll have plenty of extra time to send it back for replacement.

Don't let a few extra pounds keep you from enjoying the Halloween holiday. With handy online shopping and rush shipment available, there's no reason you should miss out on all the fun - just find a plus size costume that fits your own personal style!

Editor's Pick for 2008 Best Girl's Halloween Costume

A mermaid is a cross between a beautiful princess and an exotic mythical creature - what every little girl dreams of being!

There are also some Halloween costumes that are genderless, like Pikachu from Pokemon. These can look great on boys or girls, so if your child wants to pass on the tiara and gown this year, go for it!
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Girl's Halloween Costume Runner Up

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Girl's Halloween Costume 3rd Place

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Girl's Halloween Costume 4th Place

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Girl's Halloween Costume Honorable Mention

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Couples Halloween Costumes


Plug & Socket Couples Set Adult Costume

There's no better Halloween than when you and your special someone decide to get dressed up in costume together for the evening. This is the one time of the year when fantasy becomes reality and for that one evening you can be anything you want to be. If you can find the right couples costume for it, that is!

Couples are perfect for dressing up in Halloween costumes because there are so many famous, as well as infamous couples to choose from. It's possible to span all of recorded time and come up with a perfect couple costume from almost any era. You can start your time line with the perfect first pair, Adam and Eve. Of course, the costume is a bit more than two leaves and an apple, but you get the picture!

Moving on up the time line, you and your partner can hook up as Cleopatra and Mark Antony, the star crossed lovers who were an Egyptian queen and Roman solider.


Ball And Chain Set Funny Halloween Costume Couples Costume

These costumes are for the more adventurous couples, as the costumes are a bit risqué. If you're not into being a little risqué, then you may want to come a little more recent in history to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Bonnie and Clyde captured the attention of an entire nation in the early 1930's as notorious bank robbers and general outlaws.

If you want to add a little sex appeal with the star factor, you'll do no better than to come to the party as Elvis and Pricilla Presley. These costumes are always a great time, as everyone loves the story of Elvis and Pricilla. Then again, if you're not looking to be the most perfect couple, you could dress up as a Caveman and Cavewoman, Quasimodo and Esmeralda or even the Madhatter and Alice in Wonderland.

Above all else, try to pick a couples Halloween costume which say something about you and your mate. Have fun with the opportunity to show the fun side of yourself, and you're certain to have a great Halloween.

Halloween Costumes for Dogs


Pet Princess Leia Dog Costume For Large Dogs

Okay, you have the kids all dressed up and looking mighty fine, now how about doing something with the family dog? There are just as many possibilities in dressing up the favorite family pet in a striking dog costume as there is for dressing the rest of the family.

You can find a costume for almost any breed of dog, so it doesn't matter if you have a miniature Chihuahua or a Great Dane, you can take your pet out in style this Halloween.

Finding pet costumes is fairly easy, and can be found locally or online. When purchasing a dog costume, you may want to take a moment and think about the personality of your dog and match his costume to his personality.


Pet Superman Dog Costume For X-large Dogs

Does your miniature Chihuahua think he is a ferocious beast, or is your Great Dane a little lamb? If so, then dress them up at Halloween accordingly!

Halloween costumes for dogs come in a variety of characters. If you like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear or even Batman, you can find very nice costumes to fit small through large breed dogs.

Halloween costumes for dogs are made so the dog is not constrained or hampered in movement, so they are safe for them to wear. Just as in your children's costumes, dog costumes are flame retardant for safety, and have reflective patches so they can be easily seen at night.

Dog costumes are available in a wide price range from $2.99 and up. Naturally, the larger the costume, the more it will cost, however they do not generally run very high even for the larger costumes.

This Halloween, don't leave your beloved pet out of the festivities; dress him up in one of the many available Halloween costumes for dogs.

Halloween Costumes for Cats and Other Pets


Pet Medium
QUEEN Costume


Most families have a pet, and a lot of them have several. There are dog families, cat families and mixed pet families who enjoy the enrichment that pet ownership can bring. For many pets, living in a home where you are treated more as a member of the family is an everyday occurrence.

Pets that are lucky are lucky enough to enjoy this type of life are also heavily involved in holidays and special occasions. Halloween is one of these times which pet owners pull out all the stops and include their favorite pets in dressing up for the occasion in a pet costume that fits its personality.

Halloween costumes for cats and other pets are usually very inexpensive, and begin pricing at about $2.99 for the smaller pets, and upwards to about $29.99 for very large or very ornate costumes.


Reining Cats & Dogs Pet Costume
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Most pet owners can get by very economically when buying cat costumes, because a lot of the time, they are listed as for small dogs and cats. Since there are a lot of small canine costumes, you have a very wide selection of potential characters to choose from.

Of course cats are not the only pets for which you can find appropriate Halloween costumes. If you have one of the larger breeds of birds, such as a Cockatiel, you can find costumes for them as well.

We can't leave out the reptile lovers, because you can bet that somewhere, someone is thinking about dressing their iguana for Halloween. The dog costumes made for small breeds such as the Chihuahua are ideal for most large birds and lizards.

What Will You Dress Your Kids and Self Up for This Halloween?

  • janices7 Oct 15, 2010 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Cute costume ideas!
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    Nice lens on halloween costumes.
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