Mild mannered dentist by day - villainous vixen by night! Halloween is the perfect time to embrace the wild and crazy (or dark and dangerous) personalities you've been hiding. But how do you get started creating your character? Here are some ideas for tried and true traditional Halloween costumes, plus some new twists on old favourites, to get your creative juices going.
Pictured costume: Lady of Darkness
Cowboys and Saloon Girls
Saddle up for Halloween
Set all the saloon girls squealing (and the men shaking in their boots) with a Old West Gunfighter costume. The long duster coat and vest give you plenty of room to conceal your true love - the pistol you call "Ruby".
The mistress of the saloon is always the most popular gal in town. Keep the beer coming and the cowboys entranced with a Lady Maverick Saloon Girl costume. Give them a peek at your purple garter and you'll have their hearts (and their wallets).
Never should have robbed that stagecoach! It's tough to enjoy your grits when you're dead. Scare the living daylights out of the lawman who did you in with a Zombie Cowboy costume. Make sure you get that ghostly look just right with some zombie makeup.One accessory can make the difference between being the outlaw or the sheriff. A sheriff's badge, the right cowboy hat and a shiny gunslinger rifle will have you riding into the sunset in style.
Vampires and Witches
"Creatures crawl in search of blood to terrorize your neighbourhood"
Be the perfect creepy consort for the Count in this elegant Vampiress costume. Mesmerize them with the gorgeous sheen of your dress - before you go for the throat!
A vampire should always be a gentleman. This Victorian Vampire costume will help you blend in at the high society parties you love. All it takes is a swirl of your cape for those innocent Victorian ladies to loosen their lace collars for your "kiss".
Not much for O-negative? It's not for everyone. Instead, bring your "double double toil and trouble" potion to a full boil in a Goth Maiden Witch costume. Make sure not to drink any of it yourself - that eye of newt can be a killer.It's easy to perfect your goth or undead attire with the right accessories. Bloody fangs are a must for the vampire set and no witch would be caught dead without her broom.
Greek and Roman Costumes
Greeks, Romans, Countrymen - lend me your clothes

Hail Caesar! Resurrect one of the greatest military leaders of all time in this Caesar costume. Beware the Ides of March and this time, think about carrying a dagger. Et tu, Brute? becomes "Gotcha, Brutus! Now where's my slave girl?"

Date not behaving? Turn him to stone with a glance in this Medusa costume. The enticing snake headpiece with red jewel detail and coordinating snake necklace will make serpent goddess Medusa the most dangerous guest at the party.
Caesar was nothing without his soldiers. The intricate armour and feathered helmet of this Roman Centurion costume will command respect all over the Roman Empire. And if the helmet doesn't work, the sword will! Mean Streets Costumes
The Tagliarelli Family are out to get you but Roberta's dragging you to the speakeasy for the third night in a row. It's like the broad doesn't understand your work. Or maybe she just can't wait to show off the cool threads of your Gangster costume to the other molls. Better tuck a tommy gun under your jacket, just in case you need to mix it up.
Tony's acting all shifty again. Why doesn't he ever want to go to the speakeasy? Maybe it's time to ditch that gangster and hook up with one of those cute Tagliarellis. Better put the finishing touches on my sexy Gangster's Moll costume before hitting the town. Where's my cigarette holder?
It's hard out here for a pimp. But the giant leopard print hat helps. Let your clients (and competitors)know business is good with this Supa Mac Daddy Pimp Costume. Finish off the look with a leopard print jazz shoe and bring on the bling. Plus Size Costumes
Costumes For Your Curves
Who wasn't Cleopatra in a past life? Grab yourself a Caesar and live out your Queen of the Nile Fantasy in this plus size Cleopatra costume. Asp sold separately.
It's a bird! It's a plan! It's Supergirl to the rescue! Save the world in style with this plus size Supergirl costume from DC Comics. Villains won't stand a chance again your awesome flying maneuvers and kicky bullet-proof hero boots.
When Capn' Cutthroat hoists the pirate flag, be prepared to hand over the booty. This plus size Pirate Captain costume will have your victims giving up the location of the treasure in no time. Best bring along your lady pirate to share in the spoils - she pouts!
With her alluring French accent and that come-hither feather duster, it's tough for a maid to finish her work without being . . . interrupted. Keep things clean in this sweet, coquettish plus size French Maid costume. Costumes for Couples
Perfect outfits for the dynamic duo

Want to make a splash at this year's Halloween do? Here are a few ideas to help you create that perfect pair of costumes.Looks like someone forgot his "Hail Mary's" at Mass this morning. A few licks with the riding crop will give him plenty to pray about. This Mother Superior costume says you mean business - and his Naughty Priest costume says he loves it. Meet you in the chapel later.


Revive the romance of the ancient Celtic kings and queens, without all that hard outdoor living. Your regal bearing and faux-skin cape will inspire loyalty in your subjects when you appear before them in this Celtic King costume. And all the kingdom will swoon for the lady wearing your ring - and this rich Celtic Queen costume. Bring on the mead and mutton!


You'll both seem born to dance when you recreate the classic look of Saturday Night Fever. Shake your booty in this vintage print top and huge vintage bell bottoms - you can't make a wrong move Disco Hippie Chick costume. And your date can keep things smooth in this classy white Disco Man costume. Eat your heart out, Travolta!


Jacob Marley's a little early for his Christmas haunting. Good thing he brought a date to help him pass the time. Rattle some chains this Halloween with these unusual Edwardian-style Ghost Costumes. When it comes to Halloween fashion, haunting never goes out of style.
