Options For Halloween Fancy Dress Outfits in 2011
Article by Kirsty Philips
During Halloween both women and men are able to dress up as anyone they wish. However, during the past 10 years or so, increasingly more women and men are demanding completely unique and original Halloween fancy dress costumes, as opposed to the more conventional ones. The typical devils, witches and ghosts are now being replaced by the most recent Lady Gaga video costumes or Harry Potter costumes. It is the second largest holiday of the year, so people want to go all out. For many of us we turn all of our attention to organizing parties, buying spooky decorations and then finding ourselves the right outfit for the night. As Halloween draws near, the search for an extraordinary costume can get extremely stressful You need not worry anymore, below we have listed a variety of ideas that perfectly fit with the current time and should be considered before eventually getting your outfit for the night.
Halloween Costumes For Men – Men have plenty of great Halloween fancy dress to choose from, thanks to the many Fright Night monsters that exist. Popular options include Michael Myers, Jason from ‘Friday the 13th’, the ‘Scream’ mask, Leatherface, Jigsaw from ‘Saw’ and also the Ghostbusters or Michael Jackson‘s Thriller outfit. New outfits are based on characters from blockbuster movies including Conan the Barbarian, the Green Lantern, Voldemort, Dumbledore,Thor, Loki in addition to Captain America and the Red Skull. All these offer fresh alternatives to the tired old grim reaper and Uncle Fester outfits. If you truly want something unique you can go out as a Transformer!
Women’s Halloween Costumes – This year has been great to you ladies, thanks to lots of gorgeous women that have reinvented the music industry’s definition of a performer. Katy Perry, Rihanna as well as new queen of pop Lady Gaga have all contributed a cauldron full of clothing designs perfect for Halloween fancy dress. The recently deceased Amy Winehouse could also be a source of ideas, with her recognisable beehive, tattoos and heavy eyeliner. The most recent contributions from Hollywood movies include characters like Amy Peterson in Fright Night, Colombiana’s Cataleya, Mystique from X-Men: First Class, Bellatrix LeStrange from Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Part 2 as well as Sookie Stackhouse from True Blood. With a bit of effort, commitment as well as an eye for detail, you’ll be able to imitate these amazing heroines and make an impact on your guests.
Kid‘s Halloween Costumes – One of the most important movies released in 2011 was the final chapter in the Harry Potter series and for this reason now is the right time for kids to dress up as one of the famous magicians: Harry, Ron or Hermione. For bigger groups there are numerous other Harry Potter characters to choose from, like Draco Malfoy, Neville Longbottom, Luna Lovegood as well as Ginny Weasley. Adults have been dressing up as the Smurfs for many years, but now kids are also picking up the blue fever,which makes it an excellent option for Halloween fancy dress. With the release of Walt Disney’s fiftieth animated feature ‘Tangled’, kids will enjoy dressing up as the beautiful long-haired Rapunzel or the dashing Flynn Rider.
Should I make or purchase Halloween fancy dress?
Half the fun of the spooky October holiday is spending the time to make a one of a kind outfit that encapsulates you as an individual or enables you to pretend to be your favorite icon. The majority of the creative members in society that participate get the recognition they rightly deserve at major events when they show up in their most recent creation, which is often a concoction of smooth materials, glittering sequins and inventive accessories. For people who don’t feel confident enough to create their own costume, buying one online can save lots of stress and embarrassment.
Kirsty writes for a Halloween fancy dress blog and contributes a variety of outfit designs to the industry
Ghostbuster Deluxe Children's Costume with Blow Up Proton Pack, Large (Size 12-14)
- Deluxe costume includes jumpsuit with front zipper and screen printed Ghostbusters emblem
- Also includes vinyl/plastic inflatable backpacked decorated as a proton pack
- Large fits children size 12-14
- Hand wash cold, line dry
- Officially licensed costume
Who you gonna call?
Harry Potter Adult Robe, Voldemort, Medium
- Includes the Voldemort costume robe and the mask
- Voldemort Mask and hands sold separately
- Officially licensed Harry Potter costume
- For ages 12 and above
- This is an officially licensed Harry Potter™ costume.
Harry Potter Deluxe Slytherin Robe Child Costume, Large
- Black ankle length robe with green accents, front close clasp and screen printed Slytherin Crest on the front
- Attached hood
- Large fits children size 12
- Hand wash cold, line dry
- Officially licensed costume
Harry Potter Azkaban Update Costume Card - Neville Longbottom Robe - # / 1170
- Brand new in original factory-sealed packaging!
- From the Hollywood movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, this rare card contains a piece of Neville Longbottom's robe that was worn in the movie. This costume card is from Artbox's Prisoner of Azkaban Update set. Condition: Mint
Luna Lovegood Adult Costume Kit Adult (One-Size)
Includes: Robe, wig and wand. Does not include shoes. Robe and wand are officially licensed Harry Potter products.
Harry Potter Gryffindor Robe, Large
- Black robe with burgundy accents and hood
- Decorated with Gryffindor emblem
- Closes with a clasp
- Child's size Large fits up to 60" tall and 31" waist
- Officially Licensed Harry Potter costume
Features include:
•Black robe with burgundy accents and hood
•Decorated with Gryffindor emblem
•Closes with a clasp
•Child's size Large fits up to 60" tall and 31" waist
•Officially Licensed Harry Potter costume
(Part 2) Transworld 27th annual Halloween & Attractions Show and International Halloween, Costume & Party Show held in St Louis 9-12 March 2011.
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