It’s that time of year where everyone is asking the big question – “What will I be for Halloween?” Fortunately, the decision isn’t really that hard when you look towards Hollywood, the number one trendsetter in Halloween costumes.
Both the big screen and the small screen have brought us a ton of colorful and fantastic characters to choose from. Superheroes are still enjoying their new-found glory in Hollywood, so you can’t go wrong with characters like Wolverine, Iron Man, Superman, and Batman. If that’s a little behind the times for you, Thor, Captain America, Green Lantern, and even the Green Hornet are poised to take control of the box office in the not-too-distant future.
Don’t worry if the superhero thing isn’t really your style, but you still want to follow the Hollywood trends. Alice and the Mad Hatter, from Alice in Wonderland, are popular characters this year, and you can give an extraterrestrial slant to your costume by going trick-or-treating as one of Avatar’s Na’avi. Harry Potter and the rest of the gang from Hogwarts are still popular characters, thanks to the buzz over the seventh film in the franchise, and don’t forget about Toy Story’s Woody and Buzz Lightyear, who are also frequently seen prowling the streets for Halloween treats.
Couples face a special challenge when it comes to dressing up, because it can be difficult to find costumes that match, but it’s not as hard as you might think because the movies have provided the answer for that problem, too. Popular pairs include Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible, Popeye and Olive Oyl, and Fred and Wilma Flintstone. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, you and that special someone can crash the Halloween parties as Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Plug and Socket, or Bowling Ball and Bowling Pin.
You don’t have to go the theatre for costume ideas because inspiration can be as close as your television. The cast from Jersey Shore and the many looks of Lady GaGa are among the most desirable costumes this year.
Halloween is a time to worry about ghosts and goblins so let Hollywood help with the costume choices so you don’t have to worry about what to wear.