The Top 5 Trends of the 2014 Halloween Costume Season
Halloween is getting closer and closer, which means everyone is scrambling to come up with a costume that will be sure to wow their friends. Here are the top five trends of the 2014 season as reported by the National Retail Federation:
1. Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman has been making her comeback since the new movie was announced, although this year she has made her way into the top costumes for adults after being popular for kids in 2013.
“She’s a classic character, but she’s also become more popular by appearing in DC Comics’ Justice League,” said Kathryn A. Reid, associate professor of communications at American University. “Plus, she’s powerful and strong.”
2. Batman
Batman has been consistently in the top-five costumes for both kids and adults since 2011. The superhero has been made popular again with all three movies of the trilogy being released within the past few years; The Dark Knight Rises hit theaters in 2012 and brought superhero fans back to theaters once more.
“It’s a great costume because it can be fun or scary,” said Alison Goe, executive director of the International Costumers Guild. “You can make it full out theatrical
The Top 5 Trends of the 2014 Halloween Costume Season
October is here, and with it comes the 2014 Halloween season. Each year, people get more and more creative with their costumes – and this year will be no exception. Here are some tips to help you get into the spirit of things:
1. Deconstructed Pop Culture
We’ve seen so many costumes that incorporate pop culture characters in a deconstructed way, which makes the outfit fresh and new. The best part is that anyone can do it! Take your favorite character and pick one or two aspects of their costume that you want to feature in your own outfit. For instance, if you are thinking about being Kim Kardashian, wear a tight beige dress but don’t forget to accessorize! Curl your hair and add a big black purse – but make sure not to put too much makeup on! Add a pair of sky-high heels for that extra touch. A costume like this is simple but incredibly eye catching.
2. “Gone Girl” Costumes
Costumes from movies are always popular around Halloween time because they work for so many different parties and events. This year, Gone Girl has been dominating the big screen, so why not use it for inspiration for
The Top 5 Trends of the 2014 Halloween Costume Season
Welp, it’s that time again. Yes, I know, it seems like the last one was just yesterday but the kids are back in school and there’s a crispness to the air so it’s got to be fall already. If you’re anything like me, you’ve already spent hours agonizing over your costume and nailing down every tiny detail. If you’re me, you also have a spreadsheet to keep track of every possible costume idea and their respective pros and cons. But if you don’t have this kind of time on your hands, or if you’re at a loss for what to wear this year, I’m here to help! Here are my top 5 costumes for this year:
1. Vampire – Vampires have been quite popular in recent years with movies such as Twilight and True Blood being big hits at the box office. They’re easy to put together with a little makeup, fangs, cape and some fake blood. And with all those Twilight fans out there who are now too old for sparkly vampires but still like to dress up as them, there will be plenty of great costumes to choose from this year!
2. Zombie – Zombies are always great because they can be
The Halloween season is in full swing and there is a lot of inspiration all around us. From the super heroes of the big screen, to the hottest trends in fashion, and popular characters from the best-selling books, there is an endless amount of costume ideas right at your fingertips. We’ve compiled the top 5 trends to help you get started on building your own costume.
It’s that time of the year again! Time to get your costume ready for the annual party and festivities for Halloween. This year it seems that the top 5 trends for costumes are all about getting back to the basics.
The first trend is anything from the 80s. Whether you want to be the classic mask from Michael Myers or dress up as a pop icon like Madonna, this is a great trend for anyone. With all of the classic movies and television shows from this time, there are endless possibilities for ideas that can be found here.
The second trend is going as one of your favorite fictional characters. This can be anything from modern day shows like Game of Thrones or Harry Potter to classic characters like Sherlock Holmes. Just pick your favorite book or movie character and find a way to make them come to life in costume form!
The third trend is dressing up in some sort of animal costume. Whether you want to be something cute and cuddly, or wild and ferocious, there are so many options available now that it would be impossible not to find an animal you love! Not only are their costumes but also masks and accessories that will help bring your costume together without having to purchase an entire outfit.
Halloween is just around the corner and if you haven’t come up with a costume yet, you’re running out of time! Here are the top 5 trends for Halloween 2014:
1. The “Flapper” from The Great Gatsby
2. Zombie Versions of anything
3. Anything having to do with Marvel Superheroes
4. Villains from Disney Movies
5. “Sexy” versions of anything
Ghosts and ghouls, pumpkins and skeletons. With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to get into the spirit of things!
In 2014, there are plenty of costume ideas that are sure to make you stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re looking to be scary or sexy, there is something for everyone this year!
1. Let your true colors show.