Adult Costumes Buying Guide

Just because you're not a kid anymore doesn't mean you can't dress up for Halloween.   In fact, some of the best Halloween costumes  have been reserved for the 18 and over crowd.  So whether you're scrounging around for a last minute costume for the office party  or are just running low on imagination, check out the following ideas ranging from the fun to the frightful.

For the Ladies

Depending on the crowd, you may opt for something more humourous or family appropriate versus the typical sexy get-up.  No matter what you decide, wear something that allows you to stay comfortable while reflecting your personality.  

Classic Witch  Fairy  Vampiress  Princess  Angel  Devil  Ghost  All these costumes undoubtedly come in a naughty variety as well.	Sexy  Sexy School Girl  French Maid  Cheeleader  Go-Go Dancer  Sexy Secretary  Naughty Librarian	Professions Nurse  Doctor  Police Officer  Professional Athlete:  Baseball Player,  Football Player  Nun  Construction Worker  Once again, professional can go sexy too.	Unique Punk Rocker  Devil with a Blue Dress On  Flapper  Lady Bug  Lady Luck  Zombie Bride  Crazy Cat Lady

For the Gents

You can get away with some of the most disgusting costumes out there.  From classic monster movie characters to creative blood and guts, the choices are endless.

Classic Vampire  Pirate  Mummy  Skeleton  Frankenstein  Werewolf	Gory Zombie  Axe Murderer  Crazy Surgeon  Grim Reaper  Murder Victim	Professions Doctor  Priest  Baseball /Football Player  Boxer  Mad Scientist  Army Man	Unique Beer Pong Table  God's Gift to Women  Keg  Shark Attack  Milk Carton  Voodoo Doll

For Couples

Maybe you're going to a party with your husband or wife or you're hitting the town with your best bud.  For both same and mixed sex pairs, there are a ton of creative costumes for two out there.

Humorous Ketchup and Mustard  Prom King and Prom Queen  Adam and Eve  Ball and Chain  Plug and Socket  Bacon and Eggs	Famous Cinderella and Prince Charming  Sonny and Cher  Fred and Wilma Flinstone  Fred and Daphne from Scooby Doo  Batman and Catwoman  Danny and Sandy from Grease	Classic Doctor and Nurse  Zoot Suit and Flapper  Devil and Angel  Hippies  Togas   Caveman and Cavewoman

For 2008

Some costumes are flying off the shelves this year.  To be part of the in-crowd, try these on for size.

Indiana Jones	Joker	Brad Piit and Angelina Jolie	Iron Man	Political: Sarah Palin  Barack Obama  John McCain

Costume Accessories

Make sure you have planned every little detail of your Halloween costume down to a T.  The right accessories can put any get-up over the top.

For Ladies Fish Net Stockings  Go-Go Boots  Knee High Socks  Patent Leather Pumps  Feather Boa  Fairy Wand	Head and Face Wig  Hair Dye  Face Paint  Vampire Teeth  Sunglasses  Eye Patch	Extras Fake Blood  Rubber Knife  Toy Gun  Pirate Sword

Related Guides

Halloween Costumes for Kids	Halloween Gifts	Party Outfits for Women	Halloween Crafts

External Links

• InventorSpot.com:  2008's funniest adult Halloween costumes.
• Mables.com:  Some of the top costumes of 2008 according to retail sales.