New Halloween costume ideas usually come from movies that were popular through the preceding year. They can also be adult theme gag ideas like the lock and key. 2011 Halloween costumes will be a blend of old and new, with plenty of humor mixed in, particularly in light of the events of 2011. Chances are good that there’ll be plenty of dead Osama Bin Laden costumes, and plenty of Seal team Six costumes.
With the impending release of the next Batman Movie, getting a jump on a classic costume for ladies isn’t out of reach for 2011. Can you outsexy the current Catwoman? Make the Batman Blush? By all accounts, the newest Catwoman outfit isn’t much to see, and not in a good way. Why not go old-school then and put together the kind of outfit that Julie Newmar wore in the original Batman? Pairing your old-school 1960s Catwoman with the flamboyantly goofy Batman of the same period would be much easier than trying to replicate the current Batman and Catwoman outfits.
For a twist on the kids’ movie theme, put together something unexpected, like “old fart Harry Potter.” After crushing Voldemort and getting the girl, Harry’s gotten a bit older. Find a standard Harry Potter adult costume and an old man mask, then a Dumbledore-style hat. In the same way, ladies could turn the Hermione character into “Old crone Hermione.” For ladies attending parties alone, however, there’s really nothing that can beat the classic sexy schoolgirl outfit complete with a Hogwarts twist.
Pinup photography has exploded in popularity in the last few years, so much so that even simple costumes can make a huge impact. To dress as a pinup girl, all you have to do is search for “pinup” on your favorite search engine, and then pick the outfit you like the most. Sure, there are loads of lingerie pinups, but even more prevalent are outfits like jumpsuits. To make it easy on yourself, go to you local secondhand store and find a pair of overalls that fit good and tight. Cut off the legs, find yourself a straw hat and a cowboy shirt that just won’t quite button up in the front, and you’re good to go. Guys- don’t do pinup. It won’t look as good on you as it would on your girl. If you’re going to do the pinup costume as a couple, pair your sexy pinup girl with you in a military uniform.
Sometimes you have to think outside the box to come up with great ideas for Halloween costumes. Even though you can find practically anything at your local costume shop, you just might be able to put together your 2011 Halloween costume from inexpensive duds in your own closet.
Sources:
Purecostumes.com: 2011 Halloween Costumes: http://www.purecostumes.com/halloween-costumes/2011-costumes.html
Halloween Costumes.com: 2011 Halloween Costumes: http://www.halloweenandcostumes.com/c-160-new-for-2011.aspx