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Halloween Costumes are as old as time or at least it seems like they’ve been around forever. Halloween is one of the most popular times of the year. It’s a time for dress up, trick-or-treat, sugar candy and make believe. Were we can pretend to be almost anyone we choose; whether it’s funny and ridiculous; scary and gruesome; sexy and wicked or sweet and innocent; Halloween is a time of fairytales and magic for everyone. Today there are many Halloween costume choices; many Halloween Costume themes and party ideas for you to ponder. Here at Halloween Costumes Worldwide we have a selection of costumes to suit everyone. Adult Halloween Costumes, Kids Halloween Costumes and many Halloween Costume suggestions, including DIY Halloween costume ideas for those budget conscious party goers. So plan ahead, be prepared and make your fancy dress Halloween Costume the one that everyone talks about, the very best Halloween Costume ever.

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Fancy Dress Costume Theme Ideas

Well ladies, you know the Queen of Halloween never really needs a reason to get decked out in a fancy new costume, but some of the rest of you are a little shy and you have to wait for an actual party or something to let your inner spirit out to howl. Oh come on girls, your wench, your devil, your little Red Riding Hood wants to play! So, let’s look at some of the best fancy dress costume theme ideas for you to consider. All you need is at least one other person (wink, wink, nudge, nudge), a great theme and some gorgeous costumes and you have got a party going on. Hold on tight, ladies, the ride might get a little wild for some of you.

Southern Belle Fancy Dress Costume Ideas

Why, Miss Scarlett, ah do believe y’all are a’blushin’! Choose your favorite Southern themed movie (Gone with the Wind, Steel Magnolias, and Driving Miss Daisy), grab the best Southern belle costumes (or choose the Wench/Showgirl costume) and you have the start of a great party. The movie can serve as part of the entertainment, and the food should be your best Southern favorites. Whip up a batch of your favorite punch or even some mint juleps and meet me on the veranda!

The Spooky Girl Fancy Dress Costume Theme Ideas

A little twist here, ladies: the invitation for this one should be written on black paper, using a silver marker.  Tell everyone that you invite to show up dressed as the person/monster/creature that they think is the creepiest of all time. Don’t be shocked if a lot of girls show up dressed as the slimy ex that broke their heart. Choose creepy Halloween movies and music to set the tone and serve food with creepy and scary labels. Your own costumes should be pretty spectacular- after all; you are the hostess and should set the tone. The Queen’s favorite? Vampires, baby! Trust me; Elvira doesn’t have a single thing (or two) on the Queen.

The Romantic Twist Fancy Dress Costume Ideas

Alright, where are my black hearted girls? Even you, with your hollow, black little hearts have to admit that you have a romantic movie that gets you every time. This party might be a good one to have as a girl’s night out, or for a couple’s event. Everyone should pick their favorite romantic characters and dress in those costumes. There will be some Fred and Wilma’s, some Marge and Homers and some Dracula and Bride. Every couple will have their individual spin on the characters that they wear and the coolest should get some kind of prize. (A prize beside each other, that is.)

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Womens Super Hero Costume

Alright girls, gather around, I want to talk to you. Why should the boys get all of the super hero fun? Think of it: the great and colorful super hero costumes, the capes, the tights and the great accessories- it is time for us to take our stand and remind those boys that there are women’s super heroes as well. Grab your cape girls; we have a mission to do.

Super Girl Super Hero

Superman was great, he really was, but every now and then he would be helped out by a spunky, barely grown version of himself- Super Girl would fly in and do good and then wander away. The only thing different about the Super Girl costume from Superman, is a cute red skirt- otherwise the look is the same.

Wonder Woman Super Hero

How cool do you have to be to fly an invisible plane? Pretty cool, if you ask me. Wonder Woman not only flew a plane you could not see, but had a golden lariat that made you spill the beans and golden bracelets that deflected bullets. Talk about your bad ass accessories.  Wonder Woman was all super hero from the top of her jet black hair to the rockin’ leather boots that she wore. Red, white and blue are the colors of her super hero costume with gold accessories and a red satin cape.

Bat Girl Super Hero

Bruce Wayne may have taken young Robin under his wing, but he did not count on Bat Girl who wears a look similar to the Dark Knight, with a black skirt attached. She does not have quite as many cool accessories, but she should still have a few- you can always change the story a bit- it is your costume and super hero fantasy, after all.

The Silk Spectre

The Watchmen’s female super hero wears a tight yellow and blue one piece outfit- she is just as capable as the others of fighting her way out of trouble and does not require male rescuing.

If you do not like any of these choices for women’s super hero costume ideas, you do have one more option: make up your own. Grab a pair of tights, a cape and be the super hero that suits you best. Me? I would be Write On, the writing super hero, writing myself in and out of situations with the speed of fast fingers and a really good word processing program- go get them girls!

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Men's Sailor Costume

Ahoy! There is something that is so sexy about a man in a uniform, even when he is only pretending for the evening. Men’s sailor costumes can be a great way to dress for a costume party or for a night of playful fun with a loved one. Regardless of why he chooses to don one, all men should keep in mind all of the options that are available to him in the world of the sailor. 

First, he can wear one of the straight forward men’s sailor costumes that are true to the real thing. These can be bought from a costume shop or from a military surplus store. If you are lucky enough to have a friend or relative that was in the military, you could borrow parts of theirs as well.

Second, he could go a little more retro in his choice of men’s sailor costumes, looking for the biggest bell bottom pants and adorable sailor hats from the past. Using fake tattoos as part of the accessories for this look is perfect.

Third, he could go a little sexy with his look by choosing slightly tighter trousers and an open shirt to show off his tight physique. The sexy look could be one that is saved for private fantasy fun or for the braver soul who does not mind having all eyes on him for the evening.

The final option is a comical choice for men’s sailor costumes: he can choose to wear an exaggerated little boy’s costume complete with oversized lollipop. Of course, if he does go this route, the man should be sure to watch the type of neighborhood he wanders through!

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Fancy Dress Costume - Angel Costume

Choosing the right fancy dress costume does not have to be a big hassle. In fact, it can be a lot of fun as long as you keep several things in mind:

1.  Plan your costume ahead of time and start shopping early. If you wait until October 29^th, you might be shocked at what you will get stuck with.

2.  Know where you are going to get your fancy dress costume and what your budget will allow. For instance, if you are tight on cash, either rent a fancy dress costume or shop at the local thrift stores for something that will be suitable. If you order a costume online, make sure that it will arrive in plenty of time and make sure that you understand the returns policy if it is defective or does not fit.

3.  Know what accessories you will need for your fancy dress costume and whether this will be where you splurge- for instance you rent a costume and buy yourself a great pair of shoes that you could wear for another occasion. Costume jewelry is a better option than pulling out the fancy, heirloom jewels especially if you are attending a big event where there will a lot of strangers.

Some Potential Options:

For many people the idea springs into their head sometime in August- they have a brilliant flash and know exactly what they would like to be for Halloween that year. For others, they must mull the decision over for a long while before they finally come up with what they want to be. Regardless of which side of that fence you come down on, here are some fancy dress costume options that you could select from:

Matching Couple Costumes

Whether they come as good and bad, two super heroes or as a romantic pairing from the movies, a couple’s matching fancy dress costume is certainly one of the easiest things to work with as far as Halloween costumes go. Other choices include Nurse and Fireman, Cop and Prisoner, etc.

The Angel Costume

Whether it is a child’s costume or an adult who is wearing it, dressing as an angel is a very simple but elegant fancy dress costume with exquisite accessories and easy to find styles. There is an angel costume to fit everybody, every budget for every event.

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Halloween Costumes for Dogs

The Queen of Halloween has a little confession to make: I love  my furry and fuzzy friends, at least the four legged ones. I love my fellow’s nutty pug. I even love the oddball dog that belongs to nobody and everybody in my neighborhood and for the life of him looks like he was put together with left over parts and scraps of every dog on the assembly line. I like for everyone to get into the spirit of things, and so, I think that that Halloween costumes for dogs are our topic du jour. Oh, and before anyone even suggest, yes, the Queen of Halloween does realize the implications of cats during the season, and yes, she does love the kitties as well. In fact, there is a rather demented calico poking her head out of the Queen’s desk drawer at this moment. Ah, the Queen has found her court jester, now we can proceed!

1. The Cowboy on his Pug Pony

I have bought this one twice, because it is cute, because it is fairly inexpensive and because it is actually one of the funniest Halloween costumes for dogs I have ever seen. Essentially just a stuffed cowboy that sits atop the dog’s back, this one is best for those laid back creatures who will let you strap things to their back without going full on bug-nutty. I say twice because I learned the whole bug nutty thing the hard way with the first poor tragic cowboy and a big, black dog named Puck. The second version was for a much milder, cowboy accepting pug. She did walk into a wall trying to see what was on her. Twice.

2. The Other Animals Costume

Dogs dressed as other animals are hysterical, and you have to admit that. I have seen a poodle dressed as a lion, a Chihuahua dressed as a rat ( oh, big stretch there, no?) I have even seen a great Dane dressed as a cow. Again, this all depends on the dog and how long he will tolerate the costume. You might be able to get a picture or two, you might get a digital blur of something that might be a dog in a pink tutu or a small version of Sasquatch.

3. Count Dogula

Puck, the cowboy slaying dog, allowed me to put a cape on him. The Queen can be very persuasive, after all. . He even managed to give me a few menacing glares for the camera and look perfectly spooky. However, Puck (whose full name was Dumb as a Hockey Puck) thought his teeth did not look vampirish enough and proceeded to eat two sets of wax fangs before we could stop him. Dress him as a vampire dog and he assimilates vampire speed, go figure. A quick call to the vet reassured us that all would be alright in the end, no pun intended. A quick tip on Halloween costumes for dogs, keep all small and potentially delicious accessories away from them.

4. Tutu Cute For Words

Okay, the Queen implores you, do not do this to a male dog, it is just so demeaning! A pink tutu is a fairly easy costume and you have Ballerina Bowser or Princess Pooch. If you can get your dog to walk on her hind legs, that is even better, however, really good doggie treats are in order.

5. Jock Dog

Quick, everybody! What is the Queen of Halloween’s favorite sport? Dressing your dog as your favorite athlete can be as simple as putting an old jersey on him and then getting him to pose. I thought about handing Puck one of his namesakes but then I thought about the wax fangs and we just went with him posing next to a hockey poster that year.

Halloween costumes for dogs can be a lot of fun, as long as your furry friend does not mind them. However, if he seems really bewildered by them, then take one quick picture and then take the thing off! And, for the sake of your sanity and most of your skin, don’t even bother trying to do that with the cat.

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