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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 - 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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Toddler Costumes of the Animal Kind

Oh goody, all of the little beasties are out on the prowl. And what is the prey they are stalking this night? My stash of candy, the little demons! Don’t roll your eyes; the Queen of Halloween has never made it a secret that she likes her candy. But, what you may not know is that besides the chance to scare people and dress up in fantabulous costumes, Halloween is a time to ooh and aah over the little ones. I simply love toddler costumes of the animal kind; here are some of my favorites.

1. Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my!

The best toddler costumes of the animal kind make great use of plushy fabrics for both warmth and comfort. The littlest of the little ones will probably sleep through all of the festivities anyway, so there costumes have to be comfortable and soft. You do not want to have a child that is acting like a real lion, after all.

2. Butterflies, Ladybugs and Bumblebees

Still working with the soft and plush feel here these adorable bugs are perfect, especially for the little ones who might be able to stay awake for part of the evening, so that the wings can be seen. If you are opting for one of these for your little one, make sure that the wings are removable for more comfort while sitting in their car seat.

3. Puppies and Kittens

Adorable and precious, these toddler costumes of the animal kind are perfect because baby humans make very good baby animals.

4 Unicorns and ponies

The best costumes for the slightly bigger toddler are the ones that allow them to pretend. There is nothing like watching a lurching toddler who does not have full walking skills trying to trot and canter like a pony.

5. Little lambs and other fluffy farm animals.

Toddler costumes are meant to be adorable; just like them. After all, no one really wants to see a Count Diaperula or a Frankenbaby.

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School Girl Costumes

Funny how the age group that has to wear them hates them and the age group beyond needing them loves to wear them. Wear what you might be asking yourself? The answer: school girl costumes, cute and innocent on the outside, wicked and wild on the inside and enough to make most men melt in a puddle on the floor. Whether you have a dress up party or just want a costume to add a little zing to your fling, a little wow to your vow, or a little spice in your nice these are the perfect choice.

What could be simpler? You take a basic school girl costume: white blouse, plaid skirt, long socks and there you have it. Of course, if this is one of the seductive schoolgirl costumes the white blouse is worn tied at the waist and the plaid skirt is a little shorter, but it is still basically the same thing, right? No, once you walk out wearing that outfit nothing will ever be quite the same again.

For a party outside of your home, make sure that you choose one of the slightly more demure school girl costumes, because some of them can be very risqué, however if you are wearing it for a party of two, you can and should go for it. Some of the naughtier school girl costumes have very sheer white blouses for instance, leaving nothing to the imagination. For a little extra flounce in the naughty version, wear a stiff crinoline under the skirt so that it sticks out and flashes a little bit of skin when you move around. Greet hubby at the door with a school book tucked under your arm and a lollipop- but do peep out to make sure he has not brought the boss home for dinner without warning.

Whether you go for the naughty school girl costumes to thrill your partner or stick to the cute but still sassy costumes for a party, this is one of the best costumes to let you “learn” a little more about your own inner wild child.

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Batman Costumes - Dark Knight

There are usually a half a dozen Batmen at most Halloween parties and even more of them out Trick or Treating. No matter how old they are, most boys and adult men love the Dark Knight; wishing they could be like him at least in some small way. Whether you are six or sixty, there is a batman costume for you and finding the perfect one is important. After all, you never want to find yourself struggling to pull up your drooping bat drawers if the costume is too big, or hoping that your cape covers your misfortune if the costume is too small. There are several versions of Batman costumes to choose from, as well as a few suggestions to make sure that you have the right look for you. Let the Queen of Halloween walk you through your choices and the tips that you need to follow, so that you can go from just another Bruce Wayne to Batman.

Style

Batman costumes come in varieties that match the various films- from the Old School look to the sleek and sinister Dark Knight version and everything in between, you have to have the Batman costume that will match your personality the best. If you are a little bit on the campy side, go for the original Batman, however if you are broody, moody and just a little edgy, go for a more modern look. If you think you are a little on the wimpy side, then look for the Batman costumes that have enhanced muscles in them (just like some of the actors who have played the role reportedly have done.)

Fit

No matter what style you select, make sure that your Batman costume fits you well. While mothers might want to buy their tiny bats a costume that is a little on the larger side, you have to make sure that it is not so large that you are in danger of showing off more than just the bat signal while out trick or treating. For the older bat, the costume has to fit well so that it is comfortable. You also do not want to run the risk of tearing your costume because it is too tight.

Quality

For the little bat, a plastic costume and plastic cape is perfectly fine, however, if you are an adult man running around a party with a less than well made costume you are just screaming the word “cheap”. While you don’t have to wear the best on the market, you should buy a batman costume that is a little better made so that you look like the Dark Knight and not a cheap fright.

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