It’s been a long time since you went door to door shouting: “Trick or treat!” But just because you’re not a kid anymore doesn’t mean you can’t have a ghoulish good time on Halloween. There are plenty of fun ways to spend the spookiest night of the year with no little ones in tow.
The first item on your to do-list should be to get a great costume. To really get in the spirit of the night, go beyond the basic Halloween costumes. Cat ears paired with your regular clothes won’t quite cut it. Dressing in the year’s most in-demand costumes doesn’t cost as much as you’d expect – you can easily find them at low prices online from retailers like CostumeDiscounters.com.
There are so many costume options out there that it can be difficult to decide what to wear. Perhaps one of the most important elements of a memorable costume is that it says something about the year gone by. It’s the perfect way to have fun and start conversations at any party. Here are some of 2010’s top adult Halloween costumes:
* Lady Gaga. She’s dominated the charts and American pop culture throughout the year, and she’s known as much for her outlandish outfits as her catchy songs. If you don’t have the time to sew together a few dozen Kermit the frog dolls to make an outfit, rest easy: Gaga has officially licensed a number of looks that are straight out of a music video.
* Avatar. One of the biggest movies of all time, Avatar was all about the visuals. The now iconic Na’Vi characters make great sources of inspiration. If you’re looking for sexy costumes, this might be the way to go: a skin-tight blue bodysuit with tiger-like stripes and a loincloth will definitely get some attention.
* Alice in Wonderland. If you’re feeling a bit zany, why not make yourself part of a world where flamingos double as croquet mallets, rabbits carry pocket watches and the jabberwocky is a natural predator? Go as the Mad Hatter, the crazy Red Queen or Alice in her blue and white pinafore dress and your evening will be wonderfully topsy-turvy.
Whether you go with the big trends or opt for a more classic costumes, consider these ideas for celebrating All Hallow’s Eve:
* A progressive party. Going from door to door for treats can be for adults, too. Get together with neighbors and friends and open your doors for a celebration that moves from one house to the next. Organize a menu of snacks and beverages at each location that guests can enjoy before moving on to the next home. If alcoholic drinks are being served, be sure to designate drivers.
* A scary movie screening. Don’t use that white sheet for a ghost costume – hang it up outside for outdoor movie night. Digital projectors are easy to rent and can make your backyard into a makeshift movie theater. Then just pick out a few fun and frightening DVDs, lay blankets down for a seating area and pass the popcorn and candy.
Host your own party or go to a friend’s, but don’t be outdone by other party-goers. Having a costume that goes beyond the regular ghoulish get-ups will make it a night to remember.