If you’re a girl, coming up with a Halloween costume is easy. Pick something, really anything, like a cat or firefighter or baseball player, and make it “sexy.” Bam. Done. For guys? Not so easy. You have to get creative if you want your group of guys to stand out on Halloween. A little extra effort goes a long way and we guarantee that your craftiness and hard work will definitely get recognized. For those of you who need some inspiration, the HalloweenCostumes.com crew has put our heads together to think of some of the best group costume ideas for men.

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People who like “Lord of the Rings”, “Willow” and “Legend” will have a wonderful time at "Snow White and the Huntsman". The casual moviegoer should have fun watching a fairy tale that is not sugared up for younger viewers. See this for the awesome visuals and performances. No matter what, this is something that all future fairy tale movies should aspire to (i.e. “Maleficent”).
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Queue the AC/DC, the Men In Black are back for "MIB III" and this time, they're traveling through time AND space. The new movie featuring Will Smith ("Hancock", "I, Robot") and Tommy Lee Jones ("Captain America: The First Avenger", "No Country For Old Men") and introduce Josh Brolin ("True Grit", "W.") into this star-studded ensemble opening this weekend.
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Choosing costumes for the cast of your school play or for your community theatre group can be a daunting task. There lots of things to consider (colors, size, budget, cohesiveness, theme) and people to please (parents, teachers, administrators, directors, not to mention the cast), but don’t worry! Whether you’re a director, producer, costumer, or stage manager putting on a production in the style of Shakespeare, Broadway, or even Zac Efron, you can rest easy. We’ve put together a complete guide with 150 tips on choosing costumes for your next school musical or play.

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Learning how to make historical costumes can be useful for various events: reenactments, school plays, even book reports. For beginners, however, it’s difficult to know where to start. Elaborate dresses from movies can be wonderful sources for inspiration, but attempting one of those on a first try is as ambitious as replicating a Van Gogh without previous painting experience. Just as one needs to learn the basics of brush strokes and blending to paint, a costumer needs to learn the basic regarding fabrics and styles of clothing worn during the specified era. This is an introduction and resource for those interested in 18th century France, the time of Marie Antoinette, Victor Hugo, Versailles, peasants and a glamorous aristocracy. This guide includes the basics on what clothing was worn by both women and men, images, and a list of instructional and contextual resources.

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If you're hanging out with your group of girlfriends this Halloween, you definitely have a lot to plan. Do you want to stay in and watch scary movies or do you want to go out? Do you want throw your own bash or do you want to hit the town and be seen? Do you want a candied apple or a bag of Twizzlers? Like I said, lots to plan. The most important thing, though: what are you going to wear? If you want to be remembered for looking great, and not for how many candy corns you can eat in 60 seconds, then you should start putting together an amazing group costume. We here at HalloweenCostumes.com have come up with a ton of awesome costume themes that are perfect for you and your group of girls to be noticed.

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Arrrr, pirates! Romantic, dashing, full of eyeliner and dreadlocks, they have entertained us for so long we tend to forget who the real pirates were. There's more of a chance you'll know the name Jack Sparrow over Edward Teach, or Captain Hook over Christopher Newport. Even hearing the name Dread Pirate Roberts will have you bellowing "You killed my father ... prepare to die!" before you think about Bartholomew Roberts.Since pirate garb is a time-honored costume theme for Halloween, it's time to cheer for the real pirates behind the dashing Hollywood characters. So break out the rum, host a pirate theme party, and let's celebrate by counting down seven famous pirates created by Hollywood, and a matching real-life pirate.

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Cosplay is so big right now. Like, huge. Sure, this hobby has been around since the 80s, but the originally Japanese-only fad has been steadily increasing in popularity. Cosplayers around the world are creating their own costumes and props to recreate their favorite characters from video games, movies, and TV shows. These enthusiasts often gather online before they meet at the conventions to share tips, tricks, and pictures. The costume experts at HalloweenCostumes.com have have found some of the best cosplay pages and resources out there. Enjoy!

Warning: While these links aren't obscene, please use discretion while browsing at work! Weapons and bikinis ahead!

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Makeup is what can take your Halloween costume from yawn-inducing to award-winning. I believe that makeup is just as essential as a wand is to a Harry Potter costume or an eye patch is to a Jack Sparrow get-up; without these accessories, the outfit would be alright, but with them, the costume is enchanting. Not sure how to get the look you want? Don’t fear! I’ve found the top 25 best makeup tutorial videos, from super-sweet to super-sick, and I am going to share with you! Here they are, in no particular order:

 

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A lot of the best things in life come in groups of five. The Jackson 5, for example, had five members. Ben Folds Five didn’t, but they were still good. Other notables: the high-five, five senses, the number of piano concertos by Beethoven, the five-second rule, and the movie The Fifth Element. Another great thing that can come in a group of five? Halloween costumes! Here are some Halloween costume ideas for groups of 5.

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