Happy official, unofficial Star Wars Day from HalloweenCostumes.com! May the fourth be with you and yours on this most geeky of celebrations! We’ve been hard at work putting together some things for you to share with your similarly Star Wars crazed friends. [Read: we’ve been playing around in Darth Vader costumes even more than we usually do…] Just be warned: if you have TOO much fun celebrating May the Fourth, you may suffer from the REVENGE OF THE FIFTH!
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There have been sightings of something strange in the snowy midwest!
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Were you one of those kids who refused to take off their Halloween costume when you were younger? Do you find yourself thinking months and months in advance about what you could possibly come up with this year to top your last Halloween costume? We’re with you and this post is right up your alley. We found fun, geeky apparel from all around the web and created complete outfits that let you carry the Halloween spirit with you all year round. Yes, this means you don’t have to pine away for it to be October 31, anymore and you can fashionably incorporate Halloween into your daily grind. So, whether you are the ultimate Harry Potter fanatic, a kid who won’t take off the superhero mask for days at a time or you just love slasher films, there’s something here for you!
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In 2012, you couldn't escape the viral lip-dubbing spoofs on Carly Rae Jepsen's hit "Call me Maybe" or Psy's inescapable "Gangnam Style". For 2012, the"Harlem Shake" has taken offices and the Internet by storm with costumes and awkward dance moves. Here at HalloweenCostumes.com, we decided to get in on the sensation with our own parody, Star Wars style.
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Shopping for a geek is harder than blowing up the Death Star using a targeting computer instead of the Force. Geeks tend to be hard to impress because they have the feeling that no one understands the passion they have for their favorite shows, movies, or comics. Here is a quick list of some awesome gift ideas to get the right thing for that geeky person you’re shopping for!
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Do you have a best bud? Maybe he’s that guy who’s right at your side at the bars, or maybe he’s that dude always laying around on your couch mooching food. Maybe he’s that guy who’s always pulling you out of a tight situation, or perhaps he’s the one who drags you into bad situations in the first place. Either way, he’s got your back no matter what. Strange, quirky, funny and sometimes even dorky—this guide is dedicated to famous best bud costumes!
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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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Hey, moms! Are you excited for Halloween? Do you remember where you put the fake cobwebs last year? Do you have a plan in place for when your kids start crashing down from their sugar highs? Most importantly: do you have a costume? Now that you have kids, it's probably time to put away the Sexy Mouse or Sexy Cop costumes of yesteryear. (Not that you're not sexy any more--just that you don't want to embarrass your kids too much.) It can be hard to dig through racks of women's Halloween costumes that are little more lingerie with ears. Luckily, HalloweenCostumes.com has plenty of fun, mom-appropriate costumes for you to choose from!
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Are you thinking about scooping up some Star Wars real estate in Hoth, or maybe the Forest Moon of Endor? If you want to fit in with the natives, you’re going to need to take a few tips from the all the beings that live there day in and day out. This guide will help you eat like a wampa, fight like an Ewok and look the part from head to toe!
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Many artists applied, but only 24 were chosen to participate in the HalloweenCostumes.com Darth Vader Helmet Art Contest. They created original works of art using Darth Vader helmets for the chance to win one of three prizes. Soon, the helmets will be available for auction and the proceeds will benefit two Minnesota Charities. Now, we are excited to announce the winners of the Darth Vader Helmet Art Contest.
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