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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Having the perfect hair is the second most important thing to keep in mind while dressing up for Halloween. (Second to, you know, having the perfect costume.) What would a newly-transformed Sandy from Grease costume be without the amazing blonde curls! Or, can you imagine dressing up as Dorothy from Wizard of Oz and leaving out the braided pigtails? The unique hairdos are what make most popular Halloween costumes unforgettable. However, you may not be willing to go through an entire cut-and-dye process just to look great on October 31st. That's where wigs come in. A wig can instantly transform you from just another girl in a 1950s housewife dress to the iconic redhead Lucille Ball. Wigs can also be great options for cosplay events. Sometimes, though, you might have to modify the wig's look to be spot-on for your costume. Here are some tips on how to style, maintain, and get the most of out of your costume wig.
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Back when costumes were just for kids, showing up to the office wearing a costume on Halloween or for any costume party would garnish you with more than just a few strange looks and awkward conversations. Now that generations of Halloween trick-or-treaters have grown up, it’s no wonder that everyone wants to cut loose at work by reliving the days when you could wear a cape or tiara in public without people thinking you’ve escaped from the loony bin. Even your boss is liable to show up wearing a Stormtrooper costume to work.These days, you can find a whole plethora of adult costumes (some of them VERY adult), but still, selecting a costume that you can wear to work can be difficult. You have to be careful not to offend or shock anyone, since it is still a professional setting. For those of you who would like a little guidance on choosing a non-NSFW costume to wear at your work event, here’s a list of some costume ideas that will guarantee a good time without upsetting your co-workers.

 

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So, Halloween is over and the post-holiday depression has set in. (And, uh, that might actually be from the 1.2 pounds of candy you may have eaten yesterday.) However, it’s not all over! Now we can celebrate the next best thing to wearing you costume to a party – sharing it online! We here at HalloweenCostumes.com have taken the liberty to scour the web and find some of the best do-it-yourself costumes from 2011. From internet meme to 90s nostalgia and more, here they are:

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TV, movies, and celebrities have always been a huge influence on Halloween costume choices. But, what are the most popular pop culture Halloween costumes? Some costumes that are hot sellers one year might be totally forgotten the next to make room for some new #winning trends. Thanks to this infographic, we can look back to see what was popular over the past few years. (I still think we need to bring Austin Powers costumes back! Oh, behave!)

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To dress like Lil Wayne for Halloween, you have to do a little more than just brush up on your lyrical knowledge of “A Milli,” although that might help with your overall image. Lil Wayne is undoubtedly a rap icon, albeit a controversial one; he was signed to Cash Money Records at the age of 9, is the proud owner of four Grammy Awards, has been name-checked by President Obama himself, and has survived jail time. Keep all this in mind when you start putting together your costume, because you definitely have to add in the attitude, too. Don’t skimp on the bling, study the rapper’s tattoos, and be ready to show your platinum-encrusted grin this Halloween if you decide to make your own Lil Wayne Costume.

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What should you wear to fit your body type? It’s a question we all ask! There are many different articles of clothing that can either help show off our wonderful assets or slightly cover up something we don’t necessarily want showing. Dressing for your shape comes into play while shopping for your day-to-day wardrobe, but it’s just as important during Halloween. The costume experts at HalloweenCostumes.com have created a guide to help you make the perfect choice this October!

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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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