As the largest online-only costume retailer in the world, HalloweenCostumes.com sees the trends first and keeps the hits coming back year after year. With more than 12,000 costumes to choose from, which ones truly ruled the last decade? We dug through the data to spotlight the all-time fan favorites, noting when they peaked, when they first landed in our catalog, and whether they're still crushing it today. Ready to relive the greatest hits? Let's count them down.
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There are two kinds of people in this world: those who LOVE Halloween festivities at work, and those who—gasp!—don't. If you're in the "pro" column, it's likely because you dig the camaraderie and change of pace. Or you're a Halloween freak like us! We love All Hallow's Eve and celebrate it anywhere we can, especially at work. We're a costume company, after all—it's not just welcomed, it's expected! The other side of the coin isn't just for buzzkills and party-poopers, though. It's where stockbrokers, doctors, and other more serious jobs reside. But they have a point. We took a poll at HC's headquarters and only two people said they'd be okay with a clown driving their ambulance. Still, it's not an open-and-shut case. Whether you're an accountant, big-time sales manager, or a Kindergarten teacher, we believe that you can infuse a little trick-or-treat flair into your ensemble on October 31st or Dress-Up Day.
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If you're a mom or a dad at your wit's end thinking about how hard it is to make your tween happy, remember what it was like to BE a tween. It really isn't the most fun. You're starting to come into your own and develop your more mature personality, but you're still young enough that much of your life and surroundings aren't in your control. Being patient, listening, and having a thick skin are some key pieces of advice for those who go shopping with their tween. And don't forget: for a pre-teenager, appearance is just as important on Halloween as any other day. You have to let them choose what they want the most, but they can't forget that it should be mostly ok with mom and dad. Still not sure how to go about this? Here's our guide for Halloween shopping for a tween.
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You know, there's always someone at the Halloween party whose costume gets everybody talking and laughing. Do you want to be remembered for your funny Halloween costume? You can be! And it's easy, too! Whether you’re looking to get some good, clean laughs or shock people with something hilarious yet sliiiiightly inappropriate, we have has some silly costume ideas for the person who wants...
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