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86 Halloween Costume Ideas

From Punky Princess Gowns to Aggressive Ninja Fashion

— October 13, 2009 — Unique
Halloween is fast approaching and you may still be stuck on what you want to be. The sky is the limit -- the more creative you are, the more fun you are guaranteed to have. So here is a cluster filled with costume inspiration. Clown around, explore your inner Gaga or become a caped crusader. Whatever you choose to be, it’ll definitely be a hit—even if it’s just for the children you hand candy out to.
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Masked Mailmen
Masked Mailmen
Royal Mail Workers Dress Up As Favorite Film Characters for LOVEFiLM
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SecondLife Halloween Costumes
SecondLife Halloween Costumes
Annie's Costumes
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Human Stick Men
Human Stick Men
The Glowman Costume Accentuates Your Movements
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Blow-Up Professional Uniforms
Blow-Up Professional Uniforms
Inflatable Referee Costume
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Smart Smurf Fashion
Smart Smurf Fashion
David Delfin Revitalizes the Androgenous Addiction
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Subway Hoedowns
Subway Hoedowns
The Xylopholks Entertain New Yorkers In Furry Animal Costumes
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Pirates 3 Influences Fashion
Pirates 3 Influences Fashion
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Smurf Soirees
Smurf Soirees
Swansea Hosts the Largest Smurf Party in the World
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Feather-Like Frocks
Feather-Like Frocks
Lu Flux Creates a Kooky Cartoonish Outfits for S/S '10
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Robo Cops
Robo Cops
Peru Riot Police Uniforms Unveiled
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Hot Halloween Costume
Hot Halloween Costume
300 Spartan
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Adults Playing Dress Up
Adults Playing Dress Up
Vivienne Westwood Gets Odd For Fall 2008
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Homemade Fantasy Outfits
Homemade Fantasy Outfits
C.S. Lewis Family Fans Get a Narnia Makeover
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Punky Princess Gowns
Punky Princess Gowns
Rachel Weisz Rocks Goth Lips at 2009 Costume Institute Gala
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Macabre Halloween Costumes
Macabre Halloween Costumes
Body in a Bag
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Sleeping Bag Outfits
Sleeping Bag Outfits
Prjonsdottir Vik's ‘Sealpelt'
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Hybrid Halloween Costumes
Hybrid Halloween Costumes
The Fangdana
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Family-Friendly Costume Play
Family-Friendly Costume Play
Matching Outfits for Parents and Children
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Swashbuckling Fashion Shows
Swashbuckling Fashion Shows
The Marni Spring 2010 Show Mixes '50s Femininity and Pirates
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Presidential Halloween Costumes
Presidential Halloween Costumes
Heads of State on 'The View'
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Presidential Horror Masks
Presidential Horror Masks
The Zombama and Barakula Mask are Perfect for Halloween
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Political Halloween Costume Ideas?
Political Halloween Costume Ideas?
Sarah Palin in Democrat Scarf
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Cringe-Worthy Costumes
Cringe-Worthy Costumes
Sivan Ronat Defies Dignity with Swamp-Inspired Get-Up
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Cartoon-Inspired Nuptials
Cartoon-Inspired Nuptials
2 Couples Yabba Dabba Do a Double 'Flintstones' Wedding
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Eccentric Performance Costumes
Eccentric Performance Costumes
Jason Grisell and Christian Joy Make Karen O Shine
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Flintstone Fashion
Flintstone Fashion
Pixie Geldof Channels Pebbles at Jeremy Scott's Spring 2010 Show
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Outrageous Opera Outfits
Outrageous Opera Outfits
Viktor & Rolf Design for German Opera “Der Freischutz”
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Haute Couture Witch Fashion
Haute Couture Witch Fashion
Halloween-Inspired Gowns by Reem
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Fruity Concert Costumes
Fruity Concert Costumes
Kooky Performance Wear, From Katy Perry to MIA
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High-Tech Army Clothes
High-Tech Army Clothes
Fire Proof UnderArmor
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Circus Funerals
Circus Funerals
Clowns Attend Friend Boppo's Memorial Service in Costume
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Crazy Clown Couture
Crazy Clown Couture
Reed+Rader Show Circus Styles for Pop Magazine
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Aggressive Ninja Fashion
Aggressive Ninja Fashion
We Shall Overcome' Collection by Brianwood
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Husky Man Costumes
Husky Man Costumes
The Best Plus-Size Halloween Costumes Deliver Big Laughs
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Cartoon Fashion Shows
Cartoon Fashion Shows
‘Khaotic Kouture' at Anime Central of Chicago Convention
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Castle Parties
Castle Parties
Andrej Lorenc's Exclusive Luxury Costume Parties in Europe
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Animated Fashiontography
Animated Fashiontography
Vogue Italia Brings Pirates from September 2009 Editorial to Life
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Diabolical Fashion Shoots
Diabolical Fashion Shoots
'Devil' by Sharon Mor Yosef Stylizes Satan
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Movie-Inspired Costumes
Movie-Inspired Costumes
Christian Joy Creates Suits Based on ‘Where the Wild Things Are̵
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King of Pop Dress-Up
King of Pop Dress-Up
Michael Jackson Costumes Are Hot for Halloween 2009
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Kermit the Frog Couture
Kermit the Frog Couture
Lady GaGa Rocks Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Jacket to German Interview
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Anime Parades
Anime Parades
World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya 2009 Honors Manga Culture
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Dark Knight Costumes
Dark Knight Costumes
Batman Movie Fans in Theme Dress
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Metallic Carnival Costumes
Metallic Carnival Costumes
Astonishing Photography Captures the Eccentric Spirit Of Brazil
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Bull-Haired Models
Bull-Haired Models
Designer and Costumer Rachel Freire is Big on Hair and Colorful Lasers
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Geeky Dress Up Photography
Geeky Dress Up Photography
Steve Scholfield's Star Wars and Star Trek Portraits
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Ridiculous Marathon Outfits
Ridiculous Marathon Outfits
Athletes Turn London Marathon Into Sweaty Costume Parade
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Costumes Made of Lego
Costumes Made of Lego
Homemade Boba Fett Suit
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Face Mask Fashion
Face Mask Fashion
Lady GaGa Covers Her Face in Vilsbol de Arce
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Graduation Cosplay
Graduation Cosplay
Russian Grads Make Commencement a Costume Party
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Bank Intern Busted on Facebook
Bank Intern Busted on Facebook
Fairy Costume Reveals All
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Black Crow Dresses
Black Crow Dresses
Kermit Croaks Over Lady Gaga's VMA Outfit
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Goth Anime Fashion
Goth Anime Fashion
The "Lolita" Look
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Hippy Cowboy Fashion
Hippy Cowboy Fashion
Ashton Kutcher for Pepe Jeans London Fall 2008
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Stage Space Suits
Stage Space Suits
Celebrity Performances in Intergalactic Concert Costumes
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Sarah Palin Halloween Costumes
Sarah Palin Halloween Costumes
Happy Palinween
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Hogwarts Fashion for Adults
Hogwarts Fashion for Adults
Harry Potter Costume Play
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Becoming Anime
Becoming Anime
Sexy Collection of Pikachu Babes Shows Love For Pokemon
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Eco Halloween Costumes
Eco Halloween Costumes
10 Designs Made from Junk
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Zombies Against Consumerism
Zombies Against Consumerism
Zombiecon Encourages Amy Winehouse Costumes
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Bizarre Human Bunnies
Bizarre Human Bunnies
People Rocking Rabbit Costumes in Public
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Hollywood Halloween Costumes
Hollywood Halloween Costumes
Creative Costumes Ideas for 2007
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Manga Parties
Manga Parties
Anime-Themed Halloween Costumes
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Playboy Costumes
Playboy Costumes
Playboy's New Business Playmate Outfits Created by Rubie's
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Bloody Performances
Bloody Performances
Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards 2009
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Hip Halloween Costumes Ideas for 2008
Hip Halloween Costumes Ideas for 2008
From Julianne Hough to Sarah Palin
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Inflatable Cosplay Outfits
Inflatable Cosplay Outfits
Blow-Up Costumes for Cool Bodies and Hot Heads
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Red-Carpet Halloween Costumes
Red-Carpet Halloween Costumes
10 A-List Disguises
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Celebrity Costumes
Celebrity Costumes
What The Stars Wear for Halloween
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Justifying Naughty Fashion
Justifying Naughty Fashion
Halloween Makes Sexy Costumes OK
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Video Game Fashion
Video Game Fashion
Cosplay Imitates Anime and Video Game Characters
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Hilarious Halloween Duds
Hilarious Halloween Duds
These Costumes Let You Be the Life, Laugh or Death of a Party
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‘Star Wars' Body Paint
‘Star Wars' Body Paint
Nerdy Paint-On Costumes Turn Your Skin Into a Sci-Fi Art Canvas
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Geeky Halloween Costume Ideas
Geeky Halloween Costume Ideas
The Class Nerd
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Halloween Costumes Ideas For Pregnancy
Halloween Costumes Ideas For Pregnancy
Accessorizing Baby Bumps
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Inked Pin-Up Studios
Inked Pin-Up Studios
666photography Has Handmade Costumes, Props & Burlesque Tattoos
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Anime Costumes
Anime Costumes
Cos Play for Halloween
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Sexy Geek Costumes
Sexy Geek Costumes
10 Princess Leia Tributes
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Fetish Wool Suits
Fetish Wool Suits
Costumes for People Who Make Love in Full-Body Wool Onesies
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Voluptuous Vintage Photoshoots
Voluptuous Vintage Photoshoots
Plus Size Pin-Up April Flores Gives Big Time Glamor
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Naughty Storm Troopers
Naughty Storm Troopers
10 Sexy Star Wars Halloween Costumes
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Painted on Costumes
Painted on Costumes
Body Paint for Halloween
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