When it comes to Halloween costumes, trends will come and go, as with many other things. As an avid fan of Halloween costumes, I have watched intently as these trends have risen and fallen over the years. When it comes to what is popular, there are usually two different categories: popular classics that have always been popular and newly popular costumes that have only recently become that way. Either way, a popular costume is a great choice for your next party or Halloween.
If you want to go with the classic popular costumes, you will have tons of great choices. These include old standbys such as cowboy, pirate, angel, cheerleader, ghost, vampire, cat, sexy nurse, zombie, mummy, and others. These have been favorites for several generations and continue to be to this day. You can always put a new twist on an old favorite to change it up a bit. For example, you could be a pirate ghost or a vampire nurse. So get creative and make one of these classic popular costumes your own.
The second category of popular costumes that you can choose to go with would be trendy new popular costumes. These usually come from hit movies or TV shows that are popular these days. Another part of this category that has recently gained popularity in the mainstream is video game character costumes. Some examples would be characters from The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Brothers, or Angry Birds. Keeping up on these new trends will put you at the frontline of new costumes. So have fun and choose a popular costume for your next costume event.