Costume Trends For 2011

Costumes are not only meant for Halloween. Fancy dress costumes can be worn at different themed parties all year round. Here are the most popular costume ideas for 2011.

Vampires have become a cult classic in the last couple of years. With the popularity of the Twilight series, there have been more and more movies in Hollywood that feature vampires than there have been in the last decade. Television shows are not being left behind, as there are a whole lot of shows that are dedicated to vampires. With this interest in vampires, more and more costumes are being developed to satisfy the masses. The vampire costumes are also very versatile and can be worn by both kids as well as adults. Anyone can play the undead! The trick is to switch it up age appropriately. Kids can look cute and sinister as vampires, whereas adults can wear vampire costumes that are sexier and naughtier. At the end of the day, it all depends on your taste as well as your comfort level. Vampire costumes should be accessorized with fangs and, if possible, some fake blood.

The second most popular costume trend for 2011 is the superhero costume. This just goes to show that Hollywood largely affects the creativity of the masses when it comes to picking a costume. The more superhero movies there are, the wider the selection people have to choose their favorite superhero costume. This is not only limited to films, but also animated movies. The great thing about superhero costumes is that they suit both young and old. You could even decide to dress as a superhero family if you feel so inclined, with your partner and your kids. Over the years, the popularity of the Batman costume has grown in leaps and bounds. More recently it has also been noted that superhero villains’ costumes are enjoying some popularity as well.

Movie hero costumes are another costume trend in 2011. To be quite honest it is not just limited to movie heroes, but also to television characters. The movie hero costumes are quite popular, as they can be worn by both adults and children. There is nothing better than when someone gets the opportunity to walk in the shoes of their favorite movie hero.

Another popular costume trend for 2011 is the costumes made to represent personalities. These personalities could be celebrities, sports heroes and even presidents. Over the years, the image of the president of America, Barrack Obama, has been a favorite costume idea for both the young and old. Various reality show stars are also being used for costume ideas. So much so that they have surpassed the need for celebrity costumes that represent real singers or actors. This must be due to the increased amount of reality shows that are being viewed on televisions and streamed online.

Lastly, one other costume trend for 2011 is the traditional costumes that have withstood the test of time. These include the naughty nurse uniform as well as a French maid costume.