Top Halloween Costume Ideas For 2009

With Halloween quickly approaching, it's time to start planning your costume! Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year because you get the chance to become something or someone different. With so many possible costumes to choose from it can be overwhelming when trying to narrow down which costume is the right choice for you.

Halloween holds a special place in all of our heart, it's truly a unique holiday. The childhood memories of collecting candy from door to door is definitely one the strongest of those fond memories, but even through adulthood the costume remains one of the most fun parts of Halloween. The first thing to consider when narrowing down your costume choice is the basic reaction you want get from those around you. Do you want to make people laugh with a funny costume? Do you want to show off a little skin and impress the opposite sex with a more sexy costume? Or do you want want to scare and amaze with a realistic or bizarre costume? Once you have figured out your basic goal, consider these points:

1. How much are you ready to spend on a Halloween costume?

2. What is your goal this year? Make people laugh, scared, impressed, or attracted?

3. Where will you be wearing your costume? Some costumes may be too large or not durable enough for certain situations. Be sure to take this into consideration.

4. Do you want your costume to be unique or trendy? Depending on your choice, someone may be wearing the same costume at the party you attend.

Be sure to keep all these points in mind when shopping for your costume. If you want something that is going to truly shine, make sure you don't leave it until the last minute. Although many great costumes have be improvised at the last minute, it's a much safer choice to plan ahead.

The top predictions for the 2009 Halloween season:

#1 Michael Jackson

#2 Harry Potter

#3 Edward Cullen and Bella Swan from Twilight

#4 Alan from The Hangover

#5 Star Trek

#6 Hannah Montana

#7 The Classic Zombie