Thanks to the release of the X-Men prequel – X-Men First Class – in 2011, there’s been a surge in the number of X-Men costumes available to buy from stores. If this is a theme you’re considering for your Halloween costume this year then here’s a guide to what’s available and how you might go about creating your own costumes.

Before you get started, note that you can choose from a few different character options for each character. The First Class movie introduced a new set of costumes, separate from the ones we’ve seen in the other X-Men movies. This article is going to focus on those newer costume themes, though you’ll also be able to find the classic options available as officially licensed costumes in stores.

Cyclops

In the X-Men First Class movie, Cyclops wears a skin tight body suit in the famous blue and yellow colors. And you wouldn’t be Cyclops if you didn’t have huge muscles bulging through your jumpsuit! If these muscles don’t come naturally to you, don’t worry! The officially licensed costumes come with muscle inserts to help you get the look just right. And don’t forget the visor accessory (this also comes with officially licensed costume packs).

Beast

The clothing Beast wears in the X-Men First Class movie also plays on the yellow and blue theme. He wears a skin tight jumpsuit featuring the yellow “X” marking across the front of the suit.

Beast also has plenty of muscles showing through his costume, so you’ll want to try and create the illusion of muscles using clever stuffing, or simply buy the officially licensed costume where the muscles are already built in. Complete the look with blue hands and the blue Beast mask.

Magneto

If you’d rather bring out your dark side and go dressed as Magneto then the costume in the First Class Movie is different from the other versions. The helmet is still the most distinguishable feature, and is similar to past versions with its “M” shaping around the eyes and mouth.

The costume itself sticks to the classic deep red and purple coloring, but is a little more plain than before, with a long dark cape. This movie also sees Magneto wearing the classic “X-Men” yellow and blue style costume, so you have a lot of choice if you want to go dressed as this character this Halloween.

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Everyone loves a super hero, right? So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that there are plenty of X Men fancy dress costumes available to give you muscles when you may not have your own to bulk out the costume with!

X Men costumes are ideal for all kinds of different occasions. If you’re heading out to a Halloween party, why not go as Wolverine? He is arguably one of the most famous and familiar of all the X Men characters in the first place, so everyone will know who you are when you arrive. You can even get fake claws to add to the outfit – and perhaps use them to spike some tasty canapés as well!

Of course it’s not just Wolverine that has a costume for you to wear. How about dressing up as Magneto for the evening? Maybe Deadpool would be a better choice? And for the ladies it might be time to assume the identity of Storm. What better opportunity could there be than to take on the guise of a super hero for the night?

Most of us probably dream of what kind of hero we’d be if we had super powers. But even though it won’t happen in reality, there is nothing stopping you from achieving the aim for one night with an X Men costume. Even your kids can get in on the act because all the best costumes are available in child sizes too.

Imagine your child dressing up in the animated Wolverine costume for example. This is ideal for kids as it’s recognizable from the cartoons instead of the movies. You can even get this kind of outfit for your infant! You’ve got other options to show them too, so there is every possibility of having an X Men themed party if you like. Other than that, why not invite other super heroes and see if anyone is quite as good as the X Men themselves?

There is no doubt that X Men costumes are ideal for all manner of different occasions. Wolverine certainly does fit in well at Halloween, but you can treat yourself to one of these costumes for a super heroes’ party, or just a general fancy dress party. Whatever you’ve got planned there is no doubt that this is a good option to go for.

When it comes to choosing your X Men costume, make sure you have a fair idea of how much you want to spend before you start. You can get accessory kits for some of the most popular characters if you want to keep things simple, or you can go all the way up to a deluxe costume. It’s up to you how you do it.

But whatever option you choose, there is no doubt that everyone will be impressed when you arrive for the big night as one of the X Men. Which X Men costume will you choose to dress up in?

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It isn’t just the guys who get to dress up as superheroes. The girls can also get in on the act. There are some great superhero Halloween costumes that women can choose and one perfect example is Wonder Woman. She not only has skills, she also looks fabulous using them.

Who Is Wonder Woman?
The character of Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and she made her first appearance in 1941 in a DC Comics publication.

She is Princess Diana of Themyscira, a Princess of The Amazon and has several superhuman powers. These include immense strength, speed and excellent fighting capabilities. Her weapons include her lasso of truth, her indestructible bracelets, her tiara, which is used as a missile and her invisible airplane. Wonder Woman is seen as the most popular female superheroes and her costume is definitely a fun choice.

The Wonder Woman Costume

The Wonder Woman costume is suitable for little girls, tweens and adults and you will find a costume that has been appropriately designed to be suitable for any of these age groups. Even though these outfits may vary a little, there are still certain elements that all of these costumes have in common.

The Bodysuit or Mini Dress Option
The main part of this outfit is the bodysuit. You can choose to either purchase this design as a leotard or as a mini dress version. Both comprise of a top that is made from red fabric and features the gold emblem of Wonder Woman in the centre of the design. The lower half of the costume is in bright blue and is decorated in little gold stars. To finish off this part of the costume, there is a gold belt in the centre known as Wonder Woman’s belt of strength.

The Accessories
Wonder Woman’s costume has some wonderful accessories which are important to the overall look and style. The following elements are the items that the character uses as defence weapons. She has her two bullet deflecting bracelets which are silver, her gold lasso of truth and her gold tiara. The tiara has a red star insignia in the centre.

There are plenty of superheroes who have a cape and Wonder Woman belongs in this camp. Her cape is bright red and is attached by a simple tie.

The final element of this costume is the boots that Wonder Woman wears. These are bright red with white strips and are made as boot tops so you can easily attach them to your own boots.

Do You Need Wonder Woman Hair?

It isn’t completely necessary to have the long luscious locks that the character is known for but if you want to look like the real deal, it is really easy to find a cheap dark brown wig if you take a look online.

The Wonder Woman costume is a great choice for any Halloween party or event. This costume is suitable for girls and women of all ages.

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It’s so much fun to be a woman on Halloween – so many fantasies to indulge by dressing up as your favorite character. You can be sexy, sweet, intriguing or mean — whatever you choose, by going online to find a costume that fits how you picture yourself.

Turn heads and expect cat calls when you enter the party dressed in the Sexy Woman’s Naughty Police Correction Officer Dress Bad Lady Cop Outfit. It’s black and comes with all the accessories like the mini dress, a badge to look official, handcuffs, walkie talkie, baton, belt and police-lady’s hat.

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to sail the seven seas or just have a thing for uniforms. You’ll love the Sailor Cutie Sexy costume that comes with a hat and long sleeved dress with a pleated skirt on the bottom.

Are you a Nascar groupie? Then, you’ll feel right at home in the red, black and white Cute Hot Rod Racer Girl Costume Black Nascar Race Car Driver Jumper Romper. It zips up the front for a hint of sexiness.

A Greek Goddess costume will show all your curves in a flattering way. It’s a gorgeous water-blue silk-type gown that fades from blues into a beautiful cream color on the top. The gown has beautiful gold accents, flowing sleeves and comes with a headband made from faux gold leaf. There are also Cleopatra and Athena gowns available.

Transform yourself into a sexy cowgirl, a swashbuckling female pirate or a French maid for a Halloween entrance that won’t soon be forgotten. Go back to the disco era with the Go Go Mod Retro Disco Dress 60s and 70s outfit and “go go” the night away.

You may prefer to be something more demure, such as the character of Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” or Cinderella, the Ice Princess. You can be menacing in the Batgirl costume or choose to be sexy in the Feisty Feline costume which includes a cat suit made from spandex, cat ears and tail. Purrrrrfect, Dahling!

Some of the most recognizable costumes are the wicked witch, Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and the “Marilyn Monroe” costume. You’ll have a difficult time choosing from all the unique women’s Halloween costumes online. Costumes like The Slave Girl, Betty Boop and the 50s Style Hop Polka Dot Rocker Theme Party Outfit can get you into a playful Halloween mood.

You can even dress up as Lady Godiva, although you’ll have to furnish your own white horse! All you need is The Lady Godiva wig – oh, and maybe a flowing cape to keep you warm.

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You’re bound to see vampire costumes for men at any Halloween party you go to. The good news is that, because vampires are so varied, there’s always a way to personalize your costume and make sure that you stand out from the crowd at any party.

The Classic Male Vampire

The classic male vampire has a long cape, black pants, a shirt and a vest. This is the way Dracula would look, with deep red colors and a frilly shirt representative of the time. Most vampires also come with long fangs for draining their victims, and a touch of blood on the side of the mouth helps to complete the look.

These traditional vampire costumes are fun to wear and can take a lot of work to put together. Thankfully there are a number of readymade options available to buy in stores if you want to save some time. That said, if you are attending a vampire-themed party, you might want to go for something more unique. A more modern vampire, perhaps.

Eric From True Blood

Eric isn’t your traditional vampire. There are no capes involved, and he has very light, blonde hair. Eric tends to favor well-fitted clothing, especially dark leather while he’s working all through the night at Fangtasia. You’ll want to get hold of a blonde wig, vampire fangs and some white face makeup to complete his pale look. And you’ll need a dash of arrogance too if you’re going to play this Viking vampire.

Twilight Vampires

The vampires of Twilight are also far from your traditional vampire image. The Cullen vampires have famous  golden or black eyes, which you can replicate with contact lenses as long as you make sure they’re safe. If you want to look like Edward, get yourself a blonde wig and complete the look with dark clothing and small fangs.

The Vampire Lestat

Lestat has gone through a number of costume changes in the movies Interview With The Vampire and Queen of the Damned, so you have a good choice of costume already. In his later years, Lestat became a rock star. If you choose to go with this vampire costume theme you’ll want some leather pants, rock star shades, and a gothic rock star shirt. If you’d rather go for a more traditional look, then opt for Lestat’s Victorian period – full of lace, long coats and frilly shirts.

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A great idea to break all the “cuteness factor” ratings is to dress up your infant and yourself in matching or themed Halloween costumes. You’ll also have some great photos to share with Facebook, friends, family and to keep in your “memories” collection.

Here are some great ideas if you’re thinking about dressing up Mommy and Baby for Halloween:

• Star Wars – The Star Wars movie theme is always popular and highly recognizable. Mom can be Princess Leia and baby can choose from a number of costumes such as Yoda, Chewbacca, R2D2 or the ever-feared Darth Vader. If you have a little girl baby, she can match her mommy in an infant Princess Leia costume.

• 101 Dalmatians – Mommy can dress up for Halloween as Cruella De Ville and carry a little Dalmatian puppy in her arms while trick-or-treating around the neighborhood.

• The Simpsons – The hilarious and popular television cartoon series, The Simpsons makes dressing Mommy and baby in Halloween costumes a cinch. If you have a little girl, dress her as Maggie with a blonde wig and blue dress. Mom can wear a red dress with a blue wig. Makeup can do the rest.

• Superwoman – It won’t be difficult to find a Superwoman costume for mommy and a Super girl or boy costume for baby. These costumes have been popular for years – but not as Mommy and baby theme costumes. Be the first in your neighborhood to be a supermom with super-baby on Halloween night.

• Big Dog and Puppy or Cat and Kitten – Lots of men are now taking on the role of escorts for their children on Halloween night. A great idea for matching dad and baby costumes is The Great Dane outfit for Dad and cuddly puppy costume for baby. They’ll be the hit of the neighborhood.

• Lioness and Baby Lion – These costumes aren’t just an idea for cute Halloween costumes – they’ll also keep mom and baby warm on a cool Halloween night. The furry headpiece will keep baby’s head and ears warm and you can layer warm clothing beneath each costume.

Use your imagination to choose Halloween costumes for you and your baby. Check out some online information and sites that may give you even more ideas. There are costumes to fit every idea and budget. Enjoy the search!

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Vampire costumes for women have been a firm favorite at Halloween for many years now. Although we all have ideas about how the classic vampire can look, new shows and movies, such as True Blood and Twilight, have given women more scope for unique Halloween costumes than ever!

The Classic Vampire Look

Although there is a huge range of different female vampires out there in popular entertainment, vampire costumes for women almost always include a few basic elements…

1) Pale Skin: Vampires don’t go out in the sun, so they tend to be a lot paler than living humans. Use white makeup, or foundation a few shades lighter than your natural skin tone, to recreate the “undead” look.

2) Dark Eyes: Vampires tend to have darker eyes, so recreate this with some dark eye shadow on and below the lids. If you really want to take this further, you can even add some red or black contacts.

3) Fangs: All vampires have fangs to make it easier to drain their victims. Although not all vampires keep their fangs out constantly, you’ll want to get hold of some fake fangs so that everyone knows exactly what you’re supposed to be dressed up as!

Pam From True Blood

If a sexy, modern vampire is the kind you want to go as then why not try dressing like Pam from True Blood? Some of Pam’s defining characteristics include her long, poker straight blonde hair, her bright red lipstick, and her sex appeal! She’s also known to wear a lot of leather and PVC while she’s on the clock at Fangtasia. And don’t forget the high heels and, of course, the vampire fangs!

Akasha From Queen of the Damned

This movie may have been released a while ago now, but the Akasha character is still one of the most famous and unique of all the female vampires. If you want to look a little different from all the other vampires out on Halloween, why not try to look like Aaliyah did in her famous role?

Akasha’s costume is tribal and Egyptian, with a long skirt, coiled breastplates, belt and very detailed vampire crown. This won’t be an easy costume to recreate, but if you choose to do so you’ll certainly be the center of attention at any Halloween party! This costume is great for a bit of belly dancing, too!

As you can see, there are ways to create unique vampire costumes for women if you think outside the box – you don’t have to stick to long black gowns and black hair!

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Although the Tron movie was first released in the 1980s, there’s now a renewed interest in this series thanks to the 2010 movie “Tron Legacy”. This is a quirky and impressive costume choice for men, women and children!

Tron Legacy is the story of a son who goes searching for his father and finds himself stuck in a virtual world. This is the same world where is father has been lost for over 20 years. Together, they must navigate a number of advanced obstacles and characters to help them escape back into reality.

Distinctive Characteristics Of The Tron Outfit

It’s pretty easy to spot the famous Tron clothing thanks to the memorable black outfit, designed to look a lot like a computer game character.

The basic element of the costume is a black, skin tight jumpsuit. Through this ran a number of luminous lines, highlighting the fact that these characters were stuck in a digital world. This is the same theme carried from the 1982 movie, with a new technologically-advanced twist.

This isn’t necessarily an easy suit to replicate yourself, but it is possible. You should start by choosing a tight black jumpsuit. Failing that, tight pants and a black top will do. To get the glowing lines right the nearest thing to use is reflective tape.

Some people have gone one step further and found innovative ways to light up the suits, by using LED lights or electroluminescent wire, which you should find available to buy online or in specialist stores. Although it’ll take longer to put this outfit together, it may well be worth it when you see everyone’s reaction!

Important Tron Accessories

Although the Tron outfit is very identifiable without any extra accessories, there is one main accessory you may want to add to your Tron Legacy Halloween costume…

Every character carries a Tron Identity Disk – essential for programming, but also used as a weapon. Their cutting edge can quickly “derezz” (i.e. delete) any opponent, as long as the disk is energized! You could decorate your own black frisbee to create this essential accessory.

Want To Stick With Readymade Costumes?

Thankfully, there are officially licensed costumes available for this theme to make things easier on yourself! These bodysuits come designed for men, women and children. They feature reflective lines (sorry – no light-up costumes!) and look very similar to the movie originals – but you’ll need to buy the official Tron disk accessory separately.

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Plus size Halloween costumes for women aren’t limited at all: there are plenty of costume ideas to suit all shapes, sizes and styles. Here are five of the best female plus size costume ideas to get you started this Halloween.

1) Flapper

Flapper costumes are fun and sexy no matter what your size. Flapper dresses often come with layers and tassels which help to cover up any bumps you might want to hide. They make use of sequins, bright colors and beads which will attract attention towards you in all the right ways! Flapper Halloween costumes also give you the chance to wear a dramatic short bob wig, and don a feather bower for the ultimate expression of your womanly freedom!

2) Clown

Clowns always make fun plus size Halloween costumes for women at Halloween. You don’t have to go for the traditional red fuzzy hair and baggy trousers, either. Some other clown costume ideas include hoop dress skirts with bright wigs, colorful tights and spotty shoes. Want something even more unique? Then opt for a Nightmare Before Christmas clown costume.

3) Renaissance Woman

The renaissance woman costume is always a firm favorite at Halloween, especially for plus size women. The benefit of these costumes is that they’re designed for people with curves! This way you can show them off instead of hiding them away, and you’ll look fantastic. Just make sure that you opt for full skirts – those thinner at the waist and wider at the feet will be the most flattering for your figure.

4) Vampire

Vampires come in all shapes and sizes, so they also make a good theme for plus size Halloween costumes. For ladies who don’t want to show off too much skin, there are a number of plus size costumes featuring full gowns and corsets for the “gothic” vampire look. Vampires also dress in dark colors which are known to be slimming, especially when combined with long necklaces and strategically placed belts.

5) Pirate

The classic pirate wench features a flowing skirt, long boots and a peasant blouse. A corset can help show off those beautiful curves, then add a flowing wig, bandana and sword to complete your pirate look. If you prefer you can also wear black leggings under a long blouse for an alternative plus size pirate look.

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Dog Halloween costumes are becoming more and more popular every year! There’s nothing more fun than getting your dog involved in the excitement of Halloween. Many people even choose to get their dog an outfit that’ll complement their own!

You’d be surprised at just how many Halloween costumes there are available to buy for dogs of all sizes. Here are six of the best ideas.

1) Pumpkin

There’s something so cute about turning your pooch into a pumpkin! This costume is best for smaller dogs with a rounder body. Just get a ready made costume or create one yourself, turning your dogs body into a pumpkin and adding a hood with a little green detail for the stalk.

2) Dinosaur

There are dinosaur costumes available for all sizes of dog, but this is an especially cute idea for tiny dogs that like to think they’re fierce!

3) Dog Rider Costumes

If you have a very large dog then it can be hard to find the right costume for him. One idea is to use a rider costume. This means a saddle with a mini figurine of a person riding on their back. This looks funny as is also a good option for those dogs that tend not to like being dressed up in normal costumes. They will hardly notice they’re wearing this one.

4) Dracula

This is a good option for dogs of all sizes, as you can keep it relatively simple if you need to. The main element of the Dracula dog Halloween costumes is a cape, which is easy to get your dog to wear if they’re usually bothered by clothing.

5) Superdog

There are plenty of Halloween costumes available if you want to transform your pet into Superdog for the evening! Some of them even make use of his front legs for a more “human-like” and humorous costume effect.

6) Dog Wigs

Sometimes the simplest costume ideas are the best. If you really want your dog to look cute and funny then all you need is a wig! You can’t fail to laugh when you see your pooch in a funky hairstyle. Dog wigs are far easier to get hold of than you might think. The trick is to look at the size guides and measure your dog’s head to make sure it fits and stays on.

Remember, although dog Halloween costumes are fun for you, you have to make sure your dog is comfortable. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, our dogs just won’t wear what we want them to! Get something that’s well made and fits them properly to keep them safe and comfortable this Halloween.

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