2011 Top Ten Halloween Costumes

Halloween is still a month away.  But if you’re a parent, it’s likely that you’re already planning out costumes with your kid.  If your kid is like mine, they had their costume picked out since November 1, 2010.  But many kids are still wondering what exactly they’re going to be this year, and are searching for inspiration.

According to the National Retail Federation, traditional costumes are winning out this year, just like many years in the past.  Princess, witch, and superhero are the top choices.  But zombies, pirates, and vampires are also climbing the list thanks to movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, Zombieland (and Zombie videogames), and the multitude of vampire TV shows and movies.

Here’s the list of costumes that made this year’s Top Ten list of Halloween costumes:

Angry Birds didn't make the Top Ten, but it's still predicted to be a popular choice making the rounds for green pigs with helmets....and candy.

Kids
1. Princess
2. Witch
3. Spiderman
4. Pirate
5. Pumpkin
6. Fairy
7. Action/superhero
8. Vampire (tie)
8. Batman (tie)
9. Zombie (tie)
9. Disney Princess (tie)
10. Star Wars characters

Adults
1. Witch
2. Pirate
3. Vampire
4. Zombies
5. Batman
6. Cat
7. Vixen
8. Ghost
9. Nurse
10. Costume with scary mask

Of course, costumes won’t just be limited to these choices alone.  Here are the costumes I fully expect to be making the rounds begging for candy.

Angry Birds – Seriously, what’s cooler than cute little birds with a temper careening into ugly green pigs?  I can’t think of anything.

Mark Zuckerberg – Oh wait, except for Zuckerberg.  There is nothing cooler than a billionaire who doesn’t act like a billionaire – and who’s “friends” with everyone.

Lady Gaga – There are probably two dozen homemade costume ideas to choose from here.  Of course, you may want to start buying your meat strips now….

Amy Winehouse – Her passing will most likely have the bee-hived mistress going door-to-door this year.  Is it too soon to wonder if there will be any Zombie Amys out there?

Michael Jackson – Same deal.  And if I don’t see Zombie Michaels, I will be thoroughly disappointed.

Charlie Sheen – He fell off the loony bin, got back up, made peace with the execs, and life goes on.  But Kutcher still has his day job.  Think Sheen will be out there?  Duh….winning!