National Retail Federation’s Top Costumes for 2010
Friday, October 8th, 2010According to the National Retail Federation, here are the top costumes for the 2010 Halloween season:
Children
- Princess
- Spider-Man
- Witch
- Pirate
- Disney Princesses
- Action/Super Hero
- Ghost
- Pumpkin/Vampire (tie)
- Batman
- Star Wars Character
Adults
- Witch
- Vampire
- Pirate
- Nurse
- Wench/Tart/Vixen
- Cat
- Zombie
- Fairy
- Athlete/Batman (tie)
- Dracula
Pets
- Pumpkin
- Devil
- Witch
- Hot Dog
- Bee/Cat (tie)
- Dog
- Superdog/Supercat
- Ghost
- Pirate
- Bowties/Fancy Collar/Bandana
The great thing is that most of these costumes (at least in the children’s and adult’s lists) can be made quite easily. If you don’t have already have the components to make the costume you seek, you may find the (gently used) materials you’re looking for at thrift store near you.
Find easy Halloween costumes (for people and pets) to DIY for at www.Instructables.com
Creative juices not flowing? Pick up a new-to-you costume at a costume swap near you.
Green Halloween® is a nationwide non-profit initiative started by mother-daughter team Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell. In 2010, Green Halloween became a program of EcoMom® Alliance and has events in cities across the U.S.