Top 20 Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year

Halloween is one of the biggest holidays in the world. Last year in the United States, residents of the country spent about 6.9 million dollars on holiday costumes alone, not to mention sweets and candies. This holiday of horrors brings good profit to the country. But despite such a sizable benefit to the industry, Halloween was not the idea of ​​the candy magnates. It is a holiday with a rich history and traditions, whose roots date back to the Middle Ages. Halloween was originally called Samhain, and dressing up in costumes was intended to camouflage from evil spirits. During the celebration of Samhain, it was customary to go from house to house, read prayers, bless and participate in performances in exchange for treats and household items. Now the Halloween costume can be purchased in stores in any city, the same goes for holiday decorations and pumpkin lanterns. Despite all the traditionalism, with the passage of time, preferences in choosing costumes for celebrating Halloween also change. Our list includes the 20 most popular costumes this year, according to search queries in US online stores and search engines.

20. Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood is a good old fairy tale that first appeared in print in 1697, in fact, the fairy tale itself is much older. For centuries, this character served as the main example of what happens when you go astray. In the media, the image of Little Red Riding Hood was picked up by Kristen Stewart, who appeared in the film "Snow White and the Huntsman" and the TV show "Once Upon a Time".

19. Alice in Wonderland


Thanks to Tim Burton's 2010 modern film adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic, Alice and her friends experienced a real boom in popularity. The colorful characters of this film seem to be made to be sewn into costumes for Halloween. Here you can choose anyone from the Red Queen to the Mad Hatter.

18. Minnie and Mickey Mouse

Minnie and Mickey Mouse are some of the most versatile costumes that appeal to an audience of all ages. It can be an adorable baby in a Mickey Mouse costume or a sexy Minnie. This costume is found at almost every Halloween party.

17. The Great Gatsby


Most of you should be familiar with this 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Over the past 40 years, countless film adaptations have been filmed for it, and one of the most chic with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role is just recently. The popularity of these themed costumes is due to the fact that they are fairly easy to make by hand.

16. School of Monsters


If you are over 13, male, and not a father, then we need to clarify: Monster High is a puppet show based on horror classics like Frankenstein and Dracula, aimed at teenage girls. However, the costumes of the characters on this show are not without appeal.

15. Leo


The lion costume is pretty versatile. You can dress your dog up as the king of the beasts or it can be an adorable baby in a lion costume with a lion's mane framing his face. One way or another, but from year to year this particular costume is among the most popular in the month of October.

14. Fairy

The fascination with fairies began in 1953, when Walt Disney's Peter Pan was released. From that moment on, the very idea of ​​​​the fairy went on a free voyage, giving rise to thousands of variations of dolls, costumes and films.

13. Poison ivy

Poison Ivy is one of the sexiest and equally deadly terrorists Gotham City has ever known. This is a rather complex character, which is not so easy to figure out. Surely this feature is what makes the Poison Ivy costume so attractive to women during the Halloween period.

12. Katniss Everdeen

Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of the cult series of books and films called The Hunger Games. Katniss is the embodiment of female power and a symbol of the struggle for truth, embodied on movie screens by actress Jennifer Lawrence. Given the wave of success that has swept the franchise in recent years, it's no surprise that the Katniss costume is so popular.

11. Pocahontas

And although it may not seem entirely politically correct, the Pocahontas costume with enviable constancy from year to year is among the most popular Halloween costumes. Many of you are probably familiar with the Disney cartoon about a girl with that name, but in fact, Pocahontas was also a rather entertaining historical figure. Her achievements were immortalized in a huge number of names of attractions and neighborhoods of Jamestown, with the inhabitants of which she was able to establish quite warm relations.

10. Minion


After the release of the cartoon "Despicable Me", the popularity of minions reached enormous levels, this effect intensified even more after the release of its sequel. So, it's no surprise that minion costumes are literally in great demand this year.

9 Star Wars

The George Lucas franchise has been popular for over a decade now, and there's still room for additional sequels and storyline expansion in this universe. There is something for everyone here, from Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker to Han Solo and Darth Vader.

8. Pirate


What makes the pirate costume so attractive? Judging by the tales of the breathtaking adventures of Jack Sparrow, pirates are not only historical figures, but also the personification of the lifestyle that many would like to live. The pirate costume retains its popularity from year to year.

7. Superman

Superman is one of the iconic figures of modern superhero comics. Being a Superman is always an honor and a pleasure. At the moment, this is the most popular men's costume from the superhero category.

6 Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman is a symbol of femininity and power, so it's no surprise that she's become one of the most popular Halloween costumes. Wonder Woman is an example of what girls want to become, combining sexuality and superhero qualities.

5. Bavarian


And although it may seem strange to you, the Bavarian costume is one of the most popular requests for Halloween costumes for men. Undoubtedly, this is the perfect option for any guy who loves beer.

4 Catwoman

Catwoman is a good friend of Batman. But besides the friendship between these two slips "something". Probably, such a wide popularity of this costume is caused by the beloved heroine. In addition, Catwoman is beautiful, strong, sexy and has a complex personality - the perfect cocktail for a woman. And of course, what could be better than a skin-tight leather suit, especially if you already have success in the gym behind you?

3. Cold heart

The Frozen cartoon claims to be the most successful in the history of Disney, despite the fact that it was released relatively recently. You will be surprised to learn how popular the costumes of the main characters of the cartoon - Elsa, Anna and Olaf.

2 Maleficent

Angelina Jolie has managed to turn the famous fairy tale villain into a lovable character, thereby making millions of women want to be like her. Despite her actions, Maleficent remains a sincerely loving and kind creature, who, in the end, finds happiness.

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles


After the sensational blockbuster from Michael Bay and the cartoon from the Nickelodeon TV channel, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles found a new life, and with it their popularity returned. Ninja Turtle costumes are suitable for everyone, regardless of age and gender. According to search engines Google, Yahoo, and Amazon, it is this suit that is leading in terms of the number of requests this year.