Many adults still enjoy dressing in Halloween costumes. And, it's a booming market.
Some of these adult Halloween costumes are near-pornographic, and can be risque. Adult Halloween parties can have very elicit themes by mixing and mis-matching costume pieces.
These are among the most popular, inexpensive adult Halloween costumes for the upcoming season from a selection of retailers. Shop early before the best costume choices are gone. Select from dozens of specially chosen costumes or look for something more particular. Most costumes come in small, medium, large and extra large plus sizes. See more Adult Halloween Costumes.
Some ideas suggested by BuyCostumes and Walmart for this year's hot adult costumes
Sexy costumes always best selling aytime of the year
Provocative costumes, like the nasty nurse or cave stud, remain to be the popular favorites for adults this year. Usually reserved for adult parties or private entertainment, sexually provocative costumes sell all year round.
The most popular selling sexy adult costumes from BuyCostumes is the
Sexy Elf Adult Costume or Peter Pan adult costume.
The Sexy Ms. Santa Adult Suit will get them all in the holiday spirit in this fun. The cute Ms. Santa Adult Costume includes hat with pompoms, a dress and belt. The Ms. Santa Adult Costume is 100% polyester and hand washable. Ms. Santa Adult Suit
A big trend for this Halloween is the revival of Mickey and Minne Mouse costumes for adults. Bring back your childhood and become a Mousketeer. Browse a selection of Mickey and Minnie adult costumes.
Obama masks again this year's trend
The Deluxe Barack Obama Costume Adult Mask returns for 2011. It will be this year's hot mask for adults and kids. The Barack Obama Adult Mask includes a full face mask that resembles Barack Obama with a big smile. Read more about the Barack Obama mask.
Batman Muscle Deluxe Adult Halloween Costume
Suit up in the Deluxe Muscle Chest Batman Adult Costume this Halloween to fight Gotham City crime. Deluxe Muscle Chest Batman Adult Costume includes muscle chest jumpsuit with attached boot tops, headpiece, cape and belt. See Walmsrt.com for the Batman Muscle Deluxe Adult Halloween Costume.
Captain Jack Sparrow Prestige Adult Halloween Costume
Be the witty, rum slinging man this year in the Captain Jack Sparrow Prestige Adult Costume. The Captain Jack Sparrow Prestige Adult Costume includes jacket, shirt with attached vest, across-the-chest belt with buckle, fabric sash, two belts with attached buckles, pants, boot covers, hat and a bandanna with beaded braids. Spot wash this costume if necessary. See Walmart.com for Captain Jack Sparrow Prestige Adult Halloween Costume.
Traditional Mrs. Santa Adult Suit
The classic Mrs. Santa Adult Costume is perfect for the traditional holiday gathering! The costume includes a long velvet dress, trimmed with white wilderness fur, sequins and pompoms. The Mrs. Santa Adult Costume is 100% polyester and hand washable. See Walmart for Mrs. Santa Adult Suit
Whether you host a party every year or have always dreamed of doing so, throwing an adult-oriented Halloween party is a fun way to spend this festive holiday. Not only that, but when planned thoughtfully, it can save a lot of money, be tons of fun and totally memorable for you and your guests.
Top Womens Costumes
Selected by BuyCostumes.com, these are the top Halloween costumes for adults for 2011.
Top 10 Mens Costumes
These are the best selling costumes for men this year, according to BuyCostumes.com.
Search WalMart for Adult Costumes
Walmart has increased it selection of online adult Halloween costumes. Purchase online and pick up free for site-to-store shopping.
It's estimated that over 70 million adults, more than one third of the U.S. adult population, will dress in costumes and celebrate in scary style this year.
Some will venture out dressed as every guy's fantasy: nurses, Barbie doll or a French maid. In fact, according to costumers, there's a whole line of Playboy looks to be had including sexy versions of Little Bo Peep, Snow White, Marian the Librarian and the like.
What was it about the 1970's? Fourteen percent will opt for looks from the disco era when big shoulders and John Travolta's white polyester suit held sway with the fashion-forward.
Everyone knows 1920s America was populated entirely by gangsters, flappers and oddly dressed swimmers. Twelve percent of Halloween revelers will bring back the good old days of bathtub gin and the Charleston this year.
What will be the top Halloween costumes for 2011 and 2012? Each year, Halloween costume trends will follow the top grossing box office hits, followed by celebrity face masks.