Which Halloween costumes are already played-out?

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Joe Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 03:44 AM EST

I went as Robin Hood. Tights and all.

jori Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST

this seems like a relatively good forum for costume advice...i need a costume for tomorrow night and someone suggested that i dress up as audrey horne from twin peaks (because apparently i look like her already). because i've never watched the show myself, i'm wondering if people will catch on--any comments?

Miss Sassy Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 04:25 PM EST

Has anyone tried to find a non-slutty witch or pirate costume this year? It's close to impossible. And that pisses me off.

Hick Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 04:09 PM EST

I don't think sexy costumes are "gross" or "stupid". But they can be lame as any other costume if seen everywhere. it is just for fun, don't make it an educational issue for kids. the important part is getting creative with the costume, sexy or not. and there are much more not-so-slutty costumes for women than you think. maybe you girls are checking the wrong stores..

Henry Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 10:45 AM EST

I roll my eyes at The Joker because, as you have already noted, it's rather morbid and brings up the late Heath Ledger but also, I went to Comic-Con in July and the costume was everywhere (along with Batman). I got sick of it once Sunday (the fourth day of Comic-Con) came around.

Chloe Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 01:02 AM EST

I'm going as Mel from Flight of the Conchords. I'm sure hardly anyone will actually get it, but who really cares? Mel rules!

joules Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 05:39 PM EST

I hate the whole slutty bumblebee thing, too, and the people I know who have young daughters (age 7 and up) cannot find any non-slutty costumes for girls. Some of us who like to dress up for Halloween are not in our 20's with "rockin' bods". I was going to go as Caribou Barbie in camo gear, but there's no army surplus store near me. Oh, well.

Holly Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:54 PM EST

I agree with Lauren, Laura, and Christina regarding tacky women's costumes. We went to a party last weekend and only 3 of the women weren't showing T&A!

227 Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:42 PM EST

I am so over slutty "costumes" that are just an excuse to dress like a slut! Since when is Slutty Raggedy Ann or Slutty LadyBug a costume?

Zet Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

My 10 year old gave me a withering glare and said, "you're kidding?" when I suggested he do the Harry Potter thing this year. I am so clueless. (But it's getting cold & I thought the robes would help.)

Mickey Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 02:59 PM EST

I would love to be a Mad Men character, but it would be totally wasted on my friends. I don't think they've ever heard of the show. I was considering Amy Winehouse, but I changed my mind.

Stephanie Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 02:59 PM EST

aw I don't think the sexy costumes are that bad!

this is the first time I'm going as something "sexy".. I bought a "sexy" hermione costume and not gonna lie, I look good in it. my boyfriend is going as harry potter and the reason we're doing so is bc I've been dying to do harry potter for awhile.

and girls can definitely be creative-- the year hurricane katrina happened I was katrina and my friend was FEMA. I went around the party squirting people in the face with a watergun and when people asked my friend for help she'd go get a beer. it was great!

Laura M. Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 02:50 PM EST

I agree with Lauren and Christina: The Sexy [Fill in the Blank] Costume MUST END. It is far more lame and overplayed than any of the political or fantasy/superhero characters that you might see. And the worst part is that, as Lauren mentioned, 90% of the women's costumes sold are these lame "sexy" costumes. Men almost always come as clever and/or fun characters that aren't necessarily "sexy" - why can't women come as actual characters too? Where are those costumes in the stores? Oh right, that's because most of the female characters in movies, tv, comics, etc., are mostly just the sexy girlfriend, slut, or nagging wife. All the more reason for women to start getting clever and rise above that rut.

IamJacksSpleen Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 02:46 PM EST

Maybe it's because I'm a guy but I love that Halloween has turned into "Let's dress sl*tty just this once" If you're a girl who has worked hard for her rocking body come on out on Friday and show it off. I hope to run into every one of you devils, angels, nurses, and witches. Bonus points for anyone dressed as a playboy "painted lady".

Stephanie T. Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 02:31 PM EST

EP: It would be funny to see a guy wear a replica of the red bathing suit Palin wore for the Miss Alaska Pagent combined with her short curly hair and flute. For me, I am just wearing a black and red wig and a shirt that says "I don't do costumes".

Erin Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 02:00 PM EST

Rocking it old school this year with a Holly Golightly look from Breakfast at Tiffany's. I'm sure it's been done a lot, but it's comfy, classy and versatile. After Halloween I can still use almost everything I bought.

StaleCake Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

FINAL NOTE: I guarantee you will see a white frat boy in blackface as Barack Obama. B*tchslap him for me.

StaleCake Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 01:54 PM EST

LISA: great tpic, but "sexy [fill in the blank]" costume is never clever, and usually gross.
NO: Joker, Palin (any of them), Tina Fey, Joe the Plumber, Harry Potter, Amy Winehouse, Madonna (from the 90s)
YES: Iron Man, Seth Rogen, Jacob Black, Lady GaGa, Madonna (from the current tour)
CHEAPEST: a pillowcase over the head, as the kid from 'Funny Games'

Lauren Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 01:52 PM EST

To Christina: I couldn't agree with you more. But you have to really get creative with your costuming as a female if you DON'T want to go as a sexy [fill in the blank] b/c the costume store doesn't seem to have any alternatives! Since when did Halloween become an opportunity for misguided girls (my OWN generation I'm sad to say) to look like they're parading around in lingerie in 30 degree and below weather? And worse still that this trend-becoming-a-custom is teaching our little children that women should concentrate on being sl*tty instead of funny or whitty! (I hesitate at using the "sl*t" word, but honestly I can't find a substitute for it).

Regan Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

I got a suit from Goodwill and cut out birds from black construction paper and glued them to the suit. I was Tippi Hedron from The Birds. I won second place (lost to a Wheaties Box).

Cristina Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 01:18 PM EST

If I see one more "Sexy (insert noun here)" costume I will pull my hair out. Just because it says it's sexy doesn't mean it is. And not only should you not be wearing it but neither should your 14 year old daughter. And no, your husband in the matching male outfit does not tickle my fancy.

rebecca Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:49 PM EST

I was at a Halloween party last week at which I turned out to be one of five women dressed as Sarah Palin. We had a good time with it, though, getting photos together and everyting - someone commented that running into Sarah Palin everywhere you turned made it the scariest Halloween party ever.

B Ro Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:40 PM EST

Jessica, that is phenomenal! I don't think I've ever been so scared.

Catherine Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:31 PM EST

To Ep Sato: My friends an I had an Halloween Party last year and the theme was superhero...and I can tell you it was amazing: guys in tights and one completely blue girl posing as Mystic!! It was awesome!!

Bearfan Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST

I was going to go as Obama, but I could not find fake ears big enough.

Joe Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:19 PM EST

What about characters from Mad Men. Clever and classy. And an easy costume.

JL Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:17 PM EST

Ellen Page and Michael Cera from Juno.

Jelana Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:12 PM EST

Sabrina, I was going to go as Bristol: big pregnant belly, Wasilla High "Skool" t-shirt, shotgun strapped to the back, etc. I changed my mind because I was worried about too many other Bristols.

Sabrina Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 12:03 PM EST

I have friends who are going as Bristol & Levi. I think they plan to hand out abstinence pamphlets at our party...

I can't decide if they're being creative or if there will be hundreds of Bristols & Levis this year. I guess we'll find out on Friday!

Ricky's in New York (which is like Spencers meets Trade Secret meets sex shop, for those who don't live here...) was FULL of Palin stuff as of yesterday. The animal-skin bikini version, skirt suit version, pageant version, wigs, glasses, etc.

Ep Sato Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:53 AM EST

You can bet there'll be 100 idiots who'll dust off their old Indiana Jones hats from Elementary school and using them again this Halloween.

Ironically, GOOD superhero costumes are less frequent? I think this is because those costumes tend to require more homework. For example, a well done Iron Man suit would be cool, but who's got the time? On the other hand, it'd be easy to go as the Hulk (paint oneself green, wear purple shorts, rip up your t-shirt, head out), but no one does it. Maybe there's no love for Marvel heroes? Spiderman's pretty easy, but rarely seen on grown ups.

Austin powers and Dr. evil got overplayed in their day. Sarah Palin costumes aren't original, though I'd think it were cool if I ran into someone dressed as "caribou barbie" or for another girl in a stars n stripes bikini dress as Palin (so long as she's got the shotgun).

This year I still haven't chosen, but next year's costume is going to kick butt!

Em Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:49 AM EST

P.S.- Thanks for that hysterical picture, Jessica!

Em Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:48 AM EST

I also considered dressing as Sarah Palin this year, but decided that costume woul dbe TOO terrifying, even for Halloween. "Hopefully not" is right! Maybe I'll be a slutty pumpkin or a hanging chad.

Chris Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:46 AM EST

Coked-up Amy Winehouse knock-offs will prolly come out in huge numbers.

Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST

what about christian from project runway? just strut around in black and say "fierce" a la amy poehler in snl. brillz? maybe.

OBAMA 08 Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:03 AM EST

OMG, Jessica, that is AWESOME!!! Thank you!

Vicky Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:53 AM EST

I didn't do this, but when "D*ck in a Box" was played over and over again for a year, I knew a few people who wanted to dress up like that for Halloween. In fact, a couple of my friends did dress up like that and went to a bar and saw a whole bunch of other people in the same costume.

Jessica Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:45 AM EST

But what happens when combine Sarah Palin AND the Joker? :P http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/shopping/68202/costumes-fit-for-a-maverick