Observed on 31st October, Halloween is one of the most awaited holidays worldwide. According to a recent survey it has been observed that only Americans spend more than $6 Billion on celebrating this great event. A lot of planning goes into selecting unique ideas for costumes as well as throwing an innovative theme-based party. Halloween costumes often illustrate supernatural beings and the main focus is on wearing something which can scare people in a good way. Traditionally the Halloween costumes have revolved around ideas such as vampires, zombies, devils, witches but in recent times, people have also selected famous personalities like Lady Gaga and Obama. Recently we have even seen girls dress in minimal clothes for their Halloween costumes. This shows how far Halloween costumes have come from traditional costumes. Anyways, you have to select a Halloween costume which will make you stand out. The Halloween costume should be innovative, popular or cult. With so many Halloween costume ideas, it is difficult to shortlist one costume. Maybe this list will help you finalize your Halloween costume.

Here is the list of the Top 10 best Halloween Costume Ideas 2012:

 

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10. Evil Queen Costume

 

 

Evil Queen costume may just be the thing you’re looking for. Ever since Charlize Theron played the evil queen in Snow White and The Huntsman, the phenomenon of the evil queen has really captured the world. Evil Queen costume can be worn by girls and mature women as well. This is a good idea for Halloween costume this year.

 

9. Fortune Teller Costume

 

 

You can scare the sh!t out of people by making up stories about their fortunes. Haha. On a serious note, a fortune teller costume for Halloween is a wonderful idea. Not only will you have something unique, you can have loads of fun by telling fortune stories to your friends and family. This one is again targeted for women.

 

8. Mad Men Costumes

 

 

For all the adults out there, why not make a costume from a TV series you love? Mad Men is an adult favorite. Men can dress up as Don Draper while women can also dress up like their favorite characters. You can go old America by wearing tuxedos and smoking a cigarette along with a glass of wine. This Halloween costume is for adults, especially men. It is a unique idea and worthy of a try.

 

7. Christian Grey Costume

 

 

Christian Grey has caught the girls by storm. E.L James novel, 50 Shades of Grey has been a worldwide hit in 2012 and talks are in process for a movie. Fans are rooting for their favorite stars to get the role of heartthrob Christian Grey. So all the young men out there, why not go for something innovative and wear Christian Grey costumes this Halloween.

 

6. Lord of the Rings Costumes

 

 

Lord of the Rings has been ever present and this year too is no exception. With such a huge fan base, it is no wonder that Lord of the Rings costumes never go out of fashion. You can dress up as your favorite character from the trilogy and have fun with your friends.

 

5. Politicians and Presidents Costume

 

 

Men love to talk politics. So why not be one this Halloween? Now with all the debate in the world about US presidential elections, this Halloween costume is a great idea. You can dress up as Obama or Romney or any other politician you like and celebrate Halloween with your friends. Women may even try a Sarah Palin costume…hehe.

 

4. Fat Lady Gaga Costume

 

 

This year Lady Gaga was in the news for gaining around 25 pounds. Lady Gaga, who is known for her out of the ordinary dresses, is a teen favorite and has a huge fan base. You can try Lady Gaga’s infamous egg costume or try a new one this year: A fat Lady Gaga Costume.

 

3. Vampire Costumes

 

 

Vampires have always been a hit, irrespective of the age of the audience. Teens love Twilight, young adults love The Vampir Diaries, while adults love True Blood. So why not dress up as your favorite vampire this year? I guess we’ll be seeing a lot of Salvatores and Cullens out there this year.

 

2. Superheroes Costumes

 

 

2012 was a year in which several superheroes movies got released. You can choose from The Avengers like Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America or Spiderman or Batman. All are extremely popular and have huge fan bases. I would probably choose Batman in honor of the end of one of the greatest trilogies of all time which ended this year.

 

1. Game of Thrones Costumes

 

 

HBO hit TV show and George R.R Martin’s novels have huge fan bases. Game Of Thrones is a rage among fans and the popularity of this fantasy show/novel is at its peak. Game of Thrones has a very loyal fan base. Halloween costume from Game of Thrones series is a very good and innovative idea. You can dress up as your favorite characters or can wear dresses from your favorite houses. Girls can wear costume of Khaleesi, while men also can wear costumes of their favorite characters like Tyrion Lannister or The King of the North.

This was the list of the top 10 best ideas for Halloween costumes. How did you like it? Are there any suggestions? Feel free to comment to let me know your views.