For the women, this year’s top costumes are based on exciting new movies and some throwbacks to the classic costumes. We continue to see brand new Alice in Wonderland costumes as well as some sexy new pirate costumes for Pirates 4. Without one coherent theme, we expect to see lots of variety on the woman’s front this year.

1. 1. First we have the much anticipated Angelica Costume. What woman doesn’t want to be Penelope Cruz? This costume is a stunning Disney licensed costume with almost everything included, except the sword. Knowing Disney, this costume will be made of high quality materials.
2. 2. We knew there were going to be some interesting developments for red riding hood costumes, given the release of the Red Riding Hood movie staring Amanda Seyfried. But we were not the expecting the intricacy found in the Deluxe Red Riding Hood costume. This mini-dress style costume features 3 layers of fabric and bow and rose detailing which give it a more elegant look than prior versions of this costume. The dress and cape are made of red velvet instead the nylon found on most costumes. This one is sure to be a head turner.
3. Female super heroes are hot and the Masters of the Universe is no exception! The ladies She-Ra costume is exclusive and at a great price point. Available in small, medium and large.
4. It’s not often that we find a woman’s costume that is both incredibly sexy and scary! The female Edward Scissorhands costume is just that. It could be paired with the men’s version for a great couples ensemble.
5. All new for this year, we have a fun twist on the sexy cop outfit. Its a Sultry SWAT Officer. The cute thing about this costume is the buckles around the waist that give that form fitted look. This is another costume that comes complete with all the accessories you need in the package.



6. Fairies have always been popular for young and old alike. This year we were blown away by the new Woodland Fairy Costume. The petticoat style of this costume gives a much more elegant look than we’ve seen in prior fairy costumes. The woodland fairy wings (sold separately) are also more realistic than any wings we’ve seen before. If you’re looking for a high quality fairy costume with a touch of sex appeal then look no further.
7. Superhero costumes aren’t just for men anymore. Sucker Punch brought us an all female cast of characters for this Halloween season. We thought the Sweat Pea costume was one of the cutest with its matching hood and booty shorts. Buy the sword separately, and you’ve got a complete costume.



8. Geisha costumes take a colorful twist this Halloween with the Far East Empress costume. We’ve never seen such a colorful Asian-inspired costume. It’s so beautiful that it almost looks like a dress you would want to wear throughout the year. It even comes with the hair accessories and fan so you don’t have to shop for extras.
9. We were so excited to find out that Disney finally got around to releasing a White Queen costume based on Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. The costume has all the elegance and poise you would expect in a White Queen dress. The shear sleeves give a beautiful glow that will illuminate your skin as you float to your Halloween parties.



10. Last but not least, the cutest costume award goes to the Stinkin’ Cute Skunk adult costume. Fuzzy costumes are not just for kids. The athletic inspired zip up dress allows you to be both comfortable and adorable. The skunk hoodie is reminiscent of the lost boys from Peter Pan and other fairy tale creatures.

Find the links to these Best Selling Women’s Costumes for 2011 and have an awesome Halloween!

At New Costume Guide we do the legwork for you to find out which costumes are popular and likely to sell out this Halloween. The costume trends in 2011 include a lot of superheroes, action movie characters, and even a few retro flashbacks. Without further ado, here is our top 10 list for the best men’s costumes in 2011:

1. No top ten lists would be complete without a Harry Potter costume to commemorate the last movie of the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Harry Potter Deluxe Robe Costume happens to be the most popular version. With a price tag of only $42.99 it also one of the best value costumes in 2011. The thick material makes this costume feel authentic. Don’t forget to pick up the glasses tie, and wand, which are sold separately!



2. All new for 2011 is the quirky Simpsons character called “Duffman”. Be the life of the party with this authentic Simpson’s licensed costume. The Jumpsuit, Cape, Belt and cap are all included. The really cool thing about this costume is the belt is an actual drink holder!
3. Continuing with the superhero theme, we have a true marvel comic hero this year. That’s right we have new Captain America costumes. This has costume has a really authentic feel compared to some cheaper versions. This is sure to be a favorite this year among superheros. Don’t forget to get the shield separately.
4. We have a new Panda costume just in time for Kung Foo Panda 2. This costume is plusher than most animal costumes but way more comfortable than a mascot costume. What you see is what you get with this costume, as there are no add-ons you will need to buy.
5. We’ve seen literally hundreds of Jack Sparrows in the past 5 years its about time for a new pirate to hit the scenes. Just in time for Pirates 4: On Stranger Tides, we have the classic officially licensed Blackbeard costume. This costume comes with quite a bit but you will have to supply your own boots black pants and shirt. At $59.99 this costume is a steal.



6. Transformer’s 3 Dark of the moon is one of the highest grossing films in 2011, so it’s no surprise that there are some elaborate new costumes out this year. The most popular will probably be the fun-loving hero BumbleBee. This costume comes with a separate chest and hip piece; arm gauntlets with an attached canon hand on the right side. The helmet is also included and has red eyes that really light up. This one is sure to be a head turner.
7. We’re not quite sure why Edward Scissorhands is so popular in 2011. It may be because there is an all new companion ladies Edward Scissorhands costume.  It’s also a testament to the popularity of this 1990 cult classic. The Grand Heritage costume includes everything you need to portray this Halloween hero. It includes a realistic looking pleather jumpsuit, scissor gloves, the messy hair wig, and even a makeup kit to pull off the spooky effect.



8. There have been rumors floating around that there will be a new He-Man movie in production called Greyscull, but you don’t have to wait for the movie to portray this retro superhero. This is one of those everything included costumes. You even get the classic blond wig.
9. One of the most visually stunning movies of the year now has equally stunning costumes. There are two Thor inspired men’s costumes one for Thor and one for his arch nemesis Loki. This would make a great set of costumes for two brothers. We predict the Thor costume will be the most popular cause after all he is Natalie Portman’s heart throb.



10. The Abdominal Snowman is one of those classic costumes that never goes out of style. The inflatable shoulders give that tall cowering look. We are surprised that such a theatrical costume is selling for just $99.99. This costume guarantees you will be remembered at any party.

Find the links to these Best Selling Men’s Costumes for 2011 and have an awesome Halloween!

Avatar Costumes – The Neytiri costume for women and girls is a great value at under $40 .  It includes the bodysuit, apron, arm gauntlet, and beads.  You may want to pick up a wig and blue make up for the face.  We have also found some custom made blue body suits if you want to get creative with your own accessories.  The mens and boys Jake Sully Costumes are also inexpensive and include a mask.  You may want to add a spear for affect. Find the best options for purchasing  Avatar Costumes.

The 2010 Alice Movie Costumes are hot, hot, hot! The Alice costumes are available in short sexy versions and a more traditional long dress. The actual movie costume, although adorable in pictures, is not getting great reviews but fortunately there are lots of other options to choose from. We like the Deluxe Tea Party Alice Costume which is getting 5 star reviews. Find the full selection of Alice Costumes and where to get the best deals.

Of course the Johnny Depp Mad Hatter costumes are flying off the shelves. Most of the boys costumes are sold out but there are still some mens Mad Hatter Costumes available.  The  Mad Hatter Elite Adult Costume is the premium quality costume and includes the full outfit with hat and wig. It is about $135 with coupon. There are less expensive options as well. Find all the Mad Hatter Costumes available.

A late arrival on the scene, just in stock this week, is the Mario Bros Wario Costume.  It is not available in retail stores, only sold on the Internet and because of its late arrival, only your friends that procrastinated like you will have it. lol. Wario is adult sized only.  However Super Mario and Luigi are both available in child sizes. New this year is Super Mario Bros Princess Peach Costume for girls and women. The Super Mario Brothers Toad costume is also quite fun for men and boys. Find all of the Super Mario Bros Costumes here.

We can’t write about all of them today, find where to get great deals on these hot costumes and more at the New Costume Guide for 2010.

We celebrated Halloween last night at a local party. I had so much fun in my Dame of the Dead costume. My friend Jeannie helped me with the makeup and it was perfect.  Even my close friends didn’t recognize me until I spoke.

The ladies Day of the Dead costume was easy to wear. I am too old for many of the modern, sexy costumes. This one covered me up and was great to dance in. There were black lights near the dance floor and I guess I glowed! Friends tried to get a picture but um, I don’t think the black light glow will come across in a flash picture. Guess you had to be there.

The Dame of the Dead and Del Muerto Groom Costumes were exclusives at my favorite Halloween retailer. They are quality costumes coming with all you need except for makeup and possibly a wig for the ladies costume. And you’ll need your own shoes. I wore black boots with mine.

If you’re looking to do a whole family outfit to celebrate El Dia de los Muertos, I would suggest picking up a kids skeleton costume, not using the mask (masks are uncomfortable anyway) and adding your own makeup.

Here’s where to pick up the items you need: Day of the Dead Costumes

1. Enchanting Queen of Hearts Costume – For the past three years, new versions of the Queen of Hearts costumes have been in the top 10 costumes for women.  This year, the enchanting Queen of Hearts includes a cut out dress with legs showing. If you have the figure, it’s a beautiful costume! There are many other Queen of Hearts options too from long dress to short sexy dress, check out the complete selection of Queen of Hearts Costumes.

2. Burlesque Babe Costume – Great costume for a party, lots of fun dancing in this costume! Beautiful pink and black dress in organza and satin, stockings, gloves, and top hat.  Available in ladies small, medium, large and extra large.

3. Watchmen Silk Spectre Costume – From the Watchmen movie, she’s a fearless fighter, daughter of a superheroe. Dress as the superheroine Silk Spectre in a sexy yellow and black outfit.

4. Fantasy Butterfly Costume –  What a beautiful butterfly costume. Comes with dress, wings, hair piece and garters. You’ll need to add your own stockings and shoes. Available in ladies XS, S, and M.

5. Fetching Fraulein Costume – An updated beer garden girl in a short pink dress with ruffle trim, brown bodice, pink bow and white lace accents.  Comes with a matching scarf for the head. You’ll want to add the beer mug and shoes.  If you’re going to Oktoberfest, this costume can perform double duty as it is also a great Halloween costume!

6. Dame of the Dead Costumes – A great costume for Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) or Halloween. It comes with full length gown with skeleton print and folk art motif. Includes choker, veil and bouquet as well. You may want to add some black and white make up.

7. Pocahottie Costume – An adult, sexy Pocahontas costume. Short sexy skirt with fringe and beaded headpiece. You’ll probably want to pick up some sexy boots to go with it.

8. Midnight Vampiress Costume – Nothing like a sexy vampire! This is an elegant costume with long dress with slit in skirt and lace on sleeves. It’s a great price too! Available in S, M, L, XL. Some sizes are already out of stock, shop early if you want to grab this one.

9. Cleopatra Costume – This is a new for 2009 version of the classic Cleopatra Costume. It comes with sexy black dress with aqua trim and gold belt, chocker, and headpiece. You may want to pick up a Cleopatra wig to go with it.

10. Viking Princess Costumes – Beautiful crimson bodice with gold metallic screen print, velvety ivory skirt and arm gauntlets with faux fur. Gold cape, headpiece and necklace also included.  A beautiful costume!

These are the current most popular new costumes for women. Some will sell out this year and will not be in stock again until 2010. So if you really want something, pick it up now. All can be found at Best Women’s Costumes.

There is also a childs muscle Snake Eyes costume in small, medium, large.  America’s future rests in the coils of a snake! He’s a silent killer who will stop at nothing to defeat Storm Shadow. Take a look at the Snake Eyes Costumes.

Storm Shadow is in classic white costume with jacket, belt, pants, hodd and gloves. Storm Shadow takes on the Cobra Command.  Storm Shadow is available in boys and mens sizes. 

 The Cobra Command is a mens blue uniform with jumpsuit, gloves, mask, and bootcovers. 

All are officially licensed G. I. Joe costumes.

We seem to be getting lots of requests for girls GI Joe costumes. There are no official movie costumes but there are some fun ninja and karate costumes for girls.  Check out the GI Gal Costume and Dragon Ninja Costumes.

Remember to shop early for your Halloween costumes, some will be in short supply this year as companies try to keep their inventories low.

If you’re looking to dress the part next year or for Halloween this year, there are some great costumes. The Cheshire Cat costumes are available in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes.  The Queen of Hearts Costumes are available in the long elegant version and in short sexy versions. Child, teen, and adult sizes available. There are also King of Hearts costumes for men.  Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum costumes are great fun for couples, friends, or brothers.  The Mad Hatter Costumes are available in child and adult, male and female versions and are fun for a little madness on Halloween! Last but not least, we have Alice herself, Alice in Wonderland Costumes, in adult and child sizes.  Alice comes in a traditional blue and white dress or short and sexy versions.

Because of the economy, there will be limited inventory on some Halloween costumes this year, the recommendation is to purchase early to get what you want!

It did not take long, the Michael Jackson Halloween costumes are already available. The King of Pop is gone but he will live on forever in his music and will be immortalized in Vegas and at Halloween.

Michael Jackson is predicted to be one of the top selling costumes this year. Although they come in men’s sizes, we think that many women will be wearing the MJ costumes as well. Today the Michael Jackson Beat It costume is in stock. The costume is the colorful red jacket, you add a wig and your own pants.  Later this month, we will have the Michael Jackson Thriller, Bad, and Billie Jean costumes.

Pick up your Michael Jackson Costume now as they will be in short supply as we get close to Halloween.

Not all costume sites have the new Star Trek Costumes. You can find links to the New Star Trek Costumes here.