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!

The new X-Men Origins: Wolverine move dubuts on May 1, 2009. There is time to pick up a cool Wolverine costume or mask to wear to the movie or for your private party!  The adult costume is the classic yellow and blue jumpsuit with attached boot tops and belt buckle. Claws and face mask are included for the full costume. Men’s standard sizes available now.  There is a new for 2009 deluxe verison that will be available in Large and XL. Coming soon.

Besides the adult Woverine Costume, there is also a deluxe teen version, sizes 38-40, which could be a small adult.  The child Wolverine costume is availabe in Small, Medium, and Large.

The 2009 Wolverine paper masks are in stock and are an inexpensive item to pick up for a group or party. The kids will love the Wolverine tattoos as well.

Click here to find where to purchase the new Wolverine Costumes.

Batman Costumes come with the traditional jumpsuit, cape, boot tops, headpiece and belt.  The muscle chest version for just a little more than the standard is worth it for the awesome look!  Batman is available in infant, toddler, child, tween and adult sizes.  Batgirl (although not from the current movie) is still a great costume making for a fun couple’s outfit or just a great costume for the female Batman fans!

The Joker Costumes come in standard, deluxe and grand versions. The Joker Costume includes the purple jacket and green vest with the diabolical face mask and wig.  There are also several clown masks including the School Bus Driver, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, and Chuckles. I can see some fun and strange parties with bringing several masks and changing them throughout the evening. Unfortunately, some of these new costumes and masks will not be in stock until August.  The ones that are in stock now are expected to sell out early. Based on the popularity of the movie, these will be in demand Halloween costumes.  The Joker masks can be quite scary so use your judgement around small children.

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There are also some Iron Man costumes available from earlier years that are a bit more brightly colored in red and yellow. A teen size is available in these costumes and you might be able to get some deals as they are sure to be on sale.

With any costume that is bound to be popular because of the movie success, we suggest that you purchase your costumes early.  You can find all variations and sizes of the new Iron Man Costumes here.