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Halloween costume ideas for couples

  • July 5, 2010 11:40 am

Halloween costume ideas for couples

These days, couples who show up at Halloween parties in modern concepts of Halloween costumes for couples, fall prey to some unimaginative ideas that are just mildly amusing, but don’t bring much more than couple identification to the entertainment.

Come on now, we only have this one day a year to publicly indulge ourselves in a famous or infamous persona, so why not really get into it and add some drama? The ball and chain costume involves little more than, well, the ball and chain. Celebrity couples can be tough, especially if you’re doing a Branjelina costume. Brad Pitt and Angelina are a tough act to follow, although a satirical spoof might work. Here we present seven Halloween costumes for couples that offer lavish possibilities for the costume freaks.

Remember the classic movie, ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’? The mild mannered dedicated scientist versus his chemically induced alter ego, Mr. Hyde might have you fighting over who gets to be Mr. Hyde, but once you get that ironed out, you can focus on being in character. Mr. Hyde will need lots of face paint and distorting special effects. Dr. Jekyll can be the 19th century equivalent of a classy nerd. Google can serve up photo results from the movie to perfect this couple’s Halloween costume.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson make another perfect Halloween costumes for couples concept. It’s easy to find images which show every detail of the manner of dress and demeanor of each.

History buffs will appreciate the fun and pomp of dressing up as Napoleon Bonaparte and his love Josephine. Think of the wigs, clothing and great accessories to work up these costumes. Putting on pompous airs of greatness are part of the act.

King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette did arrive at a dire end, so this Halloween costumes for couples ideas can be worked in one of two ways. You can come in their pre-Revolutionary splendor or after the guillotine part. Pompous or ghoulish, take your pick.

Guinevere and Lancelot will please the romantic souls, Guinevere, with long flowing hair and gossamer gown and Lancelot in shining armor.

Romeo and Juliet, the star crossed lovers are perhaps the ultimate romantic couple. The clothing of the time was elaborate and gushing with Renaissance romance in velvets, silk embroidery and gold lace trims. Juliet definitely steals the show, but your Romeo probably won’t mind his more manly attire.

Cleopatra and Marc Anthony were certainly a standout couple that everyone will recognize. Back in that day, clothing was simpler, but Cleopatra certainly used makeup and jewelry to her advantage.

Most important to a great execution of these Halloween costumes for couples is authenticity and attention to detail. This is easily accomplished, with the abundance of images available. With a little effort and a lot of fun, you can be whomever you wish, if but for a night.

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Jerry Oakman http://marketingpixels.com

How To Find The Perfect Plus Size Halloween Costume

  • July 3, 2010 4:52 am

How To Find The Perfect Plus Size Halloween Costume

Halloween can be such a fun time of the year. No matter how old you are, it seems that on the evening of Halloween there is so much to do, and so much to look forward to. The holiday can really bring out the kid in everyone, and that is one of the things that is so much fun about Halloween. When else do you get the opportunity to dress up in an elaborate Halloween costume, go out like that, and have people respect you?

Halloween is a holiday for everybody, men, women, children, plus size people, not-so-plus size people, couples-everybody. Many people believe that plus sized Halloween costumes are hard to find, and that is the reason why they do not participate in the festivities but all that means is that you are not looking in the right place. Online retailers have so much more of a selection than one would ever think possible.

If you have done your shopping at physical retail locations in the past, chances are you have a false impression of what an online Halloween costume store would be like, when in all actuality it is not a realistic impression.

The thing about regular Halloween costume stores is that unless you are early in the season, by the time you get there all of the good plus sized Halloween costumes are gone, along with all of the good couples costume ideas. If you are looking for a sexy plus size Halloween costume you might as well forget it. There are people who go shopping early in the season just to get the costumes they want, the ones you can never find.

So, in order to get the best sexy plus size Halloween costume that you could possibly have, you have two options: either do your shopping early in the season when the stores are first stocked with the best in couple costumes and sexy plus size Halloween costumes or go the route of shopping online. There are pros and cons to each, but if you want to find the right plus sized costume or plus sized couples costume, the sexy costumes that are bound to knock everybody’s socks off, you are going to have to make some changes.

If Halloween is coming up and you want to avoid the rush at the stores and the woes of having to go through dressing room drama just to find the right plus sized Halloween costume for your needs, you should definitely go the internet shopping route. Not only do you have a bigger selection of truly sexy plus size Halloween costumes and couples costumes that are sure to please, but you can do your shopping in the comfort of your own home or office and get something that nobody else at the party is going to be wearing. After all, wouldn’t you agree that seeing somebody else with your exact outfit can be a real drag?

Internet shopping gives you an advantage to poring through rack after rack. Not only can you search by type (just click on SEXY PLUS SIZE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, COUPLES COSTUMES, or PLUS SIZE COSTUMES) but you can see what sizes are available ahead of time; not having to wait for something that is not going to fit you.

Now that you have your options before you (early season shopping or internet shopping) go forth and find the perfect plus size Halloween costume for your needs.

Susan writes about Halloween Costumes and offers advice for plus size Halloween Costumes & Sexy plus size Halloween costumes.

In need of a Unique couples halloween costume?

  • July 1, 2010 4:30 pm

Question by Andi Rose: In need of a Unique couples halloween costume?
My roomate and I are having an adult halloween party and my boyfriend and I are in need of some unique couple costume ideas. Theres gonna be a costume contest and were looking to win = ) Im looking for something cute/sexy… just not too sexy.

Best answer:

Answer by Amanda T
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