Top 5 Costumes to Come this Season
by collinIt seems like Halloween is still far off, but it’s creeping up pretty quick. Since that’s the biggest costume season of the year, it’s going to start getting real hectic for costume companies as well as the craft stores that supply DIYers with their materials. I, myself, will be making my own costume this year. I really want to do something clever and report it on the blog. Therefore, I’ll be trying to make a splash with my own creativity.
Each year it seems that there’s a popular costume that hits. Of course, I wager to say it’s just dependent on what new excitement the entertainment industry has brought us. It is always somewhat unpredictable though. We’re wondering what its gonna be this year?
Of course, there are some standards that we can expect. I’d say that Harry Potter will make a showing at a few good costume parties. We’re also constantly expecting the Pirates crowd to come out in numbers. We’ll also be seeing some new things floating around. Here’s our list of our top 5 new costumes on the scene for 2007:
5. Anything World of Warcraft – We just are afraid that there’s too much geekiness surrounding this one to get people to dress up accordingly. However, 9 million fans and players worldwide can’t be wrong. And with an impending movie in the works, that 9 million is bound to grow. Or at least it will become a household name. Even the link above has an in-game costume. As if being plugged to your fantasy world all day isn’t enough, now you can don a costume and be immersed in fantasy while being immersed in fantasy.
4. Hairspray – If ever teenage girls were to fall in love with a movie, it was with High School Musical. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room in their hearts for Hairspray. It’s a nostalgic love song dedicated to the original. The colors and costumes are vibrant and you can expect to see this all over the place this season. Isn’t it the teenagers who are representing one of the largest groups of costume wearers out there anyway? I have my money on this one.
3. Naruto – Anime fans always come out in drones, and Naruto is representing just about the biggest thing to hit the Anime scene since Dragonball Z. Comic Con has shown us the popularity of this huge series, and it seems that it’s not calming down. As a huge Japanese export, Naruto costumes are far and away a big hit this year.
2. Transformers – This is one for the DIY crowd out there. The only reason I think this will be big is because it already is. The internet has been slammed with videos of these costumes ever since the movie has come out, so we don’t see it slowing down before the costume season hits.
1. Pirates – I had to do it. I couldn’t deny the fact that this is going to rule the roost when it comes to costumes for 2007. The costume design for the movie is unbelievable. With a host of characters to choose from and each donning their own look, it’s without a doubt a wellspring of ideas for Halloween. Mix into it the fact that they’re mischievous enough for the holiday, and I’m putting my money down on this. The only excuses I have to qualifying these costumes for this list is my notion of Tia Dalma costumes showing up. Her role is significantly central to this third installment of the trilogy.
Costumes that came close, but just weren’t good enough to make it…
- Indiana Jones – Comic Con goers had a look at this upcoming sequel to the once-ended trilogy that made Harrison Ford a star. Somehow, he ends up in movies that end up in great costumes. It’s not out yet, so we couldn’t assume the craze would set it.
- David Beckham – This is a hit with both the guys and the girls. Beckham has made the move to the US for his soccer (er umm… football, sorry) career. His popularity isn’t unnoticed despite the fact that some fans are skeptical. What do I think? Maybe half sellout, half career move. Either way, having your boyfriend or husband dress up as Beckham is an easy excuse to get your Posh Spice outfit out of the 1996 bin and dust it off.
