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What are the Top Halloween Costumes for 2014?

October 2, 2014 By Randy Markus 1 Comment

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When it comes to Halloween costumes, 2013 is a thing of the past. And now it’s all about what’s in for 2014. And thanks to the National Retail Federation, who just released their latest and greatest Halloween survey results. For helping us to know what’s in and what’s out this year.

The Halloween Consumer Top Costume survey states in 2014 Americans will spend 7.4 billion on Halloween costumes, decorations and of course candy. And this is an increase from 6.9 million last year. On Halloween costumes alone we are expected to shell out 2.8 billion. With a healthy $1 billion spent on kids Halloween costumes and an even healthier $1.4 billion coughed up for adults. But wait this next figure will floor you. Americans are expected to spend upward of $350 million on pet costumes. Yep you heard it right on costumes for pets. This year over 23 million Americans will adorn their pets in a Halloween costume. So it’s safe to say, Americans really enjoy Halloween and the all the traditions the holiday brings.

It’s all about the Halloween Costumes

Halloween is a holiday loved and enjoyed by kids, adults and pets alike. This year over 2/3’s of Americans will be purchasing and celebrating in Halloween costumes. Halloween is truly just around the corner. Have you put any thought into what you want your Halloween costume to be? If you Google Halloween costumes, well over five million results come up. Demonstrating that Halloween is the right time to let your imagination run wild. Whether you plan on pulling together a homemade mind blowing costume. Or heading out to beat the crowds and buy one. You want to know what hot and what’s not for yourself and kids.

Top Halloween Costumes for You and the Gang

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This year pop culture plays a gigantic roll when it comes to costumes. Expect to see lots of Frozen, Ninja Turtle and Walking Dead characters strolling by. On Monday, The National Retail Federation published their list of the of the top Halloween costumes for 2014.

Top Adult Costumes
1. Witch
2. Animal
3. Batman Character
4. Pirate
5. Zombie
6. Vampire
7. Doctor/Nurse
8. Action/Super Hero
9. Princess
10.Wench/Tart/Vixen

Top Children’s Costumes
1. Princess
2. Animal
3. Spider-Man
4. Frozen Character
5. Action/Super Hero
6. Batman Character
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
8. Witch
9. Pirate
10. Superman

Top Children’s Costumes
1. Pumpkin
2. Hot Dog
3. Devil
4. Bumble Bee
5. Cat
6. Batman Character
7. Superman
8. Witch
9. Ghost (tie)
9. Pirate (tie)
10. Star Wars Character

Halloween is celebrated worldwide. October is here and Halloween is just around the corner. So get your creative juices flowing. And try one of these Halloween costumes or go rogue and come up with a new favorite.

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About Randy Markus

Randy is a hospitality professional with years of experience in the meetings and events industry. A proven leader in event planning producing out-of-the-box event projects. Dedicated to raising the bar, creating strategy and managing risk.

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