My “babies” don’t need my input on Halloween costumes anymore. Sigh. Who told them they could grow up so fast? As much as I miss helping them plan for the big night and play dress-up, one thing I don’t miss is the last minute costume change. My girls were famous for it! I can’t tell you how many times we’d have that costume all sorted to perfection only to be faced with a nuclear Halloween MELTDOWN three hours before it was time before trick-or-treating. I’d have at least one kid sulking or crying because they didn’t want to be a Cheerleader, they wanted to be….a Princess, a Football Player, a Minion, a Skyscraper. Insert your own nightmare! (and yet, I still miss it – go figure)
If you’re still on the hunt for a costume (or want to have a backup outfit ready to roll) – here’s a list of the hottest costumes of the year as ranked by Google.
- Fortnite costumes
- Superhero including Spider-Man, Harley Quinn, Dead-Pool and Wonder-Woman
- The Incredibles
- A Unicorn
- Dinosaur
- Witch – a classic and still my favourite to see at the door.
- Pirate
- Princess – Disney Princess’ still reign supreme.
- Clown – Um haven’t we all had enough of killer clowns.
- StarWars – Anything StarWars
Honourable Mention for creative and newer ideas goes to:
*Riverdale Characters
*Eleven – don’t forget your Eggo
*All things ABBA
*A Cosmic Fairy
*Zombies of the Walking Dead and Cheerleader variety
And – yes it had to be added- Donald Trump.
Have you got your family sorted for Halloween this year?
Happy Halloween!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I’m not one for dressing up at all but naturally my grandkids are big fans and love Halloween. 🙂
Debbie White-Beattie says
It sounds like there was a lot of great costumes this year
kathy downey says
I did the Witch and Hubby went as a MUmmy!
Eita says
I missed dressing up for Halloween this year but I have yet to do superhero I think that’s next !
kristen visser says
I seriously wanna dress up as a scary witch one year (when my kids can handle it) we went as the characteers from the wizard of oz
Stephanie says
Oh my gosh, that is adorable. I miss those days!
Athena says
I’m not surprised Fortnite topped the list!
Stephanie says
What a phenomenon!
Melinda says
My co-worker wore a Fortnite costume this year. I had no idea who the character was as I am out of the loop in the gaming world.
Stephanie says
Thank goodness my girls keep me in the loop – for now 🙂
Jay M says
We had 30 kids this year…there were a few unicorns and superheroes!
Stephanie says
I love seeing what the little people are wearing when I open the door 🙂
Jenn says
Yes, I anticipate seeing a lot of Fortnite costumes this year!
Stephanie says
I hope you had a lot of fabulous little trick or treaters 🙂