The only thing that you need to help you, when it comes down to choosing an outfit, is your imagination. There are literally hundreds of different things to dress up as for a fancy dress party at this time of year. You can choose Halloween fancy dress costumes from one of the traditional selections or you could think of a well known horror film and base your outfit on a character from that. If imagination is something that comes to you easily then you could dream up your very own scary outfit.

So, if you are opting for a traditional look, you will need to choose from the usual group of suspects. The most popular character for Halloween fancy dress has to be Dracula. The lord of the undead is always a great choice when it comes to parties. Alternatively, for female guests, there is the option of the ’sexy vampiress’ or one of Draculas’ many ghostly brides. Whilst we are on the subject of the living dead, Zombies always go down an absolute treat at this type of function.

Other characters that are a popular include Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Ghoul and The Creature from the Black Lagoon. These are all classic characters and you will have no difficulty whatsoever when it comes to finding them in a selection of fancy dress outfits. Going to a ‘Halloween fancy dress party’ dressed up as an alien is another good option, but try to make it as scary as possible. Some interstellar travellers tend to look a bit on the cute side. This is not going to be very effective on All Hallows Eve; think along the lines of ‘Predator’ rather than ‘E.T.’.

Out of the many Batman costumes, and the outfits of his arch-enemies as well, you are sure to come across something that catches your eye. If you are having difficulty talking your wife or girlfriend into ‘being’ Robin for the night then perhaps she would consider adopting the role of Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Batgirl. There have been plenty of other female characters in The Caped Crusaders’ adventures as well.

One of the only concerns that you are going to have on the night of the party is just how many other guests are wearing Batman costumes as well. After all, they are one of the most popular outfits that people choose. The only way round this problem is to make sure that you are the best one of The Dark Knights that are there.

Maybe you should have spent a bit more and got that suit with the shaped chest panel after all…

Batman or ‘The Dark Knight’ was created way back in 1939. Not only is the character still in existence, he is now more popular than he ever was. Along with other superheroes such as Wonder Woman, Superman and The X Men, The Caped Crusader has a huge fan base. The TV series of the sixties was incredibly popular and the string of movies has made the makers millions of pounds. Even after seventy years, toy shops are still full of figures and vehicles from the stories.

You will soon discover that there is a huge selection of websites that stock Batman costumes. The range consists of around 300 variations to choose from and there is a great deal of accessories to go with them. Depending on exactly what it is that you want, you can pay very little for Batman costumes or an awful lot indeed. You can keep it simple and go for a plain style suit or you can opt for an outfit that has such features as a built-in chest with six pack abs.

The only thing that you need to help you, when it comes down to choosing an outfit, is your imagination. There are literally hundreds of different things to dress up as for a fancy dress party at this time of year. You can choose Halloween fancy dress costumes from one of the traditional selections or you could think of a well known horror film and base your outfit on a character from that. If imagination is something that comes to you easily then you could dream up your very own scary outfit.

So, if you are opting for a traditional look, you will need to choose from the usual group of suspects. The most popular character for Halloween fancy dress has to be Dracula. The lord of the undead is always a great choice when it comes to parties. Alternatively, for female guests, there is the option of the ’sexy vampiress’ or one of Draculas’ many ghostly brides. Whilst we are on the subject of the living dead, Zombies always go down an absolute treat at this type of function.

1989 saw the release of Tim Burtons ‘Batman’. It was a huge success and it went on to redefine the lead character for a new generation of fans. The film was dark and sombre. Even the Jokers’ gags had a cruelness about them that had previously not existed. This time it was Michael Keaton who played the lead role with support from Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger.

Since this, the character has retained much the same image for all of the subsequent movies. That brooding, Gothic feel is evident right up to the latest addition in the film franchise. Actors to have dressed in Batman costumes since 1989 include; George Clooney, Val Kilmer and Christian Bale. There have also been some very good villains who have been portrayed by the likes of Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

It is safe to say that Batman is going be staying around for a good few years to come. Whoever next plays the main character is uncertain, but it is sure to be interesting.

The Witch is your classic Halloween costume and both young and old choose it. Having changed over the years, the appearance of the sexy witch, made it even more popular. This look  is within the top 10 of most popular Halloween costumes for women. It’s no longer the case where the witches costume is ghastly looking. Nowadays women opt for sexier and glamorous looking fancy dress outifts. Sexy witch costumes range from little mini black dresses leaving nothing to the imagination through to the lengthy and lacy “Morticia Adams” kind.

The there is the devil costume which, like the witch, has changed in style in recent seasons. The sexy devil costume is much in demand and particlarly liked by women because they can make it look very sexy. The idea of being a “devilish girl” is appealing to most.The devil that is often portrayed in films is a bit of a dandy, dapper and well dressed and this appeals to men. Finally, the devil costume is also popular with kids, and come Halloween, you’ll find children in red over-alls with tails and horns sticking out. The devil costume can be used  to bring out our mischievous side.

But let’s say you prefer the ugly creepy witch. Here are a few make up ideas to help you on your way.

The main colors we use are green and black. So start by painting your nails black. Then get some baby powder and a little green food coloring. Add a bit of water and make it into a paste and then apply it to your face.So now yoiu ge the greenstick y look of the witch in Wicked. Stick a huge wart on your nose to add to the effect. Witches aren’t supposed to be pretty. Next, tussle up your hair. Make it look unkempt and stringy. Your costume doesn’t have to be perfect either. Your “ugly witch” look can be enhanced by making it look ragged. If you want to dress up in a sexy witch costume, a fitted long black dress or a short one will suffice. Add some high heels, a witch hat and some fishnet tights and you are all set. and you’re good to go.

You want to go as the devil himself?
RED is the color here. For men, find a red suit for your sexy devil costume and top it off with plastic horns. Make sure your hair is oiled and slicked back. If you don’t have a red suit, try some red long john’s. Attach a home made pointed tail and you’r all ready.

For womens’ costumes, a form fitting red dress will work. Match it with red high heels and sleek looking hair. Finish you look off with a few sparkles and don’t forget your horns!

The very first person to play The Caped Crusader was Lewis Wilson in a fifteen part serial. It was simply called, ‘The Batman’ and it was first shown in 1943. Robin was played by Douglas Croft. The serial is still enjoyed by fans of The Dark Knight even today.

In 1949 a second serial was released. This one saw Robert Lowery and John Duncan donning Batman costumes for the lead parts. This time, Bruce Wayne also had a girlfriend involved in the story. Her name was Vicky Vale and she was played by Jane Adams. However, the overall style and quality of this second adventure, ‘Batman and Robin’, did not quite measure up to the first offering.

The airwaves also featured serialised adventures with the hero. These first started in 1945 and continued until 1950. After this time the adventures of The Caped Crusader stayed only within the pages of his comic books. The actors had taken a break and the Batman costumes were all sent off for dry-cleaning.

The Dark Knight made a comeback to the screen in 1966. This time the Dynamic Duo were played by Adam West and Burt Ward. The whole of Batman was to take on a far more camp image. The television series proved to be very popular and the actors managed to create a feature length film in between shooting episodes for the show.

After the live action show, the actors again hung up their Batman costumes and made way for several animated portrayals of The Dark Knight. These continued, in different forms, throughout the 1970s.

Out of the many Batman costumes, and the outfits of his arch-enemies as well, you are sure to come across something that catches your eye. If you are having difficulty talking your wife or girlfriend into ‘being’ Robin for the night then perhaps she would consider adopting the role of Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Batgirl. There have been plenty of other female characters in The Caped Crusaders’ adventures as well.

One of the only concerns that you are going to have on the night of the party is just how many other guests are wearing Batman costumes as well. After all, they are one of the most popular outfits that people choose. The only way round this problem is to make sure that you are the best one of The Dark Knights that are there.

Maybe you should have spent a bit more and got that suit with the shaped chest panel after all…

Batman or ‘The Dark Knight’ was created way back in 1939. Not only is the character still in existence, he is now more popular than he ever was. Along with other superheroes such as Wonder Woman, Superman and The X Men, The Caped Crusader has a huge fan base. The TV series of the sixties was incredibly popular and the string of movies has made the makers millions of pounds. Even after seventy years, toy shops are still full of figures and vehicles from the stories.

You will soon discover that there is a huge selection of websites that stock Batman costumes. The range consists of around 300 variations to choose from and there is a great deal of accessories to go with them. Depending on exactly what it is that you want, you can pay very little for Batman costumes or an awful lot indeed. You can keep it simple and go for a plain style suit or you can opt for an outfit that has such features as a built-in chest with six pack abs.

Wearing batman costumes for your big day might not be something that really appeals to you, but don’t dismiss the idea of a themed wedding itself. There are all sorts of things that you could work around that would be more in touch with you and your partner. If you do fancy having a themed wedding then think of something that you would both like to have. Start off with a simple idea and use it as a starting point. Remember that this is your special day and that you both want to enjoy it.

There are lots of companies that supply not only fancy dress outfits, but who actually specialize in themed weddings. If you go on the net and have a look at the websites of some companies then you will soon see that there is a huge choice available. Whatever theme you both decide on having, you will be hard pushed to think of anything that cannot be catered for. Do give a brief consideration to batman costumes though… It really was very good fun.