Last year, topical Halloween costumes included Psy, Honey Boo Boo, Olympians and 2012 election themes. What will Halloween 2013 bring in terms of topical and pop culture costumes? Here are our suggestions:
POP CULTURE
North West
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Look for some funny versions of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter North West this year. Accessories: Jewel-encrusted pacifier, Kanye’s Yeezus album, reality TV cameras
Royal Baby
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We don’t even know the gender name of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s baby, but once the child is born, we can expect some people to dress up as the possible heir to the throne. Accessories: Purple velvet robe, royal sash, prince/princess regalia, British paparazzi
Amanda Bynes
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Starlets with legal problems are always fodder for Halloween costumes. In years past, we’ve seen Lindsay and Paris costumes; this year, hot mess Amanda Bynes will likely be a popular choice. Accessories: Alleged marijuana paraphernalia, Nickelodeon mementos
Paula Deen
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The former Food Network star is easily one of the most controversial figures of the year. Accessories: Giant grey wig, southern accent, cooking utensils.
MOVIES
Pitch Perfect
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Pitch Perfect is still one of the most-searched and most-watched movies, following a surge in DVD popularity. Expect to see some Barden Bellas…perhaps the stewardess/”I Saw The Sign” costume?
The Hunger Games
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With the release of Hunger Games: Catching Fire just a few weeks after Halloween, we should see plenty of homemade costumes, from dingy, arrow-slinging Katniss and the other tributes to colorful citizens of the Capitol.
The Great Gatsby
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While the movie wasn’t a huge hit, The Great Gatsby has impacted the fashion world, and some people always love an excuse to dress up in Jazz Age apparel.
Despicable Me 2
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With “Despicable Me 2″ being one of the most popular films of summer 2013, minion costumes should be prevalent.
Man of Steel
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Man of Steel’s box office success should bring even more popularity to Superman costumes, or the always amusing “Superman Tee Shirt Under Clark Kent’s Suit” costume.
Iron Man
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Even three movies into the franchise, Iron Man still is a top choice (and we like this kid’s random Crocs addition).
Argo
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Dress up in some retro fashions and party like it’s 1979 in honor of this year’s Best Picture Oscar winner, Argo.
TV
Duck Dynasty
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Bust out the beards and camo to play a character from the most-talked about show on social media, Duck Dynasty.
Arrested Development
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Arrested Development’s fourth season on Netflix is a good reason to bring out your frozen banana stand uniform, “I just blue myself” paint or never-nude shorts.
Game of Thrones
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HBO’s George R. R. Martin series can inspire plenty of fantasy costumes.
Mad Men
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2013′s season of Mad Men (season 6) was set in 1967 and 1968, so bring out the late 60s fashions to embrace your inner Don Draper, Peggy Olson, etc.
Pretty Little Liars
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Dress as Aria, Spencer, Hanna or someone else from one of the most-talked about shows of 2013.
Doctor Who
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A Dalek, a Cyberman and a Silence offer some ideas for Doctor Who-inspired costumes.
The Voice
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The most popular singing competition on television offers a few set of judges that could be great costumes, from Shakira and Adam Levine to Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo.
True Blood
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While vampires are pretty standard, True Blood skips the Dracula wardrobe cliches.
MUSIC
Lady Gaga’s Artpop
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These costumes may be TBD, but with Lady Gaga’s Artpop expected to debut sometime soon, we should see plenty of new bizarre costumes from Mother Monster.
Skrillex
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The most-searched for DJ of 2013 is Skrillex. From the half-shaved, half-long hair to the giant glasses (or sunglasses), he’s one of the most recognizable celebrities that can become a costume.
ETC.
Zombies
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Between World War Z and The Walking Dead, zombies will continue to be a popular choice in 2013.
Carl, the old guy from Up!
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The movie is a few years old, but how cute is this costume?
Headless People
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A fun visual that’s fairly easy to make yourself.
Pop Art
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We love this Roy Lichtenstein, comic-book-style costume, and we’ve seen this type win more than one costume contest.
Got any other Halloween costume suggestions? Let us know in the comments what you think will be popular this year!