Monday, March 14, 2011

Halloween Costume Party Themes

By Callie McBride


A Halloween theme party can be a great way to celebrate the holiday. But don't restrict yourself to just monsters, ghosts and witches, there are a huge variety of fun and exciting themes that you can base your party around. Think of themes like music, literature, movies, or television that would be an excellent inspiration for some unique Halloween party ideas.

The great thing about music themed Halloween parties is that karaoke machines make an excellent addition to the entertainment and these types of parties are also very flexible in terms of ideas for costumes. Costumes that stick to this theme are fairly easy to put together since many music artists, whether past or present, do/did actually wear real clothes. You can dress up in groups as a variety of famous rock bands, boy-bands, and even famous famous group performers and bands like the Jackson 5, the Partridge Family, or even KISS.

Theme parties that have costumes that center around movies can either be a hit or a flop depending on the movie that you choose. Movies like Transformers for example would be quite difficult for party-goers to dress up for. Movie franchises on the other hand like Indiana Jones and Harry Potter make much more practical costume ideas. These movies provide a distinct look that is achievable with a decent amount of time and effort.

Historically themed parties can also make for great Halloween Party Ideas. A bit of care should be taken when choosing the period you would like to emulate. Intricately made costumes would be required to replicate figures in eras like the Victorian period or feudal Japan. On the other hand, there are also themes that are easier to put together such as ancient Greece. Even the food can center around the particular theme if you can put in a little research for traditional recipes of that time.

The only limits to a good party are your imagination and how far you can take a certain theme, going beyond just the costumes and extending into the music, food, and activities and creating the right atmosphere for the party. There are some traditional party recommendations that would frown on any over-indulgence in any one particular aspect of the party. But if the need arises to cut corners on party props or costumes in order to improve the entertainment value, then one should do so.

The possibilities are endless for Halloween Party Ideas, but there are some tips you should follow so that things run smoothly. Bear in mind that a complex theme sometimes means a complicated costume. Although deciding on an iconic Transformers might seem like a good idea, costumes centering around that theme would be impractical and difficult to put together. Themes that center around musical figures are much easier to work with, since most of the time you'll just be working around the costume.




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