There is something about the persona of a clown which draws us to it – it is the cheerfulness or the happy-go-lucky attitude! There is the mask which hides the real emotions and indeed the intentions of the person wearing them. There is laughter, but often you can detect immense pathos behind it.

It is no surprise then that clowns have often been important characters in our stories, theatre and movies. An obvious example is The Joker from Batman, who was always a fascinating character but has new achieved immortality thanks to that legendary portrayal by Heath Ledger.

Batman Dark Night The Joker Deluxe Plus Adult Costume

Your costume includes the horrific Joker mask, the bizarre purple coat with attached dress shirt, vest, and tie, and purple pin-striped pants for look that is other-worldly, to say the least!

Clown On The Town  Adult Costume

includes: A bright multi-colored jacket with plaid lapels, attached vest/shirt front with bowtie, and big gold buttons. Matching pants are also included in this fun style.

Therefore it is a given fact that the adult clown costume will be a big hit at Halloween celebration. There are any numbers of adult clown costumes that one could go for. For example, The Wicked Jester Costume which is a classic red and black ensemble. It also has a double poly knit shirt and pants with a black sash at the waist. Apart from that there is a skull mask with a macabre smile which is actually quite deadly.

Vile Jester Adult Costume

Vile Jester costume includes a double knit polyester shirt, matching pants, waist sash, headpiece, and character mask. It’s the look that kills, chills, and thrills!

Psycho Clown Adult Costume

includes: Pants, shirt, and Mask everything you need to pull off the Psycho Clown costume

Both men and women could try the unisex Big Top adult Clown costume which harks back to the days of the circus. This has an oversized multicolor vest and trousers combination teamed with satin tail coats, hat, gloves and striped socks.

Harry The Hobo Clown Adult Plus Costume

This clown may have fallen on some hard times, but he hasn’t lost his silly spirit. Costume features ultra suede-like jacket with colorful patches, frayed hem and red flower accent on jacket pocket. Also includes plaid sleeveless shirt, floppy neck tie and bandanna satchel. Button closure. Now you’re ready to dumpster dive, hitch hike and sleep on train cars.

Horny the Clown Adult Costume

This clown is uncut and uncensored! He appears like most clowns in his colorful clown top, collar and pants, but this clown has a surprise in his pants… when you hear him “BOING”, you’ll get more than you bargained for when his jack-in-the-box pops out to say “hello”. Just press the hand-held pump to make the sound and make all the girls laugh, because let’s face it… it’s kind of your job.

Clown (Female) Adult Costume

includes: A satin polka-dotted dress featuring mini ruffles along the neckline, hemline and on the puffy sleeves, attached aqua chest piece, and perky pocket details. Sexy striped thigh high stockings, bowtie, bloomers and a headband featuring an attached mini-top hat is also included in this cute clown costume.

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For really dramatic impact you might want to try the inflatable adult clown costume, which comes with a checkered jump suit and a fan operated by battery to keep the suit inflated. To dispel the dark overtones of Halloween night why not be different and instill a little cheer in the people.

Go for the Snazzy Harpo Hoop clown costume and let the merriment begin. This comprises of a brightly colored costume complete with ruffled collar, hat and jump suit with a hoop inside so that you look well rounded!

Clowns can also have a risqué side to them. Sexy adult clown costumes can be quite a riot on Halloween night. Take this one for instance. You will make one hell of a hot vixen in this outfit – a colorful clown hat, halter top and attached collar, puff sleeves, matching skirts and thigh high stockings. Sure to raise the spirits!

Clowns have since antiquity played an important function in society, that of inspiring a few laughs and enlivening our dull and boring existence. This Halloween let them extend this service to the people of this world and above.

Halloween has been considered as a festival that is unique among the rest.  Unlike most other holidays and festivals that are being celebrated all over the world, Halloween does not celebrate the brighter things in life.  Instead, it pays tribute to everything dark, gory and mysterious.

Despite this image of what Halloween is all about, not all costumes that are being worn during Halloween are ghoulish and dark and horrific.  In fact, there are some that are actually rather elegant, sophisticated and bright.

Burlezque Victorian Vampiress Adult Costume

includes a Gothic flower lace top with front lace hip drape and sleeves, back satin train skirt with attached panty, velvet lace-up waist cincher, choker with vampire collar and matching top hat. Whether you’ll be traveling alone or with the covenant, this costume is perfect for hitting all of the hot Halloween haunts!

Victorian Halloween costumes have become increasingly popular as a choice for people looking for a Halloween costume.  Unfortunately, you will need to know a bit of history in order to properly pull off a Victorian costume for Halloween.  If you want to conjure up a Victorian costume for this year’s Halloween party, here are a few ideas to help you out:

Victorian Vampire Adult

Step out for a night on the town, the shine of a gas light behind you, enrobed in a silver/black vest – complete with attached sleeves, chain trim and a dickey with attached cravat. Finish the ensemble with the included period-inspired cape and shroud yourself in mystery. Dare to be debonair and alluring – this costume spells power, wealth, and best of all: style.

For ladies, many people think of the Victorian sassy pirate costume or the Victorian vampiress costume.  First, you want to find a floor-length gown that is rather fitting on the upper portion of your body and flowing on the bottom.

Victorian outfits for women tend to be very detailed, so the more detailed the designs are, the better the dress would be.  Just make sure that the details are mostly pearls and lace since these were extremely popular during Victorian era.  To top off the look, opt for a shawl in a matching color instead of a coat.

Victorian Vampira Adult

The Victorian era: a time when wealth meant power and power meant looking great. Women lavished themselves with only the best. Look your most exquisite and richly adorned in the Victorian Vampira costume. This period-inspired dress features a silver/black bodice and a shimmering black skirt. A lush black capelet, lovely lace trimmed bustle, and ribbon choker are also included to complete this darkside damsel’s design.

The gentlemen, the famous Victorian vampire or pirate costume comes to mind.  To pull this off it would be a good idea to rent a suit with straight pants and tapered at the ankle.  The shirt would be rather fitting to the body, and it goes the same for the coat.  Choose a suit that is colored white, gray or stripped.  Accessorize your costume accordingly.  Make sure that you wear cufflinks and a gold button for the shirt.

Victorian Lolita Adult Costume

The Victorian Lolita costume includes a red coat with black trim, white lace collar, and attached white under dress. The coordinating choker is also included to tie together this sexy seductress’ ensemble.

Hats were so much in fashion during this period as well.  So make sure that you have a fitting hat for your outfit.  You can rent out some of these in costume stores that you can find in your local mall.  On top of that, ladies are also fond of parasols, so having one would definitely complement your Victorian Halloween costume.  For gentlemen, try getting your hands on a walking cane to add to your costume.

Sassy Victorian Pirate Adult Costume

Create the same affect this Halloween dressed as a Sassy Victorian Pirate. Includes a two tone brown dress with tan trimming and a pirate hat to match.

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The hairstyles for women during this period are rather difficult to do, unless you are a professional hairstylist.  The best way to pull this off with very minimal effort is to get your hands on a wig that is already fashioned to the hairstyles during this time.  Again, you can find all of these in your local costume stores.  You can even find a few over the Internet as well for sale.

So be creative with these dark and myserious Victorian Halloween costumes, and overall have fun with it!

What do Mardi Gras and Halloween have in common, one might ask?  Well, apart from being two great festivals where people of all ages can come out and party all night long, Mardi Gras and Halloween are perhaps the two festivals where people celebrating these would come out in a variety of costumes as part of the festivities.

That being said, it is no wonder why many people have begun using their Mardi Gras costume as their costume for Halloween.  This gives them the chance to wear these expensive costumes again.  Mardi Gras costumes are great and unique costumes that veer away from the traditional and iconic witches and vampires.

Mardi Gras Madness Adult Costume

This fabulous gown is perfect for attending a Mardi Gras Ball. Surround yourself in the classic colors of Mardi Gras! The Mardi Gras Madness costume includes: A green velvet dress featuring purple/gold accents and a jester-style collar. Impress your royal court in this majestic design.

If you have not been to Mardi Gras and do not have a Mardi Gras costume at hand, you can still celebrate Halloween in one just as well.  Here are just a couple of Mardi Gras Halloween costume ideas:

Mardi Gras Jester Adult Costume

includes: A royal purple and emerald green hood, matching tunic top with gold trim, and pants with a jagged-edge trim. A Mardi Gras must have!

Here are some tips to keep in mind when creating your very own Mardi Gras costume for Halloween.

Choosing the Right Outfit:

The first thing that you have to remember when choosing your outfit for your Mardi Gras Halloween costume is that it should stand out like a sore thumb in the crowd.  The best ones to choose are those frilly costumes with lots of color and flair.

Mardi Gras Feathered Bikini Top

Includes: (2) – 14″ Purple cording ties in a halter style around the neck and (2) – 14″ cording ties around the back. Yellow, green and purple feathers covers each cup

You can easily find these in your local costume shop where they literally have a variety of different costumes from different periods, countries and occasions.  Ask the store assistant to direct you to those costumes worn in France during the times of Napoleon.  This would definitely capture the French influence that continues to thrive in Louisiana, the home of Mardi Gras.

Get Your Mardi Gras Costume Mask:

Mardi Gras Feathered Couples Mask

This beautiful Mardi Gras feather half mask is a deep green with gold trim, accented with purple & green feathers, and purple, silver, & gold ribbons. The mask has an attached, rigid plastic, ‘U’ shaped headband which allows the mask to swivel down over the face or up over the head. Pair with our Mardi

During Mardi Gras, people in costumes that participate in the parades wear masks as part of their outfits; so make sure that you have your masks with you when you head out to that Halloween party.

The rule of thumb in choosing the right mask is that the more room you have for blinking the better it is.

Costume stores have a wide variety of half-face and full face masks to choose from.  You can also make your own mask.  There are a number of different websites on the Internet that would help you design and create your own Mardi Gras Halloween costume mask for that added personal touch.

Festive Royalty Mask

The Festive Royal Mask includes a plastic base red and blue mask embellished with shiny polyester fabric and golden trim. Design is completed with multicolored sequins and jewel embellishment.

Get Your Beads in Order:

Apart from the masks, Mardi Gras is known for the numerous beaded necklaces that are distributed in the crowds during the parades.

Make sure that you wear a lot of them as a finishing touch to your Mardi Gras costume.  You can find these beads in your local arts and crafts store.  They come in a wide range of colors.  Select those bright colored beads like green, purple and pink to give your look the authentic Mardi Gras touch.

33” Round Beads Asst. (144 count)

includes Glitzy Gold, Emerald Green and Royal Purple strands of beads. These strings of plastic, metallic beads are approximately 16.5″ long and 33″ around.

Pirate Medallion Beads Asst. (12 Count)

includes 12 strings of assorted gold, silver, green, purple, blue or red beads with a Pirate Medallion on each. Medallions have a skull & crossbones on one side and crossed swords on the other.

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Want to learn more about Mardi Gras to get different Halloween costume ideas check out the history of Mardi Gras, and find out how it go so popular, where it started, what it consists of and much more!

Mardi Gras Halloween costume ideas can become very creative and fun not to mention you get to wear the costume more than once a year if you want! It doesn’t get any better than that!