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The 10 Hottest Costumes That Aren’t Played Out

Posted Wed, Oct 08, 2008, 11:14 am PDT
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Move over French maids, kitty cats, hobos, and ghoulish monsters. If you want to help attract a mate on Halloween (without looking blatantly risqué or just plain ol' overdone -- and boring) try one of these Foxy, film-inspired costumes on for size. Trick or treat!

Gals:

  • Audrey Hepburn From Breakfast At Tiffanys  No one could resist Audrey's infectious charms as the adorable Holly Golightly in this classic film. All it takes is a black knee-length sheath dress, black oversized sunglasses, a set of pearls, kitten heels, and a long cigarette holder, darlings. And don't forget the very chic updo with tiara. Voila!
  • Elizabeth Taylor From Cat On A Hot Tin Roof  If you've never seen this steamy Southern classic, rent it! Summon your inner sultry goddess with inspiration from La Liz herself. To transform into Maggie, step into a white satiny slip dress (if it's too see-through wear flesh-colored undergarments), don a black feminine wig or retro hairstyle, and paint your lips oh-so-ruby-red. Look out world!
  • Angelina Jolie From Tombraider  Calling Lara Croft! She's one tough cookie, and this seductive ensemble requires a black fitted tank top and black fitted shorts or leggings, a thick leather belt you can find at the army surplus store, and a holster. If you have long hair, pull it back in a braided ponytail. If not you can easily recreate the look with a long-hair wig. Look out!
  • Beyonce From Dreamgirls  The up-to-there hair, the curve-hugging gown, the gloves, and the sassy attitude. Who wouldn't fall for her?! Go glam to the hilt as Deena Jones, the Motown marvel -- no singing required.
  • Sarah Jessica Parker From Sex & The City  You'll be the toast of the town as Carrie Bradshaw, the glamour girl of the decade. Slip on your sexiest stilettos and finest couture knock-offs. Search online for some of Carrie's quintessential looks for inspiration. Or put your own spin on the outfit she wore in the opening of the television series -- a vintage white petticoat, pink tank top and long pearls... Go, girl!

Guys:

  • Daniel Craig as James Bond  He's the sexiest 007 we've seen in a while. A tuxedo, a snazzy men's watch, a sleek cell phone, and oh yeah, a chilled martini in hand will do the trick.
  • Humphrey Bogart From Casablanca  It's Bogie, need we say more? A trench coat and fedora hat, and we'll call you Rick Blaine.
  • Yul Brynner From The Magnificent Seven  Yul was Cool. And never more so than as Chris Adams in this classic western. Get yourself some cowboy gear from a local vintage store or try Goodwill for great deals. Go all black, from hat to boots. And don a dose of fierce attitude.
  • Willy Wonka  No girl can resist a little sugar. Put on some thin black pants, a black tuxedo shirt and top hat, and finish it off with a long purple overcoat. A cane and generous bowl of candy are irresistible finishing touches.
  • Val Kilmer From The Doors  Jim Morrison was one seductive rocker. Black leather pants and a black button-down undone to the navel, along with a studded leather belt, and you'll be surrounded by more than a few screaming fans.

 Check out more Halloween ideas here.

  • 1. Posted by chewy on Wed, Oct 08, 2008, 1:37 pm PDT

    I dressed up as Jim Morrison two years ago & it was a great idea! I am a very humble guy but my appearance definitly drew interest ;) I was able to pull it off because my hair is similar, only a little shorter. I think Willy Wonka is a cool idea too.

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  • 2. Posted by Elizabeth L on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 7:03 am PDT

    i just stick to the sexy standards--cat, nurse, gypsy, witch, naughty teacher, she-devil etc--the old stand-by's...but these are cute--our friends used to do celebrity couple themes--like jack white with blondie, joey ramone with janis joplin, any prez w/ marilyn or jackie--easy and fun

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  • 3. Posted by meglenty on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 1:21 pm PDT

    ehh..you'd have to go out and buy stuff for these costumes

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  • 4. Posted by metrocard555 on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 1:58 pm PDT

    everybody should dress up as castor troy, nicolas cage's character from Face/Off

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  • 5. Posted by KIMOSABE on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 3:00 pm PDT

    these aint costumes.... Wheres the imagination ???

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  • 6. Posted by Karen B on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 3:09 pm PDT

    most of these articles are terrible

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  • 7. Posted by zeptoolss@att.net on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 3:25 pm PDT

    i feel ashamed that i even read this article. don't we have other things to worry about?

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  • 8. Posted by on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 3:25 pm PDT

    Ok? Uh it is not all that great

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  • 9. Posted by ghostpirate on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 3:42 pm PDT

    James Bond is pretty much cliched right now. Why not the Can Can girls from Moulin Rouge? There's 24 different costumes alone there.

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  • 10. Posted by Tiffany P on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:07 pm PDT

    it's a light hearted article; it takes so little to get some people incensed. it's Halloween for cryin' out loud--time to love one another

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  • 11. Posted by zacreed13 on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:09 pm PDT

    Dress as a Yankees fan at the playoffs. You save money on this costume because you don't even have to go to the party. Plus you can catch the newest episode of Numb3rs.

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  • 12. Posted by nightfire_02 on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:16 pm PDT

    I think silent Bob is the best costume ever. especially for an overweight, long-haired, crazy neck bearded guy like me.

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  • 13. Posted by Yumeko on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:24 pm PDT

    Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison from the Doors? How about just go as Jim Morrison?

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  • 14. Posted by Kara Douglas on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:39 pm PDT

    One of the best costumes I have seen was when my brother dressed up as Elvis Costello. The glasses the white jacket, he was a hoot!

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  • 15. Posted by Sarah on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:47 pm PDT

    These are wonderful ideas, and yes, some might be "classics" but those who get it will appreciate it. I love the Audrey Hepburn idea! Instead of going as a slutty version of whatever, why not put some originality into your costume? I hate how Halloween automatically means show off your boobs. I went as Uma Therman's character from Pulp Fiction last year and won best costume at the restaurant I worked at. If you've got your goods hanging out you might have people look at you but if you go as something that takes imagination you won't be forgotten.

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  • 16. Posted by Andrea B on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:49 pm PDT

    Some people are so funny .. they take the time to sign in to Yahoo! and post a comment .. just to gripe about the time they wasted .. LOL! In any event, I agree that some of these would be rather difficult to pull-off as people would ask what/who you were and you would have to explain. I would just stick to the basics .. what guy doesn't love a sexy nurse or school teacher??

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  • 17. Posted by S N on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:52 pm PDT

    But I always come with "a tuxedo, a snazzy men's watch, a sleek cell phone, and oh yeah, a chilled martini in hand." How is this going to be a costume for me?

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  • 18. Posted by chris r on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 5:57 pm PDT

    I work for a crappy grocery store chain in Tennessee. A few weeks ago I was looking at some lame halloween costumes that we were sending to the stores. One of them was a Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within(way back form 2001) costume. Thta who I am going for this halloween.

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  • 19. Posted by Shane W on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:08 pm PDT

    Wow... those are such terrible recommendations it boggles the mind. I mean, yeah, they work, but they're just so obtuse. Carrie from Sex and the City? You mean, dress like an upper-middleclass New York socialite? Yeah, that's not painfully vague. That's like saying "Dress like Spider-man alterego, Peter Parker!" "Really? What does he wear?" "Regular clothes!" "Brilliant! I'll be the toast of the town!"

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  • 20. Posted by tushyturtle on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:10 pm PDT

    the flintstones, king of the hill, simpsons and if you dont want to go to rehab go as amy winehouse.... mary tyler moore or go as phil spector now there is a dude with a dooo. lol

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  • 21. Posted by Wha!? on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:11 pm PDT

    Sarah Jessica Parker!? Just buy a horse mask, dress, stilettos and your set!

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  • 22. Posted by D York on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:19 pm PDT

    the only one anyone will get is maybe the Audrey Hepburn costume, IF they've seen the move and if it's done exactly right, down to the poufy updo and the makeup. As for the Willy Wonka costume, a long purple overcoat is going to make you look like Prince.

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  • 23. Posted by Jacquie M on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:20 pm PDT

    !!! how can i get a job as an advice columnist!! These are the worst ideas for costumes. the defenition of a costume is to dress as something other than yourself... sex and the city? 007? audrey hepburn give me a break. this society is losing imagination, creativity or its just getting lazy. Yahoo! please do a better job in your hiring department!

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  • 24. Posted by charpiepanda87 on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:23 pm PDT

    I went as Amy Winehouse a year ago, It was great, She has so many signature items in her look that everyone knew that I was being her. I mean the teased hair, the eye shadow, the pin-up girl tattoos, It was almost too easy.

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  • 25. Posted by crgzero on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:33 pm PDT

    Why do I even bother to read yahoo anymore, crap as usual. When I was a kid we were usually pretty broke so we made up our costumes. A ripped up sheet for bandages or somethin', some gelatin, fake blood and cotton balls to make scabs and ripped skin, some old makeup me and my bro would jack from mom and we made hella costumes with nothing but our imagination. This column, as usual, coming from yahoo, is crap.

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  • 26. Posted by animedutchess on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:43 pm PDT

    Things like the usual standbys are boring, though; these costumes sound like a lot of fun! It reminds me of cosplay (dressing up as characters from japanese cartoons and comics) a bit...

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  • 27. Posted by deltasoldier605 on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:44 pm PDT

    Most of these suck...

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  • 28. Posted by Robin S on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:50 pm PDT

    What!? These are all cliche!

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  • 29. Posted by cinbabes.injapan on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:55 pm PDT

    to dress up as Carrie from Sex in the City, you'd have to be in a HORSE costume first...NEEEEIIIGGH! UGH

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  • 30. Posted by robertmaltz on Sat, Oct 11, 2008, 6:59 pm PDT

    all are good ideas but my idea for a costume is for me as chucky from child's play hidey ho ha ha ha

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