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Top 2009 Halloween Costumes For Adults, Children, and Pets

The National Retail Federation’s 2009 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey conducted by “BIG research” reports on the costume trends for 2009. According to the report, 47 million adults and 58 million children across the country are dressing up for Halloween this year.

Adults

Although some of the old favorites are mild top selling costumes, there has been a change in the trends. This year there is a drastic decline in Batman, nurses, and politician costumes. The biggest decline was in political costumes which did not even make the list this year. Nurses fell from number the number 5 favorite costume last year, down to number 13.

Not surprising, with all the new interest in vampires on the television and movies, this costume has taken the number 2 slot this year. Witches remained at the number one spot again this year.

The president and CEO of NRF, Tracy Mullin, said that pop culture has always influenced Halloween costumes. The decline in nurses and politician costumes this year might be because people have had enough of the health care reform and politics.

Children

For children, the make-believe life of a princess takes the top spot for the fifth year in a row with tiaras and pink dresses. Witches, Spiderman, pirates, pumpkins and vampires were also top choices for children this year.

Pets

Costumes for pets have become a big business, with many dressing up their four legged friends in costumes for Halloween. Dressed up as a pumpkin will is the top choice for pet owners this year with devil and witch also up near the top of the list.

Top Adult Costumes

1. Witch

2. Vampire

3. Pirate

4. Clown

5. Wench/Tart/Vixen

6. Cat

7. Devil

8. Scary Costume/Mask

9. Athlete

10. Police Officer

Top Kids Costumes

1. Princess

2. Witch

3. Spider-Man

4. Pirate

5. Pumpkin

6. Vampire

7. Disney Princess

8. Star Wars Character

9. Tinker Bell

10. Batman

Top Pet Costumes

1. Pumpkin

2. Devil

3. Bow ties/Fancy Collars

4. Witch

5. Super-dog/Super-cat

6. Princess

7. Bat

8. Dog

9. Angel

10. Bee

Reference: Top Halloween Costumes For 2009, from Carolina Live.com

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