This year will be a popular year for costumes that are going to reflect what’s popular for all ages. With a historic election you can bet to see more than one President Obama at any Halloween party across America, and the kids are going to be fighting over the many different options that are popular this year.

The trend in the past few years has seen an sharp increase of people buying their costumes, even in the wake of a shaky economy. There are a number of options both adults and children can choose from, and if you budget anywhere from $40-200USD, you can get yourself suited up in something that will make your friends envious.

Popular Costumes For Men:

The Joker from the Dark Night: The Grand Heritage Costume Collection has released the best Joker costume one can pay for. The costume kit comes complete with everything you need to dress the part except for the shoes, but any black dress shoe will do. The costume comes with all the makeup you’ll need as well as a guide to make sure you’re able to make your face look right.

Darth Vader: Every year this costume makes an appearance at almost every costume party, and it never fails to disappoint. For under $100 you can easily get a full complete Darth Vader costume kit which is a great bargain, and you know you’ll dress to impress.

Lt. Dangle from Reno 911: Reno 911 has had a cult following which has risen in numbers over the past few years. If you’re looking to impress the ladies with the oh so short shorts of Lt Dangle then you’re in luck. You can find his costume online all over the Internet this year and it will run you less than $40. Shaving your legs is optional!

Popular Costumes For Women:

Playboy Bunny: One of the most popular female costumes year after year is the Playboy Bunny, and this year is no exception. You can find knockoff costumes and the real deal depending where you go, but you can expect to pick this costume up cheap which is great.

Beth From Dog The Bounty Hunter: The show you love to hate has so many interesting characters in it, how could there not be a costume. The vivacious wife of Dog The Bounty Hunter is one of the more popular characters on the show and her
costume is available for the 2009 season.

Austin Powers Fembot: There may not have been an Austin Powers movie lately but the lovely Fembots have made an everlasting impact on the minds of not only men, but the women of Halloween. The Fembot costumes are available online and are relatively cheap making this a fun, sexy and affordable costume for Halloween.

Popular Costume For Kids:

Hannah Montana: The hottest teen sensation for kids under 16 is of course Hannah Montana and her costume line has gone live this year. She is at her peak of popularity and this Halloween almost every young girl in the nation will be wanting to get suited up as the pop sensation.

Naruto: One of the few characters from a Japanese cartoon to make it into the mainstream of North America. The lovable Ramen eating Ninja called Naruto has finally got a costume out that comes complete with the Hidden Mist Village Headband and plastic dagger.

Harry Potter: The wizard that has seen fame in books and movies will see the last movie in the series released this year and it is keeping his costume at the top of the charts for yet another year. You can easily find Harry Potter costumes that won’t break the bank and make your kid happy on Halloween.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween this year and if you’re taking out young kids make sure you educate them on the dangers and fun of this unique past time. Since prices have come down for complete Halloween Costume kits, its almost the same price as trying to find a costume from the thrift store.