Top Halloween costumes for adults, kids, and pets for 2012

Wondering what costume to wear this year to make your Halloween celebration the best ever?

Here are the most popular costumes this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation:

Adults

1. Witch

2. Vampire

3. Pirate

4. Batman character

5. Zombie

6. Vixen

7. Princess

8. (Tie) Ghost

8. (Tie) Nurse

9. Cat

10. Superman

Children

1. Princess

2. Batman

3. Spiderman

4. Witch

5. Disney princess

6. Action/super hero

7. Pirate

8. Vampire

9. Zombie

10. Ghost

Pets

1. Pumpkin

2. Devil

3. Hot dog

4. Cat

5. Bee

6. (Tie) Dog

6. (Tie) Ghost

7. Action/super hero

8. Witch

9. Bowties/fancy collars

10. Superman

Do you see your costume on the list? If not, plunge ahead with your idea. However, be sure to avoid Halloween costumes that aren't appropriate. See The Huffington Post article “The Most Inappropriate Halloween Costumes of All Times” for ideas that are too far out.

Copyright 2012, Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist