Party City announces 2024 Halloween costume trends

Party City is sharing the full rundown on the creative characters, creatures and more you can expect to see knocking on your door on 31 October.

Party City works hard all year to predict what the hottest trends will be for kids, adults, thrill seekers and fun lovers alike – but despite all the planning, the retailer says there are always some surprising trends in store as customers start shopping for the season.

“Family and group costumes have always been a hit, but this year we’ve seen an incredible rise in interest in Mommy & Me Look-a-Like costumes,” said Barry Litwin, chief executive officer. “Our vast assortment, including DIY elements and accessories galore, allows us to help customers jump on last minute trends or create most any look they can imagine.”

Here’s Party City’s view of the top costumes:

Kids & Families

  1.       Disney’s Descendants
  2.       Minions
  3.       Deadpool
  4.       Wolverine
  5.       Beetlejuice
  6.       Ghostbusters

Adults

  1.       Western Wild meets Disco Fever
  2.       Angel / Devil
  3.       Wednesday & Addams Family
  4.       Vintage Circus
  5.       Good Witch / Bad Witch

Nostalgia vibes

  1.       Roaring ’20s Flashy Flapper
  2.       Great Gatsby Cocktail Number
  3.       Retro Hippie
  4.       Disco Diva
  5.       The Simple 80s & 90s
  6.       Ghostface, Michael MeyersFreddy Kreuger and Chucky

Mommy & Me Look-A-Like

  1.       Lilo & Stitch
  2.       Fairytale Witches
  3.       Strawberry Shortcake
  4.       Wizard of Oz
  5.       Superhero’s Alike

Do-it-yourself looks

  1.       Glam Skeleton
  2.       Zombie Cheerleader
  3.       Espresso Martini and Food/Drinks
  4.       Trending Popstars
  5.       Viral TikTok Moments of 2024 (Brat summer, green dress girl, very demure, very mindful…)

 

 

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