Halloween for girls has become a competition for who can wear the least amount of clothes and still consider it a costume.
I’m not denying that this isn’t a good plan; it’s easy, convenient and you don’t have to be very creative.
But this year, try and be something different, more fun and outlandish. Here are my top ten favorite costumes that will rule Halloween 2009:
1. Michael Jackson: Let the legend live on. Sunglasses, a single glove and tight pants will have you honoring the King of Pop.
Practice your moonwalk and crotch-grab to have a leg up on the other Michael Jackson wannabes.
2. Lady Gaga: This could be the most economical costume choice; you won’t have to buy any pants.
Pick from the many looks that this pop star has.
Just make sure you have the essentials: a blonde wig, black eyeliner, hooker heels and Perez Hilton on your arm.
3. Blood-Sucking Hottie: Whether it is a character from “Twilight,” “Vampire Diaries,” or “True Blood,” we know there are going to be vampires roaming around during Halloween.
Paint your face white, your lips red, and add some sharp teeth. Oh, and stay away from the werewolves.
4. The Pig Flu: This is not a joke. People are wearing pig noses and medical masks. Enough said.
5. Malibu Barbie: Or any other of her many looks, for that matter. Go Hollywood Glam, Nurse, School Teacher, but after celebrating her 50th birthday this year, Barbie is sure to be on the scene this Halloween. (Unrealistic body measurements not necessary.)
6. Barack Obama: He’s made himself popular not just in politics but in the entertainment world, as well.
Throw on an Obama mask and a pair of mom jeans and call yourself our president.
7. Kate Gosslin: Find your worst enemy and ask him to dress as Jon.
Then pick eight of your closest friends to be your entourage. Her infamous hair cut is available in a wig at buycostumes.com, product ID: #65620.
8. Mad Hatter: The “Alice in Wonderland” movie by Tim Burton is already buzzing.
Take the lead from Johnny Depp and transform into his crazy persona.
Invite your friends to become the characters that radiate the trippy scenes of a the classic.
9. The “Gossip Girl” cast: So you have no desire to come up with a costume or be a different character?
I have a brilliant solution. Wear your weekend clothes and call yourself Serena.
Throw on a headband, and you are officially Blair. Become everyone’s enemy and you can be Georgina.
A limo and a snobby attitude is a plus.
10. Spartans: Finally, my favorite costume this year comes from a group of girls who are giving up their Halloween to walk in the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer three-day Walk over the Halloween weekend.
Instead of celebrating at parties with all their friends, they will be wearing pink togas and transforming themselves into Spartans as they walk 60 miles for a cure.
To contact Daniella, email dfusari@ut.edu.