Top 20 Group Costumes

By: Alison O"Neill

As with many people, my group of friends are Halloween Crazy! One our favourite things to do before the big bash, is to gather together and come up with a fun and unique group costume theme. I love that group costumes bond us together as friends, while still allowing each of our personalities to shine. Here are my top 20 Suggestions for Talk-of-the-Party, Unforgettable Groups Costumes:

1. 3 Musketeers: You can’t go wrong with an old classic. Perfect for the gentlemen looking to sweep the ladies off their feet. If you want a truly memorable trio – you must go full tilt and don the tights.

2. 4 Seasons: Ladies, this one’s for you! Gather your four best friends together and personify Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Slip on some wings, and you can be the Fairies of the Seasons.

3. 7 Sins: Never before have the seven carnal sins been so fun! Gather your friends together to personify Lust, Greed, Gluttony, Envy, Sloth, Wrath and Pride.

4. 80s Toys: Our favourite toys are back, and they’re just as much fun as you remember. Rainbow Bright, Strawberry Shortcake, Care-Bears, GI Joe and the Transformers will put a smile on everyone’s face.

5. Adams Family: Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Lurch and Cousin Itt. They are the perfect family to attend any Halloween Gathering.

6. Circus: Looking for something a little more freakish? Maybe you’ll invite the circus into town. Everyone will line up to see the Ring Master, Bearded Lady, Strong Man, Fortune Teller and Snake Charmer. If your group is a little larger you could include a Lion and Lion tamer!

7. DC’s Justice League: Gather your favourite SuperFriends together: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl are all a part of the mighty Justice League of America.

8. Ghostbusters: Peter, Ray, Egon and Winston may have been the originals; but don’t think that your group has to be a boys club. In 2008, Ghostbusters can be girls too!

9. Harry Potter: Harry, Ron and Hermione wouldn’t have any adventures at Hogwarts if it wasn’t for Voldemort, and his band of Death Eaters and Dementors.

10. Marvel’s Mighty Avengers: With a movie already in the works, be sure get ahead of the game and gather your Avenging Friends before everyone else gets the idea: Hulk, IronMan, Captain America, SpiderMan, Thor and Wolverine are a good start.

11. The Mystery Gang: Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne are sure to unmask the ghost and catch the real crook!

12. Riverdale Gang: Who’s more wholesome than our Riverdale Gang? Betty, Veronica, Archie, Jughead, Reggie are sure to be the smash hit of the party.

13. Saturday Night Live: Roll call! It’s the Spartan Cheerleaders! And when she gets nervous Mary Katherine Gallagher puts her fingers in her armpits, and smells them like this! Don’t answer the door – it might be the Land Shark looking to attack! And most recently Justin Timberlake had a special present for us. Always a classic – SNL costumes are a hit with young and Old

. 14. StarWars: Whether you want to take it old school and enjoy Luke, Leia, Hans Solo, Chewbaca and Yoda – or celebrate the newest story line with Amidala and Anakin – the choice is yours.

15. Storybook Babes: Gather a few of your favourite girls together, and put a sexy spin on the old storybook heroines. Be it Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Cinderella, Alice from Wonderland, or Goldilocks – I’m sure you’ll find a few gentlemen with a renewed interest in these classics.

16. The Flintstones: Our favourite family from Bedrock: Fred, Wilma and Pebbles Flintstone.

17. The Jetsons: They’re out of this world; they’re the Jetsons! George, Jane, Judy and Elroy are an adorable quartet.

18. The Rubbles: Who else but our favourite prehistoric neighbours? Barney, Betty and Bamm-Bamm Rubble will always bring smiles. For a larger group – mix and match with the Flintstones.

19. Under the Sea: The King and Queen of Atlantis, King Neptune, a Mermaid, a Seahorse, and whomever else you can find under the sea would be a welcome addition to this fishy group!

20. Wizard of Oz: From The Wizard himself right down to the Munchkins and their Mayor, your group from Oz can be as big or as small as you’d like. For the perfect quartet, stick with Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion. Remember – don’t invite the Flying Monkeys without Glinda the Good Witch to protect you. These are just a few suggests – I invite you to make them your own. The best part of Halloween is expressing your own creativity. Good luck and Have fun !