Most Popular Adult Costume Choices for 2008

Witch, pirate, vampire and cat costumes are the most popular adult costume choices according to the National Retail Federation's 2008 survey conducted by BIGresearch. Adults have been pretty consistent the past three Halloweens - witches, pirates, vampires and cats were also the most popular adult costume choices in 2007 and 2006. For comparison you can see the most popular costumes in 2007, 2006 and 2005.

Pictured from left to right in the graphic above: Batgirl Deluxe Adult Costume, Deluxe Halo 3 Master Chief Jumpsuit and the Gothic Witch Adult Costume.

Here's this year list of the most popular adult costumes choices.

Top Adult Costumes
		# of Adults
Witch	14.9%	5,858,685
Pirate	4.4%	1,721,366
Vampire	3.3%	1,298,575
Cat	2.5%	996,580
Fairy	1.7%	664,387
Nurse	1.7%	664,387
Batman	1.5%	573,789
Political (Obama, McCain, etc.)	1.5%	573,789
Ghost	1.4%	543,589
Angel	1.3%	13,390
Clown	1.2%	483,191
Wench/Tart/Vixen	1.2%	452,991
Athlete	1.1%	422,792
French Maid	1.1%	422,792
Queen	1.1%	422,792
Zombie	1.0%	392,592
Cowboy/Cowgirl	0.9%	362,393
Dracula	0.9%	362,393
Devil	0.9%	362,393
Princess	0.8%	332,193

Posted on October 16, 2008

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