Vampires among most popular Halloween costumes

Thanks to "Twilight" and other series about the undead, vampires will be among the most popular costumes this Halloween, according to a survey released today by the National Retail Federation.

The group -- which estimates that 47 million adults and 58 million children will dress up for Halloween -- also found that witches and pirates would be top choices, while nurses and political figures would be less popular.

Here are the group's lists of top costume choices.

For adults:

1. Witch
2. Vampire
3. Pirate
4. Clown
5. Wench/tart/vixen
6. Cat
7. Devil
8. Scary costume/mask
9. Athlete
10. Police officer

For children:

1. Princess
2. Witch
3. Spider-Man
4. Pirate
5. Pumpkin
6. Vampire
7. Disney princess
8. Star Wars character
9. Tinker Bell
10. Batman

For pets:

1. Pumpkin
2. Devil
3. Bow ties/fancy collars
4. Witch
5. Superdog/supercat
6. Princess
7. Bat
8. Dog
9. Angel
10. Bee

-- Andrea Chang

Photo: Robert Pattinson plays vampire Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" series. Credit: David Strick / Los Angeles Times

Comments

[steve rinter]

I really dig the doggie vampire costumes on this site.

http://www.costumesinc.com/t232/Vampires-Gothic-Costumes-themes.html

[Jubblies]

Vampires are amongst the most popular costumes this October could be re-stated as "Americans seek to dress up as their Congressmen and Senators this year for Halloween..."

[kyra]

i for one would rather be a bunni

[Halloween Costume Ideas]

I think a lot of people are going out as Michael Jackson this year - I've seen lots of those costumes online. I've also seen a lot of Wolverine costumes but they look like spandex body suits - which is just not the best look for everyone!

[angela]

vampires are the most popular thing that have come out since twlight.