by L.S. Watts

Created on: October 09, 2009

Each year most people are looking for trendy costumes to make each Halloween the most memorable one yet. But how do the fashion and consumer experts choose what costumes are top notch for the year and which ones fall short? There are a wide variety of consumer panels that send out surveys to consumers to find out what they prefer. Some of these are official surveys and others are not. Some surveys are sponsored by clubs and organizations where as others are sponsored by stores that focus primarily on Halloween.

Extreme Halloween is an online store that sells Halloween costumes. Each year they have an online survey available to consumers. This allows them to see what is going to popular any given year. If you would like to participate in the survey this year, visit this webpage.

The National Retail Federation also keeps a close eye on what consumers want, even at Halloween. The National Costumers Association is another source of Halloween costume surveys. Below you will find a list of the top ten costumes in a variety of categories. Although some 2009 survey results differ, here is a list of costumes that most lists had in common.

We all love seeing our infants and toddlers dressed up so cute for Halloween. According to recent surveys, the list below is what is making parents say, "Awww..." and will melt the hearts of anyone who sees your infant or toddler.

Top Baby Costumes

1. Peas in a Pod

2. Lamb

3. Teddy Bear

4. Elephant

5. Lady Bug

6. Mickey Mouse

7. Minnie Mouse

8. Dinosaur

9. Baby Blossom

10. Angel

If you ask girls ages from preschool to preteen they typically are quick to tell you what they want. The most girls this year are screaming Hannah Montana but there others that still prefer the more traditional cheerleader and witch costumes.

Top Girl Costumes

1. Hannah Montana

2. Cheerleader

3. Witch

4. Rainbow Brite

5. Pink Supergirl

6. Bumblebee bug

7. Alice in Wonderland

8. Pirate Elizabeth Swann

9. Goth Girl

10. Michelle Obama

Boys this year are influenced by their favorite television shows, movies, and toys. Those seem to be monopolizing the boys' choices this year. The more popular the pop culture pick, the more popular the costume will be.

Top Boy Costumes

1. Wolverine/X-men

2. Star Wars characters from the Clone War series

3. Bumblebee Transformer

4. Optimus Prime Transformer

5. Soldier

6. Policeman

7. Snake Eyes from G.I. Joe

8. Power Ranger

9. Michael Jackson

10. Vampire

When women and men choose costumes, they always want to look their best and

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