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Renaissance and movie costumes rule this Halloween season
Costume trends shift toward Renaissance looks and Star Wars characters with Shakespeare in Love and Elizabeth fueling demand. Men favor furred tunics and capes, women wear gold-embellished ballgowns, while babies parade as lions and Oz characters. THA cites over 5 billion in Halloween sales, with adults increasingly dressing up per AmEx index.
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Shakespeare
Anakin Skywalker
Austin Powers
Elizabeth
Tom Flanigan
Charelle
Frederick
Mr. Flanigan
Halloween Association
THA
Felicity Shagwell
Xena the
Eee
Dorothy
American Express
International Retail Marketing Association
Halloweeen
Cara Radonich
Spencer's
Francis Scott Key
Amanda Smith
Card and Party Giant
Frederick Crossing
Pokemon
Queen Amidala
WCW
Bruce Reid
Paper Magic Group
Ms. Smith
Blue
Dog
Barbie
Super
Steve Radoniech IV
Psk Mall