the buzz log

Halloween used to be all about kids putting on a sheet and mainlining sugar. However, October 31 has taken a decidedly adult turn in recent years and grown-ups are the ones donning costumes and getting their groove on. Some of those middle-aged folks see Halloween as a chance to unleash a side of themselves that remains repressed the other 364 days of the year.

We're talking about the increased interest in "sexy costumes." Searches on sexy get-ups are up 35% over the past week and related queries on "sexy plus size costumes," "sexy halloween costumes," and "sexy halloween costume ideas" are also on the rise. What naughty outfits will you see around the punch bowl this Halloween? Well, we tracked down the top 20 sexy costume searches for a peek behind the curtain...

Two more scandalous notes on sexy costume Search activity...

—The top 20 is populated with many of the usual costume themes with a sexy twist. Pirates, angels, vampires, and the like. But we were proud to see women and men in uniform represented with cops, firefighters, and military brass on our list.

—The more interesting ideas come from costume searches that didn't quite have the search volume to crack the list. There are a few furry fans interested in "sexy plush bunny costumes" and a handful of folks searching on "sexy sherlock holmes costumes." My dear, Watson!