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Costume Watch: Halloween's "Thriller" Night
Like clockwork, costume searches on Yahoo! are accelerating, as people prep for the biggest holiday masquerade of the year. And this All Soul's Eve, they're paying homage to Michael Jackson.
Year after year, Star Wars and Disney have dominated dress-up themes, but phenomenal lookups for "michael jackson costumes" have bypassed these standbys. Among the late singer's distinctive looks, the most sought-after is the red leather jacket and jeans (designed to make Jackson look more "virile") from his 1999 "Thriller" video.
Other leading Jackson costumes: the "Bad" boy look in buckles and skintight black, the "Smooth Criminal" white zoot suit and fedora, and the sequins and shiny socks of "Billie Jean." Essential ingredient to all looks: sequined white glove.
As for other alternate identities and themes, expect glittery vampires or werewolves à la "Twilight," evildoer Cobra Commander of "G.I. Joe" (this year's Joker), and pirates. Below, expect these characters to come knocking on your door.
Top Halloween Costume Characters on Yahoo!
- Michael Jackson Costume
- Tinkerbell Costume
- Batman Costume
- Minnie Mouse Costume
- Wonder Woman Costume
- Hannah Montana Costume
- Harry Potter Costumes
- Snow White Costume
- Catwoman Costume
- Yo Gabba Gabba Costume
Filed under: Holidays, Costumes, Halloween, Michael Jackson
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