SEATTLE, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Getting ready for a spook-tacular Halloween this year? It’s estimated that more than 70 million adults, more than one third of the U.S. adult population, will dress in costumes and celebrate in scary style.
The folks at FAT bastard wine approve highly of this unpretentious and happy-go-lucky holiday. Never among those who might look down on dressing up in silly garb, they’ve asked 100 of America’s biggest costume rental companies to reveal the most popular outfits adults will don this October 31st. In the hope this will offer everyone a little pre-Halloween inspiration, here’s their list of the most in-demand attire for 2008:
1. Pirates — The most called-for costume, named by 38 percent of the experts, is the swashbuckling look inspired by the incredible popularity of Johnny Depp’s character in Pirates of the Caribbean. Of course few will actually achieve that sexy, smoldering, somewhat inebriated air, but all can dream.
2. Super heroes — The number two pick reinforces the notion that motion pictures influence consumer taste in almost everything, as another 31 percent said super heroes are superior looks this year. Death-defying disguises include Batman (19 percent), Spiderman (6 percent) and other unspecified super do-gooders (6 percent).
3. Need more proof of the persuasive nature of movies? “Ordinary” movie characters — that is, those without super powers — are third on the list with 24 percent. Top billing goes to The Joker (6 percent), Indiana Jones (4 percent), and various individuals from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Shrek.
4. Dreaming of being placed on a pedestal? Nineteen percent will reach that elevated status with royal garb coming in fourth. From Marie Antoinette, Queen Elizabeth and various unspecified princesses to Medieval and Renaissance personages, crowns will weigh heavy on many Halloween goers heads.
5. What was it about the 1970’s? Fourteen percent will opt for looks from the disco era when big shoulders and John Travolta’s white polyester suit held sway with the fashion-forward.
6. Count on sexy women. Another 14 percent will venture out dressed as every guy’s fantasy: nurses, Barbie doll or a French maid. In fact, according to the costumers, there’s a whole line of Playboy looks to be had including sexy versions of Little Bo Peep, Snow White, Marian the Librarian and the like.
7. Everyone knows 1920s America was populated entirely by gangsters, flappers and oddly dressed swimmers. Twelve percent of Halloween revelers will bring back the good old days of bathtub gin and the Charleston this year.
8. Whether they’re being patriotic or playful, 8 percent will choose military garb this year.
9. Think it’s all happening at the zoo? Seven percent will choose an animal for their trick-or-treat look. FAT bastard has it on expert authority that apes are the most au courant.
10. Just the facts, ma’am. Six percent will choose to come to the Halloween party dressed as cops.
When it’s time to make that Halloween toast, whatever Americans are wearing, FAT bastard wants to be there. Enjoy FAT bastard by the glass or mix up some ghoulishly delicious Halloween cocktails with this high quality wine. Here are recipes for a super spooky quaff that will make any party petrifying and perfect:
The Great Pumpkin 2 oz Fat bastard Chardonnay 1 oz cognac .5 oz simple syrup .5 oz apple cider 1 heaping teaspoon of spiced pumpkin pie mix
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake hard and fine strain into a cocktail glass
Haunted Hippo 3 parts Pinot Noir 3 parts FAT bastard Chardonnay 2 parts Cognac 2 parts maraschino liqueur 4 parts ginger ale
Place all into a punch bowl. Add a large block of ice. Garnish with slices of blood orange
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