Costume

How low can you go? When it comes to inappropriately sexy Halloween costumes, pretty damn low. A sexy prison guard is one thing, but when you take something simple and pure like, say, a baby, you're dressing up the wrong meme. Check out these sexy Halloween costumes that never should have been.

Dust off the sewing machine! For many mamas, Halloween memories include standing still as their own mothers draped and measured them for their homemade costume each year. With so many beautifully handmade items available on sites like Etsy, it's no wonder many moms are opting to buy their lil ones' costumes these days — but there's still a contingent that takes pride in crafting their own. Before pulling out the needle and thread, get some tips from the pros. Some of Etsy's most popular costume makers are sharing their best tips for DIYers hoping to whip up a masterpiece of their own. Check them out and then get to work — we're a month away from the big day!

When you think of Mardi Gras, beads, bourbon, and parades may come to mind, but the holiday is a big deal in lots of places oceans away from New Orleans. The lead up to Mardi Gras is known as Carnival, so the worldwide celebrations from Rio to Venice are actually all part of the same big global party. Whatever you call it, though, the week is the world's time for some of the most fabulous makeup, hair, and costuming you'll see all year. So grab a slice of king cake, get in the holiday spirit, and read on.

According to Google, there are five pop culture Halloween costumes for women that will be hot this All Hallows' Eve weekend. These outfits are inspired by the year's most popular movies, TV shows, and musicians, but some take a cue from the past. So if you end up donning the same trendy costume as six other ladies at a Halloween party tonight, don't say we didn't warn you! Find out the top five most-searched women's costumes now!

Happy Halloween! We've gleaned all kinds of inspiration from the ladies of Hollywood over the weekend and today, as they've donned their most creative sexy, scary, and cute Halloween costumes to celebrate All Hallows' Eve. Whether you're trick-or-treating tonight or just gathering ideas for next year, check out the lady stars in all their Halloween glory!

This year we've had a blast bringing you comical, sexy, and newsy Halloween content to bewitch you ahead of the ghoulish holiday. We've given you Halloween wedding inspiration, ways to bring costumes into the bedroom, a look back at vintage Halloween ads, and tips for the perfect Halloween date. But some of the most entertaining posts have been those chock-full of pop culture costume ideas, from '90s girls to modern princesses — psst, this year it's all about the royals! So whether you're single, paired up, or going out with your girls, we've got your perfect Halloween outfit covered! Check out all the costume ideas now.

Couples costumes are often twice as clever. But if you haven't come across a costume for you and your partner, I have some ideas for you. Each year, imaginative celebrities pull out all the stops at Heidi Klum's Halloween party, giving us a selection of sweet, sexy, and sometimes scary costumes for two. And you don't have to have to be in a relationship or have a date to borrow these! Just find a willing-and-able friend.

If you're paired up this Halloween, you're most likely attending costume parties with your significant other. And whether you're trying to come up with a creative couple costume, something inspired by celebrities, or an unsexy costume, what you wear with your partner for Halloween says a lot about your relationship. We break it down for you, so check out what the type of couple costume you pick says about you and your love now!