Experts Predict The Most Popular Halloween Costumes Of 2024

Here we go. It's almost Halloween time. And even though the spooky holiday is more than a month away, internet searches for Halloween costumes have gone up 85% since early last month. Everyone wants to get a jump start on that perfect costume. Hoping to be maybe a bit unique in the threads they choose to sport this season.

However, unless you're Heidi Klum with months to build a look and endless funds to hire make-up professionals, you're probably not going to be lucky enough to avoid the Halloween costume doppleganger. Which is a bummer, because we could definitely use more of that level of creativity, no matter where you're doing Halloween this year.

When it comes to the inspiration for popular Halloween costumes, the media is easily the most influential. Popular movies and television shows are always what is seen the most in the current costume trends. This year looks to be no different. Fashion experts at Boohoo know people are curious about which costumes we can expect the most of this year. And they came up with a list of what they think will be the most popular Halloween costumes for 2024.

Deadpool And Wolverine

These two will definitely be a popular look this year, for a couple of reasons. This year's release of Deadpool 3 is the first time that the two comic book characters are seen together in a movie. Which makes it an optimal choice for a couple's costume. The Deadpool look is also pretty easy to DIY, making it a great choice even for those on a budget.

Barbie And Ken

Another great choice for a couple's look is everyone's favorite two dolls. We saw this look last year with the movie's 2023 release. But Barbie is so iconic and the costumes so much fun, there's no doubt there will be plenty of each doll this year. And the best part is, the movie made all iterations of both dolls popular again, which increase costume options. Just don't forget that signature pink!

Pennywise

The clown that haunts all of our dreams is set to make a comeback in 2024. It has been among the most popular Halloween costumes since It was released. But a 138% rise in internet searches for the look has experts thinking we'll see a lot of them this year too.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

Yes, it's technically old news, and we saw a lot of these two last Halloween. But there's new material for fresh ideas when it comes to this year's Halloween costumes. Experts are predicting people will be dressing in Swift's Eras Tour costumes, after her massively successful run of shows this year. But there's also the added benefit of Kelce on tour with Taylor, or some Swift costume involving a lot of cats.

Beetlejuice

When the original film came out, we saw these costumes everywhere. The same thing is expected to happen this year with the film's sequel dropping earlier this month. And if the new film is anything like the last when it comes to inspiration, there will be a plethora of ideas to take to the streets on Halloween.

Other Halloween costumes experts are expecting to see this year are characters from The Bear on Disney +, characters from Dune II, and Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked. Of course, if you're in Las Vegas for Halloween, there will be plenty of lingerie and angel wings too.

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It doesn't seem like it in Las Vegas, but fall really is right around the corner. That means some big new, very highly anticipated, restaurant and bar openings.

Las Vegas is looking ahead to the fall season, which is actually the most beautiful time of the year in Las Vegas.

And that last quarter of the year moves fast in Las Vegas. Raiders football, Formula One racing, a big implosion, and holiday celebrations galore. The last quarter of the year will also see a handful of exciting new restaurants making their debuts.

Caesars Palace has turned its food court into a bunch of very cool celebrity chef quick-service restaurants. The Forum Food Hall says they make it easy and affordable to feed the whole family. With a large variety of cuisine types to satisfy everyone's cravings.

Gjelina, a new Venice, California restaurant, is moving into the Venetian, and I peeked in when I was there this past weekend - it looks really nice. It opened in Venice Beach in 2008, and set the standard for sustainable restaurant practices. It is said to be a premier case study for sustainable dining today. Gjelina is moving into the Venetian's Restaurant Row area and will be open for lunch and dinner.

Tiki rooms are hot everywhere, and that includes Las Vegas. The Golden Tiki, and Frank's Tiki room are very popular Las Vegas bars. A new Tiki bar will open in downtown Las Vegas, and honestly - it's about time.

Glitter Gulch Tiki is finally here!. Glitter Gulch Tiki is local Mexican restaurant chain Nacho Daddy’s first venture into the tiki world. They offer traditional tiki drinks, signature cocktails with lychee puree. And their kitchen will also serve light bites of various items like coconut shrimp and poke nachos on crispy wonton chips.

Here are some other exciting new restaurants and bars, slated to open in Las Vegas in the next few months.

This is Top Chef Season 13 winner, Jeremy Ford's place. He opened in Miami, and is now opening a location at Resorts World in Las Vegas.  Stubborn Seed has a prix fixe menu.  The restaurant’s name refers to  the persistence it takes to open a restaurant - or any passion project, and  to flourish and grow.” Stubborn Seed will incorporate seasonal and local ingredients and a robust drink menu. Opening Winter 2024.

For over a year, Mandalay Bay has had sign on the doors of what will soon be an adults-only mini golf course. The space used to be Light nightclub. Swingers is supposed to have four different golf courses, each modeled after a quaint English countryside. They have locations in London, New York, and Washington D.C.. and they look really cool, and very unique. Cocktails will be delivered by caddies, and pizza, burgers, and tacos will be served at a parasol-covered sunken garden lounge. Las Vegas has a lot of trendy golf-and-play attractions, but Swingers promises to be the ritziest version yet.

Midday steak and eggs with homemade tortillas and salsa, bowls of pozole with heirloom corn, and American diner staples like eggs over-easy with bacon and smashed potatoes. Chamana’s will have a fancy beverage menu, with espresso drinks from supposedly, the most expensive expresso machine in the world, and sodas with fruit purees like watermelon-basil, guava, and lavender. their website says Chamana’s "draws inspiration from the spiritual and therapeutic practices of ancestral healers providing wholesome cuisine to promote harmony, showcasing culinary creativity in its purest form."

After 20 years, Charlie Palmer closed during the pandemic. Enter Bourbon Steak. This will be  Chef Michael Mina's sixth local restaurant.  A beautiful selection of premium beef cuts and fresh seafood. Fancy trolley carts with shellfish, caviar, chocolate fondue and cocktails will roam  the restaurant. Mina says the restaurant will reflect the energy and essence of Las Vegas.

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