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Americans are over ‘sexy’ Halloween costumes

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Americans are over ‘sexy’ Halloween costumes. (2026, October 2). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/02/lifestyle/americans-are-over-sexy-halloween-costumes/

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A survey of 2,000 Americans reveals that fewer than a quarter plan to dress up for Halloween this year, with 76% stating they will not participate. The research indicates that Gen Z and millennials are slightly more likely to dress up compared to other generations. Respondents cited overdone costumes like "sexy" versions of characters, pirates, and various Joker iterations as reasons for their lack of enthusiasm. Some unique costume ideas mentioned include a circus peanut and a Polish sausage, alongside classic choices like Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park or the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Less than a quarter of Americans plan to dress up for Halloween in 2023, according to recent research. The survey, which polled 2,000 adults, revealed that 76% aren't planning any costume this year. Similarly, 77% said they won't attend a Halloween party. Despite the overall trend, Gen Z and millennials are slightly more inclined, with a 10% higher likelihood of dressing up compared to other generations.

The survey highlights that 75% of respondents feel many costumes have become overly done, especially "sexy" versions which topped the list at 29%, followed closely by pirates (25%) and various Joker characters (22%). Other unpopular choices include cowboys/cowgirls, Harley Quinn, hippies, and Minions.

Respondents who do plan to dress up are opting for simpler or more creative themes like throwing on a "Happy Halloween" T-shirt or pumpkin-themed attire. Some unique costume ideas mentioned included dressing as Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park and the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz.

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Americans NORP · 3× Alan Grant PERSON · 1× Harley Quinn PERSON · 1× Joker PERSON · 1× Polish NORP · 1× the Wicked Witch of the West PERSON · 1×

Narrative

One respondent is going full “Jurassic Park” and dressing up as Dr. Alan Grant, while another is throwing it back to the Wicked Witch of the West from “The Wizard of Oz.” But some respondents are keeping it simple yet festive, with a number of respondents saying they will just opt to throw on their “Happy Halloween” or pumpkin T-shirts.
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🔮 It may come down to the costumes themselves, with 75% of respondents saying that there are costumes that are just too played out.
2026-10-02 · New York Post
Americans are over ‘sexy’ Halloween costumes · mixed framing

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Less than a quarter of Americans are planning to dress up for Halloween this year, according to new research. uncertain
quarter → plan → research
The survey of 2,000 Americans found that a surprising 76% noted that they are not planning to dress up for Halloween this year. asserted
they → find → Halloween
Another almost eight in ten respondents (77%) also said that they were not planning to attend a Halloween party this spooky season. asserted
they → say → party
Gen Z and millennials are 10% more likely to dress up for Halloween than other generations, even though the majority of the sample (68%) said that you can dress up at any age. asserted
you → dress → age
It may come down to the costumes themselves, with 75% of respondents saying that there are costumes that are just too played out. uncertain
that → come → respondents
A “sexy” version of anything came in as the most overdone costume, with 29% of respondents saying it’s time to retire the age-old gimmick. asserted
it → come → gimmick
Pirate costumes came in a close second (25%), with any variation of the Joker (22%) rounding out the top three. asserted
variation → come → three
People also noted that they were tired of seeing cowboys/cowgirls, Harley Quinn, hippies, and Minions. asserted
they → note → cowgirls
The survey also asked respondents what they planned to dress up as this Halloween, and the creativity was endless. asserted
creativity → ask → what
One respondent is going full “Jurassic Park” and dressing up as Dr. Alan Grant, while another is throwing it back to the Wicked Witch of the West from “The Wizard of Oz.” But some respondents are keeping it simple yet festive, with a number of respondents saying they will just opt to throw on their “Happy Halloween” or pumpkin T-shirts. asserted
they → go → Halloween
And dressing up doesn’t have to stop once you’re too old to trick-or-treat. asserted
you → dress → ?
According to the results, 68% of Americans agree that you’re never too old to get in costume for Halloween. uncertain
you → accord → Halloween
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