Best AC Content on Halloween Costumes for Teens

The best part about Halloween is getting to dress up as someone else for the night. Whether you dress like Michael Jackson or a fairy princess, there's something special about assuming the identity of someone else and going out to a party. Halloween costumes don't have to cost a fortune, and you'd be surprised how many DIY Halloween costumes there are available. Here are 10 great Halloween costumes for teenagers.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #1
Madonna

Madonna has been a staple of the Halloween costumes ever since she started sporting ripped lace and denims in her old school look, and because her look has changed so often, you have several different looks from which to choose, from old school Madonna, to cone-bra Madonna, to Ashanti Madonna to Guerilla Madonna.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #2
Zombie

Zombies are also a classic Halloween look, and there are plenty of variations on the theme. You could be a Zombie Cheerleader, a Zombie Sports Player, a Zombie Michael Jackson (ala Thriller), or even a Zombie Madonna. Be creative, and be a zombie.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #3
The Cereal Killer

Okay, so it's a bit lame, but let's say you have no money and the hottest girl in the school just invited you to her Halloween party tonight. Scan the kitchen? Box of cereal? Check. Fake blood leftover from last year's Halloween party? Check. Oh, shoot, no fake blood? Make your own with water, cornstarch, and red food coloring. Easy, man.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #4
Alice in Wonderland, the goth version

Okay, so you want to punk up last year's Alice in Wonderland costume? Cut the skirt to half the length, add a pair of black-and-white tights, and your favorite pair of Maryjane shoes. Line your eyes in black eyeliner and put silver lipstick on your pouter. Scowl prettily.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #5
The Pirate

Johnny Depp made pirates totally sexy, and you can capitalize on the look yourself. All you need are some pirate-y clothes, black eyeliner, a tri-point hat, and an eyepatch. Parrot not required. Make sure to practice your piratese before heading out to the party, me maties.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #6
The Swine Flu

H1N1 is among us, so why not act the part? Whether you choose to dress up like a doctor gone mad or a giant syringe, making fun of the swine flu is a great way to get over being scared of it!

Halloween Costumes for Teens #7
Michael Jackson

Whether you go for the thriller-esque Zombie Michael Jackson look or the more traditional version, MJ is bound to be a popular look this Halloween. Why not get a bunch of your friends to dress up like MJ is a tribute to the King of Pop?

Halloween Costumes for Teens #8
The Geisha

You'll need silk bathrobe, a wide belt, white face powder, and a black Geisha wig to pull off this Japanese look.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #9
The Vampire

Besides getting to say, "I Vant to Suck Your Blood" all night, vampires are just plain cool. Whether you go for the Twilight-esque vampire look or the more traditional Bela Lugosi style vampire with the pale face and cape, you'll have a blast dressed like a vampire this Halloween.

Halloween Costumes for Teens #10
The Devil

Indulge your inner demon by dressing like the devil this Halloween. The Dark Side is, after all, what All Hallow's Eve is all about. Being devious and devilish, and look cute while doing it. You'll just need some red clothes and a set of horns. Easy!