The Best of AC Content on Halloween Costumes for Women 2009

Halloween is that one time of year that we women are able to shed our staid and motherly image and dress up in super cool Halloween costumes and pretend to be someone else. What could be more fun than dressing up as a flamboyant gypsy or a telepathic barmaid who dates vampires? Check out this article for ten of the best Halloween costume ideas for women that Associated Content Contributors have created this year.

How to Have the Coolest Ugly Betty Betty Suarez Halloween Costume by AC Contributor Darrin Atkins

Darrin Atkins has written an article about dressing in a Halloween costume that is the lead character from the television show Ugly Betty which sounds simple and fun to put together.

True Blood Halloween Costume Idea: Sookie Stackhouse by AC Contributor Shannon Wilson

Shannon Wilson offers suggestions on how to create your own telepathic barmaid, Sookie Stackhouse, from True Blood character Halloween costume easily.

Alice Cullen Halloween Costume: How to Make Your Own by AC Contributor Sherry W.

Sherry W. has written an article about one of the female vegetarian vampire supporting characters from the movie and book series by Stephanie Meyer, Twilight, which sounds fun to wear. She includes make up suggestions to give your skin tone just the right Alice Cullen "vampire" glow.

Twilight Halloween Costume Rosalie Hale by AC Contributor Donna Aycock

Donna Aycock offers easy instructions on how to wear a Halloween costume that is another female vampire from the Twilight series.

DIY Halloween Costume: Sharpay from High School Musical by AC Contributor Linda Ann Nickerson

Linda Ann Nickerson has written a do-it-yourself Halloween costume idea for one of the characters from the High School Musical phenomenon. I know this sounds like a costume idea for a tween but why should they have all the fun? Plus, just try to imagine their faces when you tell them that you, an adult woman, have dressed as Sharpay!

How to Make Gothic Halloween Costumes by AC Contributor Darlene Michaud

Darlene Michaud's Gothic Halloween costume ideas are easy, inexpensive, and you probably already have most of the items needed to create.

2009 Ideas for Halloween Costumes for Women by AC Contributor Aida Ekberg

Aida Ekberg has Halloween costume suggestions that are all based on celebrities, pop stars and women of television that were popular in 2009. My favorite is the octomom monster costume made out of an octopus tutu with baby dolls attached to it.

Sexy Women's Homemade Halloween Costumes for Two by AC Contributor Shanika

Shanika offers slightly different women's Halloween costumes. Her ideas are based on famous female duos for friends who can go to a Halloween party together and make a big statement. Her ideas include going as Thelma and Louise, Wilma and Betty, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy and others.

Halloween Costume Ideas: How to Prepare a Flapper Costume by AC Contributor Gabrielle Manimtim

Gabrielle Manimtim's article on the flapper Halloween costume is complete with instructions and links to videos to show you how to achieve that flapper "bob" hair cut look. The flapper Halloween costume is a classic that will never go out of style.

Women's Plus Size Halloween Costumes for 2009 by AC Contributor Teresa Wilson

Teresa Wilson reminds us not to forget our beautiful plus size women; we want to have our Halloween fun too! This article has five costumes ideas that can be purchased online such as Queen of Hearts, fortune teller, vampira, wicked witch and Queen Elizabeth I.

Halloween should be a fun time of year for everyone, not just the kids. Dressing up in costume is one of the major fun aspects of the entire holiday. When you choose a really wild or unexpected costume idea, you'll need to take plenty of pictures so you can remember just how much fun you had!