Each year, the trendiest Halloween costumes are typically derived from the year’s most talked-about news stories.
And in 2015, there are plenty of choices that are sure to be the highlight of this year’s festivities…Some are positive, some are controversial.
For instance, Kim Davis is expected to be one of the most popular costumes this year.
She’s the Kentucky court clerk who refused to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
https://twitter.com/EbonyMcKenna/status/642174904515739649
https://twitter.com/ThirtyBirdy/status/643156801429610496
Bruce Jenner made big headlines when transitioning to Caitlyn.
And while some are calling this costume “transphobic,” Jenner herself says she thinks the idea is great and doesn’t find the costumes offensive at all.
10 Trendy Internet Inspired Halloween Costumes For 2015 http://t.co/zwinm6IiqL pic.twitter.com/QIDLkqiPLB
— iLyke (@ilyke_net) October 2, 2015
Another costume that many are calling “tasteless” is Walter Palmer, the dentist who made headlines for killing Cecil the lion.
But PETA has come out with their own rendition – Cecil attacking the dentist!
OMG! Cecil the Lion Halloween costume! LMAO http://t.co/8ewn7lywCE
— Lisa Marie Taggart (@lisamarieomg) September 18, 2015
If political figures are your thing, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and John Boehner are all expected to be big this Halloween.
https://twitter.com/amy_buehler/status/649703587061215232
https://twitter.com/montse_miranda/status/378962796479660033
John Boehner Halloween costume very popular. High demand to dress up as Speaker of haunted House. http://t.co/0B5IaRZJEL
— Joel R. Glucksman (@JGlucksman) October 18, 2013
The ice bucket challenge, the nationwide initiative to raise awareness for ALS, will surely be a Halloween hit!
@RealPJP @RealMelina An actual Halloween costume, ice bucket challenge! 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/T1TV6Pt9QR
— Clare (@ClareBurke_) November 5, 2014
Remember the “What color is it dress?”
This costume reflects both the black and blue or white and gold optical illusion.
Remember THE DRESS…where you either saw black and blue or white and gold… well NOW its a Halloween costume!… http://t.co/0bku6OaDWf
— Real Country 105.7 (@realcountry1057) September 28, 2015
The beloved rat carrying an entire slice of pizza down into a New York subway station, nicknamed “Pizza Rat,” already has its own costume!
New York's Hottest Halloween Costume is…. Pizza Rat! #PizzaRat #Ilovenyc http://t.co/f6C5YLLqeV pic.twitter.com/5fQMRMR4l2
— Daniel Fishel (@o_fishel) September 22, 2015
Even though Miley Cyrus and her infamous wrecking ball had everyone talking last year, it’s expected to make another comeback this year.
Trick or treaters have come up with all kinds of creative costumes from dogs to friends, and even pregnant bellies!
He came in like a wrecking ball!!! #pug #costume #mileycyrus #wreckingball http://t.co/L9KGI8X6mm pic.twitter.com/DgekOlYSGf
— Joy PhotoLove (@Joy_PhotoCam) March 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/juliannmartin/status/528376744697290752
apparently miley cyrus' wrecking ball was not too last year for this year's costume contest. #thirdplace #bump pic.twitter.com/k4OqLLYbLA
— wait, what plans? (@waitwhatplans) October 31, 2014
Halloween costume for pregnant women: Wrecking ball 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cv2lJCO4vZ
— Miss Lady Q.Joh♎son (@QueenBorne9) September 27, 2015
Among the top trendiest kids’ costumes this year – Star Wars, The Minions, super heroes, and the ever favorite Disney princesses are all predicted to be trick-or-treaters’ favorites.