Halloween is that time of year when kids and kids at heart dress up and pretend to be someone or something else.
Certain costumes cause people to add sound effects. Ghosts shout "boo" and dogs bark "woof woof." Other costumes may even cause mannerisms to change. A mummy may take the role seriously and begin to walk stiff with their arms out front.
Some will put a lot of creativity into their costume while others will throw something together at the last minute.
But whether your goal is to win best-dressed at your Halloween party, to steal the spotlight or just to get a few laughs, you can say a lot about yourself through your costume without even realizing it.
That's because your costume choice subconsciously reveals a lot about your personality. Doubtful? Consider the following five costume categories for starters ...
No. 5: Dressing up as other people
Dressing up as Charlie Sheen is likely to be a "winning" costume this year. But, then again, celebrities typically are.
In fact, you can be sure the likes of Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber are sure to have a ton of lookalikes this year.
Throughout the years, dressing up as the president has also been popular. During the 1970s and the Watergate Scandal, it was President Nixon. In the 1990s, it was President Clinton during the whole Monica Lewinsky impeachment scandal.
And even dressing up as another occupation, such as doctors, also contributes to the phenomenon of dressing up as someone else.
So if you dress up as another person what is this really saying about you?
Well, if you reach for the mask or wig that will creatively turn you into another person, you are playing it safe. While the costume may get a few laughs, you really aren't trying to get out of your comfort zone.
But what about a costume choice that skews a bit ... younger?
No. 4: "Childish" costumes
A fairly easy costume to pull together is to dress like a baby or a little boy or girl.
Party revelers pull it off by grabbing a teddy bear, baby doll or a blanket and dressing in some pajamas. Some wear diapers, grab a pacifier and even a bonnet.
But before you revert back to the days of your childhood, you should know that you are really a kid at heart and may actually be refusing to grow up. Costumes such as Peter Pan and Fairy Princesses also would put you in the I-don't-want-to-grow-up category.
Dressing as a superhero reveals that you have a childlike fantasy of wanting to make the world a better place. You may also want to be admired.
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