Vampires and More Vampires? Your Costumes Haven't Been That Original

What better way to see how U.S. pop culture has evolved over the last five years than to take a look Halloween costumes over the years? We got with Party City to get the stats. Disclaimer: Darwin would be disappointed.

2009

• Vampires inspired by Twilight
• Pirates
• Star Wars

2010

• Vampires … again!
• 1980s Comeback Costumes
• Jersey Shore

2011

• Zombies inspired by Walking Dead
• Classic Cartoons (Strawberry Shortcake, Super Mario)
• Pop Star Singers (Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj)

2012

• Superheroes (Avengers, Spider Man, Dark Knight Rises)
• Mattel Monster High
• Mix & Match Options for Women

2013

• Superheroes…again
• TV Inspired Costumes (Game of Thrones)
• Disney Princesses