Once again, witches take the top spot for adult costumes. Thanks to popular books, movies and television series, vampire costumes jumped to the number two spot from third last year.

Easy Halloween costume ideas help you pull together a fabulous costume fast! Be the best-dressed at the next party with these Halloween costume ideas for adults.

Adult costumes: Adults’ vampire costumes are usually moderately spooky, but they can be more scary, gory or revealing than kids versions.

Adult costumes: Adults’ vampire costumes are usually moderately spooky, but they can be more scary, gory or revealing than kids versions.

Adult costumes: Adults’ vampire costumes are usually moderately spooky, but they can be more scary, gory or revealing than kids versions.

Ghosts, Disney princesses, and witches are among the most popular Halloween costumes this year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Vampire costumes are enduringly popular for Halloween, and there’s a rich tradition of vampire books, films, myths and legends to work from.

What are the top Halloween costumes this year? The top adult costumes this year are expected to be a witch, vampire and cat.

As for ghoulish garbs, the witch tops the list of most popular adult get-up for 2009, followed by the “Twilight” series-inspired vampire, the pirate, clown, vixen, cat, devil, scary costume ...

Shop our picks for the best Halloween costumes for adults, from brands like Spirit Halloween, Amazon and more.