# Pumpkin-Inspired Halloween Outfits This Cute Costume Dress is Jack-O-Dorable By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-09-19 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-outfits References: [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/what-s-new/jolly-jack-o-lantern-dress.html) & [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/) It's that time of the year again to get your [Halloween outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx) in order and this cute jack-o-lantern dress is one great idea. Many people have dressed as a [witch or a princess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes) but how about a golden pumpkin? The hem of the dress bubbles to resemble a carved pumpkin and the black felt face is more cute than scary. With light, breathable materials this dress will be comfy and cute so when you walk past the guy dressed as a farmer you won't feel like the ugly pumpkin in the patch. The dress is the perfect combination of Halloween spirit and adorable, so if you want to go for the adorable look on the [candy-filled day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger), this is the Halloween outfit for you! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pumpkin-themed Halloween Costumes:** Opportunity for retailers to create a line of pumpkin-inspired costumes and accessories that cater to those looking for a less-scary and more adorable look this Halloween. - **Cute and Comfortable Halloween Costumes:** With the popularity of more comfortable and cozy fashion trends, there is a potential for retailers to capitalize on the demand for cute, comfortable Halloween costumes like this jack-o-lantern dress. - **Halloween Costumes with a Twist:** A new wave of Halloween costumes that combines traditional spooky elements with a fun and playful twist in order to appeal to a wider audience who are not big fans of the scary costumes could be the next big thing in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** A unique and playful line of Halloween costumes and accessories could be created for the fashion industry which leans towards keeping up with current trends. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can take advantage of the rise of more casual and comfortable fashion through creating Halloween costumes that cater to this specific market. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to create Halloween-themed shows or events that cater to a wider audience with less-spooky themes and costumes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Spellbinding Collectible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md)