# Plus-Size Couple Costumes Expanded Selections for Holiday Fun in 2009 By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-10-22 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-size-costumes-for-couples References: [mrcostumes](http://www.mrcostumes.com/Plus-Size-Costumes-Tempt-with-Exciting-Designs-W14.aspx) This year, [plus size Halloween costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plus-one-edit) are available with fuller cuts and modern themes and they’re designed to [pair up for couples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzmates). From Halloween to Christmas to themed parties, nearly [any holiday or event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading) can be spiffed up with the right costume. Larger adult costumes are available in a wide variety of styles and colors and range from sexy to elegant to downright blood-curdling. A good-quality costume can range from about $70 to well over $500, so buyers should take time to choose one that will fit, flatter, and fill a costumed event with fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plus-size Costumes:** Opportunity for retailers to expand plus-size offerings and cater to a growing market. - **Modern Themes:** Chance for costume designers to create modern, inclusive costumes that reflect diverse interests. - **Couples Costumes:** Potential for companies to create matching costumes for couples of all sizes, providing new options for themed events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to expand their offerings and capitalize on the growing demand for plus-size costumes. - **Fashion:** Chances for costume designers to create modern plus-size costumes that reflect diverse interests and provide inclusivity amongst all customers. - **Event Planning:** Potential for event planners to incorporate more diverse and inclusive costume options for themed events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-thrills-chills.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md) - [Boxed Toy Couples Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-ken-box-couple-costume.md)