Remember the so-called "good old days" this year by putting together '50s Halloween costumes for yourself and for your family. If you do not already own a greaser wig, poodle skirts, or any hot rod cars, do not worry. It is easy to start from scratch. Well, we can' really help you with the hot rod, but we can help you with the garments! Add a little personal touch, and consider making it a family affair. Your family's '50s Halloween costumes will surely turn heads

There are a few basics to remember. Beyond that you can add your own dashes of color and personality. Just as there are "cliques" today, there were social divisions in the '50s. Which one you choose is up to you.

Get those men together, throw a leather jacket over a white t-shirt and watch them show off their best John Travolta from "Grease" impersonation. You can even go all the way to the other side with it and dress the guys in pocket protectors and bowties. This 'nerd' look is just as much a representation of '50s Halloween Costumes as those that are 'cool'.

Ladies, you have two choices before you go as well. You can do the 50s inspired poodle skirt; pair it with a white shirt and matching white socks, and you've got a classic representation of '50s Halloween costumes for women (or girls). But this 'wholesome' girl is not the only one we've seen from the '50s; there is also the 'bad' girl. This girl would, no doubt, be wearing skin tight pants on bottom while her top was covered in a 'Pink Ladies' type jacket (again, think "Grease").

Children can get in on the nostalgic fun of 50s Halloween costumes as well. Little girls can sport poodle skirts. For an extra dose of the sickeningly cute, mother, daughter and sister can wear identical skirts. Little boys could choose a pair of thick, fake nerd glasses or could go for the greaser look as well. There really is nothing that makes people smile more than a miniature Fonz. Eyyy!

So what if you think the '50s were only about conforming; now is your chance to take the bland out of the decade. Jazz up your family's costumes this Halloween. Add extra studs and gems to all the '50s Halloween costumes for a more impressive display.

If you really want to impress them this year, why not try speaking the language of the 50s. It wouldn't take long to get online and pick up some hints on catch phrases of the day. Finding out patterns in the speech of the time can add an extra dimension to your '50s Halloweencostumes. Folks will see you and feel like they've stepped into another time if done right.

Go all out - make your family's '50s Halloween costumes the best they can be. Simple is good, but a more elaborate design may garner more attention. The outfits should be comfortable and you should allow yourself to be carried back to the 50s, if only for one night. All that's left is to decide if you want to go in the direction of the 'cool' or the 'nerdy' version for all of your '50s Halloween costumes. Enjoy the nostalgia of this night; Halloween won't be back for another year! Edited by Hetsil Protage - 39969