Looking for Halloween costumes? Try these

October isn’t just about pumpkin-flavored foods, the change in the weather, or colorful leaves. October is spent thinking about, creating and eventually wearing your annual Halloween costume. Here are a few of this year’s most popular costumes inspired by popular culture and some classic go-to disguises.

Breaking Bad

With the series finale of “Breaking Bad’’ airing, there are sure to be several Walter Whites and Jesse Pinkmans out on the town this Halloween. “Breaking Bad,’’ the drug and crime Emmy-winning show for best drama series, was a hot topic as it wrapped up its five seasons in September. The finale raked in 10.3 million viewers on Sept. 29, making it one of the most watched drama cable finales of all time. Those numbers alone prove America loves a good anti-hero and his meth-cooking sidekick. While there are many varieties of the Walter White/Heisenberg costume, this hazmat suit is probably the most recognizable. Check out HalloweenCostumes.com for more ideas about how to make your own “Breaking Bad’’ costume.

Red Power Ranger

The Red Power Ranger spandex suit is a comfortable but still fun costume for any year. For the young man looking to be the life of the party without putting in a lot of effort, the red Power Ranger morphsuit is a great option, Party City said.

Lone Ranger and Tonto

Even though Disney’s “Lone Ranger’’ movie was a summer flop, the Lone Ranger and his sidekick, Tonto, are still a classic and relevant costume choice. Not to mention, Johnny Depp characters are always a crowd-pleaser.

Dr. Who

The British science-fiction series about a time-traveling humanoid alien known as the Doctor is an easy, yet recognizable costume this year. The series that ran from 1963 to 1989 was revived in 2005 and has become a cult-fan favorite. Including the Doctor’s companions, Rory, Amy and Clara makes for a whole group costume. The Doctor’s jacket is available on HalloweencCostumes.com.

Two-person camel

While this might seem like a cumbersome costume from a childhood play, it is actually a popular culturally relevant costume this year, as long as the wearers yell, “Guess what day it is?!’’ Anyone who understands this costume will be happier than the Geico’s camel on Wednesday commercial. It’s just too bad Halloween isn’t actually on hump day this year. This costume is exclusively available at HalloweenCostumes.com.

Mr. McGibblets

Any fan of the show “The League’’ will appreciate this Mr. McGibblets tribute costume from HalloweenCostumes.com. The character makes an appearance in an episode of the comedy about a fantasy football league.

Duck Dynasty

The A&E reality show “Duck Dynasty’’ follows Jep Robertson, Si Robertson, and Willie Robertson, and their family-operated business, which makes products for duck hunters. The show was named 2013’s No. 1 nonfiction series on cable. The family memebers, famous for their long beards and dishevled looks despite their multi-million dollar worth, make for an easy and iconic Halloween costume. Check out Boston.com’s 10 reasons “Duck Dynasty’’ is successful.

Witch

Perhaps the most traditional Halloween costume is the witch. Cambridge-based shipping tracking firm Panjiva predicts that the witch costume will be this year’s best seller, followed closely by the vampire and the zombie. The witch costume comes in many varieties from the scary to the scandalous. These are all available on HalloweenCostumes.com.

Voodoo doll

For an original twist on the twisted, women can try this Voodoo doll costume available from HalloweenCostumes.com The dress, perfect for any party, also comes with its own Voodoo doll in case you are looking to give Halloween a darker meaing.

Nicki Minaj

Ever since her emergance onto the music scene, Nicki Minaj has been a simple Halloween target, especially when her everyday look is beyond what most would even consider wearing on Oct. 31. Put together mismatched prints, slap on some giant false eyelashes and tease the hair sky-high, and you will be looking Nicki in the mirror. She was also the seventh most searched popular culture costume on Yahoo.

’80s Valley Girl

The 1980s were such an iconic fashion period, it’s easy to find the pieces that scream “rad.’’ This ’80s valley girl costume, available at HalloweenCostumes.com, is an easy-to-wear and easy-to-explain option for Oct. 31.

Wonder Woman

With the surge in popularity for men’s superheroes, Wonder Woman is always a popular companion costume for women. She is powerful, iconic, and can stand her own with every Superman, Iron Man, and Batman in the room. It is also the fifth most searched costume on Yahoo.

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll’s fictional girl who discovers an imaginary world has been a Halloween favorite for many years. It was the eighth most searched costume on Yahoo. Alice is just one piece to the Wonderland story. Put all the characters, such as the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, with her, and she becomes more than just a girl who follows a rabbit down a hole.

Cheshire Cat

For a different take on the world of Alice in Wonderland, women have the option to dress as the mysterious and mischievous Cheshire Cat. This body suit, available on HalloweenCostumes.com, would also make a good addition to any Wonderland group costume.

Flapper

A classic standby costume for women is the flapper girl. And with “The Great Gatsby’’ inspiration this year, it is more popular than ever. The Roaring ’20s have provided generations of women with an instantly recognizable costume.

Geek Chic

Inspired by “The Big Bang Theory’’ and the many popular chic geeks in popular culture today, this costume is a new take on the classic nerd. Long gone are the suspenders and pocket protectors, and in are the thick-rimmed glasses and plaid bowties

Huntress

Hunger Games fever is only about to start heating up when “Catching Fire’’ comes out on Nov. 16. Many girls will be looking to dress as the herione, Katniss Everdeen, a ruggedly beautiful survivor and fighter.

Medieval maiden

Any woman looking for something glamorous and creative can take her inspiration from some medieval maidens. The head pieces and several varieties of style make this option completely customizable.

Game of Thrones

One of the most buzzed-about shows this year has been HBO’s “Game of Thrones.’’ With a horde of characters to choose from, these medieval-style outfits are going to be a popular costume this year, Party City said. And for couples, Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo and the doomed Talisa and Robb Stark, pictured, are popular. Talisa and Robb Stark provide a good outlet for any couple looking to go on the gory side for Halloween.

Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus

After their performance at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Aug. 25, Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus were all anyone could talk about for a while. This easy DIY costume would be good for a couple. With that Beetlejuice suit, Robin Thicke’s wardrobe was made for Halloween. And for a less exposed Miley, women can wear an all white ensemble as she does in her “We Can’t Stop’’ music video. The recognizable pair’s costume will certianly raise eyebrows this Halloween, foam finger not included.

Black and Bone

This Halloween is all about the dark and Victorian, Party City said. That means Black and Bone will be a couple’s costume that sells well. The costume is a take on the Day of the Dead with a goth glamour and Victorian style.

Pop star and paparazzi

In this celebrity-obsessed culture, dressing as any recognizable celebrity is no longer that original. But making a clever couple’s costume out of the shameless fame and stalking of the paparazzi and their celebs is a new take on the imitation of real life. This Katy Perry and Paparazzi costume is available on HalloweenCostumes.com. Or take Katy Perry in her new direction and have her male counterpart dress as John Mayer, who gave Boston a shoutout a few months ago.

Superheroes

Year after year, the superheroes make a comeback on Halloween. Boys (young and old) dress as their favorite comic book hero. This year’s big ones are Man of Steel and Iron Man due to the summer’s blockbusters. Party City also has a Marvel mix and match section to make the superhero truly one of a kind.

Star Wars

The Star Wars saga characters return every year on Halloween. Kids are still clamoring to dress as storm troopers, R2D2, and Darth Vader.

Pirate

The pirate is the character of many child play fantasies, making the pirate costume a popular staple on Halloween. It is even an easy to costume to make from an existing wardrobe.

Wolf

Young boys might choose to be animals, but none is so popular as the wolf. This costume, from HalloweenCostumes.com, fits in with many groups, including Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, or “Where the Wild Things Are.’’

Monsters Inc.

Disney Pixar’s annual release provided an array of colorful characters to choose from this Halloween. Boys, girls, and toddlers can dress as Mike and Sully this holiday. The furry blue monster and the spherical green monster also make for a good “Daddy and me’’ costume.

Zombie

Zombies have become popular in recent years. With so many varieties, the zombie is a recognizable yet still individual costume.

Minion from ‘Despicable Me’

When “Despicable Me’’ delighted audiences, the favorite characters were the yellow minions who aid protagonist Gru in his missions. They made a return to the screen this summer in “Despicable Me 2’’ and brought smiles and ideas to many kids. Minions were the number one searched costume on Yahoo, while “Despicable Me’’ was the third most searched among popular culture costumes on Yahoo. They also make a good group costume with the supporting characters, and since minions always come in numbers.

Teen Beach Movie

“Teen Beach Movie’’ was Disney Channel’s original movie release this summer. It follows two modern day teens as they get trapped in a teen beach movie made in the 1960s. The colorful costumes were the fourth most searched costume on Yahoo, proving its popularity for this year.

Disney princesses

The girls’ equivalent of the superhero is the Disney princess. Party City said Ariel, the Little Mermaid, will be the top-seller this year as Disney released the film on Blu-Ray and DVD on Oct. 1. But the staples are available too.

Vampire

After the advent of “Twilight’’ and “The Vampire Diaries,’’ many girls still request to dress as vampires every year. This classic costume is available at HalloweenCostumes.com.

Monster High

These fashion dolls inspired by science-fiction, monster,s and other demons are a perfect match for a girl looking to be fashionable and scary on Halloween.

Wizard of Oz

“Wizard of Oz’’ is a film that has withstood the test of time, becoming a classic American movie. Each year, girls and boys alike dress as the many iconic characters, including Dorothy, the Wicked Witch and Glinda the Good Witch. Don’t want to be a witch or lost Kansas-native, HalloweenCostumes.com has an entire “Wizard of Oz’’ category.

Minnie Mouse

As one of the most popular figures in entertainment culture, Minnie Mouse makes a great costume for a girl of any age. Her memorable polka dots and ears are an easy accessory on Halloween night

Hello Kitty

The Japanese icon is still a popular figure for little girls. She comes in many different styles and colors, pleasing any fan of the cat with the pink bow.