"2023's Hottest Halloween Costumes, Budget-Friendly Celebrations, and the Haunting Impact of Bidenflation"

Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, with $4.1 billion being spent on costumes alone. Popular costume choices include witches, vampires, and Barbie, with the Barbie movie being the highest-grossing film of the year. Other popular costumes are inspired by characters from the Addams Family, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the children's show Bluey. Pet costumes have also seen a boost in popularity, with pumpkins, hot dogs, and bats being the top choices. It is recommended to get costumes early as the last two weeks before Halloween are the busiest for retailers.