Care to guess how much Americans will spend on celebrating Halloween this year?
Between the candy, costumes and decorations, Americans will spend $7.4 billion on today’s holiday. While this doesn’t come nearly as close to what analysts predict Americans will spend on Christmas this year, Halloween is a huge holiday for retailers. On costumes alone, consumers will spend about $2.8 billion; that makes sense considering the point of the holiday is to dress up as something you’re not.
Needless to say, costumes have become a Halloween party staple–not just for children, but for adults (who actually spend more on costumes than children). In case you have only hours to get to a party and still have no costume ideas or are second-guessing your “thought this was cleaver, but it’s actually really offensive” costume and need some inspiration, check out these brand-inspired Halloween costumes for today’s Funny Friday. Not only will you almost certainly not offend anyone, you’ll likely be recognized immediately.
Progressive’s Flo and Geico’s Gecko
appreciation tweet because my brother is the Geico gecko pic.twitter.com/W1YOTaoplv — Cassidy Davis (@Davvvvvis) October 26, 2014
Gorton’s Fisherman
Fred Perry Halloween 101: Struggling to find that perfect Gorton’s Fisherman costume? Look no further, we’ve got all you need! Stop by and grab our Hooded Field Jacket & Two Tone Waffle Roll Neck. Stay warm while you stay in character this year! @fredperry_1952 #boston #fredperry #gortonsfisherman #costume #halloween #menswear #nautical #seamen #fisherman A photo posted by @fredperryboston on Oct 10, 2013 at 9:19am PDT
Starbucks Baristas and a Cute Drink
Cuter costume ever! #cutest #halloween #october #31 #starbucks #starbucksbaby #starbucksparents #instacute #instalike #instafollow #starbuckscostume #costumes #starbucksfans #fans #love #awesome #ThisIsHalloween A photo posted by Starbucks (@starbucksladyy) on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:10am PDT
Nintendo’s Mario and Princess Peach
Do someone wanna buy my peach dress? Sara looks soo cute with it, #mario #peach #cosplay #costume #peachcostume #mariocostume #peachcosplay #mariocosplay #nintendo #nintendocosplay #nintendocostume #pink #princess #princesspeach #princesscosplay #cosplayprincess A photo posted by Cinthya Jeanneth (@ahzamiracle) on May 5, 2014 at 9:50pm PDT
A Facebook Timeline
Let’s get this Halloween onnnnnnnn A photo posted by @itscoledout on Oct 10, 2012 at 3:58pm PDT
Coca-Cola
Share a Coke! #Coke #Cocacola #ShareaCoke #Halloween #costumes A photo posted by @katelinddd on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:58am PDT
A Group of Fast Food Mascots
Epic Halloween Night with ma boes… #colonelsanders @miamiluxliving #wendys @jctm24 #burgerking @irmuziotti #chikenfila @jorgenassar1 #jackinthebox @carlosdavidtc #ronaldmcdonald @robbieanez A photo posted by Robbie Anez (@robbieanez) on Oct 10, 2014 at 7:17am PDT
Or Just Simply Wendy’s Wendy
Happy Halloween!
Cover Photo Source: Andrey Armyagov
[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]http://ourspace.thesanjosegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Cassandra-Bremer-Our-Space-Photo-e1402061863316.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Cassandra is a Content Manager and Developer at SJG. She earned her BA from Fontbonne University in 2011. Outside the office, she enjoys an active, healthy and well-rounded lifestyle including reading, writing, running, golfing, watching films, listening to music, taking photographs, and consuming media and social media.[/author_info] [/author]