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Oct. 30, 2009
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Son of pitchman Mays approves of costumes

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- The son of the late TV pitchman Billy Mays said he has no problem if people across the United States dress up like his father for Halloween.

Revealing kids' costumes anger parents

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Some New York parents are sharply criticizing city stores for selling revealing and sexually suggestive Halloween costumes for young girls.

Girls' costumes so skimpy they're scary

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- As U.S. trick-or-treaters race to Halloween, costumes have become racier, moving from spooky ghosts and goblins to more skimpy fare.

More dogs dressed for the holidays

CHICAGO, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Dressing up pets for holidays like Halloween has become one of the fastest growing segments of the $41 billion U.S. pet market.

U.S. adults lean to sexy Halloween garb

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Young U.S. adults are dressing up and spending more for Halloween this year, and the trend is toward sexy, rather than scary outfits, USA Today reports. "Halloween has turned into a fashion statement for young adults," BuyCostumes.com CEO Jalem Getz told

Keep Halloween candy from pets

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Halloween can be hazardous for U.S. family pet dogs or cats if they dip into the candy supply or from costumes.

This year for Halloween it's Yoda Dog

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Halloween costumes available in plus sizes

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Finding cute and flattering plus-size Halloween costumes could be an ordeal, but at least one U.S. costume company is promoting plus sizes.

Consumers to spend big for Halloween

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The National Retail Federation estimates half of all U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Halloween this year by spending about $48.48 each on merchandise.

Authentic 'Star Wars' costumes pricey

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Authentic Star Wars costumes of Darth Vader, Jedi and Chewbacca are likely to sell out well before Halloween.
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