Halloween Costumes: 76% of Americans Skip Dressing Up This Year A survey of 2,000 Americans finds 76% will not dress up for Halloween, while sexy costumes and pirates top the list of most overdone outfits. Less than a quarter of Americans plan to dress up for Halloween this year, according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans. The research found that 76% of respondents are not planning to wear a costume, and 77% said they will not attend a Halloween party this season. Most Americans Skip Halloween CostumesThe survey highlights a sharp decline in costume participation. Only about one in four Americans intends to dress up, a significant drop from previous years when Halloween celebrations were more widespread.Gen Z and millennials are 10% more likely to dress up than other generations. However, the majority of the sample, 68%, agreed that you can dress up at any age.Despite the low participation, many still believe Halloween fun is not limited by age. The idea that you are never too old to get in costume was supported by 68% of Americans.Overdone Costumes: Sexy Outfits and PiratesWhen asked about costumes that are too played out, 75% of respondents said some outfits have become stale. A sexy version of anything was named the most overdone costume, with 29% saying it is time to retire the gimmick.Pirate costumes came in second, cited by 25% of respondents. Any variation of the Joker rounded out the top three, with 22% saying it is overdone.Other costumes people are tired of seeing include cowboys and cowgirls, Harley Quinn, hippies, and Minions. These classics have worn out their welcome for many.Unique and Creative Costume IdeasFor those who do plan to dress up, creativity is endless. Some of the most unique costume ideas included a circus peanut, a flock camera, and a Polish sausage.One respondent plans to go full Jurassic Park and dress as Dr. Alan Grant. Another is throwing it back to the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz.Others are keeping it simple yet festive. A number of respondents said they will just wear a Happy Halloween or pumpkin T-shirt.The survey of 2,000 Americans provides a snapshot of Halloween attitudes this year. While many are opting out of traditional costumes, a dedicated group still finds joy in dressing up.