Nightmare Before Christmas costumes are perfect for Halloween because it is a movie about Halloween. Perhaps the most popular is Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king, who is a skeleton and wears all black clothing. This can be easily made by combining a round white mask with an all black wardrobe. Another idea from this movie is Sally, the rag doll, who is dressed in colorful, patchwork clothes with stringy red hair.
Beetle Juice is about a recently deceased couple who haunt their old home, joined by a "bio-exorcist" from the underworld who tries to scare away the new inhabitants. Beetlejuice is a popular choice for a costume because he is so eccentric.The first step is to get a white coat and white pants, both with thick black stripes like a prison jumper. Wear a white shirt and black tie under this, paint your face white and get a white wig that sticks out in all directions and the costume is complete.
Tim Burton's Batman differs from other versions of Batman in that it emphasizes goofy and cartoonish outfits. Tim Burton's batman does not wear tights or spandex as he does in the original comic books. To dress like Batman, simply don an all black Batman outfit. More fun may be Tim Burton's Penguin, who is small and pudgy and dressed in a large black tuxedo. Wear a monocle and a top hat to complete this look.
Burton's most recent movie was Alice in Wonderland, which once again brought colorful characters to the screen. The Mad Hatter, as played by Johnny Depp, is especially popular. A green top hat, green suit, painted white face and orange wig will make this costume a success. Large clown shoes make a nice extra touch. Alice is another choice which requires a basic blue dress, white stockings and long blonde hair. Carry around a white rabbit plush for some added fun.