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Adult Costumes

Adults may be grownups, but that doesn't mean they stop dreaming of a great Adult Costume! They like to be Medieval knights, Renaissance maidens, movie stars or superheroes, and lots of other characters in Adult Costumes! Just think of all the fun an adults costume can make...Mommies can have a girls-night in, or parents can have an adult costume event and invite other parents over for a Hawaiian, 50's or gangster-style par-tay. Single adults can mingle in style in their Adult Costume at themed social events and cosplay activities that feature adult costumes. We can help you select the perfect Adult Costume for your event. Why, the options are almost endless...just like the adult costume selection at Costume Craze!

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Sophisticat Petticoat Cat Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #SA769) In Stock! $21.44 (Normally 28.59) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Sophisticat Petticoat Cat Costume - Sexy Costumes - Cat Costumes - This Sophisticat Petticoat Costume Dress includes the petticoat dress. Also great for a Rave party! See Full Description Fantasy Feline Petticoat Cat Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #SA770) In Stock! $21.44 (Normally 28.59) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Fantasy Feline Petticoat Cat Costume - Sexy Costumes - Cat Costumes - This Fantasy Feline Petticoat Costume Dress includes the petticoat dress. Great for your next Rave party! See Full Description Vampiress Petticoat Vampire Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #SA771) In Stock! $21.44 (Normally 28.59) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Vampiress Petticoat Vampire Costume - Sexy Costumes - Vampire Costumes - This Vampiress Petticoat Costume Dress includes the petticoat dress. Great for your next Rave party! See Full Description Jail House Honey Adult Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #SA776) In Stock! $16.72 (Normally 41.79) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Jail House Honey Adult Costume - Sexy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This sexy Jail House Honey Costume includes the prisoner costume mini dress and the hat. Ankle ball and chain available separately. See Full Description Pink Can-Can Dancer Costume Burlesque Costumes (Item #SA78) In Stock! $38.74 (Normally 51.65) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Pink Can-Can Dancer Costume - Burlesque Costumes - Sexy Costumes - This Sexy Can-Can Dancer or Western Saloon Girl costume includes the pink and black zipper back corset style top, wrap skirt with size See Full Description Blazing Beauty Adult Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #SA781) In Stock! $36.29 (Normally 48.39) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Blazing Beauty Adult Costume - Sexy Costumes - Sexy Halloween Costumes - This Blazing Beauty Costume includes the fire fighter costume jacket, shirt, suspenders and the pants. Helmet available separately. See Full Description Plus Size Blazing Beauty Adult Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #SA782) In Stock! $41.24 (Normally 54.99) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Plus Size Blazing Beauty Adult Costume - Sexy Costumes - Sexy Costumes - This Plus Size Blazing Beauty Costume includes the fire fighter costume jacket, shirt, suspenders and the pants. Helmet available separately. See Full Description Mod Gogo Wild Swirl Adult Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #TRAD580) In Stock! $23.06 (Normally 30.75) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Mod Gogo Wild Swirl Adult Costume - Sexy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Mod Gogo Wild Swirl Costume includes the brightly printed minidress in a wild swirl pattern with bell sleeves, a deep-V neckline, See Full Description Deluxe George Washington Adult Costume Colonial Costumes (Item #TRAD583) In Stock! $51.14 (Normally 68.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Deluxe George Washington Adult Costume - Colonial Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Deluxe George Washington Costume includes the President Washington mask with molded white hair, deluxe long jacket with white ruffled See Full Description Deluxe Abe Lincoln Adult Costume Lincoln Costumes (Item #TRAD584) In Stock! $51.14 (Normally 68.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Deluxe Abe Lincoln Adult Costume - Lincoln Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Deluxe Abe Lincoln Costume includes the distinctive tall black stovepipe hat with an attached mask, long black collared frock coat with an See Full Description Crusader Zombie Costume Zombie Costumes (Item #TRAD585) In Stock! $59.39 (Normally 79.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Crusader Zombie Costume - Zombie Costumes - Scary Costumes - This Zombie Crusader Costume includes the greusome 1/2 mask with an attached 'chainmail' mesh coif, red lion-embellished tunic with a gauzy See Full Description Sexy Zombie Bride Costume Zombie Costumes (Item #TRAD586) In Stock! $34.64 (Normally 46.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Sexy Zombie Bride Costume - Zombie Costumes - Sexy Costumes - This Sexy Zombie Bride Costume includes the black dress with a high asymetrical hem, bell sleeves and highly detailed tattered accents at the See Full Description Gunslinger Zombie Costume Zombie Costumes (Item #TRAD587) In Stock! $59.39 (Normally 79.19) 3.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Gunslinger Zombie Costume - Zombie Costumes - Scary Costumes - This Zombie Gunslinger Costume includes the distressed cowboy hat with a skull-embellished band, gruesome zombie half-mask, red bandana, chaps See Full Description Lab Monster Adult Costume Scary Costumes (Item #TRAD588) In Stock! $34.64 (Normally 46.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Lab Monster Adult Costume - Scary Costumes - Adult Costumes - This classic Lab Monster Costume includes the stitched high headpiece and the brown jacket with an attached grey shirt. Pants and make-up See Full Description Deluxe Night Shadow Ghost Costume Scary Costumes (Item #TRAD589) In Stock! $51.14 (Normally 68.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Deluxe Night Shadow Ghost Costume - Scary Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Deluxe Night Shadow Ghost Costume includes the ghostly white, gray and bluish hat with the attached snarling mask, and the long tattered See Full Description Arabian Desert Prince Adult Costume Arabian Costumes (Item #TRAD59) In Stock! $27.19 (Normally 36.25) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Arabian Desert Prince Adult Costume - Arabian Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Arabian Desert Prince Costume includes Arabian costume headpiece and long-sleeved robe with attached purple Arabian costume tunic & black See Full Description World War II Private Adult Costume Military Costumes (Item #TRAD590) In Stock! $41.21 (Normally 54.95) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review World War II Private Adult Costume - Military Costumes - Adult Costumes - This World War II Private Costume includes the light tab envelope-style hat, 2-pocket long-sleeve soldier costume shirt with epaulets, tan tie See Full Description World War II General Adult Costume Military Costumes (Item #TRAD591) In Stock! $42.89 (Normally 57.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review World War II General Adult Costume - Military Costumes - Adult Costumes - This World War II General Costume includes the military hat with gold braid and a black brim,tan 2-pocket shirt with epaulets and General's See Full Description Deluxe Prince Charming Costume Prince Charming Costumes (Item #TRAD592) In Stock! $42.89 (Normally 57.19) 3.5 (2 reviews) Read 2 Reviews Write a Review Deluxe Prince Charming Costume - Prince Charming Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Deluxe Prince Charming Costume includes the white military-style tailcoat with gold finged epaulets, gold braids and polished gold See Full Description Alice In Wonderland Queen Of Hearts Costume Alice in Wonderland Costumes (Item #TRAD593) In Stock! $42.89 (Normally 57.19) 4.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Alice In Wonderland Queen Of Hearts Costume - Alice in Wonderland Costumes - Queen Costumes - This magnificently regal Deluxe Queen Of Hearts Costume includes the full length dress with a high white collar, black puff sleeves with fancy See Full Description Deluxe King Henry VIII Plus Size Costume Renaissance Costumes (Item #TRAD594) In Stock! $51.94 (Normally 69.25) 5.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Deluxe King Henry VIII Plus Size Costume - Renaissance Costumes - King Costumes - This Deluxe Plus Size King Henry VIII Costume includes the long sapphire blue crushed panné tunic with gold braid accents, gold and red metallic See Full Description Deluxe Gypsy Costume Gypsy Costumes (Item #TRAD550) In Stock! $39.59 (Normally 52.79) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Deluxe Gypsy Costume - Gypsy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Deluxe Adult Gypsy Costume includes the dress with a creme-colored peasant top with lace trim, bright crimson crushed panné skirt with See Full Description Black Mesh Top Adult Costume 1980s Costumes (Item #TRAD531) In Stock! $17.29 (Normally 23.05) 5.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Black Mesh Top Adult Costume - 1980s Costumes - Adult Costumes - The eighties rock, dude! This Black Mesh Top for men or women is a great accessory piece to finish off your punk, rock or goth costume. See Full Description Sexy Arabian Princess Belly Dancer Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #TRAD56) In Stock! $23.06 (Normally 30.75) 5.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Sexy Arabian Princess Belly Dancer Costume - Sexy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Arabian Princess or Belly Dancer Costume includes headband with veil, tube top, vest and the pantaloons with attached veils. Great couples See Full Description Adult Pink Nifty Fifties Costume Fifties Costumes (Item #TRAD57) In Stock! $32.99 (Normally 43.99) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Adult Pink Nifty Fifties Costume - Fifties Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Nifty Fifties Dress Costume features off the shoulder, red and white blouse with attached pink 1950's poodle skirt and silver sequin See Full Description Steampunk Kit for Women Steampunk Costumes (Item #TRAD568) In Stock! $22.27 (Normally 29.69) 4.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Steampunk Kit for Women - Steampunk Costumes - Adult Costumes - Kick your steam-powered engine into high gear with this authentic feminine steampunk kit! Comes complete with a small Victorian style hat with See Full Description Deluxe Plus Size Super Samurai Costume Oriental Costume (Item #TRAD596) In Stock! $51.14 (Normally 68.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Deluxe Plus Size Super Samurai Costume - Oriental Costume - Japanese Costumes - This Deluxe Plus Size Super Samurai Costume includes the black tunic with red cuffs, black tabard with red trim printed with multi-colored See Full Description Uncle Sam Plus Size Costume Plus Size Costumes (Item #TRAD597) In Stock! $31.31 (Normally 41.75) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Uncle Sam Plus Size Costume - Plus Size Costumes - Adult Costumes - This patriotic Uncle Sam Costume includes the Stars and Stripes flared top-hat, blue tailcoat with red and white stripes lapels, striped bow See Full Description Diabla Devil Costume Devil Costumes (Item #TRAD60) In Stock! $23.89 (Normally 31.85) 2.5 (4 reviews) Read 4 Reviews Write a Review Diabla Devil Costume - Devil Costumes - Costumes for Women - This Diabla Devil Costume is a red dress with long, sheer sleeves, a sumptuous v-shaped neck, and a high side slit. The Diabla Devil See Full Description Skeleton In a Cage Adult Costume Skeleton Costumes (Item #TRAD600) In Stock! $80.84 (Normally 107.79) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Skeleton In a Cage Adult Costume - Skeleton Costumes - Scary Costumes - This Skeleton In a Cage Costume includes the gruesomely realistic mask, bone printed sleeves and gloves, printed body with the attached back See Full Description Zig Zag Mod Adult Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #TRAD601) In Stock! $26.39 (Normally 35.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Zig Zag Mod Adult Costume - Sexy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Zig Zag Mod Dress Costume includes the sleeveless minidress in purple, white and black with a bold block color and zig-zag print design. See Full Description Clown And Rag Doll Costumes Adult Costumes (Item #TRAD605) In Stock! $34.64 (Normally 46.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Clown And Rag Doll Costumes - Adult Costumes - This 2 Costumes In 1 Clown And Rag Doll Costumes has everything you need for two whole and complete looks! Includes the 6 piece set of a rag doll cap with See Full Description First Lady Costume Jackie O Costumes (Item #TRAD611) In Stock! $31.31 (Normally 41.75) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review First Lady Costume - Jackie O Costumes - Adult Costumes - First Lady Costume includes the pink jacket with gathered shoulders, round yoke, 3/4 length sleeves and decorative buttons, pink pencil skirt See Full Description Super Deluxe Sultan Sheik Adult Costume Arab Costumes (Item #TRAD612) In Stock! $100.64 (Normally 134.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Super Deluxe Sultan Sheik Adult Costume - Arab Costumes - Adult Costumes - Super Deluxe Sultan Sheik Costume includes the white kafiya headpiece with tie, under tunic with attached white sleeves and the over robe in See Full Description Super Deluxe Wizard Adult Costume Wizard Costumes (Item #TRAD613) In Stock! $105.59 (Normally 140.79) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Super Deluxe Wizard Adult Costume - Wizard Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Super Deluxe Wizard Costume includes the gold and black under robe with attached bell sleeves and fancy trim, the richly decorated over See Full Description Plus Size Ladies Happy Hour Time Adult Costume Hawaiian Costumes (Item #TRAD616) In Stock! $18.97 (Normally 25.29) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Plus Size Ladies Happy Hour Time Adult Costume - Hawaiian Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Plus Size Ladies Happy Hour Time Costume includes the dress in a bright tropical print with an O-ring halter-top collar. Great as a See Full Description Ruffled Pirate Or Renaissance Costume Renaissance Costumes (Item #TRAD619) In Stock! $18.97 (Normally 25.29) 3.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Ruffled Pirate Or Renaissance Costume - Renaissance Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Ruffled Pirate Or Renaissance Shirt features a classic collarless design with a front of regal white ruffles trimmed in elegant lace, and See Full Description Tank Dress Skeleton Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #TRAD638) In Stock! $23.09 (Normally 30.79) 4.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Tank Dress Skeleton Costume - Sexy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Tank Dress Skeleton Costume includes the sleeveless sheath dress featuring a highly detailed white skeleton print. Great as a couples See Full Description Blazer Bones Adult Costume Skeleton Costumes (Item #TRAD639) In Stock! $37.94 (Normally 50.59) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Blazer Bones Adult Costume - Skeleton Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Blazer Bones Costume includes the black jacket with black lapels and a highly detailed white skeleton print. Great as a couple costume See Full Description Inflatable Sumo Wrestler Costume Chinese and Japanese Costumes (Item #TRAD64) In Stock! $36.26 (Normally 48.35) 3.0 (3 reviews) Read 3 Reviews Write a Review Inflatable Sumo Wrestler Costume - Chinese and Japanese Costumes - Funny Costumes - This Inflatable Sumo Wrestler Costume includes the inflatable sumo wrestler body jumpsuit costume and battery-operated fan. The Inflatable Sumo See Full Description June Cleavage Adult Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #TRAD640) In Stock! $20.13 (Normally 67.09) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review June Cleavage Adult Costume - Sexy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This adult June Cleavage Costume includes this dress with a yellow deep-neckline bodice, white collar, and the skirt accented with red flowers See Full Description Plus Size Caveman Costume Caveman Costumes (Item #TRAD642) In Stock! $26.39 (Normally 35.19) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Plus Size Caveman Costume - Caveman Costumes - Plus Size Costume - Reinvent the wheel in this hilarious Caveman Costume! Includes the tan tunic with tatter-cut sleeves and hem, and a fierce leopard-skin See Full Description Plus Size Cavewoman Costume Caveman Costumes (Item #TRAD643) In Stock! $28.04 (Normally 37.39) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Plus Size Cavewoman Costume - Caveman Costumes - Plus Size Costume - Stake out your clan territory in this pre-historic Cavewoman costume! Includes the dress in brown and leopard print with tatter-cut sleeves, See Full Description Prisoner Plus Size Costume Prisoner Costumes (Item #TRAD644) In Stock! $29.69 (Normally 39.59) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Prisoner Plus Size Costume - Prisoner Costumes - Plus Size Copstumes - Show them all how bad you've been in this fun Prisoner Costume! Includes the bright orange printed zipper-front jumpsuit. Handcuffs See Full Description Deluxe Plus Size Can-Can Costume Can Can and Saloon Girl Costumes (Item #TRAD628) In Stock! $33.87 (Normally 48.39) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Deluxe Plus Size Can-Can Costume - Can Can and Saloon Girl Costumes - Plus Size Costumes - This Deluxe Plus Size Can-Can Costume includes the dress with an off-the-shoulder top, black puff sleeves, red and black ribbon-accented See Full Description Bathsheba Belly Dancer Costume Arabian Costumes (Item #TRAD63) In Stock! $23.06 (Normally 30.75) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Bathsheba Belly Dancer Costume - Arabian Costumes - Sexy Costumes - This Bathsheba Belly Dancer Costume features black headband with veil, halter top, and pantaloons. The Bathsheba Belly Dancer Costume is See Full Description Bohemian Babe Gypsy Costume Gypsy Costumes (Item #TRAD631) In Stock! $36.29 (Normally 48.39) 5.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Bohemian Babe Gypsy Costume - Gypsy Costumes - Adult Costume - This Bohemian Babe or Gypsy Costume includes the off-the-shoulder dress with a layered top in sparkly red sheer and bohemian print, layered See Full Description Red Riding Hood Costume Little Red Riding Hood Costumes (Item #TRAD621) In Stock! $39.59 (Normally 52.79) 2.5 (2 reviews) Read 2 Reviews Write a Review Red Riding Hood Costume - Little Red Riding Hood Costumes - Adult Costume - This Little Red Riding Hood Costume includes the long sleeved dress with a black and red lace-up bodice, attached gauzy white sleeves and apron See Full Description Adult Candy Corn Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #TRAD49) In Stock! $28.01 (Normally 37.35) 4.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Adult Candy Corn Costume - Sexy Costumes - Funny Costumes - This Candy Corn Costume includes the candy corn wig, dress and boot tops. The Candy Corn Costume is available in size Womens Standard. See Full Description Plus Size Angelic Devil Lady Adult Costume Angel or Devil Costumes (Item #TRAD647) In Stock! $29.69 (Normally 39.59) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Plus Size Angelic Devil Lady Adult Costume - Angel or Devil Costumes - Plus Size Costumes - This adult Angelic Devil Lady Costume includes the crushed panné dress with a white top and sheer sleeve with marabou trim at the cuff and See Full Description Plus Size Doctor Costume Doctor or Nurse Costumes (Item #TRAD648) In Stock! $23.09 (Normally 30.79) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Plus Size Doctor Costume - Doctor or Nurse Costumes - Plus Size Costumes - This adult Doctor Costume includes the light green scrubs-style shirt with a breast pocket, matching pants and the surgical cap. Great as a See Full Description 80's Rocker Adult Costume Rock Star Costumes (Item #TRAD653) In Stock! $37.94 (Normally 50.59) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review 80's Rocker Adult Costume - Rock Star Costumes - Adult Costumes - This totally tubular 1980's Rocker Costume includes the wildly printed shirt, leather-look black pants and the matching vest with an attached See Full Description Insane Asylum Jacket Adult Costume Funny Costumes (Item #TRAD655) In Stock! $28.04 (Normally 37.39) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Insane Asylum Jacket Adult Costume - Funny Costumes - Adult Costumes - They've come to take you away at last, but you've escaped! Too bad you can't get that darn straight jacket off. Includes the white jacket with See Full Description Prisoner Lady Adult Costume Prisoner Costumes (Item #TRAD657) In Stock! $17.32 (Normally 23.09) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Prisoner Lady Adult Costume - Prisoner Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Prisoner Lady Costume includes the short-sleeved black and white striped dress with a scoop neck and gathered waist, and the matching See Full Description Prisoner Man Adult Costume Prisoner Costumes (Item #TRAD658) In Stock! $17.32 (Normally 23.09) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Prisoner Man Adult Costume - Prisoner Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Prisoner Man Costume includes the black and white striped short-sleeved shirt, matching pants, and the striped cap. Shackles and ball and See Full Description Julius Caesar Plus Size Costume Roman Costumes (Item #TRAD66) In Stock! $35.44 (Normally 47.25) 5.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Julius Caesar Plus Size Costume - Roman Costumes - Adult Costumes - This Julius Caesar Costume includes a royal purple robe with short, silver-edged sleeves, yellow belt cord, & white drape with gold-colored, See Full Description Funky Mod Girl Adult Costume Disco Costumes (Item #TRAD660) In Stock! $31.34 (Normally 41.79) 4.0 (1 review) Read 1 Review Write a Review Funky Mod Girl Adult Costume - Disco Costumes - Adult Costumes - Show off your groovy side in this fun costume! Includes the top with a keyhole neckline and O-ring tie-top halter collar, and the matching See Full Description Pumpkin Spice Adult Costume Sexy Costumes (Item #TRAD51) In Stock! $28.01 (Normally 37.35) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Pumpkin Spice Adult Costume - Sexy Costumes - Adult Costumes - This funny and sexy Pumpkin Spice Costume includes pumpkin wig, pumpkin spice costume dress and boot tops. The Pumpkin Spice Costume is See Full Description Adult Pumpkin Costume Adult Costumes (Item #TRAD502) In Stock! $31.23 (Normally 41.64) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review Adult Pumpkin Costume - Adult Costumes - Funny Costume - Why carve a jack-o-lantern when you can BE one for Halloween! This festive Pumpkin Costume includes orange pullover foam tunic with printed See Full Description 60s Go Go Girl Adult Costume 60s Costumes (Item #TRAD464) In Stock! $18.92 (Normally 47.29) 0.0 (No reviews) Be the first to Write a Review 60s Go Go Girl Adult Costume - 60s Costumes - Sexy Costumes - This sexy adult sixties Go Go Girl Costume includes the 60s pop art pattern pink and white zipper back dress with matching poor boy hat. Boots See Full Description