Cleopatra and cesar costume

Back in the old days, Halloween costumes were worn so ghosts and spirits would think you were 'one of them' and not bother trying to haunt you. If you think that's clever, then bear in mind that without the best Halloween costume, the same spirits and ghosts would have likely brought you back with them to the underworld in a hunt for fresh meat. So basically, the saying about necessity being the mother of invention comes to play hugely when talking about the first Halloween costume ideas.

Elite Couples Costumes

Celebrity couples have had some unforgettable Halloween costumes over the years. See some of the most iconic celebrity couples' costumes to date.

The costume house also has dressed every major star and costumed such TV series as the Emmy-winning "Boardwalk Empire" and "Mad Men." A June 20 celebration at LACMA highlighted their achievements.

Vivien Leigh and Claude Rains -- Caesar and Cleopatra

Cleopatra VII was a legend not only because of her breathtaking beauty but also because of her notable intellect. She fell in love with Marc Antony and the relationship between them put the country of Egypt in a powerful position. #Egypt #DiscoverEgypt #EgyptPharaohs #LoveStories #Cleopatra #Antony #AncientEgypt #Egyptology #Egyptologist

Cleopatra and Mark Anthony