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Just because you don't go trick or treating anymore doesn’t mean you can't still have some fun dressing up in some of this year’s trendiest and most creative costumes. The best part? Most of these can be easily put together with some digs from your closet and a little bit of makeup!

Taking some inspiration from this year's trends and top Hollywood hits, we've put together a list of our favorite Halloween costumes for 2012.

Sexy and super trendy, catwoman is the ultimate Halloween costume. The summer release of the latest Batman film was a global hit, and we have a feeling this seductive suit will be an even bigger hit at your party.

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Take a step back into the roaring 20s by taking a cue from Leonardo Dicaprio and dressing to the nines as Gatsby himself. You may already have the basics for this costume hanging in your closet, so get your best suit dusted off and ready for a night of 1920s fun.

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If you’re accompanying Gatsby or heading to the party with your fabulous self, channel your inner Daisy Buchanan by dressing like a traditional 1920s flapper.

The ongoing bath salt zombie apocalypse is sure to make it’s way into the Halloween market this year, so we can guarantee you’ll be seeing dozens of walking dead roaming around this October 31.

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This year, rockabilly is making it’s way into fashion trends and we have a feeling we’ll see the original power-woman making her way into Halloween trends, as well. Play pin-up or dress like Rosie in her original red-banana-blue-jeans outfit to complete this look.

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The Hunger Games fire isn’t going out any time soon! We’d prefer to sport Katniss’ neutral yet feisty gear, but if you’re feeling creative you can choose to dress up like your favorite colorful characters from the Capitol.

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When all else fails, dressing like your favorite cartoon couple is always in style! If going in a group, you can even represent the rest of The Simpsons clan.

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The vampire trend may be not be for everyone, but with the last installment of Twilight coming out this year, and True Blood carrying a fan base seems to continue to grow, we have a feeling we’ll be seeing a number of caped creatures roaming around come Halloween.

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