Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was no stranger to the blitz and glamour of showbiz life when he made his first hit as a solo artist in 1971. He grew up with the rest of his brothers in the singing group called Jackson 5 and was always in the spotlight due to his enormous talent as a young singing prodigy. For over 40 years, Michael Jackson became the most sought after performer, making the Guinness World Records and was popularly referred to as the King of Pop.

Among Michael Jackson’s roster of success is his album Thriller which was named the best-selling album of all time along with his other multi-platinum albums such as Off the Wall, Bad, and HIStory; his total tally of records sold worldwide exceed 800 million. He has also received about 13 Grammy Awards and 26 American Music Awards.

Michael Jackson made his first hit into showbiz along with his brothers but after the leaving the group to concentrate on his solo career, he became a permanent MTV artist with his hits “Billie Jean”, “Thriller”, and “Beat It”. As a public figure, he often made headlines with his marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, and Deborah Rowe. He made headlines once again in 1994 when he was accused of sexually molesting minors and the court proceedings of which were highly publicized. Although the abuse was never proven, the situation caused a great impact on Michael Jackson’s career and health.

Michael Jackson was popular for his impressive Moonwalk as well as his lively stage performances and unusual stage outfits. He would often wear a sequined piece of glove on his right hand, military print jackets and often times, studded or sequined clothing. From the 1980’s down to the early 2000’s, Michael Jackson’s sense of style has often been recopied by fans and fellow entertainers alike.

The artist’s Thriller costume, for one, has become a popular choice for Halloween. The Thriller video was filmed for the Halloween season and since it was worn by the King of Pop himself, its rise to fame as a Halloween costume was inevitable.

In the late 1980’s when glam-rock and the good-boy-gone-bad persona became the standard criteria for “cool”, Michael Jackson’s “Bad” attire set new trends which lives on today.

Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal Costume

In the 90’s, Michael Jackson released the video for his soft rock-pop hit “Smooth Criminal”. In the video, we see the King of Pop in a white coat, trousers and fedora as well as black shiny shoes which hold a secret of their own. This attire was later on dubbed as the Smooth Criminal Costume and received fame as another Halloween Costume favorite.

Military Prince Black Costume

Perhaps one of Michael Jackson’s most popular suits is his army jacket dubbed as the “Military Prince”. This long-sleeved black jacket with golden piping led to the popularity of military style jackets and to the rise of vintage fashion.

Whether you loved Michael Jackson for his songs or dancing skills, his traits as the perfect performer will always forever be remembered by fans worldwide. This Halloween, why don’t you pay tribute to this wonderful artist with the carefully patterned Thriller suit and moonwalk your way to the party!