Michael Jackson’s death ensured that costumes resembling the King of Pop will undoubtedly be a top choice for 2009 (buy your glittery gloves and moonwalking shoes early.) However, even prior to Michael’s death, the 80′s were gearing up to be a hot trend this Halloween.

Costume companies make decisions based on what’s popular in traditional fashion, and since the 80′s styles are popular this season, costumes with off-the-shoulder sweat shirts, legwarmers, bangle bracelets, hot pink and turquoise are available in an entire new costume line. 80′s rockers, pop stars, soap stars, whatever your favorite look of the 80′s was, chances are there’s a costume available for it this year.

Here are some great 80′s Halloween costume ideas from Costume Cauldron. This Adult Madonna look-a-like costume will make you feel all shiny and new when you wear it for the first time! The costume is a white bodiced dress with a long lace train. The costume comes with the vail and the glovettes.

For this Michael Jackson costume, you’ll be showin’ how funky strong is your fight in this jammin’ jacket. This costume features a black Nehru jacket with gold trim and gold buttons.

And for this last 80′s suggestion, you’ll be ready to party hardy in the retro Rock God costume which includes: a knit shirt with guitar screen-print and fringe trim, stretch velvet pants, vinyl belt, brown fringe boot tops, scarf and headband. Don’t forget to add a Rock Star or Mullet wig to complete this totally awesome costume!

With many other options available, you’ll surely be a hit at any Halloween party with an 80′s inspired costume.