Halloween is the only time of the year that everyone can play dress up and not be embarrassed about it. This year, the best costume picks range from timid princesses to post-apocalyptic female warriors, from trashy celebrities to conservative royals, and from cartoon characters to real people.

American Livewire reports that the best Halloween costumes for 2013 has a lot to do with hit television shows. Going to a Halloween party dressed as Science teacher Walter White from "Breaking Bad," is one popular pick, for example. Cooking meth in a yellow jumpsuit and a respirator is enough of a scare, and this ensemble is reportedly a hit among male and female adults. Other film and television series that inspires Halloween partygoers include "The Hunger Games," "The Great Gatsby," and "Duck Dynasty." The recently released remake, "Carrie" also proves to be quite a hit, especially when it's relatively easy to accomplish, with only fake blood splattered all over as the highlight of the getup.

The Huffington Post reveals that along with the traditional options, the appeal of controversial celebrities is also popular among adults. There will reportedly be a surge of couples dressing up as Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke come October 31, for example. On the other hand, dressing up as conservative, classy royals is also reportedly a great move this Halloween, as couples may dress up as the Duke and Duchess of York William and Kate, accessorized with an infant child as baby George,

Meanwhile, most children this year will reportedly dress up as a "Despicable Me" minion. The best thing about this getup is that parents may put together the costume themselves with a little arts-and-crafts work, and without spending too much on an outfit worn only for a day. Being adorable is not the only strategy popular among kids however, as the Independent UK reports that among the top picks for children are the classic Dracula costume and the dark witch getup, as well as the superhero costume and the timid princess disguise.

Each consumer in the United States will reportedly spend about $75 each this year in celebrating Hallow's Eve, according to Los Angeles Times.