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Halloween 2013: 13 of the weirdest vintage costumes

From terrifying masks to dressing up as... bacon, take a look at these vintage costumes for Halloween inspiration

Jochan Embley
Monday 14 October 2013 14:10 BST
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Choosing what to dress up as for Halloween is not merely a modern dilemma. It can seem like everything has been done before... (who wants to turn up as a pumpkin for a fourth year running?)

So if you’re really struggling for inspiration, take a look at some of these Halloween costumes from times gone by.

There might be a reason these bizarre, hilarious (and downright terrifying) get-ups are no longer in Halloween vogue, but they’ll certainly give your friends a fright.

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