Michael Jackson Costumes

With the untimely death of Michael Jackson, there are sure to be plenty of imitators come this Halloween season. If you've decided to make Michael's look your Halloween costume for this year, you better do it right. Otherwise, someone might just tell you to "Beat It."

Luckily, there are a number of retail costumes available so you won't have to fight to find those vintage jackets on Ebay. Of course, if you can find one of those, more power to you. Just don't be offended if Eddie Murphy laughs when you walk by.

One of Michael Jackson's most famous accessories, the white glove helped define the enigma that was Michael Jackson.

If you're going with an early 80s look for your Michael Jackson costume, be sure to include a white glove with your exclamation of "Hee!"

Michael's Thriller ensemble made the "Michael Jackson jacket" an 80s fashion statement. While these type of jackets were readily available in the mid-80s, they soon lost their luster and all but disappeared. However, you can still find some on auction sites as well as costume replicas.