By Peter Lesser (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Oct 11, 2013 03:46 PM EDT

'Tis the season to be scary. The leaves are turning yellow and orange, much like the Jack O'lanterns that illuminate the latter half of October. Halloween is approaching, and in hope of avoiding last minute decisions that can result in disaster, here’s a list of stellar costume ideas that will inspire fear, laughs, a sexual encounter perhaps? Whatever it is you’re going for, hopefully this list will help you avoid last year’s atrocity.

1. This first costume hits all three. A sexy, ski racing Ned Flanders.

2. A classic take on the classiets agent of all time in one of the most memorable games of a generaion. Double Brownie points.

3. You have to be careful when choosing a costume depicting a well-known movie charcter, but when you get it right, damn you look good.

4. Irony is always a crowd pleaser.

5. Nothing proves dedication and intuition like a homemade costume.

6. Once again, humor trumps class. And talk about Halloween on a budget.

7. If you're going to go cliche, at least add your own touch of satire.

8. If you have the audacity, by all means.

9. We're not entirely sure if this is real or not, but if so, wow.

10. Or you can go the complete opposite route, and in turn sport one of the funniest costumes at the party.