What costumes will we be seeing out and about this Halloween? From Barbie to Taylor Swift, our writer shares their predictions for this year’s most popular outfits

Halloween is the second biggest holiday after Christmas, yet we know nothing of its history – where does it come from, why do we dress up and how have spooky trends changed over time?

Don’t know what to wear for Halloween? We searched through all the newest trends to find the best costumes for this year’s spooky season.