The medical field has always held a great deal of interest to the general public, fueled by popular medical dramas such as ER and Grey’s Anatomy. The drama, excitement and even romance that are perceived to be part of life in a hospital environment have made doctors and nurses subjects of great curiosity and continued dramatization on television and in the movies. For as long as dressing up for Halloween has been around, medical costumes have been a very popular choice for both men and women, and they range from the realistic to the silly and even sexy.
Medical costumes for men are usually doctor costumes, with either a lab coat as the main part of the costume, or medical scrubs worn by doctors in hospitals. Popular accessories are prescription pads, stethoscopes and headpieces with lights. Female medical costumes are generally nurse or candy striper costumes, and most of them are designed to be sexy and appealing. Short white dresses and skirts with red accents come in many styles.