By Margot Carmichael Lester

Halloween’s just around the corner. With all those parties and parades, there’s plenty of opportunity to scope out a new boyfriend or have a fun first date. But what does his choice of costume say about him?

Here’s a look at 10 popular Halloween costumes and what they may tell you about your man:

1. Peter Pan
Upside: Brings out the kid in you, doesn’t take himself too seriously
Downside: Won’t grow up
And: May look better in tights than you do

2. Super Hero
Upside: Strong, willing to put his life on the line for you
Downside: Spends too much time on other things and not enough on you
And: A tragic flaw or Achilles Heel — has a secret identity or may think your family’s Kryptonite

3. Casper or Cousin It
Upside: Appreciates the value of simple elegance
Downside: Needs something to hide behind, is afraid of letting you see him for who he is
And: Is visible only at night

4. The Devil
Upside: Fulfills your naughtiness quotient, good libido
Downside: Loose morals, no ethics
And: Eternal damnation

5. Frankenstein’s Monster
Upside: Tall and dark
Downside: Not so handsome
And: Townfolk with torches always ruin quiet evenings alone

6. Cave Man

Upside: Looks hot in a loin cloth, a good provider
Downside: Evolutionarily challenged, sexist
And: Drags you home by your hair

7. Clown
Upside: Keeps you laughing
Downside: Won’t take anything seriously
And: Has fun and interesting friends

8. Count Dracula
Upside: Loves the nightlife
Downside: Being with him sucks
And: No mirrors

9. Houdini
Upside: Being with him is magic
Downside: Knows how to make himself disappear
And: Never around when you need him

10. Elvis
Upside: Serenades you regularly
Downside: Insists on fried banana sandwiches for every meal
But: Knows how to use those hips