It’s no secret that we love a good Halloween costume here at BestProducts.com. While Halloween gifts and decorations, like a lawn skeleton, are great for getting into the spirit of the season, dressing up for the holiday does the trick as well. From masquerading as fan-favorite characters that are easily recognizable to something out of a horror movie that’ll give anyone a fright, Halloween costumes are the perfect way to let your creative side shine.
Whether you're looking for a group costume that'll stand out in a crowd, a family costume for a fun night of trick-or-treating, or a last-minute look you can put together in a snap for a last-minute invite, we gathered the best Halloween costumes that are sure to be a hit anywhere you go. In addition to costumes that’ll win you best dressed year after year, we also looked at pop culture moments for some major costume inspiration. If you're not sure what to go as this year or want to get a jumpstart on your look, check out our list of the best Halloween costume ideas for 2024.
Transform into Western Barbie with this Barbie movie-inspired Halloween costume. This set includes an eye-catching pink suit and a matching handkerchief, and a cowboy hat to top it off. Make it a couples costume with this Western Ken costume, too.
Plus, we have a list of the best Barbie Halloween costumes so you can dress up as a different Barbie throughout the whole Halloween week.
Grab your bestie and show up to the costume party as Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked! Just because the movie doesn’t come out until after Halloween doesn’t mean you can’t dress up as these classic witches.
For Glinda, all you need is this costume, which features a tall silver crown and a pretty pink dress complete with silver and gold stars all over it.
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Whether you’re going out as the Joker’s other half or just looking to ride solo as Lady Gaga’s version of Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux, you’re going to need this edgy chic costume to match. And honestly, the red blazer and shiny black skirt are so fun and stylish, we wouldn’t blame you for wanting to wear them beyond Halloween.
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Our House of the Dragon fans who are Team Black, you can show your loyalty to Rhaenyra Targaryen this Halloween by dressing just like her. Don this red and black dress, along with a long, blonde wig and a stunning necklace and earring set with red accents, to make your loyalty known.
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Need a cool couples costume this year? Get some inspo from Harley Quinn and the Joker in this fall’s Joker: Folie à Deux. To pull off the Joker, you’ll need that iconic red, yellow, and teal suit, along with face paint and a green wig or you can opt for this latex mask with a built-in wig instead, if you don’t want to actually put on all that makeup.
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Put on this costume, grab your bat, and get ready for the final season of the Amazon series based on the popular 1992 film. This A League of Their Own costume comes with a dress, belt, and hat to make you feel like part of the Rockford Peaches team. Unfortunately, no Geena Davis is included.
Live like you’re in a rom-com when you dress up as Andie Anderson from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Naturally, you’re going to want to throw on that iconic yellow satin dress, complete with a chunky, sparkly pendant necklace. Now, we just need our Matthew McConaughey!
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Schitt's Creek may have seen its last season, but you can still relive Moira's best moments by bringing out your inner washed-up soap star this Halloween.
To recreate her always-eccentric outfits, stick to a neutral black and white color palette for your costume, but don't be afraid to go bold with a funky fashion-forward wig.
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Get ready to brave Halloween night as your favorite vault dweller, Lucy MacLean, from Fallout. With its number 33 on the back and on the collar noting which vault she hails from, this blue jumpsuit costume also features leg and arm bands as well as a shoulder strap, so you’re ready to take on the big, bad world.
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If the real reason you went to see Deadpool & Wolverine was because you knew Deadpool always brings it with the jokes, then maybe the red-and-black bedecked superhero should serve as your costume inspo this Halloween. And while you’ll get a mask and jumpsuit included in this set, you’ll have to provide Deadpool’s sense of humor for the full effect.
Embrace your inner Wolverine with a costume to match! This yellow, black, and navy jumpsuit will help you channel your favorite superhero from the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie, whether you’re heading to a costume party or out trick-or-treating with your kiddos. Just don’t forget the all-important claws!
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If you’re the bestie with the darker sense of style, then let Elphaba (aka the Wicked Witch of the West) serve as your Halloween inspo this year. Slip into her iconic look with this costume, which includes the all-important black hat. But don’t forget the green face paint; it’s just as important as the outfit!
Honor everyone's favorite mini homicidal maniac in true Addams Family style with a gothic get-up and a menacingly ominous scowl.
This simple costume is easily identifiable and comes with Wednesday's iconic collared dress and braided, black-haired wig.
More: Go Goth With These Wednesday Addams Costume Essentials
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Those who loved Dune: Part Two can dress up like Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides this Halloween (minus the nose plug). With this costume, you can rock just the jumpsuit, or you can go a little further and wear the cape and mask, too.
Replicate the look of one of the most iconic “it girls” of the ’90s with a costume that’ll make you feel like you’re roaming the halls of Beverly Hills High.
This fashionable Clueless costume is identical to the one Cher wore while she gave her famous debate speech and comes with multiple colorful layers to help recreate the look.
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“It's-a-me, Mario!”
With the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie this year, now’s the best time to go as the recognizable video game character from the franchise. This costume set includes a jumpsuit, hair, and white gloves to complete the look.
Gather your friends and turn it into a group costume with other Super Mario characters like Luigi and Princess Peach.
Who doesn't want to dress as some sort of royalty? Thankfully, Halloween is the one night a year you can be a duke or duchess without anyone questioning your legitimacy.
For a Bridgerton-inspired look, opt for a regency-style dress with a high waistline, and add some white gloves and a tiara to really nail the look.
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This is one of the best Halloween costume ideas for Hocus Pocus fans, especially with the release of Hocus Pocus 2 late this year. This costume brings Winifred to life! Everyone will recognize her signature look thanks to the bright, heart-shaped wig. You'll want to get your friends to go as Sarah and Mary, too.
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While we know you can’t get the actual St. Edwards crown for your King Charles III costume, you can still attempt to dress like royalty. This costume set includes a red velvet robe, a bejeweled crown, and a gold plastic scepter.
Micki Wagner
Commerce Editor
Micki Wagner is a commerce editor for Hearst’s Enthusiast Group, where she is constantly on the lookout for exciting new products, great sales and deals, and fun gifts. Her work can also be found on Saveur and Worth. When she’s not writing about the latest and greatest products, you can find her checking out new restaurants, spending way too much time shopping online, and binging Parks and Recreation…yet again.
Elisabeth Narine
Elisabeth Narine is the Associate Editor, Reviews at Best Products, where she spends her time interviewing experts and scouring the internet for the best gift ideas for every occasion. Her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. She uses her love of shopping, pop culture, and cooking to help guide her search for the perfect gift.
Katherine Pittman
Associate Editor
Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.