If you’re searching for the perfect Halloween costume this year, look no further! We’ve scoured the internet and put together a list of the best costumes to ensure you have an unforgettable All Hallows' Eve. From classic favorites and tried-and-true staples to modern masterpieces and popular culture references, there is something for everyone in our collection.
Whether you want to go all out with a head-to-toe getup or keep things simple with minimal accessories, we have all the options covered — from group ideas for your friends or family members to stand-out looks that will make sure all eyes are on you!
The 32 Best Halloween Costumes to Inspire This Year's Look
Read on for some inspiration - it's time to make this year's Halloween one to remember.
2024
Donald Trump
Inspiration: Donald J. Trump / US Election 2024 (Political Figure / Presidential Election Event)
Kamala Harris
Inspiration: Kamala Harris / US Election 2024 (Political Figure / Presidential Election Event)
Beetlejuice
Inspiration: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Movie)
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Lydia Deetz
Inspiration: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Movie)
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Raygun
Inspiration: Rachael Gunn / Paris 2024 Olympics (Athlete / Break Dancer / Sports Event)
Deadpool
Inspiration: Deadpool & Wolverine (Movie)
The long-awaited Deadpool & Wolverine movie has brought us back to the funniest fourth wall-breaker, Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds.
We do not doubt that this year, this Marvel Comics character will be popular again on Halloween night after the 2016 and 2018 Halloweens.
Wolverine
Inspiration: Deadpool & Wolverine (Movie)
Most people already knew that Wolverine (spoiler alert) died in 2017's Logan movie. This year, Marvel Studios brought back, or more accurately showed us, that there are other Wolverines from other universes, too.
Once more, Hugh Jackman got to wear the Wolverine costume and teamed up with Deadpool to save their universes whether they liked each other or not.
Furiosa
Inspiration: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Movie)
Who doesn't love the fierce female protagonist character in movie history (Imperator Furiosa, once played by Charlize Theron), right? This year, George Miller made and produced the origin story about Furiosa's very challenging childhood life before meeting and teaming up with Mad Max.
Young Furiosa, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, will attract the attention of many young women who want to wear and feel the aura of the renegade warrior this Halloween.
Godzilla
Inspiration: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Movie)
Gundam
Inspiration: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom (Movie)
2023
Loki
Inspiration: Loki (TV Series)
Valak
Inspiration: The Nun II (Movie)
The demonic nun Valak from The Nun II (2023), The Nun (2018) and the highly-praised The Conjuring 2 (2016) movie has become one of the creepiest characters in recent horror films.
Dress up as the terrifying nun in a full black habit, white coif, and creepy makeup to frighten and delight fellow Halloween partygoers. This costume is equal parts scary and recognizable.
Sister Irene
Inspiration: The Nun II (Movie)
For another spin on the scary nun costume, go for Sister Irene from The Nun II (2023) and The Nun (2018) movie. She's the young nun who tries to defeat evil Valak. Dress in a full nun uniform and veil, cross necklace, and a terrified expression. Pair with a friend dressed as Valak for a dynamic duo costume!
Western Barbie
Inspiration: Barbie (Movie)
Thanks to the new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, anything Barbie-related is trending for last year's Halloween, especially this Barbie Cowgirl Costume.
To put it in more detail, this Cowgirl Barbie costume oozed Western vibes in the hot pink cow print and leather. It's fun and flirty and totally captures Barbie's sassy cowgirl attitude in the 1-year-old movie.
Batfleck
Inspiration: The Flash (Movie)
Wonder Woman
Inspiration: The Flash (Movie)
The Grinch
Inspiration: The Grinch 2 (Movie)
Dr. Seuss' classic Grinch character got a stylish makeover thanks to Illumination's 2018 animated movie The Grinch.
This Halloween, channel your inner The Grinch persona in long green pants and a Santa jacket as the top, funky red pointed socks with small pompoms, and, of course, green makeup and a Grinch hand mask.
2021
Spider-Man
Inspiration: Spider-Man: No Way Home (Movie)
2020
SpongeBob
Inspiration: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (Movie)
Sandy Cheeks
Inspiration: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (Movie)
2019
Stormtrooper
Inspiration: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Movie)
Rey
Inspiration: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Movie)
Princess Leia
Inspiration: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Movie)
Maleficent
Inspiration: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Movie)
2018
Robin Hood
Inspiration: Robin Hood (Movie)
2015
Ben Grimm
Inspiration: Fantastic Four (Movie)
Snow White
Inspiration: Descendants (Movie)
2013
Iron Man (Mark VII)
Inspiration: Iron Man 3 (Movie)
2010
Mad Hatter
Inspiration: Alice in Wonderland (Movie)
Inspired by the zany character from Alice in Wonderland, a Mad Hatter costume is always a popular choice for Halloween. Top it off with a men's top hat decorated with cards, teacups, ribbons and other "mad" elements. Pair it with a suit in a bold color, patterned pants or skirt, and don't forget eccentric makeup to complete the crazy Hatter look.
2003
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Inspiration: Girl with a Pearl Earring (Movie / Painting)
Johannes Vermeer's famous painting Girl with a Pearl Earring has inspired a simple yet beautiful Halloween costume. Recreate the classic look with a blue and gold turban headband, large pearl earring, and collared blouse. Feel free to customize the outfit with your own touches while keeping the focal pearl earring.
1994
The Mask
Inspiration: The Mask (Movie)
1992
Vampire
Inspiration: Dracula (Pop Culture)
Vampires never die, and neither does this classic Halloween costume choice. Dress as the OG bloodsucker vampire, a.k.a. Dracula, in a black cape with a high vampire collar. Slick your hair back and get some fake fangs to take your favorite vampire character to the next level. Feel free to make yours modern with trendy black clothes underneath.
Classic Harley Quinn
Inspiration: Batman: The Animated Series (TV Series)
Harley Quinn's signature jester style makes for an iconic and easy Halloween costume. Pair harlequin diamond leggings with a red and black corset top. Top with makeup, blonde pigtails, and a baseball bat for a Harley look that can't be beaten. Super comfortable but instantly recognizable.
1939
Wicked Witch of the West
Inspiration: The Wizard of Oz (Movie)
You can't go wrong with a traditional witch costume for Halloween. But modernize it from the typical black to an array of colors and styles like a green witch, fairy witch, or Gothic witch costume. Grab a broomstick, pointy hat, striped tights, and cape to cast your perfect witchy spell!
