30 Best Halloween Costumes of All Time to Inspire Your 2023 Look

When it comes to Halloween preparations, sometimes dreaming up the Halloween costume and putting it together is the best part of the whole holiday. For these party-goers, this must have come naturally because they managed to pull off some epic DIY costumes that were hilarious and super easy to make. Here are some of the best Halloween costumes seen this year.

Peter pan and his shadow

Do you have an old Peter Pan costume lying around the house somewhere? Well, it might be time to dust it off and put it on because if you and your friend need a couple’s costume, Peter Pan and his shadow are genius. If you don’t already have part of the costume at home, you can easily get one online or in a costume shop.

Just make sure that when you are both in costume, to pose appropriately so it really looks like you have a shadow; otherwise, I suppose it also works if you end up chasing your shadow around everywhere. This costume is not only fun to put together but also fun to wear.

Green army man costume

Remember in Toy Story when the Green Army men kept freezing in different positions to keep from getting seen? Well, if you have a couple of friends, you can act the whole scene out at your next Halloween party. As a group costume, this is sure to get some hilarious reactions as you pose yourself in different positions all around the party.

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If you are going solo, it still works pretty well, too, and with a can of green spray paint and old army fatigues, this can be put together pretty quickly.

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Sad Keanu costume

This costume idea is based on the sad meme of Keanu Reeves that went viral recently. In the meme, Keanu was pictured looking scruffy and sad while he sat alone on a park bench eating a sandwich.

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All you will need for this one is a beard (scruffy but not too long, ladies; you can simply draw one on with an eyebrow pencil), a dark blazer, a sandwich, and the saddest expression you can muster.

Disney’s Taco Belle

Now, this costume is great because it works for a couple or for a single person. As a couple’s costume, it’s a unique spin for couples’ Halloween and is guaranteed to make your friends laugh, especially if you switch up Belle and the Taco like Sarah Hayland and her Beau did!

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If you decide to go solo as Taco Belle, then you can simply decorate your Belle dress so that it looks like a taco or you could carry a Taco Bell takeout bag with you. It’s a great play on words and a creative costume that will get you a lot of compliments.

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Ghosting Costume

Doesn’t it just break one’s heart when someone ghosts you on social media? Well, with this costume idea, you and a friend or partner can dress as ghosting. All you will need for this unique look is a ghost costume with a social media logo and a friend wearing a ghosting message. This costume is epic and will have all your friends rolling on the floor laughing.

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Ghosting Costume

It’s a bit of a thinker, but if the two of you stick together throughout the festivities, the costume should be understood.

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Trapped in a cage costume

You may need to take a second look at this costume to figure out how it’s done. Basically, you are the legs and the person in the cage and the rest is all costume. There are plenty of these costumes for sale online, and for the most part, they are pretty affordable. It’s also not too difficult to put one of these together.

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Trapped in a cage costume

The great thing about a costume like this is it gets people thinking and talking, and if you are at a competing costume party, then this could get you a prize.

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Shut up and take my money costume

We’re sure everyone has seen the ‘shut up and take my money’ meme lately. Well, with an orange wig and a fist full of fake hundreds, this could easily be you. There are a number of viral memes based on Fry from Futurama, so you can spend the day switching from meme to meme.

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Just make sure those fake hundreds don’t look too real; otherwise, you might draw some unwanted attention to your costume from the ‘boys in blue’.

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Star Wars cast

If you are looking for a costume idea for the whole family, then take a page out of Neil Patrick Harris’s book and dress as the cast of these popular movies. The Harris/Burtka family costumes are legen…wait for it..dary! Harris and his husband plan elaborate costumes for themselves and their twins, and they enjoy posing for pictures and trick-or-treating.

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With many different characters to choose from, your kids will love dressing up and acting out their favorite scenes. You can also do this costume with a variety of other movies, depending on your family’s tastes.

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Smart cookie

This costume is an excellent play on words and if you are looking for something at the last minute, it’s easy to make yourself. All you need is some cookie images, a stapler, and your old graduation gown, and hey presto, you have a great costume.

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If you staple some Oreo snack packs to your gown, you also have cookies to eat along the way.

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Mrs Thrunchbull

Now, it’s almost impossible to forget the meanest headmistress of all time, and this costume is one of the best. Dressed up as Miss Agatha Trunchball from Roald Dahl’s novel turned movie Matilda, this guy has gone all out with his DIY outfit.

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Actually, one that isn’t so hard to pull off but certainly looks great, all you need is a grey jumper, black trousers and boots!

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My little tea bag

If you are looking for a quick and easy costume idea for one of your little ones, then you can always dress them like a teabag.

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This super cute costume is easy enough for busy moms to put together, and your child will look adorable.

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Jon Snow White

Even the manliest of manly men have a feminine side, especially Jon Snow White. This costume mashup is perfect if you are the life of the party, and it’s a guaranteed way to get plenty of laughs.

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Jon Snow White

All you need is a Snow White dress from a costume shop and a black coat and sword. The only downside is that you may have to pose for a lot of selfies throughout the night!

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The blind pilot

This costume was originally worn by a pilot on a flight to Europe. Before the flight, the crew decided to dress up to get the passengers in the Halloween mood, and this captain stole the show when he dressed as a blind pilot.

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The blind pilot

It’s such a great idea that if you reproduce it this Halloween you will be sure to be noticed.

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Newscaster caught in a storm

Create that weathered effect with this costume and simulate the look of a newscaster reporting on the latest storm. With a newscaster’s outfit, hair-sprayed hair made to look like it’s being blown away, and some other effects, you can easily pull this look off.

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But don’t forget your umbrella, it might rain!

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Cereal killers

While your friends may be dressing up as Jason or Freddy Kruger, you can put a funny spin on the traditional scary killer costume. Not only is this costume comical, but it also means that you will have cereal for your next couple of breakfasts.

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Cereal killers

Just be sure to empty the boxes before attaching them to your sweater; the last thing you need is someone eating your costume!

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Ace Ventura

Jim Carrey was amazing in the first 2 Ace Venture Films, and today, some of his looks are classics. Channel your inner crazy and put on your pink tutu because this look is genius and nostalgic. Besides the tutu and boots, make sure you style your hair with some strong hold gel to get the classic Ace hair.

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Ladies, if you are tired of the usual costumes, then spice things up and show your funny side with this classic costume.

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Rock paper scissors

If you need a costume for you and your two friends, then this costume may be exactly what you need. Show off your quick wit and dress up as rock, paper, and scissors for your next Halloween. For larger groups, you can also add a nerdy touch by going as rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock from the hit TV show “The Big Bang Theory.”

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If you get bored at any point during the day, you could always entertain the crowds with a live-action game of rock, paper, and scissors.

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Stock photo costume

The next time you need an office Halloween costume, shake things up and try dressing as a stock photo. This genius costume will have your colleagues in stitches, and all you need is a large printout of a popular stock photo with a hole cut out for your head.

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This costume is super easy to make yourself, and the upside is you won’t have to travel to work with an elaborate costume.

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Crazy cat lady

This costume is based on the crazy cat lady from ‘The Simpsons’ who is always in her bathrobe and covered in cats. Suitable for both adults and children, this costume is easy to put together and will be one of the best costumes out there.

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This is an adorable costume for any little trick-or-treaters, and the pockets of their bathrobes can also double as candy storage!

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Holy Guacamole

Grab a halo some angelic wings, get yourself a green shirt, and transform yourself into holy guacamole for this Halloween. This is by far one of the easiest costumes, and it is hilariously funny. You can make a halo with a wire coat hanger and tinsel, and any green shirt with some pictures of avocadoes will do.

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If you are inventive, you can think of some other things that start with holy. For example, you could dress up as a holy cow. There is another one, but we are too polite to say it.

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Randy Marsh Costume

If it’s put together correctly, this costume can be priceless. All you need for this epic costume is some craft paper, glue, a blue shirt, black pants, and a picture of the real Stan Marsh as a reference.

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If you make sure that the head is oversized, it will almost look like you jumped straight out of the TV and into reality.

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Dust bunny costume

This is an adorable idea for a kid costume, but it also works well if you are older and want something unique and witty. It won’t cost much to put together; all you need is a white outfit, bunny ears, and a feather duster.

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To add an extra flare, you can dirty your face and attach some pillow stuffing to your outfit.

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French Kiss

Ditch that fear of carbs and get some French baguettes from your local bakery because this has the makings for a very punny costume. By combining a French-looking outfit and painting your face like a member of the band Kiss, you can go as a French Kiss.

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With a glass of red wine in your hand and an extended tongue, you can really pull this look off all by your lonesome, or grab your friends and make it a group costume! It’s official: Halloween 2019 is the year of pun costumes

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French toast

Dressing up as French toast involves a simple combination of a French outfit and a cardboard cutout of toast. Anyone can put this costume together, and it won’t take too much planning and preparation.

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For trick-or-treating, your child will look absolutely adorable dressed as French toast.

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A viral meme

We all love and share memes on a daily basis, so why not dress up as a meme for Halloween? Simply pick your favorite and dress up as close as possible to the picture.

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There are plenty of great viral memes to choose from, but whatever you do, just make sure it’s a popular meme so that all your friends can recognize you.

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A formal apology

If you look good in a tuxedo but don’t get to wear it enough, then this costume is perfect for you. For the ladies, this can also work well if you want to wear an old prom or bridesmaid dress.

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A costume for any occasion, dressing as a formal apology, will have you looking great for pictures.

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Older You

When Heidi Klum decided to transform into her much older self, she had a whole team of special effects artists at her disposal. Granny Heidi walked the carpet with a walking stick and age-appropriate outfit, and even you can pull off the same look with the right accessories and a simple brown eyeliner pencil.

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All you need is to draw on some wrinkles and use some baby powder in your hair to make it look grey. Your friends will barely recognize you when you try this wacky costume.

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50 Shades of Grey costume

All this costume needs is a quick trip to the paint aisle at your local hardware store, and you will be ready to make a statement this Halloween.

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Adorn yourself in all the grey paint color samplers you can find, and you can transform yourself into 50 shades of grey. This funny play on words makes a great costume for anyone.

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A blessing in disguise

If you have left choosing a costume to the last minute, then this costume is perfect because it will take minutes to assemble. All you need to do is pick up some disguise glasses or a masquerade mask and make yourself a name tag that says ‘blessing’ on it.

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If you have enough time, you could even make a ‘Bless you’ sign with some spare cardboard. If you have a dark hoody, you can wear it with the hood up to add to your mystique.

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The Addams Family

Embrace your darker side and get spooky this Halloween by dressing up as one of the members of the Addams Family. In fact, if you are looking for a group family costume, why not dress as the entire family?

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Whether you are inspired by the original films or the latest animated remake, this costume is sure to be a fan favorite for a Spooktacular Halloween.

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Netflix and chill costume

Dressing up as ‘Netflix and Chill’ is a great way to be both relevant and humorous, and the costume is great for Halloween or for any kind of fancy dress costume. This is something anyone can wear, and it is pretty comfortable and hassle-free.

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Netflix and chill costume

Make sure to switch out the real ice for a bag filled with pillow stuffing or crumpled-up plastic bags so that it is easier to carry around. For the gentlemen out there, this look will make for some great pick-up lines.