Halloween! It’s time for fun and games, candy and costume parties. Let’s take a look at some of the top Halloween costume ideas and see which ones you like!
Couples Halloween Costumes
Going out for Halloween as a couple is a lot of fun and there are plenty of costume ideas for couples. Some take a little more planning and others are easy to put together at the last minute. These ideas will help you be the life of your next Halloween party.
Johnny and Baby from Dirty Dancing
Nobody will put either of you in a corner with these great outfits. Everyone will be able to figure out who you’re dressed as easily, especially if you bust out your best dance moves.
Barbie™ and Ken™ from Barbie™
Get some inspiration from the Barbie movie and recreate the bright-coloured outfits worn by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. You can have a lot of fun with this couple’s costume – go super matchy in neon, or try a more traditional look from the franchise.
Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo from GOT
Game of Thrones has always provided a lot of inspiration for costumes, and this couple is still at the top of the costume list. Or go new school with Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen from House of the Dragon. Maybe stay away from the Lannister ideas though…
Group Halloween Costumes
When you’re planning a group costume, it can be hard to coordinate with everyone. Take a read through our group costume ideas to find a great fit for your night out.
Squid Game
If you’ve got a group of you, head out on the town dressed up as characters from one of the most popular Netflix shows ever. You can have some dressed as guards represented by different shapes (triangle, circle, etc.) and a few dressed up as players in a green jumpsuit.
Hocus Pocus
Yes, we know the original came out almost 30 years ago (feel old yet?) but we now have Hocus Pocus 2! Round up two of your best girls and have a night out on the town as the Sanderson Sisters.
Stranger Things
C’mon, you knew this was gonna be on the list… and the best part is you can pick and choose the characters you’d like to be based on how many people you are. Eddie, Eleven, Dustin – whoever you want.
Other Halloween Costume Ideas
There are so many ideas out there, so we’ve put together this list below to help give you a starting point.
Get Marvel-ous
Marvel is still going strong and loved by fans everywhere. And don’t forget about the amazing TV series as well. One of the best things about going as a Marvel character is you can do it solo, as a couple, or as a group!
- Star-Lord and Gamora
- Dr. Strange
- OG Avengers
- Spiderman – individually, as a couple with MJ or do the whole cast
- She-Hulk
- Hawkeye – add Kate Bishop from the series to make it a couple
- Moon Knight
- X-Men (yes, they’re Marvel)
- Deadpool
You’ve got a lot of possibilities with this one…
Be Famous
We can’t all be celebrities but on Halloween, you can dress up like one. Get inspiration from anyone from the Met Gala (honestly, those outfits?!). Try Blake Lively’s blue-and-bronze look or maybe you’re more of a Rihanna girl. For the guys, there is plenty of menswear inspiration to be had for you as well. Or check out tons of ideas and tutorials on Tik-Tok for make-up tips.
Don’t Forget DC
Listen, I personally am a massive Marvel fan. However, DC has some fantastic characters as well.
- Batman – you can have some fun with this one. Solo, couple with Catwoman or Poison Ivy, or a group including Robin, the Penguin, Riddler and others.
- The Joker – with or without Harley Quinn
- Superman or Superwoman
- The Flash
- Aquaman
- Wonder Woman
Kids Halloween Costumes
Honestly, there’s not much better than seeing how happy kids are when they get to dress up for Halloween. Looking back through our list, a lot of these costumes could be used for kids as well. But if you’re looking for some other ideas…
Disney and Pixar
You just can’t go wrong with a Disney costume. Princess it up as Elsa or Moana, or have fun as a family dressed up as The Incredibles.
Harry Potter
Get your little wizards ready for treats with a simple black cloak, white shirt and scarf of their preferred house.
Gamers
Mario and Luigi, Minecraft, Roblox – whatever games your kids are into, you can bet there’s a costume for it.
Star Wars
With the huge selection of characters from this series, your child is sure to find one they love. Baby Yoda or Luke Skywalker, or maybe they want to walk the Dark Side as a Sith Lord.
Keep it Classic
And then you have some kids who are more traditional. Witches, ghosts, zombies – many of these ideas are still popular today. In addition, animal costumes are some of the cutest, especially when it comes to the younger trick-or-treaters.
There you go! Hopefully, you’ve got some great Halloween costume ideas to ensure you have an awesome October 31st. And make sure to check out our article for some inspiration on your Halloween decor!
Originally published Oct 26, 2017; updated Oct 13, 2023
