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The 30 Most Popular Halloween Costumes We Expect to See Everywhere in 2023

written by EMMA GINSBERG

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Graphics by: Aryana Johnson
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The year is not even over yet, and there are already hundreds of iconic pop culture moments from 2023 that now live in my head rent-free. The whole Scandoval situation? The Barbie movie, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé single-handedly holding up the economy? Rihanna at the Super Bowl?! Sometimes, I wish I could freeze time and live out some of these pop culture moments for a little bit longer—or even experience them for myself. Thankfully, with Halloween coming up, we can all take the opportunity to bring some of our favorite internet memes, pop culture hot topics, and TV and movie moments from 2023 to life.

Whether you, like me, want to live the shared experience of walking down the street on Halloween saying “Hi Barbie!” to everyone dressed as a character from the movie, or you want to think outside the box, there are tons of pop culture moments from this year that deserve to be made into Halloween costumes. If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween costume to rock this year, look no further. Here are 30 Halloween costume ideas for 2023 that are sure to be huge crowd-pleasers.

 

1. Roller-Skating Barbie

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Remember back in the day when we were all SO excited to see those first few stills of the Barbie movie? If you want to relive the way you felt when you first saw Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in their neon-colored attire on the streets of Los Angeles, roller-skating Barbie is the perfect Halloween costume. Bonus points if you can get your Ken to join in.

SKIMS
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Alo
High Waist Biker Short
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Bright Pink Visor
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Inline Warehouse
Neon Yellow Roller Blades
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2. Queen Charlotte

SOURCE: NETFLIX

No Halloween costume ideas roundup would be complete without a Bridgerton-inspired look. This year, our pick is definitely Queen Charlotte. Get royally dressed up in this Queen Charlotte-inspired gown, white gloves, and a crown.

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Queen Charlotte Gown
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Pearl Costume Necklace
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Party City
Long White Gloves
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Gold Tiara
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3. Wednesday Addams

SOURCE: NETFLIX

The bad news: We can’t all magically become as cool as Jenna Ortega overnight. But the good news is that it’s fairly easy to dress up as her iconic character, Wednesday Addams. All you need is some chunky loafers, a collared dress, and some braids in your hair.

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Black Braided Wig
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Wednesday Addams Dance Dress
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Thing Hand
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DSW
Chunky Black Loafers
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4. Ariel from The Little Mermaid

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This year, we all got to heal our inner child by watching Halle Bailey as Ariel in the live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Take that magical energy a step further by putting on a mermaid-esque skirt and a seashell swimsuit this Halloween. If only your middle school self who wore those mermaid-tail pattern fluorescent leggings could see you now!

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Purple Seashell Swimsuit Top
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Mermaid Tail Skirt
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Starfish Hair Clips
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Flounder Plush Animal
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5. Rihanna at The Super Bowl

SOURCE: GETTY

I’ll admit that attempting to replicate anything Rihanna does is definitely a bit ambitious. While none of us will ever achieve the level of awesomeness that came from her Super Bowl performance this year, we can at least try with an all-red outfit—and some Fenty lipstick, of course.

ASOS
Red Nylon Jumpsuit
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Long Red Puffer Coat
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DSW
Red Lug-Sole Boots
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Fenty Beauty
Red Stunna Lip Paint
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6. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

SOURCE: GETTY

You knew this one was coming. 2023 is officially the year of Taylor Swift, and we’re all just along for the ride. Whether you went to the Eras tour or not, you can easily relive your favorite Taylor Swift era this year by replicating her tour outfits. I personally would go with an “All Too Well”-inspired fit, but here are a few options for some other eras as well.

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A Lot Going On At The Moment Tee
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Free People
Floral Smocked Sundress
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Embellished Mini Dress
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Burgundy Sequin Dress
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7. Daisy Jones and The Six

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Yes, dressing up in ’70s-inspired garb for Halloween feels like a trend that has been around, well, basically since the 1970s themselves. But this year, Amazon Prime Video blessed us with the Daisy Jones and The Six miniseries that allows for some creative spin-offs on the classic rockstar look.

Amazon
Oversized '70s Sunglasses
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ASOS
Vinyl Jacket With Fur Trims
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Amazon
Brown Cowboy Boots
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Revolve
Cropped Denim Short
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8. Cowgirl Barbie

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You didn’t think we could narrow it down to only one Barbie costume, did you? Out of all the amazing outfits in the Barbie movie, this one has to be the most iconic: it’s giving coastal cowgirl and Barbiecore all in one. Plus, anyone and everyone who has seen the movie will know exactly who you’re channeling in this outfit.

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Pink Cowgirl Set
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Amazon
Metallic Pink Cowgirl Boots
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Pink Paisley Bandana
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Bedazzled Cowgirl Hat
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9. Morticia Addams

SOURCE: NETFLIX

When it comes to dressing up as members of the Addams family, there are the Wednesday girls, and then there are the Morticia girls. Channel Morticia’s dark, alluring, matriarchal energy with a long black gown, a red rose, and some black lipstick.

Amazon
Morticia Addams Dress
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Gucci
Black Lipstick
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Amazon
Long Black Wig
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Faux Red Rose
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10. Katniss from The Hunger Games

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If you’re on the edge of your seat waiting for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie to come out, then dressing up in some Hunger Games-inspired garb for Halloween is definitely the move for you this year. Katniss is a go-to character to dress up as, since she’s easily the most recognizable in the film series, but feel free to get creative with Halloween costume ideas based on other characters from Panem.

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Black Combat Boot
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Katniss Costume
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Deluxe Katniss Costume
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Mockingjay Pin
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11. Marilyn Monroe

SOURCE: GETTY

Whether you watched the controversial Blonde movie or not, Marilyn Monroe has been a hot topic this past year, between the psychological drama’s buzzy release and Kim Kardashian wearing one of her dresses to the 2022 Met Gala. A Marilyn Halloween costume just might become one that you re-wear year after year.

Amazon
Marilyn Monroe Costume Dress
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Linawe
Faux Diamond Drop Earrings
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Merit
Lightweight Red Lipstick
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ASOS
Strappy White Sandals
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12. Ellie from The Last of Us

SOURCE: MAX

Whether you’re an OG fan of “The Last of Us” video game or you fell in love with the HBO miniseries adaptation this year, The Last of Us is a great costume idea for 2023. As you wait for season two, dress up as Ellie with a gray long-sleeve, red button-up, and red Converse low-tops.

GAP
Grey Crewneck T-Shirt
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Red Short Sleeve Button-Up
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Converse
Red Low Top Sneakers
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Jansport
Dark Green Backpack
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13. Jobu Tupaki from Everything Everywhere All At Once

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OK yes, Everything Everywhere All at Once came out in 2022, but we haven’t been able to stop thinking (or talking) about it in 2023. While there are many gorgeous outfits in the film to re-create, Jobu Tupaki’s Elvis suit and bedazzled makeup definitely takes the cake for an amazing Halloween costume.

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Pink Long Bob Wig
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Women's Elvis Costume
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Knee High Boots
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Urban Outfitters
Easy Face Gems
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14. Tanya McQuoid from The White Lotus

SOURCE: MAX

You could pick any one of the many characters from The White Lotus to emulate this Halloween… or you could just be honest with yourself and dress up as Tanya McQuoid. The major plus of this costume? It comes with a lengthy list of hilarious one-liners to toss out throughout the night in your best Jennifer Coolidge voice.

Amazon
Pink Floral Maxi Dress
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Large Pink Scarf
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Large Black Sunglasses
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Gold Clutch
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15. M3GAN

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Each year, there’s always that one movie that everyone expects to be kind of laughably bad before its release, and then it shockingly turns out to be quite good. This year, that film was M3GAN. Dress up as this iconic scary doll in a khaki dress, neckerchief, and some white tights.

Lulus
Cargo Pocket Dress
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Amazon
Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
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Amazon
Square Neck Scarf
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White Pantyhose Tights
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16. Girl Dinner

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While some internet fads come and go, we would argue that girl dinner is here to stay. Celebrate your love of snacks (and get a laugh out of all your friends) by turning this trend into a Halloween costume. With a pink top, easy-to-carry cheese board, and some food-shaped candy, you’ve got yourself a Halloween girl dinner.

Old Navy
Pink Oxford Shirt
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Decorative Wood Tray
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Haribo
Fruit Salad Gummy Candy
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Gummi Lunch Candy
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17. Kourtney Kardashian in the “Travis I’m Pregnant” meme

Say what you will: Kourt knew what she was doing when she decided to tell Travis Barker she was pregnant with a giant posterboard at one of his concerts. As one of the most meme-able pop culture moments of 2023, this one definitely deserves a dedicated Halloween costume.

Good American
Black Mesh Bodysuit
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Black Vegan Leather Pants
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White Poster Board
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SHARPIE
Thick Black Markers
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18. Beyoncé from the Renaissance Tour

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If you were blessed with the opportunity to see Beyoncé live on her Renaissance tour this year (lucky you), then you know that she had some jaw-dropping tour outfits. While it might be a bit difficult to replicate *that* bee costume, you can always channel some Alien Superstar energy with some of these items.

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Metallic Bodysuit
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Urban Outfitters
Mirrored Cowboy Hat
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Commando
Patent Leather Leggings
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Betsey Johnson
Rhinestone Booties
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19. Carmy from The Bear

SOURCE: FX

Yes, chef! It’s hard to know which part of The Bear stole our hearts the most this year: the unbelievable writing, the Taylor Swift needle drop, or Jeremy Allen-White’s tattoos. What we do know is that dressing up as Carmy is an easy, comfortable, and recognizable Halloween costume.

Amazon
White Crewneck Shirt
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Blue Bib Apron
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Black High Rise Jeans
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Birkenstock
White Clogs
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20. Mabel Mora from Only Murders in the Building

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While some might attempt to manifest the perfect love story into their young adult lives, I personally hope to manifest an everlasting friendship with two eccentric murder-mystery-solving elderly men, which is why Mabel Mora is a top contender on my list of Halloween costume ideas this year. Plus, Mabel’s fluffy orange jacket is one I just know I would find myself reaching for again.

Amazon
Fluffy Orange Jacket
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Red Bluetooth Headphones
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Brixton
Mustard Yellow Beanie
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Target
Plaid Trousers
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21. Olivia Rodrigo + “Vampire”

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Not only did she grant us the gift of new head-banging music this fall, but Queen Olivia has also given us the perfect Halloween costume idea. Dress up as Olivia in her “Vampire” cover art with a partner as the vampire, or go all-in-one with the black lace tank and some fangs of your own.

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Black Lace Trim Camisole
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Purple Band-Aid
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Fake Vampire Teeth
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Fake Vampire Blood
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22. Wicked

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While we all wait with bated breath for the Wicked film’s release (I just NEED to see Arianna as Glinda), dressing up as Glinda and Elphaba for Halloween is the next best thing. Grab your bestie and whip out the green face paint because this classic duo costume never goes out of style.

Altar'd State
Pink Tulle Dress
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Gold Tiara
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Wicked Witch Dress
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NYX
Green Face Paint
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23. Sarah from Outer Banks

SOURCE: NETFLIX

This year, Outer Banks took over our screens yet again with season 3, and we loved watching the Kooks and Pogues just as much this time around. Channel Sarah Cameron’s casual-cool vibe with this orange top, some denim shorts, and a pair of high-top Converse.

Amazon
Ribbed Orange Tank Top
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Abercrombie
High Rise Denim Shorts
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Green Tropical Button-Up
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Converse
White High-Top Sneakers
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24. Carrie from Sex And The City

SOURCE: HBO

No matter what you think of And Just Like That…, there’s no denying that Sex And The City is back in a big way in 2023. As a card-carrying member of team girlboss-writer-Carrie-not-defined-by-who-she’s-with, I personally would love to don her iconic opening sequence outfit this Halloween.

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Pink Ribbed Tank Top
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White Tulle Skirt
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Chinese Laundry
Gold Strappy Sandal
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Carrie Necklace
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25. Top Gun: Maverick

SOURCE: PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Yes, Top Gun costumes dominated Halloween 2022, but some of us missed out on the fun last year! If you’re more of an action movie lover than a Greta Gerwig fanatic, throw it back to last year’s film of the summer with a fighter pilot outfit.

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Women's Pilot Costume
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Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
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Top Gun T-Shirt
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Black Combat Boots
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26. Gwen from Across the Spiderverse

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IYKYK: The Spiderverse films are definitely not just for kids. If you’re still thinking about the huge cliffhanger in Across the Spiderverse, or can’t get that scene with Gwen and her dad out of your head, then dressing up as everyone’s favorite Spiderwoman for Halloween will definitely satisfy your craving for more Spiderman content.

Amazon
Spiderwoman Hoodie
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Superhero Mask and Gloves
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Gwen Hood
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Spiderwoman Suit
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27. Scandoval

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Bravo-holics know that the most dramatic thing to happen in all of 2023 was definitely Tom Sandoval cheating on Ariana Maddix with Raquel Leviss. While we never want to make light of such a heartbreaking situation, Ariana herself has made t-shirts based on the drama, so… any opportunity to make fun of the worm with a mustache, right?

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Fake Mustache
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Men's Short Hair Wig
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Worm With A Mustache Shirt
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Sandoval's A Liar T-Shirt
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28. Mario

The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a box office hit in 2023, which means that Mario is definitely going to be one of the most popular Halloween costume ideas this year. Re-create everyone’s favorite video game character with a red t-shirt, some overalls, and a Mario hat.

Madewell
Red Crewneck Tee
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Old Navy
Slouchy Straight Overalls
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Mario Hat
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Short White Gloves
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29. Violet Beauregarde

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Violet Beauregarde probably won’t be in the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel that comes out this December, but she sure does make for a chic Halloween look, especially if you’re looking for easy Halloween costume ideas. Dab some blue and purple makeup on your nose, grab a pack of gum, and hit the town as one of the most easily recognizable characters from the original film.

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Blue Collared Dress
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Blonde Bob Wig
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Blue Velour Tracksuit
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Urban Outfitters
Blue Eyeshadow Palette
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30. Twitter vs. Threads

RIP Twitter, you were so loved for your too-short time on our world wide web. The battle of the social media apps was one of the most… interesting conflicts of the year, so why not turn it into a Halloween costume? After all, you and your friend dressed up as the apps for Halloween would look WAY cuter than Elon and Zuck in a cage match.

Amazon
Feather Crop Top
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Light Blue Tutu Skirt
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Threads App T-Shirt
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White Cotton Yarn
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