The 11 Best Halloween Costumes for Anyone Obsessed With Pop Culture
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Regardless of whether you prefer ready-made or DIY costumes, it’s always fun to dress up for Halloween! But when it comes to finding that perfect costume, it all depends on what makes you comfortable.
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If you don’t really feel like dressing up, horror icons like Michael Myers, Jason, Ghostface from Scream, and even Squid Games masks are good options that won’t cost you very much money.
Need more variety? We’ve rounded up a collection of pop-culture Halloween costumes that you can have delivered in time for All Hallow’s Eve, and some that you can BOPIS (buy online and pick up in store).
From superheroes to anime, movie characters, and more, check below for a list of 11 of the coolest pop culture Halloween costumes for 2023. And for more Halloween content, be sure to read our lists of the best musician-inspired Halloween costumes and spooky decorations.
Wednesday Black Rave ‘N Dance Costume Dress
Netflix’s Wednesday was one of the biggest shows of the last year and a pop culture costume. This adult costume is available in sizes S-XL and includes a dress and wig. Available at retailers like Halloween Costumes and Walmart. Click here to shop more Wednesday costumes.
Super Mario Bros. Costumes: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach & More
Super Mario Bros. Cosplay Sweatshirt
No muss, no fuss. This might be one of the easiest costumes you’ll find online. The hooded sweatshirt is available for different characters including Mario, Luigi, Toad and Donky Kong. The sweatshirts are come in S to 4X-Large. Click here for a larger selection of Mario Bros. costumes including Princess Peach.
Disney’s Little Mermaid Premium Ariel Mermaid Costume
Make a splash this Halloween with a Little Mermaid costume. This adult Ariel costume is available in sizes XS-XL.
CICOCI Adult Cowgirl Costume Outfits 70s Disco 80s Outfit Women Girls Movie Halloween Costume Cosplay
Our list wouldn’t be complete without Barbie! Dress up as Barbie in the real world for Halloween.
Yellowstone Costumes
Yellowstone is expected to return to TV next month, which gives fans an excuse to dress up as one of the characters from the show including Rip Wheeler, Beth Dutton or the family patriarch, John Dutton. The costume above includes jeans, a vest and a cowboy hat.
Regency Era Costumes: Bridgerton & Queen Charlotte
RoleplayCos Court Rococo Baroque Marie Antoinette Ball Dresses 18th Century Victorian Dress Gowns Royal Women Costume (XL, Gold)
The regency era is having a renaissance! This lovely ball gown will help you make a grand entrance as Queen Charlotte. The custom gown comes in sizes XS-3X. Find more Bridgerton-esque looks like this Edwina costume at Amazon. You can also find costumes on Etsy and Nordstrom, or shop the Bridgerton collection at Bloomingdale’s.
Superhero Costumes: Spider-Man
Miles Morales Costume
Spider-Man costumes never go out of style and Across the Spiderverse was such a huge hit, so it makes sense that the webbed hero’s costumes is a top seller. Spider-Man is always a cute costume idea for kids and adults. Find Batman costumes here and here for Dr. Strange.
Celebrate the 20th year anniversary of Naruto this Halloween. The Naruto Uzumaki costume pictured above comes with a headband, jacket and pants. You can find other Naruto costumes at Amazon and Spirit Halloween in adults and kids’ sizes. Want more anime options? Check out costumes inspired by Sailor Moon, Avatar the Last Airbender, Attack on Titan and other shows here.
Party City, Hocus Pocus Winifred Sanderson Halloween Costume for Women, Large/Extra Large, Dress with Attached Coat
Cast a spell this Halloween in a Hocus Pocus costume available as Winifred, Sarah, or Mary Sanderson (another great group costume idea). The Winifred costume pictured above only includes the floor length dress, the teeth, choker and wig are sold separately.
Encanto Costumes
Adult Mirabel ‘Encanto’ Halloween Costume
We don’t talk about Bruno! But we do talk about how to dress up as Encanto characters for Halloween. Choose from Bruno, Isabela, Antonio, Abuela Alma and other characters with costumes from Amazon, Spirit Halloween and shopDisney.
Star Wars Costumes
STAR WARS Adult Ahsoka Tano Costume, Halloween Costume for Women – Officially Licensed Medium
Transform into Ahsoka in this jumpsuit complete with a waist belt, armbands and a fabric headpiece designed to look like Ahsoka’s Togruta head-tails. Find additional Star Wars costumes here including a mandalorian, jedi and storm trooper.
