The Absolute Best Halloween Costumes to Stand Out This Year

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It’s no secret that we love a good Halloween costume here at BestProducts.com. While Halloween gifts and decorations, like a lawn skeleton, are great for getting into the spirit of the season, dressing up for the holiday does the trick as well. From masquerading as fan-favorite characters that are easily recognizable to something out of a horror movie that’ll give anyone a fright, Halloween costumes are the perfect way to let your creative side shine.

Whether you're looking for a group costume that'll stand out in a crowd, a family costume for a fun night of trick-or-treating, or a last-minute look you can put together in a snap for a last-minute invite, we gathered the best Halloween costumes that are sure to be a hit anywhere you go. In addition to costumes that’ll win you best-dressed year after year, we looked at pop culture moments from 2023 so far for some major costume inspiration, including King Charles’ coronation, the Barbie movie, the end of Ted Lasso, and more. If you're not sure what to go as this year or want to get a jumpstart on your look, check out our list of the best Halloween costume ideas for 2023.

Western Barbie Costume

Transform into Western Barbie with this Barbie movie-inspired Halloween costume. This set includes an eye-catching pink suit and a matching handkerchief, and a cowboy hat to top it off. Make it a couples costume with this Western Ken costume, too.

Plus, we have a list of the best Barbie Halloween costumes so you can dress up as a different Barbie throughout the whole Halloween week.

Ted Lasso Costume

Known for his wholesome coaching skills, Ted Lasso is an easy look that you can pull together quickly. Grab a whistle, a mustache, and a soccer ball, and you're good to go!

Wednesday Addams Costume

Honor everyone's favorite mini homicidal maniac in true Addams Family style with a gothic get-up and a menacingly ominous scowl.

This simple costume is easily identifiable and comes with Wednesday's iconic collared dress and braided, black-haired wig.

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Western Ken Costume

Whether you’re matching a Barbie this Halloween or riding solo, you’re kenough. This costume set includes a black cowboy shirt and a pink bandana turn. Throw on a pair of black pants and white boots to complete the Western Ken look.

Bob Ross Costume

Let your inner artist — or Euphoria fandom — shine with a tribute to the 20th-century icon, painter, and television host Bob Ross.

This creative costume comes with a realistic prop brush and paint-splattered palette, so you can easily find freedom on your canvas by painting some happy little clouds.

Jon Snow from Game of Thrones Costume

It'll always be winter for Jon now that he's moved up north and is roaming with the wildlings. If you're planning on going as the former King of the North, just be sure to get a decent wig to match.

Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' Costume

Be a part of Ariel’s world with this The Little Mermaid costume. This mermaid dress features a purple bodice and a shimmering fitted skirt with an organza trim. Accessorize with a red wig and a fork to truly complete the look!

Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus Costume

This is one of the best Halloween costume ideas for Hocus Pocus fans, especially with the release of Hocus Pocus 2 late this year. This costume brings Winifred to life! Everyone will recognize her signature look thanks to the bright, heart-shaped wig. You'll want to get your friends to go as Sarah and Mary, too.

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Beer Pong Cup Costume

Score big with a crowd-pleasing costume that enlarges the experience of everyone’s favorite party game.

It comes with a wearable red Solo cup that securely straps on with a pair of suspenders and also includes an inflatable “ping pong” ball that’ll even have strangers approaching you for a quick game.

Cher from Clueless Costume

Replicate the look of one of the most iconic “it girls” of the ’90s with a costume that’ll make you feel like you’re roaming the halls of Beverly Hills High.

This fashionable Clueless costume is identical to the one Cher wore while she gave her famous debate speech and comes with multiple colorful layers to help recreate the look.

Batman Costume

Move over, Edward Cullen! Batman is Robert Pattinson’s most current brooding role – and we’re here for it. This costume set includes a padded jumpsuit, detachable cape, and mask. Don the suit, put on the mask, and hop on a motorcycle (or in an Uber) for a Halloween look that’ll send any criminal running.

The Handmaid’s Tale Costume

With the final season coming out next year, The Handmaid’s Tale is still going strong. With this easy costume, you’ll look like Offred and the other handmaids left in Gilead.

Mario Costume

“It's-a-me, Mario!”

With the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie this year, now’s the best time to go as the recognizable video game character from the franchise. This costume set includes a jumpsuit, hair, and white gloves to complete the look.

Gather your friends and turn it into a group costume with other Super Mario characters like Luigi and Princess Peach.

Mirabel from Encanto Costume

“Welcome to the family Madrigal!”

This is the best Halloween costume for fans of the animated Disney musical, Encanto. It includes a handbag, glasses, and colorful printed dress featuring vibrant flowers, adorable little creatures, and a purple trim. You’ll instantly transform into the movie’s heroine Mirabel with this Encanto costume.

Spider-Man Costume

Turn yourself into Miles Morales from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse this Halloween. This costume comes as a zippered jumpsuit with the Marvel hero’s logo on the chest.

Joker Costume

There's bound to be a number of Jokers stalking around on Halloween night, maybe even more than usual, thanks to the controversial Joker movie and its upcoming sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux. No matter what, this Batman villain always seems to chill us to the core.

Money Heist Costume

If you’re still not over the finale of Money Heist, why not dress as everyone’s favorite antiheroes? All you need is a red jumpsuit and the signature Dalí mask to pull off the world's greatest heist... stealing the best Halloween costume award from all of your friends.

King Costume

While we know you can’t get the actual St. Edwards crown for your King Charles costume, you can still attempt to dress like royalty. This costume set includes a red velvet robe, a bejeweled crown, and a gold plastic scepter.

M3GAN Costume

Give everyone a fright and turn yourself into the lifelike AI doll this Halloween. This costume set includes her signature dress and bow. Don’t forget to add M3gan’s iconic blonde wig and Mary Jane flats!

Wonder Woman 1984 Costume

We're still reeling from Gal Gadot's performance in Wonder Woman 1984, and this outfit will make an iconic costume for years to come. To us, there's no better time than now to dress as the warrior herself.

Tanya McQuoid Costume

Keep the heiress’ memory alive with this White Lotus costume. Recreate the dreamy pink outfit she wore in the second season with this floral dress, pink scarf, sunglasses, and strappy heels.

Rhaenyra Targaryen Costume

House of the Dragon, the prequel to the hit series Game of Thrones, premiered last year, and with it came a slew of new Game of Thrones costumes to rock this Halloween. This Rhaenyra Targaryen dress will have you turning heads as the great-times-six grandmother of the infamous Daenerys Targaryen.

Elvis Costume

With the release of Elvis last year, this costume honors the famous American entertainer. It includes a white jumpsuit with printed gold, red, and blue decorations and a red scarf to help you recreate one of the king of rock and roll’s most iconic outfits this Halloween season.

Jade from Mortal Kombat Costume

Fans of Mortal Kombat will love dressing as their favorite character, but it's hard to not love Jade's flashy green getup. Most costumes available online lean on the skimpy side, but you can add black leggings or a tank top underneath to dress to your comfort level.

Cruella de Vil Costume

Forget the Cruella de Vil of 101 Dalmations fame you've known since childhood, and get ready for the new Cruella.

While we've always admired Cruella for her style, there's something about the looks in the Cruella film that we just can't get over — especially that red dress. Channel your inner dog villain in a silky red number and de Vil's signature black and white wig.

Yellowjackets Soccer Uniform Costume

You’ll feel part of the talented team with this Yellowjackets soccer uniform. This set includes their signature jersey, matching shorts, and a pair of socks. Just add a pair of white sneakers to finish the look.

Baby Yoda Costume

Meme sensation and star of The Mandalorian on Disney+, Baby Yoda has officially stolen our hearts with his tiny green stature, floppy ears, and adorable childlike voice.

Get his look with a hooded pair of pointed ears, and whatever you do, don't forget the chicky nuggies.

Buzz Lightyear Costume

The famous toy spaceman from Toy Story had a new solo movie released last year, Lightyear, and this detailed jumpsuit will have you living your childhood dreams this Halloween in his most recognizable look.

Cassie from Promising Young Woman Costume

If you love Promising Young Woman as much as our team does, join the club. We love Cassie for her wild energy and dry wit, so why not dress as her iconic nurse moment from the film? Grab your stockings and rainbow wig because it's going to be a wild night in one of the best Halloween costumes of this year.

Stranger Things 4 Hellfire Club Member Costume

“Friends don’t lie.”

Join Eddie, Dustin, Mike, and Lucas in the Hellfire Club, the official Dungeons and Dragons club at Hawkins High School. This tee will let everyone know you’re a member whenever it’s worn. Pair it with a denim jacket and distressed jeans to complete the look for one of the best Halloween costumes.

F1 Driver Costume

If you’re a fan of Formula One racing, this low-maintenance costume is for you. This onesie has thoughtful details, a zipper closure, and two side pockets for your phone, keys, and other essentials.

Moira Rose Costume

Schitt's Creek may have seen its last season, but you can still relive Moira's best moments by bringing out your inner washed-up soap star this Halloween.

To recreate her always-eccentric outfits, stick to a neutral black and white color palette for your costume, but don't be afraid to go bold with a funky fashion-forward wig.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Costume

In honor of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this costume celebrates her impact as a staunch advocate for gender equality and women's rights.

Embellish this black judge's robe with an intricate bib, and even after Halloween is over, don't forget to vote to help carry on RBG's legacy.

Running Forrest Gump Costume

“Run, Forrest, run!”

If Forrest’s 3-year cross-country sprint has you inspired to embark on an epic journey of your own, wearing this iconic Forrest Gump costume is a great way to start. It comes with everything you need to hit the road, including elastic running shorts, an overgrown wig and beard, and of course, a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. hat.

Catwoman from The Batman Costume

Zoe Kravitz’s Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, gave us some great looks in The Batman, and her black jumpsuit is definitely one of them. Dress up as the popular DC character with this Halloween costume set that includes a bodysuit, belt, and cat mask to effortlessly recreate one of the trendiest Halloween costume ideas.

A League of Their Own Costume

Put on this costume, grab your bat, and get ready for the final season of the Amazon series based on the popular 1992 film. This A League of Their Own costume comes with a dress, belt, and hat to make you feel like part of the Rockford Peaches team. Unfortunately, no Geena Davis is included.

Patrick Star Costume

Team up with your favorite Spongebob pal and head out on Halloween night in this inflatable Patrick Star costume. Bonus: It'll help you keep your distance from others on Halloween.

Venom Costume

If you’re more Venom than Spider-Man, why not dress up as the character himself? All it takes is a black bodysuit with the venom spider logo on it, and you could even get creative and add some web face paint to top off the look.

Bezos in Space Costume

Even though we all can’t go to space like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos did in 2021, we can still dress like them. You may not have a spaceship of your own, but you can rock a blue spacesuit just like Jeff did. Don't forget the cowboy hat — it's possibly the most important part.

Maleficent Costume

Maleficent may have had some new looks in the 2019 sequel, but you can still keep it classic with this hot and evil costume. It’s a great way for Disney fans to tap into their dark side this Halloween.

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Phoebe Bridgers’ Skeleton Onesie Look

There's nothing quite as comforting as a onesie and good music, so why not create a Halloween costume inspired by the two? Don a skeleton onesie like Phoebe Bridgers often does (she's known for loving “innocently creepy things”), add a silver wig, and you're on your way to becoming one-third of the band Boygenius.

The Rock Costume

If you're short on time, this costume recreating The Rock's iconic fanny pack and turtleneck costume is a great option. It's based on a throwback photo he posted on Instagram a few years ago, but it makes its rounds every year.

For this one, all you need is some jeans, a black turtleneck, fanny pack, and a silver chain to complete the look. This one is possibly one of the best Halloween costumes of all time.

Bridgerton Costume

Who doesn't want to dress as some sort of royalty? Thankfully, Halloween is the one night a year you can be a duke or duchess without anyone questioning your legitimacy.

For a Bridgerton-inspired look, opt for a regency-style dress with a high waistline, and add some white gloves and a tiara to really nail the look.

Marilyn Monroe Costume

Live out your Seven Year Itch dreams in the iconic white halter dress Marilyn Monroe wears in the movie. The classic Hollywood movie moment has been recreated for years, and for good reason. Not only is it a chic outfit, but it's pretty easy to recreate!

Don some white heels to stay true to the original look, or go for a sassy leopard pair instead. Just don't forget the wig and a set of pearl earrings to top off the look.

Source: Katie McBroom

Wanda Maximoff Costume

Create your own alternate reality this Halloween by dressing up as the Scarlet Witch from Wandavision. The Avenger is known for her powers of telepathy and telekinesis, but you have to admit — her outfit is pretty cool, too.

Britney Spears Getting Married Costume

After 5 years of dating, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari officially tied the knot last year. Honor the pop star’s nuptials with this fun Halloween costume.

With a veil, blonde wig, and a lookalike to the now-iconic red jumpsuit from the “Oops!…I Did It Again” video, you'll look like Britney Spears getting married.

Lil Nas X

This Halloween, if you plan on taking your horse to the old town road, do it while recreating one of Lil Nas X’s iconic country-glam looks.

Top off your knock-off couture costume with a studded cowboy hat, and ride ’til you can’t no more.

’80s Workout Costume

Calling all ’80s babes! Pretending you’re in a Richard Simmons workout video thankfully requires zero perspiration with this colorful costume — though sweatbands and a unitard are a must.

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Rue from Euphoria Costume

After more than 2 years, the hit HBO series finally returned last year with its highly anticipated second season. While Cassie and Maddy’s matching sets are unforgettable, Rue’s hoodie is still the most memorable piece from the show. Wear this hoodie with an oversized tee, shorts, and a pair of Converse for the perfect Rue Halloween costume.

Black Widow Costume

You're a badass, so why not dress as one, too? After 2021’s Black Widow movie, it's hard to want to wear anything else other than a chic and utilitarian jumpsuit. Add a wig with some killer braids, and you're on your way to saving the world.

Jurassic Park — Dr. Ellie Sattler Costume

Laura Dern rocked this look back in the first Jurassic Park film as Dr. Ellie Sattler, and with the release of Jurassic World: Dominion last year, this costume will be a total hit. It comes with a pink shirt, a knit tank top, a pair of khaki shorts, and a Jurassic Park visitor badge for a costume that's a throwback to the outfit that started it all.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Costume

Trust your spidey senses and go as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man this Halloween. This costume set will transform you into another Spider-Man in the multiverse with its padded jumpsuit, attached shoe covers, and fabric mask to for a full-body look.

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