From Barbenheimer to Nepo Babies, Win Halloween With These 2023 Pop Culture Costumes

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A lot has happened in 2023. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet hard-launched their relationship with PDA seen around the world. The Succession series ending had everyone online becoming body language experts. Barbie outfits became the fashion standard. Team Jeremiah Fisher got a boost on The Summer I Turned Pretty. And Beyoncé's Renaissance tour and Taylor Swift's Eras tour became the biggest thing since sliced bread. Now, as the season of Halloween parties approaches, it's finally time to put all these pop culture moments to good use. We're talking Halloween pop culture costume ideas, bb!

Transforming a pop culture moment into a costume can be tricky. How does one dress like Meta's Threads, Bluesky, or any other Twitter replacement app, exactly? Sometimes inspiration hits, but sometimes it doesn't. And if you're drawing a blank, I've got just the thing to get you started: a list of 21 Halloween pop culture costume ideas. Whether you're looking for a Barbie Halloween costume, a Taylor Swift Halloween costume, or something more Olivia Rodrigo-inspired, there's a pop culture look for you. I've even included some shopping inspo so you can get your costume together ASAP. You'll be trick-or-treat ready before you can say "Barbenheimer."

Kylie Jenner's Schiaparelli Dress Costume

Remember that time Kylie Jenner wore a giant lion head replica to Paris Fashion Week? Well, the real Schiaparelli dress is a little expensive (and rare) for a Halloween costume, but, believe it or not, you can recreate Kylie's lion dress with just a slinky dress and a novelty backpack.

FITS EVERYBODY TUBE DRESS

Lion head backpack

Lock Down Links Small Statement Earrings

Nepo Baby Costume

Warning: don't attempt a nepo baby costume unless you're willing to potentially get into a debate about the Hollywood phenomenon with a stranger. Have your talking points at the ready.

Nepo Baby T-Shirt

Nepo Baby Tee - White

Star Rainstick Rattle

Mojo Dojo Casa House Ken Costume

Sure, he's an incel misogynist who stole Barbie's house, but no one can deny that Mojo Dojo Casa House Ken has some serious style. Bonus idea: get your friends to dress up as other Barbie movie Kens and make it a group costume. Bonus points if you perform "I'm Just Ken."

Fringe Open Front Vest Jacket

Ken Horse Mojo Dojo Necklace

Active Fleece Jogger Pants

⚡KEN⚡ Logo Fanny Pack

Ruleewe Ken Costume Headband

Desiderata White

ExtraT

Leather Punk Half Finger Hollow Out Gloves

Long Sleeve Fluffy Faux Fur Coat

Portia from The White Lotus Costume

Season 2 of The White Lotus gave us many iconic fashion moments (I'm still recovering from that Peppa Pig drag, TBH), but none divided fans quite like Portia's messy outfits. Her looks would give middle school dance vibes one second, hippie-light the next. Whether you liked it or not, you can't say that her fashion sense wasn't memorable, which makes it a perfect costume this season.

Womens Summer Bohemian Vintage Print Elastic Long A Line Skirt

Women's Basic Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Crop Top

Olive Satin-Lined Baseball Hat

Medium Square Satin Headscarf

Todd from Jury Duty Costume

This might have all been an elaborate Truman Show-like prank, but Todd's idea for "chair pants" was honestly genius, and someone should make them a reality STAT.

Slim Fit Corduroy Sport Jacket

Regular-Fit Long-Sleeve Oxford Shirt

Classic-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Chino Pant

PVC Inflatable Crutch Toy

The Succession Widows and Mistresses Group Costume

Logan Roy's two widows sitting together with his two mistresses at his funeral was absolutely iconic. I can only hope my exes all sit together at my funeral someday...

Black Handmade Pill Box Bridal Fascinator

Double Breasted Blazer

3 Strands Gold Layered Necklace

Double Breasted Padded Shoulder Mini Blazer Dress

Wool Beret

Vintage Women's Green Flower Brooch

Barbenheimer Costume

The biggest crossover event in history happened this summer when Barbie and Oppenheimer opened on the same weekend, giving us memes galore that translated into packed theaters and a huge box office weekend and will definitely result in some Halloween lewks this year.

Vintage Wide Brim Warm Wool Fedora Hat

Mens Fashion One Button Slim Fit Pink Blazer

Fake Cigar Pipe

Hillendale Silicone Strap Watch in Pink

Depression Barbie Costume

Not into the sunny pink vibes of stereotypical Barbie, but still want to get in on the Barbie trend? Try Depression Barbie, aka the most relatable Barbie to ever exist. Her mascara is smudged, her sweats on, her hair messy, and her heart belongs to Pride & Prejudice.

Women’s Casual Baggy Fleece Sweatpants

Retro Fitzwilliam Darcy T-Shirt

All Pink Fruit Chews Sharing Size

Weird Barbie Costume

If you're someone who enjoys some arts and crafts, a Weird Barbie costume could be a fun way to fuse all your artistic talent with a pop culture reference. Stay weird, folks!

Square Neck Short Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

Fabric Paint Set for Clothes

Twistable Face Paint Sticks

Colorful Snakeskin Knee High Boot

Hailey Bieber & Justin Bieber Couples Costume

Recruit your significant other to dress up as one of the most talked about couples of 2023: Hailey and Justin. This pop culture costume is easy to recreate because you don't really have to recreate a specific look, though we did here. Just have one person wear the fanciest thing in their closet and the other wear sweats and Crocs!

Structured bandeau mini dress in red

Grace Heel Sandals

Lightweight French Terry Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

Terry Lounge Short Pants

Classic Clog

Scandoval Costume

Even non-Bravo girlies tuned into Vanderpump Rules this year to watch the fallout of one of reality television's most jaw-dropping cheating scandals. Overnight, Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Raquel Leviss became household names after it was revealed that Tom had been cheating on his longtime partner Ariana with their Pump Rules co-star Raquel for months. I'll never look at lightning necklaces the same way again...

I SURvived Scandoval Crewneck

Geometric Lightning Bolt Pendant Necklace

Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish in Like A Virgin

Top 10 Manliest Mustaches of All Time

The Renaissance Tour Costume

Still not over Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, or bummed you'll never get to wear your Renaissance concert outfit again? Fear not, you'll be able to show off your silver fit on Halloween.

Colorfix in Platinum

Sparkly Sequin Jacket

Classic Western Cowboy Hat

Disco Ball Tiles

Olivia Rodrigo in "Vampire" Costume

There are many possible Olivia Rodrigo Halloween costumes, but none is as 2023 as her bloody, yet classy, look in the video for "Vampire," the first single off her new album Guts. Sure, some uneducated people will think you're just another vampire victim, but the real fans will know.

Mesh transparent Sarong Wrap

Boulevard Tube in White

Fake Blood Gel with Black Stipple Sponge

Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored

Water Drop Pearl Long Dangle Earrings

Daisy Jones Costume

Fictional singers more your thing? Go back to the '70s with this Daisy Jones and the Six-inspired costume.

Sequin Beaded Fringed Shawl

Perfect Lace Triangle Bralette

Wide Fit Camden Flat Western Boots

Open Front Faux Fur Vintage Jacket

Muse Tinted Lenses by Look Optic

Rihanna at the Super Bowl Costume

Rihanna's red Super Bowl look is immediately recognizable and definitely worthy of a Halloween homage. (Baby bump not included.)

Mock Neck Tops for Women

Men's Tall Size Zip-Front Cotton Coverall

Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder

Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick in The MVP

Roman Roy from Succession Costume

I never knew I needed to see Roman Roy, a grown man attempting to take over a multi-million dollar media enterprise, in children's clothes, but when he came out in that Walmart Boys' t-shirt, I knew it would be a moment.

Boy's Short Sleeved Pieced T-Shirt

Roman Roy’s Walmart T-Shirt

Mens Micro Fiber Volley Short

Classic Polarized Aviator Sunglasses

Suits Costume

Suits becoming Netflix's most popular show years after the law procedural ended is a twist nobody saw coming. Thankfully, it gives you an excuse to put together a relevant Halloween costume out of your best offie looks. Plus, this costume also doubles as a pre-royal wedding Meghan Markle.

Women's Pencil Skirt

Better-Than-Silk Shell Top

Anna Pointed-Toe Stiletto

Ella Earrings

The Eras Tour Costume

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour features many outfit changes, but none is as accessible or recognizable as her "A Lot Going On At The Moment" t-shirt, which harkens back to her 1989 days. Just don't forget the friendship bracelets!

A Lot Going On At The Moment T-shirt

Wool Pork Pie Hat

Women's Sequins High Waist Shorts

Friendship Bracelets for The Eras Tour

Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty Costume

Belly's style is normally pretty laid back and beachy, which is why it was so much fun to see her embrace a retro style in season 2 when she threw a blow-out party at the beach house. Here's how you can recreate the look on Oct. 31st.

Flower Tile Endurance Light High Waisted Biker Short

Women OrangeLong Sleeve Crop Top

C7skate Roller Skate The Summer I Turned Pretty Summer Sunset

Matte Fluid Eye Paint in Blue Monday

Stereotypical Barbie Costume

Of course, you should expect to see many Barbies out on Halloween night, but that shouldn't stop you from putting your own spin on the iconic doll!

Pink Gingham Dress

White Flowers Necklace and Earrings

Big Bow Barrette

RIP Twitter Costume

2023 will forever be the year that social media was thrown into absolute chaos after Elon Musk bought Twitter, and subsequently renamed it X. Turn this sad development into a costume by dressing up as a dead bird, just place tape in an X over the eyes of this inflatable costume and you've got yourself a very topical conversations tarter.

Adult Inflatable Parrot Costume

RIP twitter T-Shirt

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