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Halloween enthusiasts, it's officially time to start thinking about your Halloween costumes — whether you want to buy online or try your hand at a truly amazing homemade costume. Here, you'll find an ultimate list of the best Halloween costumes for 2023 that will put you in the festive spirit and help you snag the Best Costume of the Night award.
We've included scary getups, unique couples costumes and plenty of group ideas for families (or your trio of friends). You'll find inspiration from celebrity Halloween costumes from years' past on here (we're looking at you, Heidi Klum!) that you can recreate with the click of a button. But you'll also see a lot of clever homemade ideas that can be whipped up in a pinch. Many touch upon pop culture, including your favorite movie and TV characters, while others have nothing to do with that and are just plain cute.
So, keep scrolling and get ready to make 2023 the year you officially retire those kitten ears.
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1
Barbie and Ken
After the massive success of the Barbie movie, it's a no-brainer to grab your Ken and go as the iconic duo.
2
Coastal Cowgirl
So long coastal grandma! Instead, opt for the beachy Western-inspired vibe of a coastal cowgirl. Any white outfit will do, so long as you pair it with a hat.
3
Tetris
A blast from the past that's so easy to create, it makes it hard to think of a reason not to dress up this year. Grab an all-black outfit and some Post-Its to finish the costume.
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4
Mario and Luigi
It's an easy and comfortable option for kids, but because you can buy the accessories for adults, it's a fun one for grown-ups, too.
5
Tanya from White Lotus
Tanya won't be in season 3 (RIP), so this is the year to honor all of her chaotic energy and four hands.
6
Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco
If you didn't see Emma D'Arcy's viral video from this year, please check it out now. Then, grab two of your friends, use our label templates and recreate this genius trio costume.
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7
Joel from the Last of Us
Joel is a tough guy, but he's also really vulnerable. That's why he was a fan-favorite character in 2023. That means, when you dress as him, you'll delight your whole group.
8
Crayons
We created templates for you to follow so you can easily recreate the hats (and yep, another look that works for adults). The rest of the look is made with some duct tape and your favorite sweats.
9
Nepo Baby
When you get that last-minute call for a Halloween party, this is the look to go for. It's relevant, easy and so funny. You can use iron-on letters or write it yourself with marker.
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10
Error 404 Costume
Another really simple costume to recreate, this error 404 message idea will go down as one of the funniest costumes of all time.
11
Emily in Paris
We might not be getting a season 4 until next year, but that doesn't mean you can't dress as everyone's favorite marketing executive.
12
Ariel from the Little Mermaid
Disney is always a good idea for Halloween, especially when it's someone as magical as Ariel.
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13
Queen of Hearts Costume
How iconic is the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland? The best part is, you just need a deck of cards and an awesome red dress to DIY this costume. To make the collar, wrap a large piece of paper around your neck so you can trim it down to the right size. Then, staple cards from a deck all around the paper collar, layering them for a fanned-out effect.
14
Starbucks Family Costume
We seriously can't get enough of this adorable family look (have you seen the cake pop?!). Adults can get away with just some green aprons, while you can go sweeter for the kids.
Get the Starbucks costume tutorial at Arin Solange at Home »
15
Mona Lisa Halloween Costume
We can't help but laugh at this one. It's the perfect last-minute idea if you have an old frame lying around (or if you can grab one from your local thrift store).
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16
Run DMC Costume
The iconic hip hop group knew how to rock their Adidas. Grab a friend and some tracksuits to recreate this classic (and easy!) getup.
17
Raggedy Ann and Andy Costumes
Couples can easily pull off this rag doll look. All you need is a couple of yarn wigs, red face paint and plaid and polka dot clothing.
18
Smurfette Costume
Ashanti flawlessly recreated the look of the only girl in Smurf village. Grab a pair of blue tights, a white dress, yellow wig and white gloves, and you can too!
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19
Selena Quintanilla Costume
Selena was the Queen of Tejano Music. Honor her legacy with one of her most famous outfits.
20
Marge and Homer Simpson Costume
You can bring this animated TV couple to life with a bit of yellow body paint and items you probably have hiding in your closet. To make this a group costume, have the kids dress as Lisa and Bart.
