It’s that time of year again… No, not “Hammer Time.” It’s time to choose a Halloween costume! Before you get bogged down with party invitations and the details of how to brew the perfect pumpkin-spice martini, why not get the dress-up logistics out of the way? We’ve got you covered with all the funny, timely and interesting Halloween costumes for 2024 — whether you’re dressing up by yourself, as a couple or with the whole family.
Good news: it’s not too late. Here’s a selection of over 25 costumes to not only outfit yourself, but every member of the family — dogs and cats included.
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Individual
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This costume might get you the biggest bang for your buck — easy to execute while being recognizable. Stack the blue apron on a white t-shirt for that instant James-Beard-winner look. Tattoos are included!
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The diss heard ‘round the world, “Childless Cat Lady” has become a surprisingly prevalent political motif in recent months. Play along with this tongue-and-cheek getup featuring a wig with curlers, robe and lots of cats.
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Brat summer is a state of mind. Short of wearing a lime green morph suit, there are lots of items that evoke the Charli XCX album and ensuing green meme chaos.
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The Olympics come with a host of iconic imagery, but Australia’s debut at the breaking competition may go down as the goofiest. Bonus for this costume: If you get asked to bust a move, there are zero expectations.
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If you’ve driven in the Bay Area, or even just turned on the TV to watch local news, you’ve probably heard her voice: “Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong!” The ubiquitous personal injury attorney appears on countless billboards, including an SF Giants-themed one, hence our inclusion of the baseball bat.
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For a costume, you can look to the show’s characters like Alicent Hightower, Rhaenyra or Aemond Targaryen (coat here) for something striking but popular. Or just an excuse to wear a long blonde wig. Though this could easily shake out as a group costume, we do not recommend that families do this, given the show’s plot and all.
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She may be known as a con artist, but her recent debut on “Dancing with the Stars” certainly grabbed internet-wide attention. Dress posh with an ankle tracker for a satirical spin on your Halloween costume.
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One of the Halloween costumes that will never go out of style just got bumped back towards the top with the release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Go as Beetlejuice himself or Lydia Diaz.
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Embrace your historical drama nerd by becoming part of the historical drama — dress as part of this year’s new show “Shōgun” with a quick kimono costume.
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“Mean Girls” got a musical makeover this year, and Regina’s mom has reclaimed a spot as some people’s idol. If this is you, get a pink velvet tracksuit and easily become her for Halloween.
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Force your partner to be Travis Kelce for a couple’s costume, sure, but why not just be the pop star powerhouse yourself? This sparkly turquoise number will surely help you get into character – maybe get a blonde wig and microphone to go with.
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The Joker certainly has a creep-factor that’s perfect for Halloween, and there’s a lot of room to take creative liberty with your interpretation of a Joker costume. Make it fun, creepy, sexy — you name it, and there’s probably a rendition of it out there.
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The show may have come out a couple of years ago now, but the timelessness of the franchise and the expectation of a second season makes a Wednesday costume an easy and great option.
Duos and Couples
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A no-brainer as far as couple’s costumes go, Mario and Luigi / Make it a group costume by getting the whole Mario Kart crew involved.
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Swiftie girlfriend and football player boyfriends, unite! As one of this year’s most famous couples, it’s only fitting they make the list.
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This sport has forged many friendships, yes, but also relationships. Why just be a pickleball player for Halloween when you can be the pickleball paddle?
Family
A Halloween classic, yes, but classic for a reason. Finally give your kids to chase after one another with this family costume where you can choose who the ghost is and who the ghostbuster is. See girl, boy, woman, man and child slimer costumes for ideas.
In honor of the recent blockbuster film “Twisters,” adopt the identity of a storm chaser for the night to really show people what you and your family or partner are capable of.
The reality TV show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has gripped the community since it aired recently. Maybe you’ll finally understand what the secrets are when you become a Mormon wife for Halloween with the signature blue trench coat look.
A classic but cozy and easy Halloween costume idea that can be endlessly expanded to support your group size no matter how large or small.
Pets
From a happy reviewer:
“The spider legs are great, the little cape is good love that it is Velcro instead of a tie, the bat wings were bigger than I expected (I know there is a diagram with measurements I could have paid attention to) and made of I think thick felt material. I think this set is worth the price, three small animals got a great Halloween costumes this year”
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A reviewer that chose the Winnie the Poo options:
“Purchased size Medium for both my doggies! So adorable! Eeyore is 15lbs & Piglet is 18lbs. The shirt was very snug on Piglet with her barrel chest- probably could have sized up to a Large for a more comfy fit. Both headpieces had to be tightened as tight as possible to stay put! Ears are floppy & don’t stay up… just gotta deal with that 👍”
This reviewer was satisfied with this costume’s quality:
“This is well made and so cute. Sizes are great for larger dogs and even more slender little guys like mine. Elliott is a yorkie mix (he’s a little bigger than a normal yorkie, weighing in at 9.2 pounds) and a size small fits him a bit loosely. I think he can still grow into it a little more, or at least fill it out, since he’s only a puppy. The harness is very secure and even when it isn’t snug on your dog, it won’t fail you in terms of security because of the design. Great buy!”
A reviewer was happy about the accuracy of the size chart.
“Great Costume, ordered by size chart and it fit perfectly. Our dog is 38lbs and we ordered the XL she has a large chest and is longer bodied. It’s amply sized. I believe it would fit a slightly larger dog without an issue. Best advice is use the size chart and measure because your dog may wear a different size than other manufacturers.”
Baby/Toddler
A reviewer loves the child-proofness of this costume:
“My toddler looked adorable in this on Halloween! What’s great is that it is totally washable so after it got super icky from the lollipop my toddler sucked on while trick or treating, I tossed it into the wash and it came out looking like new. Very cute costume!”
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This reviewer got lots of compliments:
“My daughter wore this for trick or treating and it got her a lot of compliments. People said it looked hand made. It’s very cute and warm , which as a midwestern is a win for Halloween ! I’d recommend this. I will say though that if your baby/toddler doesn’t like wearing hats or bows, she will definitely take the hat off lol”
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A reviewer loved the look but has a comment on sizing:
“I ordered this for my daughter who is 9 months and it was very long for her! She is in 90th % for height and 75th % for weight so I’d say it runs large moreso than she is just small because it’s the length that was off not the overall fit of the costume. Otherwise super cute and soft, easy to put on!”
This reviewer was impressed by the quality:
“I am honestly in shock of how nice this is. I was expecting for it to be more flat and not as vibrant but it’s not! It’s nice and puffy from the bottom and the colors look so nice. It’s also not thin so it’s a nice material. My daughter looks so cute in it and I can’t wait to take her trick or treating. The only thing that kinda dissapointed me was the bow. It’s just to heavy. Plus my daughter is not a fan of headbands but I will be cutting it out and gluing it onto a clip for her”
Child
A reviewer’s daughter is a BIG fan:
“My daughter LOVES them. They are a little long, she is right around 44 or 45 inches tall and the bottom black part with the white circle is on the ground. Nicely made. I will probably tie the wings loose around her neck and then anchor with a safety pin to her shirt so she is not “choked” by the tie constantly on her throat or have to worry about it coming undone during trick-or-treating. Silly me didn’t realize the antennae and a mask came with, so that was a sweet bonus for us!”
This reviewer was impressed by the quality:
“This costume is very nice. It’s not one of the cheaply made, flimsy costumes that you expect to get at this price point. My grandson was absolutely thrilled with it. The overall fit was great. The legs were a little long, but that’s kind of hard to gauge with kids in that age group. They can be easily tucked in anyway. The helmet was great too! Even though it was plastic, which was good because it wasn’t too heavy, it was just heavy enough. It was easy to assemble and the face shield moved up and down easily. I would highly recommend this costume.”
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A reviewer liked the quality, but has a comment on size:
“This dress is made really nicely!! I ordered a size 160 for my 9 y.o a little big but room to grow or wear a coat under it”
This reviewer would buy again:
“So I purchased this for my one and a half year old grandson. Finding stuff for boys to play dress up in is difficult. Don’t get me wrong my granddaughter loved them too, she is 4. They are truly made for any child. But I wanted something kinda focused on him specifically, because she has all kinds of costumes. He absolutely loved them especially the Firefighter outfit, he runs around in that all the time. I was really surprised at the quality and sturdiness of them. Usually these type of items are poorly made but not these. I was impressed with the Firefighter (the hat was awesome too) and doctor outfits (the accessories were pretty great). The police outfit was ok, unfortunately nothing to much to brag about. The material seemed a bit different than the others. But again, it’s going to be for a young child and they will not be to worried about any of that. So allow them to have fun and enjoy.”
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