Thu, October 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC
It’s time to start planning your Halloween costume! After all, coming up with the perfect look takes a little creativity—especially when you want to channel your favorite characters, celebrities, or pop culture moments.
Classic costumes like witches and vampires will always be a Halloween hit, but why not have a little more fun with it this year? This list is packed with costume ideas inspired by the characters and moments everyone’s been talking about in 2026, from Olision and the Owens sisters from Practical Magic. Basically,you’re sure to find both Halloween costumes for women and costumes for men to give you plenty of ensemble inspo
If you’re more of a television fanatic, you’ll be psyched to find ideas from several hit shows. Think: Severancecostumes,Yellowstonecostumes, and a Heated Rivalry costume for anyone ready to bring a little extra heat to the party. Just check out these shoppable items or pull things from your closet. Whether you’re headed to a Halloween shindig or spending the night trick-or-treating, get ready to be the star of your street!
Odysseus Costume
Ready for an epic Halloween? Go full Greek hero with an Odysseus costume inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. All you really need is some armor, a dramatic cape, a sword, and a helmet worthy of a man who spent 10 years trying to get home. Add a beard and a few battle scars for extra credit, then grab a friend to go as Athena or Penelope.
Freaky Nikki Costume
Be careful what you wish for this Halloween! Channel the breakout horror hit’s most unforgettable character with a red-and-black zebra print top and leather shorts. To really recreate Freaky Nikki’s most memorable Obsession scene, add a stone-cold scowl, and stand perfectly still while the party goes on around you. The less you move, the creepier it gets!
Spider-Man Costume
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day bringing everyone’s favorite web-slinger back into the spotlight, there’s no better time to suit up. A classic red-and-blue Spider-Man suit does all the heavy lifting here, so you can keep the rest simple. Zip up the mask, practice your best superhero pose, and you’re ready to swing into the Halloween festivities as Peter Parker. No spider bite required!
Who says sad girls can’t have fun? Get ready to turn your Halloween upside down as Olium cover. Slip into a pink babydoll dress with a sweet white collar, then add white crew socks and black Mary Janes for that perfect Livie look. Bonus points if you recreate the photo on a swing set!
Practical Magic Costumes
Double, double, toil and trouble—it’s time to channel the Owens sisters! Practical Magic 2 brought Sally and Gillian back to the screen just in time for Halloween, making this witchy duo a perfect pick for besties or sisters. Think flowy dresses, long skirts, cozy cardigans, boots, and plenty of mystical accessories. And whatever you do, don’t forget the midnight margaritas!
Heated Rivalry Costumes
Things are about to get heated! Grab your favorite hockey-loving bestie or partner and channel Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov from Heated Rivalry. Their Boston Raiders and Montreal Metros jerseys make the costume instantly recognizable, but you can take it a step further with hockey sticks or some of their standout off-ice looks.
Dolly Parton Costume
Who wouldn’t want to take on the dazzling persona of the queen of country for a night? Whether it’s sparkly, leather, denim, satin, pastel or neon, you can wear it in her honor. Seriously y’all, with so many iconic Dolly Parton looks over the years, you have plenty to choose from when picking your outfit. Stick to her basics by donning some western flair in the form of fringe, sequins, and the cutest cowboy hat and cowboy boots. You won’t have to work “9 to 5” to put this one together.
Severance Costumes
Ready to step into the strange and unsettling world of Severance?Dress as an “innie” or “outie” version of yourself with retro office attire such as sleek suits, vintage ties, and your official Lumen employee badges. Of course, you have to have a detached yet mysterious expression, too. For extra flair, bring along a brain-teaser prop or a mysterious token from the break room and you’ll be set to blur the line between work life and party life!
Wednesday Addams Costume
For those of you who want to walk on the dark side this October… Enter: Wednesday Addams! You know and love her creepy and kooky family, but thanks to Wednesday on Netflix, it’s the mysterious and macabre Nevermore student’s time to shine. Her signature braids are easy enough to pull off, so you just need all-black everything, including a dress, socks, and shoes. You’ll really nail the “little death trap” character if you bring along her trusty sidekick, Thing.
Love Island Costume
Transform the holiday into the ultimate villa experience with Love Island-inspired costumes! Rock your best swimsuits, bold sunnies, and glam outfits paired with a cheeky water bottle and over-the-top tan. Add a sash with a phrase like “bombshell” for extra flair. You’ll be bringing all the sizzling summer vibes to spooky season—flirtatious one-liners optional.
Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler Costume
The final season of Yellowstone has officially wrapped up, but plenty of spinoffs are on the horizon, meaning the hit show will still be on everyone’s minds on October 31. So, there’s no better time to make like the Duttons and pull out all that ranch gear for a Beth Dutton Halloween costume! Make it a couples costume by taking on Beth and her beau Rip Wheeler. Their unconventional wedding look will definitely turn heads! While Beth’s costume is complete with a gold dress and leopard print coat, Rip only needs a few Western accessories.
Mario and Luigi Costume
It’s a me, Mario… and Luigi! Looking for fun best friend Halloween costumes? Look no further than these timeless characters. Just grab basic overalls and long sleeve shirts in both red and green. You can also find nifty accessory packs that include their iconic hats, gloves, buttons, and mustaches! Yep, you’ll definitely be ready for a trip to the Mushroom Kingdom.
Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko Costume
Grease is always the word—especially for Ree Drummond who considers the flick one of her favorite movies of all time! There’s so many different Grease Halloween costumes (including Pink Ladies or T-Birds group costumes), but everyone will definitely love the idea of donning cool all-black outfits and going as high school sweethearts Danny and Sandy.
Marty McFly Costume
Hello, McFly! Easily take yourself Back to the Futurewith this ’80s costume idea. If you’ve got jeans and a plaid shirt in your closet, you’re already halfway there! To make yourself instantly recognizable, you’ll also want to grab a denim jacket and red puffer vest then finish off the look with a
Barbie Costume
Barbiecore is still taking the world by storm thanks to the record-breaking Barbie movie and all of those fabulous outfits seen in the film—and it’s sure to stick around through the next few seasons, too. So, get all dolled up (pun intended!) for the holiday by replicating a look or two. This vintage-inspired ensemble is sure to be a fan favorite, but all you really have to do is grab a variety of pieces that make you look pretty in pink.
