6 Thrilling Costume Ideas for Halloween

It’s October and that means spooky season is here! With Halloween, a.k.a. the most spooky, fun holiday of the year, right around the corner, it’s time to decorate your home with creepy décor, get your family ready to trick-or-treat, and pick out a show-stopping costume.

This year let’s spice it up with costumes that pay homage to all the pop culture moments of 2023.

Here are six popular costume ideas for 2023:

1. Barbie

You can’t have a list of 2023 costume ideas without Barbie! Arguably the biggest cinema hit of the year, the Barbie movie gives you endless costume ideas to pick from.  You could wear the classic pink dress and stiletto pumps as Stereotypical Barbie, bring on the 80s neon as Roller-Skate Barbie, or rock fringe pants and a leather vest as Cowgirl Barbie. And hey, don’t limit yourself to Margot Robbie’s Barbie. The entire cast of the movie had unforgettable outfits (shout out to the wardrobe department!). Mermaid, lawyer, doctor – there’s a Barbie for everyone.

2. Beyoncé Renaissance Tour

The Renaissance Tour just ended and Beyoncé gave us killer look after look as usual. While you can’t be expected to top Queen Bey, you can always take inspiration from her glitzy stage outfits. This tour color palette was all about silver – so dig out all your silver wardrobe pieces and shine!

3. The Color Purple

In case you haven’t heard, a remake of the classic film The Color Purple will be out in theatres this December. It’s not too early to pay homage to the story of sisterhood and surviving as a black woman in 1900s Georgia. If you want to dress as a strong character this Halloween, dust off a linen dress and go as Celie or Nettie as we anticipate the new film.

4. Wednesday Addams

Now I know that the first season of Wednesday came out last year, but the show is definitely still making waves in 2023 and she’s an iconic character! Who can forget all the viral trends it started? Wednesday Addams is probably the embodiment of Halloween. Dark, gritty, and funny, she’s your best bet if you want to fully commit to the classic spooky Halloween vibes. All you need is a black dress, black eyeshadow, some dark pigtails, and you’re set.

5. Rihanna at the Super Bowl

If you want to project power this Halloween, Riri should be your go-to. The singer and business mogul made a breathtaking appearance at the Superbowl earlier this year. Her performance in a head-to-toe red outfit was the perfect moment to reveal her most recent baby bump. All you need to be Rihanna this October is some red overalls, boots, and a matching Fenty red lipstick.

6. Taylor Swift in Concert

Calling all Swifties! Taylor Swift has set the music world on fire with her Eras tour. Her catchy lyrics aren’t all she brought to the stage – there were some fabulous outfits as well. If you really want to commit to the bit, buy a nude playsuit and bedazzle it with silver and turquoise to get Taylor’s signature tour look.

Get Creative!

With these ideas, you’ll pull off an amazing Halloween costume this October. Got some costume ideas you’d love to share? Tell us in the comments!