Ultimate Guide to 2024 Halloween Costume Trends

Looking to stand out this Halloween? Here’s your guide to the most exciting, trendy, and practical costume ideas for 2024. Whether you’re gearing up for a spooky night with friends or planning a family-themed trick-or-treat, these ideas will help you nail the perfect look this Halloween. And yes, some of them can even be DIY-ed without much fuss!

Harley Quinn & Joker (Joker: Folie à Deux)

Get into the gritty, chaotic style of Harley Quinn and Joker from Joker: Folie à Deux. For Harley, grab a red blazer, a black skirt, and top it off with some edgy accessories like chunky boots and temporary tattoos. Joker, on the other hand, can be brought to life with a vibrant red, yellow, and teal suit. You can DIY the Joker’s face with some green hair spray and face paint, or buy a latex mask for an easier route.

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Paul Atreides (Dune: Part Two)

Channel Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides this Halloween. With a basic brown jumpsuit, some knee-high boots, and a black cape, you’ll be ready to take on the desert! Pro tip: Add a homemade mask to match the character’s desert gear, or check online costume retailers like Amazon to grab a complete look.

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Elphaba & Glinda (Wicked)

With Wicked becoming a movie, these iconic witches are the perfect duo costume! For Elphaba, you can grab a black witch's hat, a long black dress, and don some green face paint. Glinda requires a little more sparkle — think a big pink dress, a silver crown, and glitter galore. Bonus: You can DIY these looks with thrifted clothes and basic accessories from craft stores.

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Deadpool & Wolverine (Deadpool 3)

Marvel fans, this one’s for you. Deadpool’s red-and-black jumpsuit is easily available online or at costume stores, but if you want to save, you can DIY the suit with red fabric and some black tape for details. Don’t forget Wolverine’s claws — make them out of cardboard or purchase them to complete the look.

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Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice 2)

Tim Burton's classic character returns in Beetlejuice 2. Find a black-and-white striped suit, tease your hair, and go wild with some white face paint. Check your local costume store for Beetlejuice kits that include all the essentials or DIY it with a striped shirt and pants from a thrift store.

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Vault Dweller (Fallout)

With a blue jumpsuit, add DIY arm and leg bands using metallic tape, and stencil the number 33 on the back for an authentic vault look. Complete with a utility belt and some rugged boots.

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Wednesday Addams (Wednesday)

Netflix’s Wednesday has brought this gothic character back into the spotlight. All you need is a black dress with a white collar, braided pigtails, and some black shoes. You can DIY the whole look by cutting out a collar from a white shirt and sewing it onto a black dress.

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Mario & Luigi (Super Mario Bros. Movie)

With the resurgence of the Mario Bros. movie, grab a red and green cap, overalls, and some white gloves to become these iconic characters. Easy to pull together with thrifted overalls and felt hats from a craft store.

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Art the Clown (Terrifier 3)

For those who like horror, Art the Clown from Terrifier 3 is a top pick this year. The character’s clown suit can be DIY-ed with black and white fabric. Complete the look with scary face paint and some fake blood.

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Riley and Emotions (Inside Out 2)

Perfect for groups, each friend can dress up as one of the emotions from Inside Out 2. Brightly colored shirts, simple face makeup, and props like a stress ball or tissue box can be used to convey the character.

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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

This pop-culture couple is a major hit for Halloween 2024. All you need is one person in a Taylor-inspired sparkly outfit and the other in a Kansas City Chiefs jersey. DIY elements can include homemade glitter shirts or handmade signs referencing Swift’s songs.

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The Amazing Digital Circus

TikTok’s favorite YouTube show is trending, and its characters make for colorful costumes. Choose a clown-like outfit with bright, mismatched colors to pull off a fun and whimsical look.

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JoJo Siwa (The Karma Music Video)

JoJo’s sparkly rock’n’roll look is a top pick. Grab a glittery jacket and lots of sequins to nail her bold performance outfit. You can even add a giant bow to complete the look!

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Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)

Embody Elle’s iconic pink wardrobe. Find a bright pink suit or dress at your local thrift store and pair it with some oversized sunglasses. If you want to go the extra mile, carry a little stuffed dog in a bag.

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Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire)

Get your proton packs ready! A beige jumpsuit and some homemade “ghost-hunting” equipment will complete this look. For the proton pack, use a backpack and add some hoses and a flashlight to DIY it.

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Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

With Avatar making a comeback on Netflix, Aang’s costume is a standout. You can DIY this look with orange fabric for a robe and a shaved or bald cap head. Don’t forget the blue arrow tattoo on the forehead!

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (America's Sweethearts)

Thanks to the docu-series, this is an easy, flirty costume. Simply get a blue and white cheerleader outfit online or make your own using white shorts and a blue top.

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Beyoncé (Renaissance Tour)

Channel Queen B with a cowboy hat, boots, and sparkling bodysuit inspired by her Renaissance tour. Look for sequined clothing or make your own with fabric paint and rhinestones from a craft store.

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Start Planning Now!

Halloween is around the corner, and it’s never too early to start planning. Whether you want to go all out with a movie-inspired look or keep it simple with a DIY costume, there’s something for everyone. Get creative, have fun, and make this Halloween your best-dressed one yet!

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