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5 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas Guaranteed to Turn Heads

To make things easier, we’ve done the hard work for you, digging through years of Halloween history to put together a list of the very best costumes – no matter your budget or how much time you have to prepare (we all know someone who leaves it until the last minute).

Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked
This iconic duo is ideal for sisters or best friends of any age – after all, Wicked is for everyone! Last year’s film release was a huge hit, and with Wicked: For Good set to premiere in late November, excitement around Elphaba and Glinda is only building.

Plus, these are easy costumes to execute if you want to DIY them. Simply pair a pink dress with a tiara for Glinda (and a wand if you want to really sell it), and a black dress, green body paint, and a witch’s hat for Elphaba.

Severance characters

Grab your best red wig, name tag, corporate ID lanyard and neutral suiting. Obviously, this one’s all in the performance you give, switching from your Innie to your Outie while going through doorways.

Katy Perry in space

Was there a more absurd, unforgettable cultural moment than Katy Perry floating in space during her livestream, clutching a daisy? It’s an absolute must for a standout Halloween costume.

Wednesday

Season 2 of Wednesday landed in August and September, and it’s already inspiring Halloween looks everywhere. Thanks to the show’s popularity and the instantly recognisable Addams Family outfits, these iconic characters are set to appear in all sorts of Halloween celebrations – from kids to adults, couples, and even whole families.

Want to dress as Wednesday herself? Keep it simple with a black dress and white collar, or go full TV show version with a striped blazer, white shirt, black skirt, and tie. Don’t forget the signature braids!

Mia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries

Lean into the Y2K craze by recreating the iconic Princess Diaries movie poster as Mia Thermopolis. Grab a white dress, Tiara, sunglasses and headphones.

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