From Brat to Bridgerton, Moo Deng to Sabrina Carpenter, we’ve got plenty of pop culture Halloween costumes to inspire your look for this spooky season (and that just might win you best costume).
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It’s spooky season again, folks. That means new events, new parties, and new costumes. Whether you’re having a chill evening in with friends or attending a full-on Halloween party, a good costume can make your night even better. But it’s 2024, and basic Halloween costumes are not the way to go if you want to have fun—or stand out and be the talk of the town.
Pop culture references as costumes have been hugely popular over the last several years, and from memes to superstars, everything in the pop culture world is fair game. This year, we’ve rounded up some pop culture Halloween costumes, from simple to extra, for you to draw inspo from so you can show off how creative and chronically online you are.
MOO DENG
@rosey.sera Kicking off spooky season with the it girl of the year, international treasure, and my latest obsession #moodeng 🦛💕 Dress: @Princess Polly Shoes: @Amazon Fashion Makeup inspo: @Mei Pang #halloweenmakeup #halloweencostume #halloweencostumeideas #makeuptutorial #moodengmakeup #costumeideas ♬ On my SoundCloud now – Alex Chapman
Get creative with dressing up as the diva of the year, Moo Deng! You can go all out with hippo-esque garments or keep it simple with hippo ears, damp hair (referencing the always-moist Moo Deng), and a gray outfit. Another cute and viral you may want to embody this Halloween is Pesto the penguin in all his fluffy goodness.
SABRINA CARPENTER
With a corset, some tights, platform shoes (plus some voluminous blonde hair with curtain bangs), and a mic, you’ll be ready to take over the Short n’ Sweet tour stage as Sabrina Carpenter herself. Take your pick from the singer’s collection of colorful, bedazzled corset bodysuits and sheer babydoll nightgowns and rock the night with confidence.
SABRINA & JENNA ORTEGA FROM THE TASTE MV
Grab a bestie and embody the grisly and the glamorous as blonde Sabrina Carpenter and brunette Jenna Ortega in the Taste music video. You can take your pick from the different scenes in the video, such as Nurse Jenna and bloodied patient Sabrina, the matching black-and-white feathered ensembles, or the funeral outfits.
KRIS BERNAL
Napapatawa na lang ako mag-isa sa work kapag naaalala ko si kris bernal 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/KTvEhwQl6j
— ijbolistan (@chromaticccaaa) December 19, 2023
Chop up a wig and start crying, ya’ll. No, it’s not for an ANTM cosplay—it’s to reference the Kris Bernal haircut meme that went viral over the past year. Simple and effective.
MAXIE
Get into a winner’s mindset as you channel your inner Drag Superstar by dressing up as Maxie Andreison, the winner of Drag Race Philippines Season 3. Go for structured, bedazzled gowns and colorful, artistic ensembles. And don’t forget your crown!
MARINA SUMMERS ON DRAG RACE UK
I wanna show the universe, the WORLD rather, that I am a true Filipina Winnah! 👑💙🇵🇭
— Marina Summers (@marinaxsummers) January 13, 2024
And baby this time, I'm taking over the Mother-Tucking WORLD! 🇬🇧🌍 #DragRaceUK vs The World is coming to @wowpresentsplus (worldwide ex. UK and Canada) and @bbcthree (UK) on Feb 9th! ✨… pic.twitter.com/jC0R5GwrZ8
Go big or go home is the theme of this costume option. Honor Filipino excellence dressed up as Marina Summers during her stint on Drag Race UK vs. The World. Whether you emulate her distinct blue gown or her armored warrior-inspired ensemble, this is a pop culture reference costume for a Filipina winnah.
BRAT
@thefacemagazine It’s a brat summer 💚🥵 here’s what fans wore to @Charli XCX’s #glastonbury set #brat #charlixcx #glastonburyfestival ♬ original sound – The Face Magazine
From Brat summer to Brat Halloween. Arguably the most recognizable aesthetic of the year, Brat itself can be a costume. Channel your inner party girl, Charli XCX, by dressing in Brat neon greens and club classics (miniskirts, going-out tops), with perfectly mussed-up hair and an unmistakable it-girl air.
GOLD MEDALISTS
@amandaliveshere What everyone wore to my #olympics themed party but it gets progressively worse 🫡#parisolympics2024 ♬ 365 – Charli xcx
Since the Olympics were held this year, it seems pretty fitting to honor the best of the best of the athletic scene. Dress up as Carlos Yulo, as rugby player and pop culture icon Ilona Maher, or even as the Olympic Muffin Man. If you’re already an athlete with a distinct uniform, just grab a medal and you’re good for a party.
VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL
A classic costume is made much more relevant with the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Find yourself a pair of the most extravagant wings you can find, put on a revealing (but keep it classy!) outfit, and give your hair a major blowout, and be the talk of the Halloween party.
CHAPPELL ROAN
@hollywoodreporter #chappellroan lights up the #vmas stage with #goodluckbabe #vmas2024 ♬ original sound – The Hollywood Reporter
The always-theatrical Chappell Roan is an icon truly worthy of referencing. From the Good Luck, Babe! cover art look to her Roan of Arc ensemble at the 2024 VMAs, the artist’s extravagant, often drag-inspired looks offer a wealth of costume options for you.
ELPHABA & GLINDA
The highly-anticipated Wicked doesn’t come out until after Halloween, but there’s nothing stopping you from dressing up as witches Elphaba and Glinda. You can dress as either by yourself or convince someone to match your freak with you for the ultimate Wicked experience. The question is—which one of you will slather yourself in green face paint?
NEW EMOTIONS
The Inside Out universe expanding to include four new emotions means four new potential costumes! And thankfully, their outfits aren’t too hard to emulate. Choose from Embarrassment, Anxiety, Envy, and Ennui, or go with your barkada as the whole squad.
CARMY FROM THE BEAR
A blue apron, a dirty white tee, tattoo sleeves, and a demeanor indicative of frustration and exhaustion make for the perfect Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) from The Bear (2022-present) Halloween costume. It’s simple, pretty easy to execute, will for sure have everybody going “Yes, chef!”
CHALLENGERS TRIO
Grab your tennis rackets and channel your inner preppy athlete as you dress up as the main characters from Luca Guadanino’s hit sports drama Challengers (2024). Go as Patrick (Josh O’Connor) and Art (Mike Faist) or as the whole trio with Tashi (Zendaya) to really maximize the effect.
DIAMOND OF THE SEASON
@rahajengsisters Why have one diamond of the season when you can have three? ✨️😌 #fyp #Bridgerton #RahajengGala #Rahajengsisters #Rahajengstudio #Indonesianbridgertons ♬ suara asli – Rahajeng Sisters
Feeling a little jealous of all the Regency-era glamor the Bridgerton cast and crew immerse themselves in? Don’t fret, because Halloween is your chance to feel like the Diamond of the Season as you dress to the nines for your Halloween events in pearls, empire waists, patterned pastels, and all the luxurious fashions of the 1800s.
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