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Some Halloween costumes—think ghosts, vampires and witches—will simply always be spotted on All Hallow’s Eve (and rightfully so!). But with each new year comes new costume ideas for revelers of all ages, and we think you’ll agree, 2023 really stepped it up this year. Here are our top 23 Halloween costume ideas for kids, teens, adults and groups in no particular order. (Okay, Barbie being first is completely intentional.)
Barbie
Especially great for: Kids, teens, adults, groups
In a year of blockbusters, “Barbie” is THE movie of the year (she’s everything, after all!). Many of us have long coveted this doll-of-a-billion-jobs’ extensive wardrobe, and the film only made us realize how epic her style truly is.
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Ken
Especially great for: Kids, teens, adults, groups
He’s just Ken. But his WARDROBE…yeah, we’re digging it. Head-to-toe neon is here—embrace it.
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Fluorescent Green & Pink Belt Bag Set
Wednesday Addams
Especially great for: Kids, teens, adults
“Wednesday” came out after Halloween 2022 (weird, right?), so if you’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for Halloween 2023 to rock this iconic and easy-to-recreate look, the wait is over.
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Minecraft
Especially great for: Kids, groups
Dressing up like the coolest video game characters on the block is as easy as recycling some Amazon boxes and making a fun one-of-a-kind DIY costume! Or, you can just shop for an *official* costume on Amazon! Either way, your kids will dig this theme.
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Minecraft Ender Dragon Costume
Ariel from The Little Mermaid
Especially great for: Kids, teens, adults, groups
This year’s live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” is up there with Barbie in the top films of 2023, and we’re already envisioning a sea of mermaids at every Halloween party (and quite a few Ursulas, too).
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Sparkly Pink Scallop Purse with Accessories
1998 throwbacks
Especially great for: Adults, groups
In honor of Evite’s 25-year anniversary, we humbly propose paying homage to the best year ever, 1998. Some memorable pop culture moments: Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time,” Cher’s “Believe,” NSYNC, Spice Girls sans Ginger Spice (sob), “The Parent Trap” and butterfly everything. Start practicing your dELiA*s poses.
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Spider-Man
Especially great for: Kids
Yet another epic film, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” is responsible for this costume rec, though we have to say, Spider-Man is a forever-cool character to dress up as.
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Sesame Street
Especially great for: Kids, groups
Hands up—who doesn’t know what Sesame Street is? Exactly. This essential childhood learning program continues to delight little ones (we even launched Sesame Street Evites this year!), and with a plethora of beloved characters to choose from, this would be a great group or family costume!
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Indiana Jones
Especially great for: Teens, adults
With a new film out this year and timeless style, the one and only Indiana Jones is ready to reclaim his place as a top Halloween pick. You get to wear a cool hat and carry a whip!
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour
Especially great for: Teens, adults
She’s the unofficial official queen of the universe and icon of the century—and her 2023 Eras Tour simply confirms both of those statements. Featuring performances of songs from all 10 of her albums, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a Swiftie’s dream come true. Dress as your fave T. Swift era or get a group together to represent all the eras. Now you’re ready for Halloween (Taylor’s Version).
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Fearless: Sparkly Tasseled Dress
Queen Charlotte
Especially great for: Teens, adults
For most of us, Halloween is our opportunity to go all out and embrace a totally different style. And dressing up like an 18th-century queen is about as different as it gets. Pinkies up, because you’re cordially invited to get your Bridgerton vibes on.
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Rhinestone Tiara & Earrings Set
“Yellowstone”
Especially great for: Adults, groups, couples
On the other hand, if you’re more of an “I don’t really want a one-time-wear outfit” person, sporting some “Yellowstone”-inspired duds is a solid choice. Denim, calico, suede, boots—yep, you’ll re-wear this look.
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Woodland mushrooms
Especially great for: Kids
Fungi are having a really big year, and it’s hard to imagine a more adorable costume for toddlers to “spore”t than this easy ensemble.
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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Especially great for: Kids, adults, groups
This fan-favorite flick came out in November 2022 and won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, so you know this is going to be one of the most popular (and visually stunning) costume themes for 2023.
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Shuri-Inspired Temporary Tattoos for Face
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Especially great for: Teens, adults, groups, couples
Award season wrapped up months ago, but our love for this unique sci-fi/adventure/googly-eye-sales-increasing film continues. The looks are eminently re-creatable, and we very much want to see this as a group costume.
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Eurovision 2023
Especially great for: Adults, groups
Yes, it’s a song contest that few Americans really watch (you should though), but the ’fits are Iconic with a capital I. Even if you don’t know all the lyrics to Käärijä’s song for Finland, you’ve definitely seen his look and should endeavor to rock it this Halloween. Other strong outfit contenders: LET 3 (Croatia), Gustaph (Belgium), and Loreen’s (Sweden) nails.
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Love Is Blind + Love Island
Especially great for: Adults, groups, couples
Fun fact: More than one Evite meeting veered wildly off-course into a discussion of these two shows. All you need to dress like your fave contestant are some bright colors, a summery silhouette, gold cups (Love Is Blind), a mic pack (Love Island), and a look of dawning realization that says, “I’ve made a huge mistake.” (Also, if you’re Brett, your pants must be PERFECT.)
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Wes Anderson
Especially great for: Teens, adults, groups
The Wes Anderson Challenge took TikTok by storm this year, and while the framing and environment of this aesthetic are hugely important, so is the clothing. You can opt to dress like one of the characters from his many movies, or stick to an Anderson-esque color palette and create your own character. Either way, make sure the composition of the resulting pics is on-point.
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White Sleeveless Peter Pan Collar Shirt
“Daisy Jones & the Six”
Especially great for: Adults, groups
We love this theme because it’s so easy to wear (and re-wear post-Halloween). Think casual ’70s festival threads with a bit of understated glam. Best of all, coats are a major component of these looks, which, given that Halloween is on October 31st, is a real draw.
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“The Mandalorian” (Or just Pedro Pascal)
Especially great for: Kids, teens, adults
Anything Star Wars is a hit for Halloween, but the Mandalorian in particular has 3 major things going for it: Baby Yoda, a cool outfit for the title character, and Pedro Pascal. Honestly, if you just want to dress up as Pedro (google his red carpet looks—they’re great) and eat sandwiches all night, that’s completely fine with us.
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The Mandalorian Din Djarnin Costume
Star Wars Lightsaber Forge Darksaber
Super Mario Bros.
Especially great for: Kids, groups
This is a next-level theme for gamers of any age, but we think dressing up as the world’s most famous plumber is especially cute for the kiddos out there who are only just learning why you should tread carefully around the Koopas.
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Viral TikTok trends
Especially great for: Adults, groups
Whether you’re obsessed with your FYP or have zero clue what an FYP is, there’s no denying that TikTok’s influence is everywhere. So why not pay homage to some of the top trends of the year (like the Stanley Quencher, those big red boots, an iconic Met Gala look or Jake Shane) with your Halloween outfit?
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Rihanna at the Super Bowl
Especially great for: Expectant parents, groups
Best pregnancy reveal ever? Pop culture in 2023 could very well have peaked early on with Rihanna’s halftime performance, and her all-red jumpsuit will go down in fashion history (as will her dancers’ all-white ensembles). How fun would this be to do with your besties?
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Ready to start planning a Halloween costume party of your own? Treat yourself (and your guests) to one of Evite’s spooktacular Halloween invitations!
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