Say it with me: I will not dress up like a cat again this year…
Unleash your inner Hallo-queen this Halloween 2023 by leaning into the pop culture zeitgeist. We’ve all been there – rummaging for last-minute costumes only to end up with something moderately ‘on-theme’, and to that I say…witch, please! This spooky szn we’re saying BYE to the cat ears and the witch hats, and serving up some cool, celeb-approved looks instead.
Whether you’re in your Swiftie era or channeling your inner Barbiecore, take some inspo from what we think is going to be *everywhere* this Halloween 2023…
Here are our Halloween 2023 popular costume predictions…
Roman Empire meme
Via @fashionnova on Instagram
Be the Roman Empire he’s constantly thinking about this spooky szn. Opting for a fun spin on the viral meme, this costume will quite literally have everyone talking (and thinking) about you!
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Via @taylahschild on Instagram
Looking for the perfect couple’s costume that is easy, relevant and a bit of fun? Our current celeb couple obsession serve as the ultimate couples costume inspo this season. Grab your Kansas City Chiefs jersey, red bomber and red lips, and you’re set!
Selena Gomez blanket picture
Via elle.com
We are no strangers to Selena’s viral image of her casually sitting wrapped up in a blanket. The picture that was first posed on her friend Dominic J. West’s Instagram story, turned into a meme in no time. All you need is a similar looking blanket and of course, that iconic pose!
Hailey and Justin Bieber at the Rhode event
Via @accesshollywood on Instagram
Hailey and Justin are often spotted wearing completely different outfits while going to the same place, but this one was simply outrageous! The perfect costume for the ‘every overdressed girlfriend has an undressed boyfriend’ couple.
Beyoncé’s The Renaissance Tour Costume
Still not over Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, or bummed you’ll never get to wear your Renaissance concert outfit again? Fear not, you’ll be able to show off your silver fit on Halloween with a Queen-Bey-inspired costume!
Via @beyonce on Instagram
‘Travis I’m Pregnant’ meme
Kourtney Kardashian’s pregnancy announcement took the internet by storm this year, resulting in hundreds of funny Photoshopped interpretations of the sign. Grab a black mesh top and get creative this Halloween with your own spin on the famous meme.
Via @chrisklemens on Instagram
Barbie
Barbiecore has been having its MOMENT. We can absolutely expect to see all variations of pink make an appearance during Halloween 2023, from staple pink dresses to channeling the movie’s pink cowgirl and rollerskating Baribe looks.
Via @haileybieber on Instagram
Ariel from The Little Mermaid
Halle Berry’s The Little Mermaid was one of the most-loved movies of 2023. We expect to see many creative takes on the traditional Ariel costume this year, taking inspiration from the movie adaption, as well as some past celeb looks to channel some *mermaidcore*.
Via @kyliejenner on Instagram
Olivia Rodrigo
This pop-punk princess is *the moment*. After recently dropping her latest album, Guts, Olivia Rodrigo has everyone (even grown adults) in their teenage drama feels. Her distinctive punk style is trendy and easily replicated, so expect to see a few Olivia-inspired costumes this year! Or maybe some unique takes on Olivia’s Vampire? Bad idea right? We think not!
Via @oliviarodrigo on Instagram
Victoria’s Secret Angel
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back this September, with a new look, a new era, and a fresh take on the classic angel wings. We’re expecting the big revival to inspire some new versions of VS Halloween 2023 looks.
Via @victoriassecret on Instagram
Queen Charlotte
The Bridgeton spin-off stole everyone’s hearts this year. Will we be seeing some regal, Queen-inspired costumes this year? We hope so(!!) This is the perfect opportunity to get royally dressed up with white gloves, a ginormous crown, and, of course, a ballgown fit for a Queen.
Via @bridgertonnetflix on Instagram
Wednesday Adams
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday is nothing short of iconic. This staple Halloween 2023 costume is a perfect low-maintenance option for those looking to look effortlessly on-theme. Braid your hair, slip on a black dress and you’re set. Bonus points for learning the viral Wednesday dance.
Via @wednesdaynetflix on Instagram
Rihanna at the Superbowl
The unstoppable Queen Ri-Ri can now add Halloween costume trendsetter to her repertoire. Her long-awaited return to live music at the Superbowl gave us a red monochrome outfit moment that, we think, will be seen a lot this Halloween season. Grab your statement red jumpsuit and pair it with a large oversized red puffer and some Fenty Beauty makeup, of course (statement baby bump optional)!
Via @billboard on Instagram
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
Taylor Swift has quite literally dominated the live music scene this year, and doing so in some truly show-stopping tour outfits. We expect to see quite a few Swiftie-inspired Halloween costumes this year, whether that’s replicating an iconic outfit from one of her ‘eras’, or re-creating one of her incredible Eras Tour stage pieces.
Via @taylorswift on Instagram
Ice Spice
The viral ‘Boy’s a Liar‘ and ‘Barbie World‘ singer Ice Spice certainly has an iconic look, to say the least. If you’re looking for something fun and easy, this costume is for you. But don’t forget ladies, Lil Nas X already recreated her look last Halloween, so the bar for this costume has been set *pretty* high.
Via @icespice on Instagram
Kylie Jenner’s Lion Dress
Kylie Jenner’s ‘wild’ look for Schiaparelli’s spring couture show earlier this year is truly unforgettable. Just grab any of your black dresses and sew on a big fluffy lion head from the toy store and tell us you don’t look like Kylie Jenner already!
Barbenheimer..?
Well, Barbenheimer has definitely been one of the most talked about pop culture moments this summer. Multiple people actually dressed up in pink and black to go watch the movies and we think that look can be repurposed as a very creative Halloween 2023 costume.
@showcasecinemasuk #Barbenheimer ♬ Makeba (Ian Asher Remix) – Jain & Ian Asher