1K-Pop Demon Hunters
NetflixThis Netflix gem is basically begging to be a group costume. Your squad can flex as Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in their glittery concert outfits or their black demon-fighting ensembles. Don’t forget the Saja Boys.
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2Showgirls à la Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl
Mert Alas & Marcus PiggottWhat's more relevant right now than Taylor Swift's new album? Gather your girls and the most dramatic feather headdresses you can possibly find (plus some sparkly bra tops if you're feeling like showing some skin) and recreate this iconic photo together.
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3Challengers
Need an idea for a trio? This one will serve. Tennis whites, smug smirks, and one Zendaya-inspired ring leader = instant recognition. Game, set, match.
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4A Group of Wild Things from Where the Wild Things Are
Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesLeave it to Julia Fox to make furry forest creatures chic. This one's a clever one to recreate with your friends with faux fur galore, just as long as you can agree on who gets to be King Max.
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5Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish
Kevin Mazur//Getty ImagesYep, this image has been burned into our brains since the day it made its rounds on the Internet. Perfect for trios who are obsessed with the pop girlies. Have a fourth friend? Add Tate McRae or Gracie Abrams!
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6The Little Mermaid
Ariel’s world is perfect for a big group. Others can be Sebastian, Flounder, Ursula, or even Scuttle. Seashell bras optional, but a dramatic fork (er, dinglehopper) is non-negotiable.
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7Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders
Icon Sportswire//Getty ImagesIf your crew has been tirelessly practicing the iconic DCC "Thunderstruck" dance, now's your chance to shine. Grab some pom poms and white cowboy boots, and get to high kicking.
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8The Sanderson Sisters
DisneyIt's just a bunch of hocus pocus! Winifred, Sarah, and Mary will put a spell on whatever Halloween festivities you attend. And if you need more characters, someone can be Max, Dani, or even Thackery Binx the cat.
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9This Spider-Man Meme
DC ComicsPerpetually online?! Big same. This one's for trios. Just get three spidey suits, and don't forget to recreate this photo for Instagram.
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10Beanie Babies
Even if your Beanie Baby collection isn't worth anything, this costume idea is still priceless.
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11The Bachelor Contestants
Craig Sjodin//Getty ImagesThis is your chance to wear that bridesmaid dress you wore once ages ago that's just been sitting in your closet. Grab your besties and a dozen roses, and head out for your very own Halloween cocktail party.
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12The Golden Girls of Team USA
Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesThe Golden Girls of Team USA is a no brainer costume for any group that wants to show off their team spirit. Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, and Jade Carey are the best in the world, and the least you could do is dress up as them on Halloween to celebrate their wins.
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13Bridgerton
LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIXIf you and your crew are up for wearing some opera gloves and an empire-waist gown, then Bridgerton costumes may be the move.
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14Love Is Blind
NetflixIn honor of Season 9, of course. Just grab a gold wine glass the size of your head and slap on athleisure that says “I live in the pods now."
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15The Kardashians
If your closet is already packed with neutral hues and skin-tight silhouettes, then dressing up like The Kardashians-era Kim, Kris, Kourt, Khloé, Kylie, and Kendall will be so easy.
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16The Summer I Turned Pretty
Amazon PrimeMaybe you and your crew want to be Season 1 Belly and gang with a debutante gown or volleyball attire. For Season 3, you could rock a French beret and a polar bear plush (hi, Junior Mint) in honor of her Paris era. Just be prepared to defend your #TeamJeremiah or #TeamConrad standings all night long.
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17NY Liberty
Elsa//Getty ImagesHaven't you heard? Everybody watches women's sports, especially the WNBA, which has been blowing up this season thanks to new star players like Angel Reese and teams like the New York Liberty. They're also known for having one of the best mascots in professional sports, so bonus points if your group has enough members for an Ellie the Elephant!
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19The Ratliff Family from White Lotus
HBOYou'll get a tsu-na-mi of compliments dressed as the dysfunctional Ratliff family on vacation in Thailand. Think: flowy kaftans, Tennessee Vols merch, big sunglasses, maybe a pill bottle labeled "Lorazepam." You'll absolutely win Halloween if you tote along a blender filled with (non-toxic) piña coladas.
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20Clovers Cheerleaders
20th Century StudiosBrr, it's cold in here. There must be some Clovers in the atmosphere! Halloween is the perfect chance to don one of the most iconic cheer uniforms in movie history.
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Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle. She loves finding and testing the best skincare products to recommend, like the best tinted sunscreens, and is always researching the best cat accessories for her fur baby. She has over 10 years of experience as an entertainment and culture writer and editor, and her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.
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