50 best Halloween costumes of all time, from spooky classics to celebrity pop culture moments

Movie buffs will love this costume from Beetlejuice. And even if you don't have someone to double-team this look with, each costume can easily slay on its own. The release of Beetlejuice 2 makes this costume even more relevant this year, too!

Clueless is a timeless movie – just like this look made famous by Dionne, Cher's best friend, and modelled by Lupita Nyong'o. Practice your best Valley Girl accent and grab (or DIY) the biggest statement hat that only Dionne could rock. Oh, and don't forget the plaid... DUH!

Boop-oop-a-doop, here comes Betty Boop! Grab a strapless red mini dress and get dolled up to look just like the famous cartoon starlet.

After we all binged the Netflix documentary, don't be surprised to see a ton of Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders walking around this Halloween. Get your jump splits ready!

Anyone who knows a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g about pop culture will immediately recognize this iconic little black dress, opera gloves, and tiara combo from Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Consider this a couples' costume that's to die for. There are so many ways you can go with this costume, but most importantly, make sure to go extremely over the top with the makeup.

In your T-Swift era? This memorable look from her tour will never go out of style. Just grab your microphone and work on those melodies before you go around singing All Too Well all night long.

Think dressing up for Halloween is just a bunch of hocus pocus? Well, think again. As long as they haven't been living under a rock, everyone will LOVE this Sanderson Sisters costume from spooky szn's most iconic film, Hocus Pocus. So grab your fave witches and get to planning those outfits, y'all.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may not be married anymore, but this look from Mr. and Mrs. Smith will forever live rent-free in our minds. Plus, it gets hella bonus points for being super comfy and unique.

Ready to take some legal action? You can recreate Elle's iconic pink look just as Kim Kardashian did with quite literally any pink dress of your choice, a blonde wig (bonus points if you're a natural blonde), and our personal fave accessory of hers: a sweet lil pup.

This bloody prom dress look from the cult-classic film Carrie will go down as one of the most recognizable looks in Halloween history. And it's such a fun and underrated costume idea.

Even if they've never watched the show, everyone knows who this yellow cartoon family is as soon as they see them. You and your S.O. can go as Homer and Marge, or you can go as the full Simpsons family with your entire family or friend group. If you're Marge, just make sure you're ready to deal with that giant blue wig.

This fun Austin Powers costume for couples may require some planning in advance to come up with these unique costumes, but trust us—it'll pay off!

Hear us when we say: a classic witch costume will never, ever get old. You can go sooo so many different ways and really personalize the look however you want. Bottom line? Grab every black article of clothing you own, throw on a pointed hat, and walk into that party knowing you're the baddest witch in the place.

First of all, Elton John is one of the most underrated Halloween costume ideas – the possibilities for looks are endless... Feather boas! Giant colorful sunglasses! A walking piano man! Harry Styles paid homage to the Rocket Man by recreating his 1970s bedazzled Dodgers baseball uniform, an instantly iconic costume.

Presenting: a classic costume that'll make your friends green with envy. Poison Ivy is a DC Comics villain known for her striking red hair and a lewk that's extremely fun to recreate.

Oops! This costume slayed again. As simple as it may seem, every pop culture lover will instantly recognize this memorable red jumpsuit from Britney's Y2K music video.

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