Halloween gives people the opportunity to express their creativity through costumes and also allows them to showcase what they enjoy or find fun. Throughout the year, we have seen many popular celebrities, movies and viral internet videos rise to fame. These entertaining artists, films and videos create amazing and fun costume trends for people to show-off this Halloween.
Celebrities
This year there have been numerous celebrities that have taken the world by storm, being the inspiration for many solo and group costumes.
Singer Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour outfits have inspired many Halloween costumes, featuring shimmery corsets and elegant loungewear. Along with the incredible displays of tour outfits, Carpenter released the music video for her song, “Taste” which features actress Jenna Ortega. In the music video, there is a scene where Carpenter and Ortega get into a bloody battle, resulting in the duo having a spooky and costume-worthy outfit. Both Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour and “Taste” music video outfits are perfect and unique costumes to shine at Halloween.
Growing in popularity on the pop-culture scene, singer Chappell Roan took the music industry by storm after opening for singer Olivia Rodrigo and performing at Lollapalooza this year. Roan performs in creative costumes, showcasing her confidence and artistic flair. Her outfits are each individual, providing fans with many different options to choose from this Halloween.
Movies
This year saw the release of many anticipated movies and television shows that are simple yet fun for fans to recreate.
A popular costume among couples and duos for the past couple of Halloweens has been Joker and Harley Quinn, spanning from outfits from the original comic books to outfits from actress Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn in “Suicide Squad.” With the release of “Joker: Folie à Deux” starring singer Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and actor Joaquin Phoenix as Joker, many chose to replicate the slick-back hair and red blazer outfit Lady Gaga sports in the film.
Coming to theaters on Nov. 22, “Wicked” follows the story of Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by singer Ariana Grande. The character Elphaba is a green-colored witch that dresses in black, while Glinda dresses in pink and poofy dresses. The opposite duo aspect to the costume makes it the perfect twist on witch Halloween costumes.
Internet inspired
Pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng has filled the internet with cute content over the past couple of months, sparking simple Halloween costumes with the hippo’s natural “blush.” Along with the hippo’s dewy complexion, another baby animal’s striking brown fluff created a great opportunity for comfy Halloween costumes. Pesto the penguin has been seen all over social media parading his fluffy brown feathers, giving inspiration for comfy, brown-coated Halloween costumes.
With over seven million views on YouTube, Saturday Night Live’s “Bridesmaid Speech” skit has created the opportunity for group costumes with their entertaining cover of Carpenter’s “Espresso,” dressed in simple yet recognizable brown bridesmaid dresses. Along with the four bridesmaids, the bride’s secret boyfriend, Domingo, allows for extra fun costume opportunities with his navy tuxedo and voluminous hair.
When looking for a Halloween costume for next Halloween, look at the pop culture trends of that year as there’s something for everyone, from celebrities to internet sensation animals.
