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Halloween may be the most extra holiday of the year, but it ranks right under Christmas for us. Maybe that’s because ever since we could remember, our mom has made the biggest deal out of Halloween. We have always dressed up, gone all out on decorations for our home, and hosted parties to celebrate.
We can’t imagine not planning our costumes months in advance, either. This year, I wanted to create a collection of Halloween costumes that were so unique and nostalgic. Everything from The Mask-inspired costume to the Suite Life of Zack and Cody duo costumes — I think I nailed them all. These 21+ Halloween costume ideas are ones you can’t resist recreating. It’s all just a matter of deciding which one (or two) you’ll choose.
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21+ Unique Halloween Costume Ideas
1. Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn is an icon. This Halloween costume idea would be such a classic and classy way to dress for the holiday. Everyone will instantly know who you are.
Drop Waist High-Neck Dress
6-Piece Audrey Hepburn Accessories
2. Lava Lamp
Okay, how adorable is this lava lamp costume? I’ve always loved creating unique costumes that no one will be wearing, and this one is perfect. You can recreate the look with some metallic pants, a hat, and DIY a hot pink shirt with lava bubbles.
Silver Low Rise Jeans
Hot Pink Long Sleeve
3. Strawberry Shortcake Group
If you have a larger group of girls you’re coordinating outfits with, then this Strawberry Shortcake group costume is such a fun idea.
Strawberry Tank
Red Plaid Ruffle Skirt
4. Lilo & Stitch
The new live-action Lilo and Stitch movie came out this year, and I can see this costume being super popular. I love that this could be a solo outfit where you dress up as Lilo and carry a Stitch stuffed animal with you, or it could easily turn into a duo costume with someone dressing up as Stitch.
Red Tube Top
Green Maxi Skirt
5. Taylor Swift
Coming off the biggest year for Taylor Swift, this Halloween costume would be iconic. Everyone will instantly know that this outfit is from her “22” music video from the Red Era.
Not A Lot Going On At the Moment Shirt
Black Jean Shorts
6. Elphaba & Glinda
Wicked was THE movie of the year, so why not get into character and dress up as the stunning Elphaba and Glinda! This is such an adorable duo costume.
Pink Satin Dress
Elphaba Outfit
7. The Cheetah Girls
The Cheetah Girls is a classic and the perfect opportunity for a group costume. Their sweatpants outfits from the end scene of the movie are iconic for so many reasons, and everyone will instantly know you and your group came to serve looks — lol!
Velour Track Suit
Cheetah Headband
8. Maddie and London Tipton
Live the “Suite Life” and dress up as Maddie and London Tipton. I can totally envision getting into character in this outfit, no matter who I choose to be in the duo. It would be such a fun costume to recreate.
Rose Sequin Dress
Plaid Uniform Skirt
9. Sue Sylvester
If you’ve watched the show Glee, then you know Sue Sylvester. She truly made the show what it was and always wore a tracksuit while running it. To make the costume stand out even more, it would be fun to coordinate with a big group of girls to dress up in the same outfit — just to have fun and freak people out this Halloween.
Red & White Stripe Track Suit
Blonde Wig
10. Zach and Cody
McKenzie and I are actually thinking of recreating this costume this year. Being twins, we think it would be hilarious to recreate. Whether you have a sister or a friend, this costume would turn heads and make people laugh.
Cargo Shorts
Blonde Boy Wig
11. Sharpay and Ryan
How fun would it be to dress up as Sharpay and Ryan? There are so many different costume ideas you could recreate for them, but this outfit duo has to be one of the most memorable from the movies.
Argyle Sweater Vest
Pink Mini Skirt
12. Disney Channel Games Contestants
Grab your besties and recreate this Disney Channel Games costume idea. All you need is the Disney Channel games tee, cotton shorts, and a headband. Simple but so good!
Disney Channel Games T-Shirt
Sweat Shorts
13. Daphne & Velma
Daphne and Velma are such a classic costume duo for Halloween. They are truly nostalgic, and everyone will be able to recognize you.
Daphne Costume
Velma Costume
14. Chef’s Kiss
If you’re a baker, love to cook, or are just a punny person, then this chef’s kiss costume is an adorable one to recreate. It’ll require a bit of DIY ingenuity to create, but it’s still a simple costume to throw together at the last minute.
Chef’s Hat & Apron
Red Fabric Paint
15. Lizzie McGuire & Isabella
When I first watched the Lizzie McGuire movie, I remember being obsessed with Lizzie and Isabella. I guess being a twin made me love the idea even more. However, over the years, this costume has become one of the most popular to recreate, and we totally get the hype!
Lavender Pant Suit
Green Sequin Skirt
16. Fiona from A Cinderella Story
Fiona’s character — played by Jennifer Coolidge — has stuck with me since childhood. I was always mesmerized but slightly terrified of her character. So, if you want to create some laughs and shock a crowd with your costume this year, you’ve got to recreate this one.
Stripe Knit Dress
Tanning Bed Goggles
17. Mia from The Princess Diaries
McKenzie and I recreated this costume a few years ago, and it was so fun. The Princess Diaries is one of our favorite movies, and we’ve seen a few other people recreating this costume. It’s truly iconic. You’ll have so much fun and feel like a princess all night long.
White Bubble Dress
Princess Tiara
18. Barbie
Barbie may have come out a couple of years ago, but we’re still living for the movie. Whether you recreate the movie’s infamous pink cowgirl outfit or go for a classic Barbie fit, you can’t go wrong.
Barbie Costume
White Cowgirl Boots
19. Anna Coleman from Freaky Friday
In honor of the new Freaky Friday movie coming out, we had to pay homage to the original. I always wanted this specific outfit that Anna Coleman (Lindsay Lohan) wore in the movie. The bottle cap necklaces were such a fashion statement. Just thinking about this costume idea makes me want to try this one this year, too.
Mesh Top
Bottle Cap Necklace
20. Ariana Grande
Kourtney Kardashian broke the internet with this Ariana Grande costume. Create the look with an adorable pink mini dress, a long extension ponytail, some heels, and a microphone.
Pink Babydoll Dress
Lola Ponytail
21. The Mask
Gigi Hadid should have won an award for the effort she put into this Halloween costume. The Mask was one of my favorite movies growing up, so when I saw her in this, I was immediately obsessed. Make this look your own with a yellow suit, a yellow fedora, and some green face paint.
The Mask Costume
Green Face Paint
22. Morning Sucks Vampire
Zoe Kravitz got an A+ on the assignment for this outfit. I love it when people think outside the box, and this one was completely her idea. It’s a “morning sucks vampire”, so to recreate the costume, you can interpret this idea however you want — just don’t forget the zombie blood!
Red Stripe Robe
