The Biggest Trending Halloween Costume Ideas for 2023
And just like that, the aisles of every store are filled with bags of fun-size candies while the smell of pumpkin spice lattes fills the air.
All this can only mean one thing: Halloween is here again. No matter what your feelings on all things scary may be, you're probably going to be in need of a costume at some point before Oct. 31 rolls around. Whether you're planning on spending the spookiest night of the season trick-or-treating, gathering with friends or cozying up on the couch, you'll want to be aware of the top trending Halloween costume ideas for this year. From the cute to the creepy and everything in between, here are the biggest costumes to look out for (and maybe add to your own list of ideas) in 2023.
Barbie
A fairly obvious frontrunner for Halloween costumes in 2023 is none other than everyone's favorite doll dreamhouse-dwelling doll herself: Barbie. After the massive success of the 2023 blockbuster Barbie movie, we can expect to see Barbies of every variety strutting their stuff this Halloween season. And yes, we're all planning on exclaiming "Hi, Barbie!" at each and every one (bonus points if you learn the choreography to the initial dance scene of the film to break it out at any given opportunity). If you'd like to give this trending costume a try yourself, here's how you can achieve it:
- Western Barbie: EZwear pink waistcoat top ($13), SHEIN cowboy hat and accessory pack ($8.84), ICON wetsern cowgirl lace-up flare leg pants ($12)
- Roller-Blading/Venice Barbie: Impala Lightspeed Inline Skate-Barbie yellow skates ($189.95), Lorna Jane 16cm bike short in bright pink ($60+)
Taylor Swift
If you didn't manage to snag tickets to Taylor's record-breaking Eras tour this year, you certainly aren't alone. However, that doesn't mean you can't still get in on the action when Halloween hits, as you can still dress as the beloved pop icon in any of her many famous looks (from the tour or beyond). Now that she's also dating a certain famed football player, this one makes for a solid couple's costume as well, in case you have a boyfriend who's hard to get to agree to anything themed. Here's how you can channel your inner Taylor this Halloween:
- Eras tour: Urban Decay Metal Mania eyeshadow palette ($59), Naturalizer over-the-knee boots ($280), Francesca's Marina sequin mini dress ($53.20)
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Alix Earle
Everyone's favorite influencer has taken the internet (and the world) by storm in 2023 thanks to her incredible style and extremely relatable content, so you can expect that dressing like Alix is going to be big for Halloween 2023. This costume is great for girls who love a bit of glam, and it's also one that you can recreate using pieces you'll probably wear again when the glitter-friendly holidays roll around in a few months as well. Here's how you can achieve your own GRWM moment:
- Silver sparkle Alix: Revolve Kendra dress ($118), Urban Decay waterproof eyeliner pencil in metallic white ($25)
Hailey Bieber/Hailey & Justin
The memes that came from Hailey Bieber's recent NYC launch at Krispy Kreme were as iconic as the model herself, and this pop culture moment is one that's going to be trending just as much in terms of Halloween costume ideas as well in 2023. It's also easy to pull off as a couple's or BFF costume, as Hailey's sleek red dress and updo were a striking contrast to Justin's sweats, crocs and pink hat look. Here's how you can pull it off:
- Hailey Bieber: XLLAIS strapless faux leather mini dress ($28), Miseyes open toe red stiletto sandals ($60)
- Justin: H&M pink knit beanie ($5), Hollister Feel Good oversized zip-up hoodie ($26.97)
Beyoncé/Space Cowgirl
We can't all pull off Queen Bey's dance moves like she did on stage during the Renaissance tour, but we sure can try to pull off her gorgeous concert looks that will forever live in our minds rent-free. This trending costume idea even pulls double-duty for non-Beyoncé fans (hard to imagine, we know), as it can also be a solid "space cowgirl" costume that is just as trendy in a time like 2023. Here's how you can recreate either rendition:
- Renaissance tour-inspired look: Rhinestone captain's hat ($69.09), Dolls Kill pink snakeskin cowboy boots ($42), FUPRECIOUS cat eye sunglasses ($17)
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Wednesday Addams
Finally, for the girls who can't fathom wearing anything other than black on Halloween this year, Wednesday Addams costumes will still be trending widely in 2023. It's a perfect trend to sport this time of the year, and it's also more comfortable than other looks on this list. And while we may not be able to dance as well as Jenna Ortega in that iconic scene, we can still enjoy dressing like her. Here's how:
Now go forth and conquer this Halloween with all the trendy costume ideas you need to have the best holiday yet. If you're not satisfied with these options, though, you can check some last-minute costume ideas by clicking HERE for our top picks.