The Top Halloween Costume Ideas for 2024

Here's a spooky thought: Halloween is already just days away.

Whether you go all out to celebrate this time of year or only look forward to it for the free candy, there's a good chance you're feeling stressed out by trying to find a costume you actually want to wear this year. No matter your personal Halloween vibe, there's still time to find the perfect costume with a little help and ghoulish guidance. Before you settle for something you pick up from the limited stock at the nearest store, explore our list of the top Halloween costume ideas for 2024 and get ready to stun (or scare) on Oct. 31.

Little Red Riding Hood

Fairytale chic is in for Halloween 2024, and this is a look that proves it. It's truly a timeless costume that you can rock in so many different ways, including with these items:

• This essential red hooded cape from SHEIN: $6.86
• This fairy tale-worthy dress from White Fox Boutique: $70

(via Unsplash)

 

Sabrina Carpenter

Looking to keep your Halloween costume shopping "short and sweet" this year? Channel your inner pop star by opting to go as chart-topping singer Sabrina Carpenter. Fluff out your bangs and grab the following to make this look work harder than an espresso:

• A drop-waist mini dress, like this one from Lulus: $16.50
• This wig from SHEIN for those of us who don't naturally have Sabrina's blonde locks: $12.90

(Short n' Sweet via Island Records)

 

Taylor Swift (Eras Tour Edition)

The hype around Taylor Swift has hardly died down in 2024, with the best-selling singer continuing her Era tour this year and offering us plenty of looks worth recreating. Whether you rock this as part of a couples costume if you have a partner willing to go as Travis Kelce or simply stun with it solo, you're sure to dazzle the crowd with:

• A sequin fringe mini dress perfect for shaking it off in, like this one from Lulus: $66
• These white western boots from White Fox Boutique: $80

(via Taylor Swift Productions)

 

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Meg from Hercules

Megara has to be one of the most iconic, yet underrated, Disney characters out there. Thanks to the news of a live action version of the animated film set to hit theaters next year, though, that's about to change. Get ahead of the game by going as as this gorgeous Grecian gal for Halloween this year, before everyone else catches on after the new version debuts in 2024. It's easy to put together with:

• This tiered lilac dress from That's So Fetch: $53
• This gold spiral arm cuff: $2.20
• Some knee-high gladiator sandals, like this pair from Amazon: $48.70+

(Hercules via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

Your Zodiac Sign

Looking for a costume that's a little more creative and authentically you this year? Go as your own zodiac sign. This is a great idea for a last-minute costume as you can create it with things you probably already have or that are easy to pick up, like:

• For a Scorpio, this Flaire & Co. ring worthy of wearing all year long: $17
• For a Leo, a bold gold smoky eye created with this Rinna Beaty palette: $59
• For an Aries, this fire red mini dress from SHEIN: $9.23

 

Cupid

When it comes to romance and all things lovey-dovey, why wait until Valentine's Day? There's no need to save the hearts and pink-colored cuteness for February when you could simply rock up as Cupid this October. To create the kind of look that's sure to capture some hearts (or at least your crush's attention) this Halloween, all you need is:

• This petal pink athletic dress from LSpace: $110
• A pair of feathered wings, like this set from Forever 21: $9
• A light pink wig that adds an extra touch of magic to the look, like this one from Hairdo: $160.65

 

Beetlejuice (But Make It Cozy)

Whether you saw the sequel in theaters or not, there's no doubt you recognize the iconic stripes of the one and only Beetlejuice. No need to go all out with the face paint this year to channel this character this year (and certainly no need to say his name three times), as all you need is:

• This pajama set from Forever 21: $20
• Some spooky spider earrings from Flaire & Co. to accessorize: $15
• A pair of striped socks from SHEIN to add the finishing touch: $1.43

(Beetlejuice via Warner Bros.)

 

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Emily in Paris

Still not over the most recent season of Emily in Paris? Whether you're team Gabriel, Alfie or even Marcello, you can bring a little je ne sais quoi to your Halloween celebrations this year by dressing as the style icon herself (no French lessons required). With so many iconic looks to choose from, this is an easy one to recreate with items like:

• Essence's Emily in Paris eyeshadow palette: $10
• A tres chic red beret hat, like this one from Amazon: $10
• This Akira dress that's basically a work of art: $119

(Emily in Paris via Netflix)

 

Need some additional ideas, but running short on time? No worries, just click HERE for our list of the best last-minute Halloween costume ideas.