Spooky season will be here before you know it, and there's no limit to the fun you can get into during the creepiest (and dare we say most fun) time of the year. You can host a scary movie marathon or maybe break out into a karaoke sesh of the most frightening Halloween party songs. And what's better than dressing up in an iconic group Halloween costume with all of your favorite friends?
In order to ensure that your group Halloween costume is picture-perfect, along with coming up with the perfect IG caption, you have to figure out what works best for your squad's specific energy. If your friends are beauty-obsessed egirls, then recreating group Halloween costumes based on your favorite Euphoria characters is the way to go. Or when your friends are obsessed with iconic rock bands, you'll want to pay homage to groups like '80s legends Kiss.
Get ready to conjure up the coolest ideas after you check out this comprehensive list of the best group Halloween costumes.
Rihanna at the Super Bowl
🎶 Work work work work work work... 🎶 Rihanna's Super Bowl performance was one of this year's most iconic pop culture moments, and it's easy to replicate on Halloween thanks to the simple color scheme. Assign the role of Rihanna to one person (or claim it for yourself!) and have everyone else wear white as the backup dancers.
What You'll Need: White Crop Puffer Jacket ($59.99, amazon.com); Red Ribbed Knit Playsuit ($29.99, amazon.com)
The Fab Five
Grab a handful of your friends, assign each of them a color, and then recreate this iconic photo of the Fab Five from Netflix's Queer Eye for the most iconic Halloween IG post ever.
What You'll Need: Yellow Boyfriend Blazer ($45.99, amazon.com); Hot Pink Silk Shirt ($28.99, amazon.com); Royal Blue Blazer ($39.99, amazon.com)
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Revive some of that summer magic as Belly and both of the Fisher boys from Jenny Han's trilogy series. All you need is some of the beachy pieces from the American Eagle x The Summer I Turned Pretty collection, and a few items you might already own (like denim shorts and white sneakers).
What You'll Need: Team Jeremiah Baby Tee ($29.95, ae.com); Poolside Button-Up Shirt ($26.97, ae.com); Cousins Beach Baby Tee ($29.95, ae.com)
The Hunger Games
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is coming out soon, so why not pay homage to the prequel's roots with an Effie Trinket costume? The more Effies, the merrier — your friends will love playing around with wild makeup and crazy wigs of the Capitol.
What You'll Need: Curly Pale Pink Effie Wig ($21.99, amazon.com); Purple Mesh Fascinator Headband ($16.99, amazon.com); Mockingjay Prop Pin ($8.99, amazon.com)
A Bug's Life
Kim and Kanye (R.I.P.) might've gone super sci-fi with their take on a bug-themed group costume, but that doesn't mean you can't go a different route — think butterfly and bumblebee wings, ladybug headbands, and bug-eyed headbands.
What You'll Need: Fly Bug-Eyed Plush Headband ($13, amazon.com); Bumblebee Wings and Headband ($13, amazon.com); Ladybug Wings and Headband ($12, amazon.com)
Dude, We're Getting the Band Back Together!
Follow Mariah Carey's example and get rockin' and rollin' with your crew. Think '80s rock band wigs, chains, leather, and heavy eye makeup. Don't forget the electric guitar as a photo prop!
What You'll Need: Spiked Rocker Wig ($22, amazon.com); Rolling Stones Graphic T-Shirt ($23, amazon.com); Stretchy Faux Leather Leggings ($25, amazon.com)
Toy Story
This adorable Pixar group costume works for people of all ages. We know that Jessie's costume is iconic, but make sure that no two people accidentally claim the same character.
What You'll Need:
Little BoPeep Costume ($60.61 - $71.98$71.98, amazon.com); Woody Costume ($40, amazon.com); Jessie Costume ($30, amazon.com); Forky Stuffed Plush ($25, amazon.com)
The Kardashians
Have each member of your squad wear their hottest all-black outfit, whether that's a plunging bodysuit and leather pants or a black midi dress and heels, and recreate the immaculate vibes of the Kardashian clan.
What You'll Need: Black One-Shoulder Cut-Out Dress ($40, amazon.com); Black Stiletto High Heels ($41, amazon.com), Kylie Cosmetics Lip Crayon Set ($35, amazon.com)
Miss Universe Contestants
This group costume is the perfect excuse for your entire friend group to pull out their prom dresses again — all you need to buy are sashes and crowns. Bonus points if you get creative with the "Miss ______" titles!
What You'll Need: Pageant Queen Tiara ($13, amazon.com); Blank Satin Sashes ($7, amazon.com); Iron-On Letters ($16, amazon.com)
101 Dalmatians
Round up your crew, hit the town — and try to steer clear of the pound and the evil Cruella De Vil — while dressed as the 101 Dalmatians. To create some adorable black spots, head to your local craft store or Amazon.
What You’ll Need for the Dalmatians: Gildan White T-Shirt Pack ($19, amazon.com); This Season’s Colors Black Adhesive Felt Circles ($8, amazon.com), CHEU Dalmatian Headband ($11, amazon.com)
What You’ll Need for Cruella De Vil: ZeroShop Cruella De Vil Costume Accessories with Wig, Red Gloves, Shawl and Pearl Necklace ($31, amazon.com); Amazon Essentials Black Tank Maxi Dress ($31, amazon.com)
Matilda
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Who doesn't love a little nostalgia for Halloweekend? Recreate everyone's favorite book-loving magician, Matilda, with some fashion finds you can probably uncover at home in your own closet, or pick up on the cheap.
What You’ll Need for Matilda: H&M Denim Overall Dress ($35, hm.com); H&M Buttoned Flower Top ($11, hm.com); Ribbli Satin Pink Ribbon ($7, amazon.com)
Squid Game
Dress up like the characters from one of Netflix’s most popular shows — from the green uniforms of the contestants to the robot doll to the Front Man, the Squid Game costume ideas are endless.
What You’ll Need for the Squid Game Contestants: Tracksuit ($69.99-$79.99, amazon.com); Vans Classic Slip-On Sneakers in White ($55, zappos.com)
What You’ll Need for the Squid Game Robot Doll: Amazon Essentials Yellow Polo Shirt ($15, amazon.com); Boohoo Strappy Skater Dress ($18, boohoo.com)
What You’ll Need for the Squid Game Staffers: TNTB Red Jumpsuit Outfit ($45, amazon.com); Masquerade Mask ($12.99, amazon.com)
What You’ll Need for the Front Man: TNTB Front Man Costume ($47, amazon.com); Ucreate Mask ($14.99, amazon.com)
The Spice Girls
Spice up your life and grab a few friends in honor of one of the UK's biggest and most iconic girl groups.
What You’ll Need: Union Jack Dress ($30, amazon.com); Floerns Pink Mini Dress ($18, amazon.com); Lucky Step Chunky Platform Sneakers ($41, amazon.com); Lulus Bodycon Dress ($50, lulus.com); Steve Madden Khari Heeled Sandal ($69, zappos.com); Shein Leopard Print Crop Top and Flared Pants ($18, shein.com); Kamissy Basic Crop Top ($15, amazon.com); Adidas Original Track Pants ($49, amazon.com)
Horror Movie Villains
Call up your besties and pull off your scariest looks for a horror-movie villain group costume.
What You’ll Need: Party City Chucky Costume ($55, amazon.com); VIISHOW White Maxi Dress ($37, amazon.com); FirstCos Nightmare on Elm Street Sweater ($36, amazon.com); Nicky Bigs Novelties Fedora Hat ($18, amazon.com); Rubie’s Nightmare on Elm Street Freddy Replica Metal Glove ($59, amazon.com)
The Addams Family
Take a note from Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s spot-on impression of Morticia and Gomez Addams, the matriarch and patriarch of the Addams Family. Don’t forget their children Wednesday and Puglsey, as well as Uncle Fester, Grandmama, and Lurch.
What You’ll Need: Morticia Addams Gothic Dress ($32, amazon.com); Gomez Addams Costume ($48.50, amazon); Fensance Fit and Flare Dress ($30, amazon.com); Zengjo Striped Shirt ($18, amazon.com); Hanes Pocket Shorts ($12, amazon.com); Y2Y2 Black Knee-High Socks ($17, amazon.com)
Tetris
This is the ultimate DIY costume — and because Tetris is a game of chance, there’s no limit to what shape your costume can take. Just make sure all your puzzle pieces fit together like the besties you are.
Shopping List: Uboxes Cardboard Boxes ($27, amazon.com), Apple Barrel Paint ($26, amazon.com)
Winnie the Pooh and Friends of the 100 Acre Woods
Winnie the Pooh and his friends live a laid-back life full of honey and good vibes. Reminds you of you and your friends, right? So of course, you're going to recreate all that with your favorite people.
What You’ll Need: SweatyRocks Red T-Shirt ($19, amazon.com), Amosfun Piglet Ears ($10, amazon.com)
The Powerpuff Girls
Gather up your squad and band together to fight crime as Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup, the superhero trio known as The Powerpuff Girls.
What You’ll Need: Simplicity Metallic Skirt in Lake Blue, Grass Green, and Rose (from $18, amazon.com); ACSUSS Metallic Shiny Tank Top in Lake Blue, Green, and Rose ($13, amazon.com); Claire’s Hair Scrunchies in Sky Blue ($2 each, claires.com); Extra Large Hair Bow ($12, amazon.com)
Alvin and the Chipmunks
These three take center stage wherever they go, so these Halloween costumes will be sure to win you first place in any costume contest. Plus, this adorable trio of looks is super easy to DIY, which means this can double as an excuse to be creative with your besties.
What You’ll Need: Gildan Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt ($16, amazon.com), Agstum Retro Round Glasses ($13, amazon.com)
Clover Cheerleaders from Bring It On
Let's be honest, Bring it On totally inspired you to become a cheerleader. The Clovers had the best uniforms to grace the big screen, so no one can blame you. But now you can live out those dreams in the next best way possible.
What You’ll Need: TONCHENGSD Green Pleated Skirt ($21, amazon.com)
Bikini Bottom Residents
These underwater friends are characters you can easily recreate for your next costume party. Get a brown polo for Squidward and some green shorts for Patrick, or replicate the iconic looks of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
What You’ll Need: Spirit Halloween Mermaid Man Costume ($50, spirithalloween.com); Spirit Halloween Barnacle Boy Costume ($50, spirithalloween.com)
The Wizard of Oz
Join Dorothy, Toto, and the rest of the crew as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road to Halloween #goals. You can buy different pieces or turn this into the ultimate DIY project.
What You’ll Need: Fun Costumes Dorothy Gingham Dress ($30, amazon.com); AUTOMET Brown Shorts ($22, amazon.com); Fruit of the Loom Brown T-Shirt ($8, amazon.com) Feacore Lion Ears and Tail ($12, amazon.com); HDE Metallic Silver Jogger Pants ($28, amazon.com); WDIRARA Metallic Silver Tee ($20, amazon.com)
Scooby-Doo and the Gang
Pile into the Mystery Machine and show up to the party with the best group costume — just don’t forget your magnifying glass or extra treats for Scooby.
What You’ll Need: Bioworld Scooby-Doo Collar and Ears ($23, amazon.com), Gildan Green T-Shirt ($6 amazon.com); Fun Costumes Daphne Costume ($35, amazon.com); Spirit Halloween Velma Costume ($40, amazon.com); Fun Costumes Fred Costume ($45, amazon.com)
Fanta Girls
No one makes soda look as good as the Fanta Girls. They have the best looks and their dance moves are always on point. Create a whole new vibe as soon as you walk into this year's Halloween party.
What You’ll Need: HLBandage Mini Dress ($49, amazon.com), Coca-Cola Fanta T-Shirt ($23, amazon.com)
Cast of Bridgerton
Dear readers, step into the world of Regency-era London with some of the finest fashions from Netflix's Bridgerton. We can promise that within moments, you'll be the diamond of the season.
What You’ll Need: RoleplayCos Bridgerton Costume ($100, amazon.com); RoleplayCos Costume Dress ($90, amazon.com)
Power Rangers
We all have a favorite Power Ranger. This Halloween you and your friends can battle it out to find out which one is the best, hands down. Pick your favorite color or you all can squad up and everyone can be a different version of one of them.
What You’ll Need: Morphsuits Power Rangers Costume ($40, amazon.com)
Minions
One of the best things about this costume is that you can never run out of friends to dress up with.
Shopping List: Luvamia Denim Bib Overalls ($45, amazon.com), Comfort Colors Yellow T-Shirt ($8, amazon.com)
Cast of Stranger Things
With one of the biggest ensemble casts out there, the costume ideas are endless with Stranger Things. Bonus: They're super easy to DIY, so you don't have to spend $$$ to achieve the looks, but you can also shop some options below.
What You’ll Need: Topshop Faux Moto Leather Jacket ($60, nordstrom.com), Stranger Things 4 Hellfire Club T-Shirt ($30, netflix.shop); Max Zip Sweatshirt ($29.99, amazon.com); SUMEE Over-Ear Headphones ($17, amazon.com)
Glam Aliens
This outfit is easy for the whole squad to create with minimal purchases necessary. Split the bill on some metallic makeup, then share it amongst the group. Then, just dig through your closets to find anything iridescent, sparkly, or metallic.
Shopping List: Vimoisa Metallic Set ($20, amazon.com)
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson from Hocus Pocus
Brew up some trouble with spectacular looks from everyone's favorite Halloween trio, the Sanderson Sisters.
What You’ll Need: Party City Sarah Sanderson Costume ($70, amazon.com), Spirit Halloween Winifred Sanderson Costume ($50, spirithalloween.com)
The "A" Team from Pretty Little Liars
Who is "A?" That's the million-dollar question when it comes to the show Pretty Little Liars, and now the HBO Max sequel series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. Show up to your next Halloween party dressed in black hoodies with red "A"s on the back — of course, one person should wear a red, hooded trench coat. If you're standing alone at a party, it might be hard for people to know what you're dressed as, but together, the costume is totally Insta-worthy. Just think of all the clever captions you can come up with.
What You’ll Need: FARVALUE Trench Coat ($54, amazon.com), American Apparel Zip Hoodie ($15. amazon.com)
Disney Princesses
Let each of your friends choose their favorite princess and go all out with their costume. You guys will look good whether you split up at the party or you're all together defining #princesssquadgoals.
What You’ll Need: Leg Avenue Cinderella Princess Costume ($43, amazon.com)
Mean Girls
The key thing to remember here is, you must wear pink.
What You’ll Need: Steve Madden Pink Pumps ($50, amazon.com), EIMIN Pink Cardigan ($24, amazon.com); Afibi Pink Pleated Skirt ($15, amazon.com)
One Direction
I know your favorite boy band is no longer together (insert tears here), but that doesn't mean you can't throw it back to the glory days.
Shopping List: LookBook Store Navy Blazer ($47, amazon.com), Keds Sneakers ($31, amazon.com), Dickies Pants ($28, amazon.com)
Leah Campano is an Associate Editor at Seventeen, where she covers pop culture, entertainment news, health, and politics. On the weekends, you can probably find her watching marathons of vintage Real Housewives episodes or searching for New York City’s best almond croissants.
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