23 Best Pop Culture Halloween Costume Ideas for 2025

You can always be a witch, ghost, vampire or ghoul for Halloween, but that's not nearly as fun as using your costume to make a witty reference to 2025. Let this year's wildest moments, biggest shows (we're looking at you, The White Lotus), movies, celebrity couples (Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, anybody?), concert tours and more inspire your look, and rock one of these incredible pop culture Halloween costumes. Here are our top 23 in no particular order.

Labubu

Ah, Labubus. Some find them cute, some find them creepy, but either way, these devilish purse plushes make the perfect muse for your 2025 Halloween costume. Recreate their eerie and iconic look with an oversized faux fur coat layered over a coordinating faux fur top. Up the plush-factor and slip into a pair of fluffy faux fur leg warmers, then finish off your ensemble with a furry Labubu-inspired headband. Don’t forget to apply bubblegum-pink blush along your cheekbones and temples to achieve Labubu’s infamous flush.

Superman + Lois Lane

If you and your partner are as obsessed with the latest Superman movie as we are, your couple’s Halloween costume is a no-brainer. Start with a classic Superman suit and cape, and dress up in one of Rachel Brosnahan’s casual Lois Lane looks with a purple sweater, chocolate cords and a brown leather belt.

Victoria Ratliff from The White Lotus

Piper, noooo! Channel Parker Posey’s iconic character, Victoria Ratliff, with this White Lotus-inspired costume. Throw on a dramatic kaftan, tortoise sunnies and a Gucci-inspired bag and finish off the look with a paper parasol for added theatrical flair. Pro tip: Commit to the bit and use a southern drawl throughout the evening to really drive the costume home.

Ina Garten

Everyone loves Ina! Bring big Barefoot Contessa energy to your next Halloween event by throwing on a denim button-down, a silk neck scarf and Ina’s signature brunette bob. Finish off your Ina ensemble with one or two hefty cosmopolitan martinis and, voila! “How easy is that?”

Sabrina Carpenter

Channel the pop queen on her Short n’ Sweet tour this Halloween. Steal her signature look with a long blonde wig, complete with Sab’s iconic bangs and a corset mini dress with a cut-out heart detail. Pair your dress with lace ruffle socks and chunky platform heels. Emphasize your lips with a brown liner, add gloss and all the glitter (no slim pickins here!)

Bertha Russell from The Gilded Age

Bring Bertha Russell from The Gilded Age to life with this glamorous Halloween costume idea. Throw on a floor-length emerald gown, a pearl choker and silk gloves for a stately look. Throw your hair into an updo and finish off your look with a sparkling rhinestone headband.

Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

If you found yourself practicing choreography while watching America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, this costume idea is for you. Live out your dreams and throw on the iconic DCC uniform for your upcoming Halloween shindigs. Pair your pom poms and short-shorts with a bouncy blowout, glossy lips and rosy cheeks. Finish off your look by applying a highlighter to the inner corner of your eyes for a shimmery sideline-worthy look.

Love Island Bombshell

A hot new bombshell has entered the villa, and she’s wearing a triangle bikini top, a coordinating sarong and a microphone necklace. And, naturally, she comes with a personalized champagne flute in hand. Pair this look with playful braids and bronze-y, Fiji-ready makeup.

Wicked Duo

Name a more iconic duo than Elphaba and Glinda — we’ll wait! Grab your bestie and a gallon of green face paint (kidding, kind of) to pull off this cinematic moment on Halloween. Have Elphaba slip into a black dress, green makeup, then finish off with a pointed hat, cape, glasses and gloves. For Glinda, choose from her Shiz uniform or her iconic pink dress and complete her look with a fresh, powdery makeup look and blonde locks.

Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift’s newest album, Life of a Showgirl, is offering endless inspiration for your Halloween costume. Lean into the high-glamour, head-turning look with a silver sequin skirt set, rhinestone-clad fishnets and a crystal-adorned feather headdress.

Wednesday Addams

When in doubt, a Wednesday Addams costume is always a good idea. Get her look with a Nevermore uniform or school dance dress and throw on her signature raven braids for good measure. Finish your look with smoky eyes and her go-to lipliner: MAC Nightmoth.

Violet Sorrengail

The Empyrean series' third book release this year, Onyx Storm, has taken booktok by storm. Create a costume version of your favorite heroine — Violet Sorrengail — in her riding leathers with a faux leather jumpsuit, leather shoulder straps and black boots that you already have in your closet. Add a golden dragon necklace and spray the ends of your hair with silver before throwing your locks into her signature braids.

Taylor Swift at The Eras Tour

It's safe to say that it's The Year of Taylor Alison Swift. Channel the Eras Tour with a hero piece, like a pink fringe jacket for "Midnights," a purple taffeta dress for "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," a "Not a Lot Going On at the Moment" shirt for "Red (Taylor's Version)," etc. And whatever you do, tie the look together with a stack of friendship bracelets.

Beyoncé at The Cowboy Carter Tour

Disco ball cowboy hats, sequin skirts and white fringe jackets? Say less. Evoke Beyoncé and the Cowboy Carter tour by dressing head-to-toe in cowgirl glam.

Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty

Lean into Belly’s bridal era in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 with her minimalist dress, or remake Christmas at Cousins with frilly pajamas. And of course, show your loyalty to the Fisher brothers with a "Team Conrad" or "Team Jeremiah" T-shirt. But don't forget an infinity necklace!

Olivia Rodrigo in "GUTS"

It's definitely not a bad idea to dress up like Olivia Rodrigo this year. Pay homage to her tour, that sadly ended this year, by rocking a sequin mini dress, red heart necklace and black Converse. Polish it off with a bold red lip and a matching red guitar.

Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet

If you're looking for an epic couple's costume outside of Barbie and Ken, consider Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet at the Knicks game. You can easily recreate their lowkey look with a fitted black shirt and baggy black pants for Jenner and a Knicks tee for Chalamet.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

Sure, you could wear Chiefs gear and red lips and call it a day. But why go simple when you can go all out and dress up as Taylor and Travis’ engagement instead? Throw on a striped maxi dress, a faux diamond ring and grab a bouquet to commemorate this world-stopping occasion. Have your partner wear a navy polo and khaki pants to pull off Kelce’s smart-casual look.

The Heeler Family from Bluey

Bluey is back! And that calls for one adorable (and oh-so cozy) family costume inspired by the Heeler family. Parents can slip into the Bandit onesie or opt for a dog ear headband, while the ankle-biters can take their pick of the Bluey and Bingo outfits.

John Dutton from Yellowstone

You can be the head of the family, the owner of one of the biggest cattle ranches in the U.S. and the governor of Montana all in one if you dress like John Dutton from Yellowstone. All you need is a cowboy hat, a button-up shirt and an official Yellowstone Dutton Ranch vest. But if you want to go above and beyond, you can grab some sunglasses and a glass of whiskey.

M3GAN from M3GAN 2

Who knew that M3GAN was such a trendsetter? Conjure thoughts of the creepy child-sized robot and the killer dance moves that inspired legions of TikTok users by slipping into this khaki frock. Don't forget to cock your head and stare blankly into the distance while you're at it!

Charli XCX Wedding Day

Hit the trick-or-treating circuits dressed as Brat Bride herself — Charli XCX. Recreate the British Grammy-winner’s iconic wedding day look with an off-the-shoulder mini dress, white slingback heels, a finger-length veil and, of course, Y2K sunglasses.

Trolls Crew

Between their bright colors and over-the-top hairstyles, Troll costumes fall into the category of dopamine dressing, right? Right. Hit the Halloween party with your family dressed as characters Poppy, Branch, Lady Glitter Sparkles and King Gristle Jr. from Trolls 3.