It’s no secret that pop culture plays a major role in Halloween costume choices every year. Many find their costume inspiration from the year’s biggest entertainment franchises. With each spooky season that rolls around, couples, individuals, and kids dress to impress. Here’s a list of the most popular costumes this coming year:
1. Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin
This year’s most infamous duo comes from the wildly popular Netflix documentary series, Tiger King. The absurdity of their story, as well as their eccentric personalities and wardrobe choices, make this costume fun and easily recognizable. The look requires a mullet wig and LOTS of animal prints. It makes for a great couples costume, but could also be done by platonic friends (or, to stay true to the Tiger King narrative, enemies).
2. Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen
Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are two strong fan favorites from the massively successful television series, Game of Thrones. This is another costume option that is readily identifiable and provides the opportunity to go all out in terms of wardrobe. Most commonly, this look is done in the winter clothing that is synonymous with the Northern King. The signature blonde hairstyle of Daenerys is necessary, as well as Jon Snow’s trademark fur-lined cape. Suit up in the style of these powerful characters, because Halloween is coming.
3. Baby Shark
The song Baby Shark recently reached peak popularity in the world of children’s tunes. The brightly colored cartoon characters who go along with it make for an adorably cheerful costume idea for the little trick-or-treater’s. These costumes typically come in a vibrant onesie form, paired with either a hood or hat that capture the shark head image. It’s important to make sure this costume matches the imagery associated with the song! Due to the widespread popularity of this children’s look, many Halloween costume coupons are available for it at various stores and costume outlets.
4. Harley Quinn and Joker
This twisted romance has been a popular couples costume choice for a few years running. Its reputation as a killer costume can be attributed to the outlandish and intense visuals needed to bring these characters to life. Harley Quinn requires a very specific multi-colored pigtail hairstyle and full-face makeup look, as well as one of her signature sassy outfits. Most commonly, this costume is done with fishnets, a torn “daddy’s little monster” t-shirt, and hot pants. Additionally, she is usually seen carrying a baseball bat. The joker also requires specific, electric-hued hair and a full face of makeup. While his outfit choice is more flexible, the traditional look comes completed with a trademark purple suit or jacket.
5. Baby Yoda
This loveable character made his debut in Disney’s The Mandalorian, capturing the hearts of viewers worldwide. This costume comes with the character’s standard robes and a hat or headband resembling his famous green ears. Sometimes, the look also included Baby Yoda’s green feet and/or oversize eyes.
6. Captain America and Wonder Woman
The established outfits assigned to these originally comic-based characters are some of the most recognizable looks from the Marvel franchise. Bright, heroic, and patriotic to boot, this couples costume is a real attention-grabber. Wonder Woman’s gold headpiece often comes along with her look, and Captain America typically has his shield.
