From elaborate spooky costumes to last-minute looks, we’ve got you covered! Here are some unique and creative costume ideas for this year’s spooky season. The best part about Halloween is that the sky truly is the limit– the costume possibilities are endless!

Every year we see the same costumes: vampires, ghosts, and skeletons. How can we elevate these ideas? One way we can elevate our classic looks is by mixing ideas. For example, instead of simply dressing as a vampire, you can be a vampire bride!

So get creative, mix ideas, and don’t be afraid to try something new. Some unique costumes you can rock this year include pop stars like Kesha, or going the simple route and dressing as a ballerina, angel, or just simply as your favorite celeb. Maybe you want to dress as a character from a movie; some TV-inspired costumes include Mia from The Princess Diaries, your favorite character in Vampire Diaries, or even your favorite Gossip Girl character. Duo costumes are always so much fun. Some ideas for your next duo costumes are Black and White Swan, Serena and Blair, Strawberry Shortcake and Orange Blossom, Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat, or the rat and chef from Ratatouille. Not only are there great opportunities for duo costumes, but group costumes as well. Some ideas for your next group costume are princesses, the six characters from Strawberry Shortcake, Beanie Boos, the friend group in Mean Girls, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and/or the Chipettes. I could go on forever! With Swift’s new album out, dressing as a showgirl will for sure be one of this year’s favorites as well. 

Maybe you want to incorporate fashion creativity into your next Halloween costume. For example, you could be a witch, but you can take this look to the next level by focusing on more elevated fabrics: you could include satin opera gloves and tap into your fashion artistry.

There are also tons of fun, creative opportunities when styling antiheroines like Harley Quinn, Black Widow, and Cruella. You can have a lot of fun with characters like these through different fashion approaches that might stray from your typical style. 

Whether you choose a creative twist on a classic, embody your favorite pop-culture character, or plan a group costume, the best part of Halloween is letting your creativity shine. So this spooky season, I urge you to think outside of the box and find costume inspiration that represents who you are.