80 Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Movies and TV Shows
You don't have to go out to go all out.


It's that time of year again! Even if your grand plans consist of a scary movie marathon (opens in new tab) and a spooky cocktail (opens in new tab), dressing up as one of your favorite TV or movie characters for Halloween is a low-lift way to pretend you're someone else for a night. Did we mention that all of these "costumes" double as (mostly) practical and stylish additions to your wardrobe? Keep on scrolling...and scrolling...because we've got 82 options for your 2021 Halloween escapades. Once you've decided which character you'll be channeling this Halloween, all that's left is to pick a spectacular eye makeup look (opens in new tab).

Emily Cooper from 'Emily in Paris'
Aritzia Beret, $35
Chanel Backpack, $3,100


Cruella De Vil from 'Cruella'
Reformation Dress, $98
Brandon Blackwood Dalmation Purse, $170

Daphne Bridgerton from 'Bridgerton'
Phenomenal x Bridgerton x Hill House Home Dress, $125
Phenomenal x Bridgerton x Hill House Hair Pin, $40

Fran Lebowitz from 'Pretend It's a City'
Cuyana Oversized Blazer, $275
Moscot Glasses, $290

Melissa Gimble in 'Schmigadoon!'
Lululemon Pink Windbreaker, $198
Lola Drawstring Backpack, $80


Beth Harmon from 'The Queen's Gambit'
Rowing Blazer's Chess Sweater, $248
Mango Peter Pan Collar Shirt, $60

Lara Jean from ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’
Polo Ralph Lauren Cardigan, $128
Solid & Striped Scrunchie, $10

Carole Baskin in 'Tiger King'
Joie Tiger Print Halter, $79
Etsy Flower Crown, $12
Stuffed Tiger Toy, $20

Midge Maisel from 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
Echo Scarf, $25
Saint Laurent Cat Eye Sunglasses, $365

Regina George from ‘Mean Girls’
Gap Shirt, $18
Yasmine Eslami Purple Bra, $100

Young Queen Elizabeth in 'The Crown'
Unreal Fur Scarf, $190
Tiara, $9
Lulu Townsend Clutch, $40

Jessie Pinkman from 'Breaking Bad'
Acne Studios Oversized Hoodie, $32
Michael Michael Kors Beanie, $31.50

Selina Meyer from 'VEEP'
Rebecca de Ravenel, $358
American Flag Pin, $7

Leslie Jones in 'Supermarket Sweep' 2020
Lovers + Friends Pink Blazer, $238
Off-White Color block Sneakers, $425
Melissa & Doug Toy Shopping Cart, $59


Michael Jordan from 'The Last Dance'
Air Jordan High Retro Sneakers, $365
Nike Basketball Shorts, $32

The Cast of 'The Real Housewives of New York'
Norma Kamali Metallic Dress, $245
Foam Apple, $5

Emma Green from 'Away'
Misguided Nasa Shirt, $17
Donna Karan Cargo Pants, $29

Joe from 'You'
Urban Renewal Flannel, $49
Levi's Jean Jacket, $98

Lucy from 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things'
Alexa Chung Striped Sweater, $210
Polo Ralph Lauren Dress, $200

Yeon-Kyo from 'Parasite'
Brooks Brothers Cropped Tweed Jacket, $498
Brooks Brothers Checked Tweed A-Line Skirt ,$248

The March Sisters from 'Little Women'
ASOS Vintage Dress, $72
Muun Basket Bag, $139
Furtalk Straw Hat, $20

Phoebe Waller-Bridge in 'Fleabag'
Old Navy Striped T-Shirt, $14
Apparis Black Trench Jacket, $380
Glossier Mascara, $16

Emma Woodhouse from 'Emma'
Hill House Home Nap Dress, $100
Eugenia Kim Hat, $475

Beyoncé and Jay-Z from the ‘Apes**t’ Music Video
Le Suit Women’s Shiny 1 Button Pant Suit, $200

Lady Bird from 'Lady Bird'
Amazon navy-blue sweater vest, $12
Amazon pink arm warmer, $10

Dolores from 'Westworld'
APC Dress, $310
Gap Wrap Belt, $28

Hellen Parr (Elastigirl) from ‘Incredibles 2’
DG Sweatsuit, $125
Sleep Mask, $9.99



Anastasia from ‘50 Shades Darker’
H&M Shirt, $24.99
Hanky Panky Lace Boy Shorts, $32


Wednesday Addams from ‘The Addams Family’
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Blouse, $59






Holly Golightly from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
Dress The Population Little Black Dress, $168
Spirit Halloween Gloves, $8




Claire from ‘The Breakfast Club’
Cos Shirt, $99
Julie Vos Pearl Earrings, $68


Blair from ‘Gossip Girl’
Veronica Beard Tweed Skirt, $295
Etsy Headband, $15




Ilana from ‘Broad City’
Levi's Jacket, $98
Lululemon Zip-Up Hoodie, $118

Elle Woods from ‘Legally Blonde’
Alexis Green Cardigan, $286
ASOS Cat Eye Glasses , $13.30

Daisy Buchanan from ‘The Great Gatsby’
Surrell Accessories Faux Stole, $85






Hallie from ‘The Parent Trap’
Banana Republic Yellow Cardigan, $92
Topshop Peter Pan Collar Shirt, $58




Sandy from ‘Grease’
Target Bodysuit, $15
Levi's Faux Leather Pants, $128

Cher from ‘Clueless’
Sandro Paris Blazer, $283
Sandro Paris Skirt, $89


Whitley from 'A Different World'
Everlane Turtleneck , $38
Anthropologie Pearl Necklace, $128


Betty from ‘Ugly Betty’
Unique Bargains Shirt, $17
Warby Parker Glasses, $95







Ashley from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'
H&M Pleated Skirt, $40
Whistles T-Shirt, $69





Romy from 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'
Theory Slip Dress, $345
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