70 Pop Culture Halloween Costumes

 Lara Croft from Tomb Raider

Pull back your hair, throw on a white tank top, khaki cargo pants, dark boots and a brown utility belt. Wrap your hands with cloth and carry a few arrows in a quiver to make sure people know you mean business.

Fish Nuns from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

How to wear it: Find a loose, white, long-sleeved dress and belt it with a string of brown rope. Drape a white cloth over your head. Wear a boho-style wooden necklace, and carry a broom with you, or a Porg stuffed animal.

Michonne from The Walking Dead

How to wear it: Put some makeup on a tank top or t-shirt to make it look dirty. Don a pair of olive-colored jeans, a leather vest, and a bandana. To complete the look, find a fake katana so you can slay walkers all night long.

Ally from A Star Is Born

How to wear it: First things first, decide whether you want to be pre-fame Ally or post-fame Ally. Pre-frame means you can wear a plan shirt tied up at the waist, striped pants, and some sort of shiny, metallic accessory. Add a microphone for good measure. For post-fame, find an orange wig and wear something flashy, bright, and fun, like a solid jumpsuit with a loud belt.

Queen Elizabeth III from The Crown

How to wear it: Find a white gown and put on some white gloves to match. Tie a blue sash or a piece of cloth around your waist. Don’t forget the jewels—especially the tiara!

Jughead from Riverdale

How to wear it: Are you weird? Are you a weirdo? Wear a dark-colored tee, a plaid flannel, a leather jacket with lots of zippers, dark jeans, and black boots. Make sure you have a knit hat with a crown-like trim.

Inmates from Orange Is the New Black

How to wear it: Take your pick from the Litchfield inmates,  but no matter who you choose to be, the outfit stays pretty consistent. White t-shirt, plain slip-on shoes, and an orange jumpsuit.

Maeve from Westworld

Wear a white peasant blouse with a deep red corset layered over top. Throw on a pair of black slacks. Instead of a fake gun, try a shiny clutch.

Offred from The Handmaid’s Tale

For this outfit, try a floor-length red dress, a matching red hooded cape, brown boots, and a large, white bonnet.

Cheryl from Riverdale

If your hair doesn’t look like Cheryl’s, find a long, red wig. You might have some of these things in your closet already: a black choker and a black, off-the-shoulder shirt, short plaid skirt, and some red lipstick to match.

Ruth from GLOW (aka Zoya the Destroya)

Tease your hair into a giant, hairsprayed mohawk. Dark lips, big lashes. Wear a metallic red leotard and a black belt and a gold buckle.

Jackson from A Star Is Born

For this, you’ll definitely need a guitar. Wear a cowboy hat, a big beard, denim jacket, and a t-shirt or button-down. Dark jeans will complete the look.

Okoye from Black Panther

Wear a red dress with glittery detailing on the bodice, gold bangles or wrist cuffs, and carry a silver spear.

Domino from Deadpool 2

Wear some elbow-length fingerless gloves, black leather vest, tight leather pants,

Anastasia from Fifty Shades Freed

Anastasia’s identifying look throughout the Fifty Shades franchise is long, dark waves and full bangs. Although she dons a few different notable outfits throughout the film, this work ensemble might be the easiest to pull off. All you need is a white blouse, black pantsuit, and a black string. Although a Birkin might not be the easiest to acquire, try a big, boxy black bag.

Claire from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Try a green v-neck under an olive jacket, brown pants, and knee-high boots. For an added bonus, carry around a little stuffed dinosaur.

Captain America from Avengers: Infinity War

Although his actual costume might not be attainable, try a navy blue Captain America sweatshirt, navy pants, boots, and a Chris Evans-worthy beard.

Finn from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

A loose tan shirt, dark pants, and a brown leather jacket with Finn’s trademark red stripe detail. Throw on a blast holster for extra authenticity.

T’Challa from Black Panther

DIY this outfit with a black shirt, plant pants, and the signature silver spiky detailing around the neck and forearms.

Tahani from The Good Place

Long, impeccably-curled hair, full frontal bangs, a strapless floral gown, and pastel heels to give some added height.

Kai from American Horror Story: Cult

The outfit may vary, but the most essential part of this look is the greasy blue wig.

Killers from The First Purge

All you need for this is regular street clothes and a scary mask. Smear it with glow-in-the-dark paint, put on a few glow stick necklaces, and you’re ready to hit the town.

Elastigirl from Incredibles 2

This is only a combination of a few key pieces. Red bodysuit, black briefs, black knee-high boots, a black eye mask, and an orange belt.

Owen from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

A long-sleeved henley under a cargo vest, jeans, and a whistle. Like with Claire, you’ll also want to grab a stuffed dinosaur to take with you.

Betty from Riverdale

The classic Betty look is a collared shirt under a tight sweater paired with jeans and a slick pony.

Paddington Bear from Paddington Bear 2

A blue toggle coat, red bucket hat, and a brown suitcase for an accessory.

Josie from Riverdale

Kitty pop star takes the reigns! Try a leopard-print bodysuit, cat ears, a rhinestoned choker, and a leopard-print cat tail. Don’t forget a mic.

Rey from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Try a grey cloak, a dark tank top, and a wide brown leather belt. You also need a pair of grey boots, grey capris, and a big old lightsaber. Give her multi-bun hairstyle a shot if you’re feeling frisky.

Black Widow from Avengers: Infinity War

Black cargo pants, knee pads, and a black zip-up jacket. Try a short blonde wig since Black Widow isn’t a redhead, anymore.

General Hux from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Black on black on black. For this outfit, try pants, a vest, boots, and a floor-length black peacoat. Slide back your hair and you’re good to go.

Steve Harrington from Stranger Things

Thrift some light-wash ’80’s jeans. Add a gray windbreaker and some yellow gloves. For the classic Steve hair, use product and hairspray to shape it just right into his standard mullet style. You’ll definitely want a baseball bat in case you stumble across any Demogorgons.

Eleven from Stranger Things

To be the most recent version of Eleven, slick back your hair like a true ’80s punk, slap on some dark eye makeup, and wear a black t-shirt with a black blazer to boot. To sell the look, smear a little fake blood under your nose, and carry around a box of Eggo Waffles.

Veronica from Riverdale

Think fun, flirty, and classy as all that. Black heels, a string of pearls, and a pleated skirt will accomplish this look.

Vice Admiral Holdo from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

A short, purple wig, a modern high-necked dress, and some shiny silver wrist cuffs.

Christian from Fifty Shades Freed

Easy-peasy! Just get some ripped jeans and a red blindfold. Abs aren’t necessary.

Eleanor from The Good Place

Plaid shirt, jeans, a short blonde wig, and, for added effect, a halo headband or devil horns.

Morgan from The Spy Who Dumped Me

White tank, black high-waisted pants, black bra, and black suspenders. Grab a Vienna guidebook and a suitcase.

Dustin from Stranger Things

A red, white, and blue baseball hat, curly brown wig, brown corduroys, and an old-school graphic t-shirt. You can layer it with a denim jacket or a zip-up hoodie. Don’t forget the backpack!

Nakia from Black Panther

Nakia is known for wearing green, so try a green bodycon dress with lots of cutouts and a funky pattern. Carry a gold clutch, too.

Sophie from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Jeans and a colorful poncho to disguise…you know.

Rose from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Wear a pair of brown coveralls cinched with a silver belt, a brown scarf, and brown boots. For the hair, try chopping up a black wig and styling the front pieces to flip outwards.

Mantis from Avengers: Infinity War

Wear a pair of antennae that match your skin, a black wig, and a metallic green dress.

Thanos from Avengers: Infinity War

This requires a little bit of SFX. Paint yourself purple and don a bald cap. For the outfit, wear a blue vest, gold neckpiece, the gold Infinity gauntlet, brown pants, and a gold belt.

Dolores from Westworld

White, lacy tank top, a sikly white corset, and a long- blue skirt. Belt the ensemble with some brown and leather, grab a bandolier, and wear your hair in a half-up half-down style.

Barry from Barry

A dark grey henley, a grey t-shirt, navy cargo pants, and black leather gun. Maybe take a rain check on the gun.

Detroit from Sorry to Bother You

Detroit’s look is all about mix-and-match and statement pieces. The most important part of this look is the earrings! Big and bold, bearing phrases like “KILL, KILL, KILL” and “MURDER, MURDER, MURDER.” The orange-and-pink hair and funky printed garments are also the key to her look.

Shuri from Avengers: Infinity War

This look is all about the future. A transparent orange windbreaker, black tank, black jeans with silver stripes. Throw on some chunky black boots and silver nail polish.

The Man in Black from Westworld

In a shocking turn of events, the Man in Black requires…black. A ton of it. Black cowboy hat, black coat, black pants, and black leather gloves. Don’t forget the pinstripe vest.

Audrey from The Spy Who Dumped me

You’ll need to go full vacation dad for this one. Hawaiian shirt, khaki pants, white sneakers. Add a trophy, too, for the full effect.

Young Donna from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Overalls! Fresh, beachy waves, floral tops, and a big butterfly necklace.

Deadpool from Deadpool 2

Limited options aside from buying the actual costume.

Fred Rogers from Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

A pastel button-down shirt, cozy cardigan, sneakers, and a sock puppet. Look for the helpers, indeed.

Debbie from GLOW (aka Liberty Bell)

The All-American girl. A white velvet leotard, red and blue glittery stars on a corset, and some big blonde curls.

Po from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Orange flight suit and a white puffy vest with a large brown leather belt around the midsection.

Archie from Riverdale

The key here is Archie’s signature red hair. Pair some Converse with jeans, a henley, and a zip-up hoodie or a letterman jacket.

Luke from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

White turtleneck, tan pants, tan robe belted with a brown leather bed. Layer a dark brown jacket on top, and throw a metallic glove on your right hand.

Cable from Deadpool 2

Use liquid latex to create a fake scar over your eye. Wear a burgundy shirt under a green cloak, navy cargo pants, chunky black boots, and a metallic glove to give the impression of a bionic arm.

Art3mis/Samantha from Ready Player One

Wear a black bodysuit. Use yellow tape for the detailing, and put on a spiky pink wig. Go heavy on the red makeup to finish the look.

Villanelle from Killing Eve

This one is all about the glam and the poison. Put on something pink and frilly, and complement the attire with a pair of heavy black combat boots.

The Fab Five from Queer Eye

Pick a particular item for each member and work with it! For Bobby, a short-sleeved button-down with an interesting print. Karamo is a big fan of the bomber jacket. Tan introduced us all to the French tuck. For Antoni, maybe add an apron. Jonathan can go either way—either something daring and form-fitting, or his usual hippie-chic garb.

Kylo Ren from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Wear a black turtleneck, black pants, black boots, a black jacket, and a wide leather belt. Don’t forget the red lightsaber and shaggy black wig.

The Belchers from Bob’s Burgers

Louise’s look is a green shift dress, black Mary Janes, and a pink hat with bunny ears. Tina needs a blue shirt and a denim skirt, knee socks, black sneakers, a black wig, and a yellow barrette. She also has thick black glasses. For Gene, carry a keyboard and wear a yellow t-shirt with blue shorts, white socks, and red sneakers. Bob is simple: a white shirt, grey sweatpants, black shoes, white apron, and the bushy mustache. Linda’s look is red glasses, a red, long-sleeved v-neck, and some jeans.

The Dynamos from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Blue ruffled flare jeans, denim vests, and a fun sash tied around the waste. Bonus point for the mic so you can belt out all of ABBA’s hits.

Camille from Sharp Objects

Dark colors and long sleeves. Pants, boots, a jacket, and, if you’re feeling spirited, a few nips in your bag.

Ruby Sheridan

Embody Cher. Wear a coiffed platinum wig, bold sunglasses, a red lip, and a white pantsuit with some crazy heels.

Amma from Sharp Objects

All you need for this is a white nightie and flower crown.

Princess Margaret from The Crown

Red lips and winged liner are the foundation for this look. You can wear a silk gown, gloves and a tiara, or, for a more casual look, try a 60’s-style dress instead.

Issa from Insecure

Think “bold yet comfortable.” Try a belted pair of jeans, a printed jacket, and a colorful shirt.

Coco from American Horror Story: Apocalypse

This is all about the purple. Wear something sophisticated in a shade of violet, and make sure to include an intricate updo.

Maggie from The Walking Dead

Ripped jeans, a ponytail, and chunky belt with a tank top under a plaid button-down. You’ll need a holster for this one.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.