Halloween is the one time of year we get to reinvent ourselves completely. You can change your eye colour and dress up as practically anyone or anything you desire. It's also a fierce competition, which is why it's time to start scouting for the best Halloween costumes to shop before it's too late.
Unless you have a burning desire to dress up as a Minion, Halloween is a great way to inherit the style of some of your favourite fashion icons. Whether it's Barbie's pink cowgirl waistcoat or Cher Horowitz' signature yellow set, you can step into the lives of both real-life and on-screen characters you admire or fear (or both).
If you're stuck for inspiration, just take a look at the A-listers. We're still dreaming of Beyoncé's Barbie look, and Kim Kardashian going as Elle Woods was about as memorable as it gets. And - for something a little more Y2K, Hailey Bieber's Britney Spears outfit was a 10/10.
To help make this spooky season a little less stress-inducing, we've found the best, most stylish Halloween costumes that will have your friends green with envy. Shop the best Halloween costumes below.
SHOP: The Best Halloween Costumes
1 of 13Cowgirl Barbie
Possibly the most 2023 halloween costume on our list, cowgirl Barbie is a superb choice for this year - and with Zara's Barbie collab, dressing up couldn't get easier.
What you'll need:
Barbie Warner Bros Halter Top, Zara, £35.99
Barbie Full-Length, Zara, £59.99
White Cowboy Hat, Amazon, £3.99
2 of 13The Little Mermaid
The new Little Mermaid movie may have been the highlight of our year, and if you were an h20 Just Add Water fan, make sure to pick up a mermaid costume for this Halloween.
What you'll need:
NaaNaa Sequin Crop Top, ASOS, £6
Mermaid Costume Skirt, Amazon, £13.99
Red Wig, Amazon, £13.99
3 of 13Taylor Swift Eras Tour
Is it really Halloween 2023 if no one rocks up as Taylor Swift, Eras tour edition? Swift's bejewelled bodysuit was a look we'll never forget, and you can replicate the outfit for under £50.
What you'll need:
Glistening Bodysuit, Intimissimi, £29.50
Long Wavy Wig With Bangs, Amazon, £19
4 of 13Audrey Hepburn
The ever-iconic Breakfast at Tiffany's character played by none other than Audrey Hepburn is undoubtedly as stylish as you can go this Halloween. (Don't forget a coffee.)
What you'll need:
Long Sleeveless Dress, Pull and Bear, £19.99
Long Elbow Satin Gloves, Amazon, £7.99
Giant Faux Pearl Necklace, Amazon, £6.99
Large Cat Eye Sunglasses, Stradivarius, £12.99
5 of 13Dionne from Clueless
Get ready for an outpouring of compliments as you dress up in Dionne's sophisticated checkered blazer and skirt set. Teaming up with your BFF? Make sure to shop Cher's iconic yellow set, too.
What you'll need:
Vero Moda Mini Skirt and Blazer Set, ASOS, £45.50
Red Textured Top, Stradivarius, £12.99
6 of 13Regina George from Mean Girls
We hope Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year because we'll be wearing this pink Regina George signature outfit. Fingers crossed we don't end up in the Burn Book.
What you'll need:
A Little Bit Framatic Mean Girls Shirt, Ebay, £10.28
Fine-Knit Cotton Cardigan, H&M, £8.99
Petite Pleated Skirt, ASOS, £11.50
7 of 13Roller Blade Barbie
You will definitely find us rolling about in skates as Roller Blade Barbie this year, and you can shop the full look on PLT.
What you'll need:
Bright Pink 80s Doll Fancy Dress, PLT, £22
8 of 13Britney Spears
2001 was a wild time, and Britney Spears performing at the MTV Video Music Awards is a moment we'll never forget.
What you'll need:
Green Pop Singer 3-Piece Set, PLT, £50
9 of 13Barbie
Barbiecore is having a moment this year (Beyoncé was definitely ahead of the curve). We can guarantee this will turn a few heads, in the best way possible.
What you'll need:
Striped Panelled Control Swimsuit, Pour Moi, £42
Jayley Pink Faux Fur Coat, Jayley, £198
Crystal Under Frame Cat-Eye Sunglasses, PLT, £6
10 of 13Marilyn Monroe
Hot off the trail of the highly anticipated Blonde, Marilyn Monroe is sure to be a popular choice this Halloween. Luckily, Abercrombie & Fitch has a dress almost identical to Monroe's - and it's currently on sale.
What you'll need:
Midi Dress, Omnes, £41
Marilyn Monroe Wig Amazon, £10.99
Be Mine Block Heeled Sandals, ASOS, £24.99
11 of 13Jessica Rabbit
For those looking for something a little more risque, Jessica Rabbit is a great go-to. Ashley Graham looked 10/10 in her costume.
What you'll need:
Red Plunge Neck Maxi Dress, Club L London, £55
Purple Mesh Gloves, NA-KD, £19.95
Jessica Rabbit Wig, Amazon, £23.99
12 of 13Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
Elle Woods has taught us countless lessons. The best of all? That pink is powerful, and we've waited longer than we'd like to admit to replicate this iconic outfit.
What you'll need:
Faux Leather Blazer Co-ord In Bubblegum Pink, ASOS, £45
Faux Leather Mini Skirt in Bubblegum Pink, ASOS, £14.50
Rectangular Sunglasses, H&M, £7
13 of 13Wednesday Addams
Let's take a moment to recognise that Wednesday Addams was basically the prototype for #darkacademic. Sarcastic, fearless and totally chic, we can't think of a better costume than this cult classic.
What you'll need:
Black Contrast Collar Puff Sleeve, £29.99
Knee High Socks, ASOS, £5
Block Heel Lace-Up Ankle Boots, £39.99