The Best (And The Funniest) Pop Culture Halloween Costumes For 2024

If you haven't sorted out your Halloween costume yet, this is a gentle reminder to get going with your outfit, stat. Yes, it's slightly last minute, but thankfully, next-day delivery exists.

If deciding on your outfit has proven to be a difficult task because you are seriously lacking some inspiration - and are, frankly, sick to death of fake blood, anything with a tail and cobwebs in a can - then allow us to help.

We have two words for you: pop culture.

Yes, a pop culture costume is the perfect get-out-of-jail-for-free card. They're easy to execute, everyone will understand who you are, and the best part? The options are endless. Anyone with a Netflix subscription (or Instagram account for that matter) can come up with an iconic pop culture costume. There really is no downside, is there?

So, in an effort to get you out of your last-minute Halloween costume panic, have a look at some of the best (and funniest) pop culture-inspired Halloween costumes that we could come up with.

Your title as best-dressed partygoer awaits.

SHOP: The Best And Funniest Halloween Costume Ideas

Sabrina Carpenter

That's that me espresso. Grab a corset or dress, and some killer platform boots. Then a dash of glitter and you’ll be ready to dance the night away.

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Go Brat

Carry brat summer into the depths of winter by dressing up as Charli XCX for Halloween. Go for bold, neon accents, and sky-high boots. Add tousled hair, dramatic winged eyeliner, and a don’t-mess-with-me attitude.

Charlie XCX via Instagram

Nara Smith

You can be Nara Smith from scratch—just about everything works as long as you bring poise and that calming, soothing voice. Slip into a chic bob and grab a few cooking utensils.

Nara Smith via Instagram

Anna Wintour

Halloween doesn't mean you have to sacrifice high fashion. This year, dress up as fashion mogul Anna Wintour and turn those heads at your Halloween party.

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Katherine Pierce

What could be more iconic than Nina Dobrev's character Katherine Pierce from the Vampire Dairies? Best known for her eternal charm and beauty, there is every reason why you should embody your inner femme fatale and dress up as her for Halloween.

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Mean Girls

She doesn't even go here! Take a trip back to 2004 and dress up as North Shore High's finest - Damian.

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Pitbull

Dress up as Mr Worldwide this Halloween and win the best (and funniest) dressed costume contest. Your party trick can be that you can recite all the words to International Love.

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Adam Sandler

This has to be the comfiest Halloween costume ever, hands down. Embrace your inner Dad aesthetic and dress up as Adam Sandler for your upcoming spooky soiree.

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Paris Hilton

Now that we are seeing a revival of Y2K fashion, what better way to embrace the latest trend than dressing up as the noughties' it girl, Paris Hilton? Bonus points for anyone who can find their old flip phone to complete the look. That's hot.

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Bob Ross

Take some inspiration from Maude Apatow's Euphoria character Lexi Howard and dress up as art legend Bob Ross. Try getting into character by having a go at painting.

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Hannah Montanna

Remember when Hannah Montana had us in a choke hold, and we all used to dress up as her? Let's relive our childhood this Halloween.

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Gordon Ramsey

Gordon Ramsay is scary when he shouts, so technically this is your typical spooky Halloween costume sorted - just turn up the volume.

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Body Pouf

Layer up some tutus and you're ready to go. Borrow a rubber duck from your bathroom to hit a home run with this Halloween costume.

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Finding Nemo's Darla

Arguably the most terrifying costume of them all, Darla from Nemo is the perfect pop culture costume if you still want to get your spook on. You'll also need hair ties and purple eyeshadow, and some tin foil from your kitchen drawer to make some fake braces.

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Violet Beauregarde

Chewing, chewing, all along. Dress up as little miss diva Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory this Halloween. You could also convince your bestie to be Veruca Salt. Don't forget the chewing gum.

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