Halloween is the time of year to bring out your best looks. It can be hard to narrow down funny costumes that people will understand, but pop culture is a great place to draw inspiration from.
From celebrities to movies to events, dressing up moments become the talk of the town every year. Here are the best pop culture Halloween costumes to choose in 2023.
1. Babenheimer
Two of this year’s biggest movies, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” were released on July 21st.
The juxtaposition of the two films made this day special for fans of both films. Instead of choosing one look for his costume, invite a friend to choose both looks. This costume is perfect for the blonde and brunette duo. One can wear a classic Barbie costume, and the other can wear a J. Robert Oppenheimer suit.
2. Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance
Rihanna performs during the halftime show of the 57th NFL Super Bowl football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
One of the most exciting performances of the year began at the Super Bowl in February. Rihanna’s fans were expecting a return to her music career, and they got even more excited when she showed off her baby bump and revealed her pregnancy.
Her backup dancers quickly became a meme on social media, with people recreating the dance. This costume can be done individually or with a group of friends. The iconic all-red look can be worn alone or you can invite a friend to dress up as your backup dancer.
3. Grimace Shake
June 12th was the 52nd birthday of Grimas, one of McDonald’s mascots. The fast food chain has launched a limited edition shake inspired by the purple character.
The internet was quick to react to the shakeup, exaggerating reactions to the taste and side effects. The TikTok trend sent people to the ground covered in shaking. With this costume, you can choose between a grimace or an after-shake look.
4. Little Mermaid
Disney’s live-action version of The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey, will be an opportunity to put a modern spin on the classic. This was another movie this year that left people in awe as they left the theater.
Most of the costumes are similar to the original anime, but some changes have been made. In the recreation, I used a blur of purple and green instead of a solid purple seashell top. Adding details will make your costume look more realistic. Whether you want Ariel with a tail or Ariel with legs, this costume is another great option.
5. Ice Spice and Taylor Swift
One of this year’s most iconic duos came together for a remix of their hit song “Karma.” The collaboration between Taylor Swift and Ice Spice is an unexpected pairing in 2023.
This could be another duo costume. Anything sparkly paired with fun boots is perfect for Taylor Swift. If you want to go all out with her, recreating her tour look would be your best option. Ice Spice is best known for her hair, so a red curly wig is a must. This can be combined with jeans her shorts her pants, her tank her top, or her music her video look.
6. Justin and Haley Lord’s Launch
Everyone on social media knows the dynamic of the Biebers’ relationship. They have been in the news ever since the day they were spotted together.
At the launch of Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Lorde, the two were spotted wearing completely opposite outfits. Hailey wore a beautiful red dress with matching shoes and heels. Meanwhile, her husband Justin Bieber was spotted in sweats. Whether this is a couple’s costume or a costume between friends, people should know where this costume comes from.
7. Roach at the Met Gala
The Met Gala is one of the most anticipated events in pop culture. This gala, held in New York City, is rich and glamorous. Fashion designers spend months creating guest lists. But they didn’t expect this.
Cockroaches took over the carpet and photographers even took photos of them. People on the internet created memes and even photoshopped cockroaches into designer creations. This costume is very niche, but once explained everyone will love it.
8. Lana Del Rey at Waffle House
American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey was spotted working at a Waffle House in Florence, Alabama over the summer. Her fans were confused at first, but she later revealed that she has a family connection to the town, and that her manager jokingly gave her the uniform.
All you need for this costume is a Waffle House uniform. This costume is most recognizable when it has a “Lana” name tag on it, like she wore in her photo. Adding waffles to the look takes more work, but it’s worth it.
