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Whether you are a last-minute shopper or have been planning your costume since August, here are 10 men’s and women’s costumes that are perfect for this 2023 Halloween season.
1. Wednesday Addams
Aired in November of 2022, Netflix’s hit show Wednesday allows us to dress as actor Jenny Ortega. Though there are many different versions of Wednesday Addams to recreate, here is the simplest way to DIY the perfect costume of the iconic character…
Long black braids are a necessity for recreation. As for the outfit, anything black fabric and lace will do the trick.
2. Barbie and Ken
Looking for a costume for you and your significant other? What other than the hottest couple at the moment? Barbie and Ken! The iconic 2023 film Barbie allows us Gen Z’s to bring our childhood to life, and what better to do that than with your significant other?
In the film, Barbie and Ken have several outfit changes which all would be iconic for one to recreate. As shown above, cowboy Barbie and Ken can be found on several websites for purchase: Amazon, Etsy, PartyCity, Nalagila, Halloweencostumes.com, and more!
3. Freddy Krueger
Bring your childhood nightmares to life… the ultimate Freddy Krueger costume is an iconic mix of scary and sexy. To recreate the character, there are plenty of ways to DIY and create your twist.
All you need is a red and green striped sweater, or dress and add your own rips. The black fedora is a must, and you cannot be Freddy Krueger without the classic hand of blades. These pieces can be found at your local shopping mall… or if you want to go above and beyond, the full put-together costume on websites like Amazon, and HalloweenCostumes.com, Etsy, and Lightinthebox.com.
4. Chucky
Keeping on track with the scary costumes, what better than to look like your favorite killer doll this Halloween? This scary costume is super easy to recreate and easily accessible on all different websites.
Buy at SpiritHalloween.com! The costume comes with Chucky’s signature overalls and a scarred Chucky mask.
5. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
What better than to dress up like the it-girl of 2023? Taylor Swift impressed us all with her era tour performance and re-recording of her hit albums. You can create your twist to the eras tour and dress as your favorite “era.” Or better yet, you and your friends can dress as each album.
Dressing up as the queen is easy, as long as you are creative with it. Each individual album holds a clue as to what album it is, and what color. For example, if you want to dress as Fearless, you can wear a gold sparkly dress, tall boots, crimped hair, and a bedazzled guitar as a prop… Hint: If you want to include your significant other to the costume idea, have them wear a Travis Kelce football jersey.
6. Oppenheimer
One of the simplest, yet classic costumes for men: Robert J. Oppenheimer. What better than to dress as a tribute to the new release, and inherit the 50s vibe?
All you need is a brown suit, the baggier the better. a pipe, a belt buckle, and the iconic pork pie hat.
7. Elvis and Pricilla Presley
After the iconic Austin Butler Elvis movie was released in 2022, Elvis was a hot commodity all last year. With the new upcoming Sophia Coppola Pricilla movie, the hot couple will be making a comeback.
Elvis and Pricilla are a super simple recreation. For Pricilla, all that is needed is a white lace dress and a veil. For Elvis, It may be easier to purchase a costume filled with the classic white bedazzled jumpsuit, and well-known combed back pompadour with long sideburns wig. This can be located and purchased in stores like Spirit Halloween, Amazon, and Party City.
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