47 Classic Halloween Costumes That Will Never Go Out of Style

• Inspired by: Grease (starring John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing)

Want to bring retro vibes to your next Halloween party? Take some inspiration from Sandy Olsson's classic "Summer Nights" outfit, complete with a poodle skirt and matching accessories.

Shop similar styles: Poodle Skirt with Printed Scarf ($22); Retro costume accessories ($10; $9); Button-Down Shirt ($20; $19)

• Inspired by: Remember the Titans (starring Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris)

It's the perfect excuse to support your favorite football player or pay homage to the Titans. Either way, your custom uniform will be a total touchdown.

Shop simliar styles: Sports Unlimited Football Pants ($25); Custom Football Jersey (from $15)

• Inspired by: Dracula (starring Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners)

"A vampire costume can be so versatile," says PureWow Assistant Editor Delia Curtis. "There are so many ways to take it. Wear your everyday clothes, some golden contact lenses, iridescent sparkles and a fang or two and you’ve got yourself a Cullen. Or, you could do what I did and wear your fanciest clothes, like a suit and tie or an elegant gown, get some molded fangs, add a smokey eye and drip some fake blood down your chin for a Haunted Mansion-meets-What We Do In the Shadows kind of look." And remember, it’s not the size of your fangs, it’s how you bite.

Shop similar styles: Renaissance Vampire Costume ($35); Vampire Teeth ($7); Fake Blood ($6)

• Inspired by: Station 19 (starring Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason George, Grey Damon)

"Though a firefighter costume is a bit more involved, you can fashion a makeshift a costume out of things from your closet," says Curtis, who has worn this costume over the years. "Throw on a dark T-shirt and some loose khaki colored pants for the base. You'll need some wide suspenders and a firefighter's hat, and there you have it. If you’re really committing to the bit, streak a little gray or black eye shadow over your forehead or cheek to resemble smoke or soot." All we can say is, bring on the heat!

Shop similar styles: Firefighter Costume ($40)

• Inspired by: The Wizard of Oz (starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger)

"A witch is such a great classic costume," says PureWow Fashion Editor Abby Hepworth. "All you need is the hat and then you can go as big or small as you want with the rest! Add some green face paint you're Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, slip into a black robe and let you hair go wild to channel your inner Hermione Granger, or you can opt for throwback '90s clothes as Sabrina the Teenage Witch."

Shop similar styles: Classic Witch Costume ($36); Green Face and Body Paint ($14); Black and Grey Wig ($20)

• Inspired by: FBI (starring Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Ebonee Noel)

An FBI jacket and a pair of aviator glasses are all you need to pull off this look. (One we're sure LT Maverick Mitchell would approve of.)

Shop similar styles: FBI jacket ($44; $42); Aviator Sunglasses ($18)

• Inspired by: Baywatch (starring David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Yasmine Bleeth)

Want to dress up with your BFFs? Consider paying tribute to the iconic lifeguards from Baywatch. CPR certification not required.

Shop similar styles: Retro '80s One-Piece Bathing Suit ($30); Whistle and Lanyard ($9); First Aid Fanny Pack ($10; $9)

• Inspired by: Million Dollar Baby (starring Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman)

Channel your inner Maggie and show the world your boxing skills with this easy-to-pull-off costume, which includes a simple green robe and a pair of boxing gloves.

Shop similar styles: Silk Bathrobe ($20); Punching Bag Gloves (from $32)

• Inspired by: Mean Girls (starring Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, Rachel McAdams)

Karen's unforgettable mouse costume is relatively easy to copy. Just pair a silky dress with some mouse accessories and you'll be one of the plastics in no time.

Shop similar styles: Silky Mini Dress ($22); Mouse Accessory Set ($10; $9)

• Inspired by: Mean Girls (starring Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, Rachel McAdams)

For this Aaron Samuels-approved look, pair a zombie wedding dress with a long wig. (Bonus points if you have a zombie groom to team up with.)

Shop similar styles: Ghost Bride Costume ($32); Silver Greg Wig ($24); Coagulated Blood ($9)

• Inspired by: Men in Black (starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino)

Thankfully, you won't have to deal with extraterrestrial lifeforms, but you can certainly look the part. This look is relatively easy to put together, with just a two-piece suit, glasses and an earpiece.

Shop similar styles: Suit Jacket and Pants ($100); Polarized Sunglasses ($16; $9); Secret Spy Earpiece Headphones ($7)

• Inspired by: The Wizard of Oz (starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger)

Practice your best roar (oh hey, Katy Perry), and rock this lion costume to show that you're far from a coward.

Shop similar styles: Lion Ears and Tail Set ($19); Fingerless Costume Paws ($13)

• Inspired by: The Wizard of Oz (starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger)

Scarecrow hat? Check. Straw outfit? Check. Now, if we only had a brain cornfield…

Shop similar styles: Scarecrow Costume ($52; $33)

• Inspired by: The Wizard of Oz (starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger)

Lucky for you, this Tin Man costume already has a heart. You can even take it to the next level by using silver face paint to blend in with the costume.

Shop similar styles: Tin Man Costume ($43); Silver Face Paint Stick ($8)

• Inspired by: It (starring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Martell, Finn Wolfhard)

Need a seriously terrifying costume that'll get under people's skin? Look no further than Pennywise.

Shop similar styles: Pennywise Costume ($48); Pennywise Mask ($23)

• Inspired by: Bring It On (starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford)

There must be some Torros in the atmosphere! Bring It On fans will revel in this eye-catching cheerleading outfit.

Shop similar styles: Cheerleader Uniform ($34); Cheer Sneakers ($34; $31)

• Inspired by: Black Swan (starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel)

We'd like to think we're not the only ones who dreamed about starring in The Nutcracker. Blossom into a Black Swan with a satin corset, a matching tutu and sparkly crown.

Shop similar styles: Embroidered Corset ($22; $13); Tutu Skirt ($13); Black Floral Crown ($13); Ballet Tights ($12; $8)

• Inspired by: Gossip Girl (starring Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Taylor Momsen)

Here's your excuse to break out your Lisa Frank merch—err, your Chanel tweed suits. Just dust off your plaid skirt and pair it with a matching shirt and bowtie to complete the look.

Shop similar styles: Pleated Skirt ($31; $13); Button-Down Shirt ($26; $20); Criss-Cross Bowtie ($9)

• Inspired by: Pirates of the Caribbean (starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Xavier Alexander)

You can't go wrong with the legendary pirate of the Caribbean, Jack Sparrow. All you'll need to achieve the look are a costume set and pirate hat. Don't forget to practice your run.

Shop similar styles: Pirate Costume ($55; $51); Pirate Hat with Braids ($17; $6)

• Inspired by: Grey’s Anatomy (starring Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr.)

This doctor costume is pretty easy to put together, and just might trick someone into thinking you went to medical school.

Shop similar styles: Scrubs Uniform ($24); Stethoscope Kit ($25; $22)

• Inspired by: That ’70s Show (starring Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Mila Kunis)

Need an affordable, last-minute option? Consider going for the hippie aesthetic from That '70s Show. What you'll need is a tie-dye shirt, a suede fringe vest and retro glasses.

Shop similar styles: Tie-Dye T-Shirt ($25; $20); Fringe Vest (from $17); Retro Round Sunglasses ($10)

• Inspired by: The Sound of Music (starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker)
• Costume difficulty: Easy

We imagine that Deloris Van Cartier would also approve of this ensemble. And the best part? You can get the full costume for just $30.

Shop similar styles: Nun Habit ($33; $30)

• Inspired by: Yellowstone (starring Kevin Costner and Luke Grimes)

You can pay homage to the characters of everyone's favorite neo-Western drama by dressing like them for Halloween. A classic cowboy hat and shirt with a holster belt ought to do the trick.

Shop similar styles: Logger Work Shirt ($40); Felt Cowboy Hat ($28); Chaps ($80)

• Inspired by: Westworld (starring Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Ed Harris)

Another great option is to dress up as one of the robots from Westworld (or, you know, any robot). Bonus points for stellar robot dance moves.

Shop similar styles: Skeleton Robot Bodysuit ($32)

• Inspired by: E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote)

Venture into outer space by paying tribute to the infamous alien from E.T. Just pair your alien mask with a cozy gray blanket and you'll be ready to board your spaceship.

Shop similar styles: Area 51 Alien Mask ($43; $40); Fleece Blanket ($25; $23)

• Inspired by: Ghostbusters (starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver)

This could double as your Halloween costume and a uniform for your next major ghost-busting job. Either way, this classic jumpsuit (which comes with an inflatable backpack) is sure to be a hit.

Shop similar styles: Ghostbusters Costume ($55; $5o)

• Inspired by: Mary Poppins (starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson)

Make it a jolly holiday with a Victorian nanny costume inspired by everyone's favorite nanny. (Gravity-defying umbrella not included.)

Shop similar styles: Nanny Costume ($53; $40); Mary Poppins Hat ($25; $20)

• Inspired by: Hocus Pocus (starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Doug Jones)

Consider this look a cross between Edward Scissorhands and The Walking Dead. (Bonus points for sewed lips.)

Shop similar styles: Long Frock Coat ($37; $31); Short Messy Black Wig ($18); Monster Makeup ($24)

• Inspired by: Stranger Things (starring Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Millie Bobby Brown)

Devoted Stranger Things fans will instantly recognize this look from Steve and Robin's ice cream gig. Scoops Ahoy!

Shop similar styles: Sailor Costume ($35)

• Inspired by: The Bachelorette (starring Katie Thurston, Connor Brennan)

Connor Brennan (AKA Connor B.) may not have won Katie Thurston's heart, but he sure is memorable. Partly thanks to his cat costume.

Shop similar styles Black Cat Costume ($34)

• Inspired by: Scream (starring Neve Campbell, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich)

Pay homage to the Scream franchise by dressing up as Ghostface, aka one of the greatest villains ever. The costume set comes with a hooded robe, a belt and the Scream ghost mask.

Shop similar looks: Ghost Face Costume ($40; $29)

• Inspired by: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum

We can't promise you a golden ticket, but you can take everyone to a world of pure imagination as you transform into the chocolate master himself, Willy Wonka.

Shop similar styles: Willy Wonka Costume (from $49; $44)

• Inspired by: Constantine (starring Tilda Swinton)

All you need is an all-white outfit with angel's wings and, tada, you're the archangel Gabriel. Well, minus the evil schemes to unleash hell on earth.

Shop similar styles: Party Angel Wings ($29); White Tank Top ($19); White Pants ($24)

• Inspired by: Breakfast at Tiffany's (starring Audrey Hepburn)

Despite other questionable life choices, you have to admit Holly Golightly had her wardrobe, breakfast and taste in jewelry down pat. Bonus points if you can deliver a rendition of "Moon River."

Shop similar styles: Lulus Halter Maxi Dress ($88); Satin Opera Gloves ($7); Pearl Necklace ($15); Prop Cigarette Holder ($6)