Dressing up for Halloween is already a blast, but coordinating with your besties is even more fun. However, don’t settle for average group Halloween costumes. You want something that puts the fright in Fright Night. From trick-or-treating to a night in watching scary movies or a night out at a Halloween party, October 31st never disappoints. If you’re searching for cool group Halloween costumes, we’ve rounded up 65 ideas that are the definition of #squadgoals. That includes Santa-clad Mean Girls, iconic SNL sketch characters, the Sanderson sisters and Rockford Peaches—just for starters. Read on to find an ensemble of costumes that will win you first prize at the contest.
65 Fun and Easy Group Halloween Costumes for Your Squad
Like Tetris, Mean Girls and iconic horror movie villains
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Published Sep 18, 2024
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1. Despicable Me
This goes two ways. Each member of your crew can dress up as a character (Gru, Margot, Edith, Agnes, Vector, El Macho, Lucy, Dr. Nefario etc.) or you can go as a mischief of minions. (Yep, a group of minions is called mischief.) I usually rope at least two friends to dress up with me as my favorite yellow henchmen, and we do it with the things already in our closets: Overalls, yellow shirts and black shoes. (It also helps that most of us already wear glasses.)
Shop similar styles: Inflatable Minion Costume ($84; $72); Knit Striped Scarf ($15); Giant Stuffed Unicorn ($45); Baggy Overalls ($43)
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2. PJ Masks
“I’m all about low-effort, ultra-comfy costumes, so when my daughter was really into PJ Masks, we bought her a Catboy costume,” says PureWow Vice President of Editorial Candace Davison. “I ironed some homemade decals onto sweatshirts and taped posterboard masks onto old pairs of glasses so my husband and I could be her trusty sidekicks, Owlette and Gekko. Confession: When I'm low on laundry, I’ll still throw on the sweatshirt and run errands—it never fails to make kids smile.”
Shop similar styles: Catboy Costume ($37; $26); Owlette Costume ($27); Colored Poster Board ($23; $15)
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3. Bags of Chips
“This idea came from my kids and we really got into it,” says PureWow Editor-in-Chief Jillian Quint. “I made the costumes myself using multicolored trash bags, but you can easily buy store-bought ones if cutting holes in plastic isn’t your thing.”
Shop similar styles: Pringles Costume ($34; $28); Tortilla Chip Costume ($27; $24)
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4. Banana Split
Totally fine to carry around some actual ice cream all night. Don’t forget to have some of your crew dress up as cherries, sprinkles and, lest you forget, hot fudge and a whipped cream can.
Shop similar styles: Banana Costume ($25; $23); Ice Cream Sundress ($23); Cool Whip Costume ($40)
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5. Jess and the Cast of New Girl
Where would Jess have been if she didn’t have Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Cece? Re-create the outfits of the fourth season’s sunny poster with Jess’ cheerful yellow dress (or any brightly-colored dress for that matter) and a mix of plaid button-ups for the guys.
Shop similar styles: Yellow Tank Dress ($22); Blue Ribbon ($2); Checkered Button Down ($25; $24); Green Zip-Up Hoodie ($24; $14)
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6. Crayons
This group Halloween costume wins the award for lowest effort. Grab a single-colored T-shirt and top it off with a matching party hat. Plus, everyone can pick their favorite shade (and it’s easy to rope in the kids).
Shop similar styles: Party Hats ($7); Hanes Crewneck T-Shirt (from $6)
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7. The Breakfast Club
Hey, not all ’80s fashion was terrible. Get inspired by the movie poster and then spend the evening looking sulky while baring your soul to the nearest partygoer. And after you’re done with the night’s festivities, you can slide into a diner in style.
Shop similar styles: Converse High Tops ($73); Denim Biker Coat ($40); Nike Football Jacket ($45); Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses ($180)
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8. Ninjas
Perfect for any size group, and easy to DIY. And if you want a nostalgic (or kid-friendly) twist, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can do no wrong.
Shop similar styles: Ninja Warrior Costume ($40; $27); Ninja Turtles Costume ($27)
9. The Sanderson Sisters
Hocus pocus! Channel your inner witches and dress up as the iconic Sanderson sisters. (Just no murder plans, OK?)
Shop similar styles: Mary Sanderson Costume ($50); Sarah Sanderson Costume ($50); Winifred Sanderson Costume ($55)
10. Iconic SNL Sketch Characters
Live from New York, it’s an epic group Halloween costume.
Shop similar styles: Spartan Cheerleader Costume ($60); Navy Pantsuit ($67); Rocker Mullet ($20); Drumsticks ($8); Flannel Button Down ($27)
11. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Just in case you need another excuse to eat candy all day. Grab your Wonka hat and enlist your friends in this group Halloween costume as the Oompa Loompas, or go as the cast of characters from the beloved novel: Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregard, Veruca Salt and Mike TV.
Shop similar styles: Oompa Loompa Costume ($40); Willy Wonka Costume ($44)
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12. Tetris
These guys fit together perfectly, literally.
Shop similar styles: Cardboard Boxes ($32); Spray Paint Set ($54)
13. Beanie Babies
You never know, this costume could be worth something one day.
Shop similar styles: Red Satin Ribbon ($8); Cardstock ($22); Assorted Zoo Animal Ears Headbands ($20)
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14. Gossip Girl
Whether you take the OG route with Blair and Serena or opt to dress up as the reboot cast, either way, you’re going to be the biggest news ever.
Shop similar styles: Schoolgirl Costume ($38; $32)
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15. PowerPuff Girls
Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles swooping in to save the day. (All grown up, of course.)
Shop similar styles: Bubbles Costume (from $45); Blossom Costume (from $45); Buttercup Costume (from $45)
16. Dodgeball
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”
Shop similar styles: Sweatband Set ($12); Average Joes Dodgeball Costume (from $41)
17. Finding Nemo
Are you Marlin, Dory, Crush or Nemo?
Shop similar styles: Nemo Costume ($46); Dory Costume ($88; $49); Seagull Hat ($19); Sea Turtle Costume ($60)
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18. Saved by the Bell
Stay away from any school, lest Principal Belding gets on to your antics.
Shop Similar Styles: Kelly Kapowski Costume ($40); Varsity Jacket (from $44; $40); Floral Vest ($29); Neon Acrylic Drop Earrings ($9; $8)
19. A League of Their Own Rockford Peaches
This group Halloween costume is sure to be a grand slam.
Shop similar styles: Rockford Peaches Costume ($70; $45)
20. Pizza
You’re hungry to win that party’s contest. May the best slice win.
Shop similar styles: Pizza Costume ($29)
21. The Scooby Doo Gang
“Jeepers!” Don’t forget those Scooby snacks.
Shop similar styles: Scooby Doo Onesie ($65); Velma Dinkley Costume ($33); Daphne Blake Costume ($37); Shaggy Rogers Costume ($40); Fred Jones Costume ($30)
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22. Barbie
The only question is, which Barbie will you be?
Shop similar styles: Disco Cowgirl Costume ($40); ‘80s Workout Costume ($32; $28); Checkered Swing Dress ($31)
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23. Cheerleaders
Give me an H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N. What does that spell?
Shop similar styles: Cheerleader Costume ($29)
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24. Power Rangers
“Go, go, Power Rangers!” Hopefully you don’t run into any galactic villains.
Shop similar styles: Power Rangers Morphsuit ($40)
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25. Teletubbies
If you don’t score some Tubby Custard while you’re out, did you even go trick-or-treating?
Shop similar styles: Po Costume ($50); Tinky Winky Costume ($50); Laa-Laa Costume ($50)
26. Rug Rats
Whoever dresses up as Angelica gets to scream, “YOU KNOW, NOT ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN.”
Shop similar styles: Chuckie Finster Costume ($55; $35); Inflatable Reptar Costume ($88; $69); Purple Midi Dress ($43); Orange Long Sleeve Shirt ($15)
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27. Winnie the Pooh and Friends
Take a stroll through the Hundred Acre Wood this spooky season and be sure to pack some honey for anyone who is rumbly in their tumbly.
Shop similar styles: Winnie the Pooh and Friends Onesies ($33)
28. Fanta Girls
If you want a group Halloween costume that screams “early aughts!” then bringing back the Fanta Girls is honestly a genius move.
Shop similar styles: Purple Spokesmodel Costume ($59); Yellow Spokesmodel Costume ($59); Red Spokesmodel Costume ($59)
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29. Greasers
Whether you go as a flock of Pink Ladies or a gang of Greasers, you’ll be oozing ‘50s rockabilly grit.
Shop similar styles: Pink ‘50s Satin Jacket (from $20); T-Birds Jacket ($52; $45)
30. Stranger Things
Buckle up, we’re going to Hawkins on Halloween night. Round up your friends and dress up as Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas and Max. Enlist your least favorite friend to go as Vecna. (We jest, we jest.)
Shop similar looks: Demogorgon Costume ($50); Bomber Jacket ($55; $40); Peter Pan Collar Dress ($37); Zip-Up Sweatshirt ($15); Striped Crew Neck T-Shirt ($15)
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31. Ghostbusters
Whip out those proton packs because we have a feeling October 31st will be rife with ghosts, you know?
Shop similar styles: Ghostbuster Jumpsuit and Proton Pack ($76; $55); Slimer Costume ($60)
32. Golden Girls
Trust us, anything that involves Betty White is going to be hilarious.
Shop similar styles: Granny Costume ($39)
33. Mean Girls
Christmas came early, girls, and it’s so fetch.
Shop similar styles: Jingle Bell Talent Show Costume ($50)
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34. The Beetlejuice Crew
You’ll need to recruit friends as Beetlejuice, the Maitlands and, of course, Lydia Deetz in that siren-red wedding dress.
Shop similar styles: Gothic Wedding Dress ($105); Beetlejuice Costume ($65); Long-Sleeve Checkered Flannel Shirt ($24)
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35. Guardians of the Galaxy
You are Groot. And your friends are Peter Quill, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Racoon and Gamora.
Shop similar styles: Gamora Leather Jacket ($129); Rocket Racoon Mask ($14); Groot Mask ($15)
36. The Simpsons
When you look as fabulous as the Simpson family, there’s only one thing you can do on Halloween night: strut.
Shop similar styles: Marge Simpson Wig ($30); Bart Simpson Hoodie ($36); Yellow Tights ($30); Homer Simpson T-Shirt ($30)
37. Ghosts
Sure, you could pull some bed sheets over your head and call it a night, or you could amp up the effort for something cacklingly good à la Jennifer Garner.
Shop similar styles: Haunting Beauty Ghost Costume ($42); Ghost Onesie ($36); Ghostly Gal Costume ($40; $35)
38. Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians
Now this is what we call girl power.
Shop similar styles: Sailor Moon Costume ($43); Anime Sailor Dress ($60); Red Sailor Cosplay Costume ($65)
39. Best in Show Cast
Any costume that throws Jennifer Coolidge into the mix is fine by us.
Shop similar styles: Faux Fur Stole ($30); Yellow V-Neck Cardigan ($22)
40. Harry Potter and Friends
Accio candy! (Allergen-free Halloween candy, naturally)
Shop similar styles: Wizard Accessories ($29; $23); Wizarding Robe ($39); Sorting Hat ($45; $36); Wizard Wig and Beard ($20); Dark Wizard Tunic ($14)
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41. Tacos and Fixings
Cheese, lettuce, tomato...and anything else you wish to evoke memories of late-night Taco Bell runs.
Shop similar styles: Taco Costume ($41; $26); Queso Dip Outfit ($33)
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42. Mario Kart
Now all you need is an invitation to Bowser’s castle.
Shop similar styles: Bowser Costume ($59; $37); Mario Kart ($61; $46); Donkey Kong Bodysuit ($67); Yoshi Costume ($33); Princess Peach Costume ($40); Toad Costume ($36; $25)
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43. Peter Pan and the Lost Boys
Don’t forget Wendy, Captain Hook and Tick-Tock the crocodile.
Shop similar styles: Wendy Costume ($29); Pirate Costume ($30); Peter Pan Costume ($40; $36); Racoon Hat ($9; $4); Crocodile Onesie ($31; $30)
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44. Toy Story
Your nostalgic, cool group Halloween costume idea saved the day, and your friends are eternally grateful.
Shop similar looks: Alien Onesie ($33); Cowgirl Costume ($39; $36); Potato Head Costume ($47); Cowboy Costume ($31; $25)
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45. The Lion King
Pumbaa, Timon and Simba assemble. Rope in a few more friends to play the crazy hyenas.
Shop similar styles: Lion Onesie (from $42; $39); Warthog Headband, Ears and Snout ($15); Lion Paws, Ears and Tail ($17; $12)
46. The Princess Bride
Shop similar styles: Westley Costume ($100); Buttercup Dress (from $66; $51); Inigo Montoya Costume ($70); Prince Storybook Costume ($31; $30)
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47. Where the Wild Things Are
Hot supper sadly not included, but hopefully all that candy will do.
Shop similar styles: Where the Wild Things Are Max Costume ($23; $18); Wolf Costume ($80)
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48. Us Dopplegangers
Honestly, what’s scarier than being murdered by your doppelganger on Halloween night? Discovering you are the doppelganger. (P.S. Opt for the obviously fake scissors in public spaces.)
Shop similar styles: Red Coveralls ($48); Giant Scissors ($35)
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49. Harley Quinn
You’ll need the entire squad to break the Joker out of prison.
Shop similar styles: Harley Quinn Costume ($64; $48); Suicide Squad Dress (from $43; $30)
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50. The Hunger Games
You could totally go as a bunch of Effie Trinkets (wouldn’t she love that?), or you could round up the ragtag band of Katniss, Peeta and Gayle. Don’t forget Haymitch.
Shop similar styles: Katniss Costume ($48); Feather Shrug ($26); Butterfly Fascinator ($17); Wooden Bow and Arrow Set ($30; $22)
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51. Pirates
Time to start practicing that Jack Sparrow sprint.
Shop similar styles: Jack Sparrow Costume ($70); Swashbuckler Captain Costume ($49)
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52. Horror Movie Villains
What happens when Ghostface, Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees get together? Here’s to hoping you live to tell the tale...
Shop similar styles: Ghostface Costume ($40; $25); Michael Myers Mask ($70; $54); Hockey Horror Mask ($12; $9); Prop Machete ($7)
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53. The Muppets
Take your pick of the raucous Muppets crew but know that you’ve got Lizzo’s rendition of Miss Piggy to live up to.
Shop similar styles: Fozzie Bear Onesie ($38); Miss Piggy Costume ($69); Kermit the Frog Costume ($40)
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54. The Justice League
Who said Marvel gets to have all the fun? Make your group Halloween costume the Justice League and battle it out on the streets.
Shop similar styles: Superman Cosplay Costume ($100; $86); The Dark Knight Costume ($84; $56); Wonder Woman Costume ($38)
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55. Top Gun
Daredevil stunts not included.
Shop similar styles: Top Gun Flight Suit ($43; $30)
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56. Star Wars Bounty Hunters
Boba Fett is on to you.
Shop similar styles: Boba Fett Costume ($202)
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57. The Wizard of Oz
You might not be in Kansas, but this group Halloween costume idea will still be spook-tacular.
Shop similar styles: Blue Gingham Dress ($30); Tin Man Costume ($49; $40); Scarecrow Costume ($25); Lion Onesie ($50)
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58. Luke Skywalker and Friends
May the force be with you.
Shop similar styles: Princes Leia Robe ($40; $33); Lightsaber ($130; $110); Hooded Jedi Robe ($42); Chewbacca Mask ($34); C-3PO Mask ($25)
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59. Men in Black
Agent J, Agent K, do you copy?
Shop similar styles: Men’s Suit and Bow Tie ($70; $56)
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60. Peter Parker, Peter Two and Peter Three
Open up the multiverse, if you dare. This group Halloween costume will have everyone’s Spidey senses tingling.
Shop similar styles: Spiderman Bodysuit ($40)
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61. Dr. Evil and Mini Me’s
With a whole squad of mini-me’s, bagging a $1-million-dollar ransom for the earth will be no biggie.
Shop similar styles: Dr. Evil Suit ($40)
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62. Wrestlers
Whether you’re channeling The Rock or want to take the sumo route, get ready to pin down your Halloween candy.
Shop similar styles: WWE Macho Man Outfit ($45); Inflatable Sumo Wrestling Suits ($27)
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63. Cobra Kai
Are you Team Johnny or Team Daniel?
Shop similar styles: Cobra Kai Costume ($70); Johnny Lawrence Bomber Jacket ($80)
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64. Avatar: The Last Airbender
Round up Sokka, Katara, Toph and Zuko for a ride on Appa across a low October moon.
Shop similar styles: Sokka Cosplay Suit ($100); Katara Costume ($40); Aang Costume ($50); Appa Suit ($40; $36); Zuko Costume ($45)
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65. The Cheetah Girls
They stick together for life. And that’s why this iconic girl group is one of the best group Halloween costumes for you and your besties.
Shop similar styles: Velvet Tracksuit ($33); Leopard Print Jacket ($50)
