120+ Genius Halloween Costumes You Have To Copy This Year
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Happyy Halloweeeeen! The October end marks one of the biggest, spookiest, and glamourous holidays for the entire US. Especially for college students, Halloween is a serious business to think about and prepare for a spooktacular time with Halloween costumes, makeup, and nails.
It doesn’t matter if you are a thrifty shopper or want to go all out, here are some of the best Halloween costumes for each and everyone to look their very best on a special day. Whether you are a DIY goddess or want to snag readily available outfits, you’ll not lack inspiration if you have landed here.
Don’t forget to share your favorite pieces with your friends because why the hell not?
college Halloween costumes for girls
1. Lola Bunny From Space Jam
Bring back the childhood nostalgia with this equally cute and flirty Halloween costume. It is a classic you’ll never get bored of. Also, this whole costume is readily available which is always a plus.
2. netflix and chill
We all have seen duo Halloween costumes with this theme but oh my god, this literally is so unique, inanely easy, and sure to flood with you with compliments for your wit!
3. emily in paris
It’s time to bring all your fashion knowledge to play and recreate a statement outfit just like Emily would. Also, don’t forget to click tones of selfies!
4. beret girl from the goofy movie
How about an all-black outfit straight from your wardrobe? I know this easy college Halloween costume is just lying there so you can make this Disney character come to life!
5. Regina George from Mean Girls
Oh, we all the classic Regina George costume but it’s time to steal the show with its another iconic look. And this also gives you quite a reason to wear that silk dress you’ve been wanting for a long time now (at least I have)!
6. Cruella Deville
What better day to bring out all the evilness Cruella Deville had. Just throw on a simple black dress, white wig, red gloves, and you are done to kill the night. And ooh, if someone asks you how have you been, reply with “Miserable, Darling, As Usual. Perfectly Wretched.” Iconic!!!
7. mac & cheese
Easily one of my favorite and most creative outfits to this date. For the love of mac & cheese, this DIY Halloween costume does proper justice.
8. hot freddy krueger
Never could anyone imagine that Freddy Krueger could actually look this hot. I mean, put on those thigh-high boots and recreate this scary costume into a hot mess!
9. racer girl
A cool racer girl suit is all you need to pull this off.
10. bloody doctor
This is such an easy Halloween costume and you barely have to put in any effort. If you are pre-med, gosh, this is a made in heaven (or career) match for you! And even if you are not, who doesn’t wanna be a doctor for a day?
11. space alien
Only if aliens were this cute…what if they are? Until we get to see one, here a super easy college Halloween costume to look forward to.
12. eleven from stranger things
I have to admit, Elevn did look spooky at the beginning of the series, at least to me. All I can say, this costume is out of the world.
13. tinkerbell
Put on a cute green dress and a pair of pretty fairy wings, now walk on the streets, sprinkling your pixie dust and positivity to call it a day.
14. ninja
What a sexy costume! And if you are in a rush, you can grab this whole outfit in a snap below.
15. Baywatch Lifeguard
Raise the temperatures darlin’ and wow everybody with your jaw-droppingly hot college Halloween costume!
16. idenity theft
Get some identity crisis for the day and stick some notes that keep reminding you of who you are and why you are proud of yourselves. It’s a funny Halloween costume.
17. cupid
Why wait for Valentine when you can spread your love now? You can paste red hearts on a normal tennis skirt and pair it with feathers and a bow.
18. kim possible
Just in case you are looking for the easiest college Halloween costume, there’s nothing better than pulling a top and a pair of jeans along with some gloves to be Kim Possible!
19. fortune-teller
What a great idea to roam around with a shiny ball and telling everybody that their future is effed up, lol! All you need is a pair of boho pants and gold jewelry to make this Halloween costume work for you.
20. sWAT Team
Here’s the perfect time to wear that black lip with a black outfit. This Halloween costume is easy and yet so classy!
21. The Price is Right
Now that’s a hilarious Halloween costume idea. And simple too. All you need is to be a little crafty and create this box.
22. the purge costume
Corset tops and dresses are so trendy right now that all you have to do is pick a white corset dress, spray some fake blood and wear a scary mask to actually make the night a bit spooky.
23. harley quinn
Halloween is just not complete without this costume idea, it’s just not. It’s the perfectly crazy outfit for a perfectly crazy night.
24. motorcycle girl
There nothing sexy than a girl who rides bikes. Be a motorcycle girl and give the outfit an edge with a bandana.
25. work from home girl
This is such a relatable and hilarious costume idea. And won’t cost you a dime. You just have to wake up and get ready just like you would normally.
26. naked
Oops, drop the jaws with your bomb outfit. That trench coat and boots are just as important and make this outfit special as the blurred cardboard boxes, which btw you can totally DIY.
27. victoria secret angel
We all secretly wanted to be a Victoria angel model, at least once in our lifetime. Why not fulfill that dream now with this insanely easy Halloween costume?
28. crazy dog lady
I so can see my reflection in this costume. All you need is a bathrobe and some, no many cute stuffed dogs, and attach them to the robe.
29. dead girl walking
Is Halloween really Halloween if you are not seeing dead people walking? I mean dead people costumes.
30. scooby doo
I couldn’t believe the scooby doo costume could ever be this simple. The SD dog collar and high space buns are the outfit’s magic ingredients.
31. firefighter
I don’t know if this costume will set the party on fire or blow the fire off.
32. beetlejuice
Not a very popular Halloween costume, so this guarantees that you’ll be the only Beetlejuice at the party. And oh those leather pants!
33. Nani from Lilo & Stitch
I’m telling ya, choose any Disney character and be the cutest Halloween costume. This one is incredibly simple too. And don’t forget to add fake hair bangs if you don’t have them already!
34. dana Scully from the X-Files
Read head? Choose to be the Scully with a costume as simple as this.
35. Grown Up Wednesday Addams
How cute is this tennis skirt and t-shirt costume? Make 100% use out of that resting bitch face this year.
36. wonder woman
You can get this full wonder woman costume from below.
Halloween costumes for BFFs
37. sugar skull
If you are a bit creative or want to have fun creating something, this Halloween costume is one f the prettiest and creative. You can put your skirt to use and paste some flowers on the top and also create a little headband with that. Then have fun playing with makeup. You’ll find a ton of tutorials on youtube.
38. hershey’s kisses
As big a fan as I am of Hershey’s kisses, this undoubtedly is one of my personal favorites. It’s also mind-blowingly easy and cute.
39. power puff girls
Powerpuff girls for a trio never gets old. Metallic skirts and cute hairstyles are all you need. The skirt mentioned below is available in different colors so you can choose which power puff girl you wanna be.
40. bae watch & shark attack
DIY your shark attack with fake blood and pair it up with bae watch.
41. parent trap
Do you think your BFF is your long-lost sister? I think you just found your perfect outfit!
42. girl scout
Bring back the nostalgia from childhood with a cute girl scout costume like this one.
43. britney spears
As easy as it looks, Britney Spears is one costume that will never bore people and you can always come up with different styles of it.
44. Cards against Humanity
Grab a huge t-shirt and play cards against humanity with your bestie. It cannot get any easier girls!
45. mummies
Only if mummies could actually be this hot in reality. But until they are not, you can totally be one. Just wrap gauge tape over a white co-ord set and design it any way you like.
46. cheerleaders
Cheerleaders have always been hot. So obviously it’ll be a great Halloween costume for college.
47. miss universo
This is such a funny yet glamourous costume idea for best friends.
48. rainow & sunshine
If she is your rainbow to your sunshine, let her literally be one for Halloween. DIY
49. coke, diet coke, dr pepper soda girls
A combination of all your fav soda drinks will make such a cute college Halloween costume, you have no idea!
50. the fairy odd parents
It’s funny when you guys are so tight and it kinds of gets difficult to not have a mom and dad in a group.
51. disco dancers
Oh, those pink flare pants are such a vibe. I mean, I want them if I don’t create this outfit.
52. the flinestones
All I can say is, it’s time to get wwwiiillllddddd!
53. uncle sam & statue of liberty
Celebrate America’s biggest festival with the most iconic people.
54. thing 1 & thing 2
If you love cat in the hat, this is the perfect inspiration to shine in your fav this year. You can give it your own twist however you like.
55. frat boys
Super popular but always pleasing, recreate the frat boy costume for the party. This college Halloween costume is easy, cool, and fun.
56. stacy’s mom & stacy
Oh god, why are people not doing this often? I mean it’s so unique and funnnnn!
57. disney princesses in jail
Everybody loves Disney princesses, don’t we? But if I and my friends were princesses, we’ll probably land in jail quite often, lol.
58. chad, brad & thad
Land the party as a three-party dudes.
59. riverdale vixens
If you have that fire to be in the squad, then sign up for Riverdale vixens this year!
60. white claw girls
Honestly, a white claw costume is one of the cutes I have ever seen. Chunky glitters and colored sunglasses make this a lot more adorable.
61. cowgirl
With a cowboy hat and a bandana, you can make a pretty costume.
62. money heist
This costume is a sure shot win after seeing everyone’s obsession towards Money Heist.
63. two broke girls
If there’s one costume I and my best friend can relate to the most, it is two broke girls. And I’m sure she’ll be ready to his with any time.
64. school girl zombies
Make your school a horror house on Halloween by spoiling your uniform with blood spatters and wearing scary ugly makeup lenses.
65. dorothy costume
Can you imagine Wizards of Oz without Dorothy? I cannot. A cute pinafore dress is all you need to pull this off.
66. zero & caveman from holes
Recreate this classic funny duo by wearing an orange jumpsuit, white tank top, a cute cap, and named water cans.
67. unicorns
Get yourself a onesie and create this. You can even create a whole unicorn crew with this idea.
68. gogo girls
Dance the whole night with your white boots on like gogo girls.
69. cereal killers
Are you a big cereal person in the morning? You can certainly recreate this with all the cereal boxes you have. But fake blood spatters are a must!
70. Toy Story Green Aliens
Get your squad together and style them as little green men aka aliens. The best part is that you can recreate this with any number of group members you have.
71. boxers
Want to scare people for real without ghosts or Halloween-y outfits? I’m sure a boxer’s punch would do the trick.
72. sun and moon
We have seen classic sun and moon costumes but this one really stood out for me. Wrap metallic skirts and sparkly tops are the most elegant way to pull this Halloween costume.
73. cotton candy
If you were a huge cotton candy fanatic as a kid, this Cute Halloween costume should speak to you. Glue some cotton balls to a white top and paint them lightly with your fav color. Pair it with a pleated skirt and chunky glitters and you are done.
74. hooters
If it’s last-minute and you cannot decide what to wear, Hooter girls is an easy yes!
75. Talladega Nights
Swoon the Talladega nights fans with your intelligent and fun costume which you are sure that not many would be wearing. Just get some vintage t-shirt and boots to pull this off.
76. the shinning twins
Ooh, those lenses definitely are scary. Be the shining twin with your bestie and scare the heck out of people. Plus, this Halloween costume is so easy to put together that you’ll love it.
77. devil and angel
I have seen many devil and angel costumes but this by far is the simplest. I mean, you can seriously find everything on Amazon for steal prices!
78. princess diaries
Straight from princess diaries, I don’t know what is cuter, their costume, or their whole damn idea.
79. dancing emoji
As easy as this dancing girl’s emoji costume is, it’s adorable as well. Look at how they are exactly the same from bow to toe.
80. coachella
What a genius way to wear the same outfit to Coachella and Halloween without even making it look the same.
81. devil, star, and sun
How gorgeous do they look? Especially their long pom poms.
82. pinata
Add some fun to the spooky celebration by being a vibrant pinata.
83. taco bell hot sauces
If I had a better word than genius, then I would say that but wow. For a big group of friends, you can choose a sauce that would best suit your character and be simply hot!
84. mean girls
One of the most popular and never-dying Halloween costumes for trios. But with this modern twist, I swear I’m all about it.
85. bratz dolls
I bet you’ll have the sexy, cutesy, pretty costume at the party if you choose this one. You can put all your fashion sense to use and create something you’ll wear anyways.
86. thelma & louise
If you have a friend you can hit the road with and kill bastards for, there’s no better BFF Halloween costume than this one.
87. Louise & Tina Belcher
It would be so cool to see Gene along with them as well. Pair up with all Bob’s burger fans you know!
88. ski girls
It may not be the season yet, but who doesn’t miss ski all year?
89. Paper Bag Trader Joe’s
Jeez, this outfit is so freakin’ cheap. I mean you just have to DIY a dress with Trader’s Joe bags. Also, I’m so sure you won’t see something like this ever.
90. the 7 dwarfs
An easy Halloween costume for 7 is this one. You can pull out your favorite cardigans and boos o create this one. And don’t forget to label your name.
91. Sebastian and Flounder
Being a mermaid is one thing but choosing to be the iconic duo of a crab and a fish from The little mermaid is a whole new idea.
Halloween costumes for couples
92. popcorn, coca-cola, and blockbuster movie
I mean, WOW. The whole costume is crying cute but look at that popcorn stealing the limelight.
93. Kelly and Zack From Saved by the Bell
Kelly and Zack are the 90’s lovers that everybody adores. You just need a gray Bayside Tigers t-shirt to dress up as Kelly and a simple gray flannel to be Zack.
94. Monsters Inc.
Looking for really cute couples Halloween costumes? How about being Mike and Sulley? I bet no one could ignore you both!
95. Guardian Angel and Her Devil
A costume that undoubtedly goes together is this one. And what better way to tell him that you’ll always guide him right.
96. Remy and Linguini
Super easy, extremely comfy, and insanely cute! Oh, you def should try to get a meal out of him if you choose this.
97. Ventriloquist & Dummy
If scary is your actual definition of Halloween, this dummy costume for both of you is spooky AF.
98. Sunflower & gardner
The yellow sunflower dress is so adorable. Actually, this who couple costume is beautiful and super easy to DIY.
99. jon snow & ygritte
Want to go a little big and extra this year? Jon Snow is the perfect costume to wear with your partner.
100. robin & steve from stranger things
A cute sailor Halloween costume for couples straight out of stranger things is def worth the hype and attention you are gonna get that day.
101. ross & rachel
One of my favorite couples of all time is Ross & Rachel. So dressing up like them and finding my Ross is a dream come true.
102. Bachelor/Bacherlorette Contestant
A fan of the reality show? Why not dress up as your favorite contestants and also stand a chance to dress up all glam for the night?
103. bamboo & panda
How cute and rare are pandas and this costume?
104. the flinestones
Do you think you don’t belong to this new age? This is beyond goodie for you. No couples Halloween costume is this easy to pull off.
105. Scooby-Doo and shaggy
Can you think of a cuter duo outfit?
106. hugh hefner & playboy bunny
A little hot, a little sexy.
107. Where’s Waldo?
Go twinning with your partner this year!
108. barbie & ken
If pink is your color, wear it like no other.
109. robbers
If there’s one thing you can do after this couple’s Halloween costume, it is stealing the show!
110. tomb raiders
Here’s an easy couple Halloween costume that you cannot go wrong with.
111. Construction Workers
Another not-so-popular couple Halloween costume idea for you to be comfortable and look cute.
112. chicken & colonel sanders
I’m cracking guys, I respect the genius minds who thought of this, lol.
113. Firefighter and Dalmatian
Jeez, this is a pretty simple costume for Halloween but incredibly cute.
114. jim & pam from the office
Who doesn’t love the classic sitcom The Office? Dress up as your favorite Jim and Pam with everything you have at your home.
115. timmy & trixie
Just another cute and simple lovey-dovey couple costume idea for you to try.
116. lola & bugs bunny
Pull of these adorable costumes of Amazon and recreate one of the cutest cartoon couples of all time.
117. rick lagina & oak island treasure
This Halloween costume is just too pretty for the Curse of Oak Island lovers that I can’t even!
118. princess peach and mario
Who doesn’t love Mario and his ever-lasting love for Princess Peach?
119. lorelai & luke from Gilmore Girls
Is it because I recently finished binge-watching Gilmore Girls or this costume is really cool?
120. no battery & no wifi costume
Play with a little humor and have the most dangerous costumes of the night. The things that actually scare us, lol.
121. victims of his bad joke
This seriously cracked me. Oh, I’m definitely a victim of his bad jokes and I’d love to tell the world about it, lol. Just spray this fake blood over your white clothes and you are done.
122. jackie & john f kennedy
I bet you’ll not see this costume idea. So be that unique outfit this year.
123. betty and jughead
Try to recreate the powerful couple of Riverdale.
With this, we end these easy Halloween costumes list that I’m sure are for every kind of being. Did you find your Halloween costume for the year?
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