2024 Original Halloween Costume Inspo

Hey Witches! Not to be a total creep, but I think I have gathered some group and duo costume ideas that will bring the spirit this season! From fashionable, to corny, to scary, we have a hefty rolodex of recommendations to offer some divine inspiration. Let’s get super spooky and frankenstein some adorable and unforgettable outfits together!

Costume Themes for Groups

1. Taylor Swift Eras

For all my dear, dear Swifties, I have just the costume for you! With infinite ways to express any given era of Mother’s discography, you have so much creative freedom to wear something that fits you perfectly! I included some honorable inspo for reference and also some of the products we carry that exude Taylor’s supreme energy. This costume can easily double as an outfit to wear to her movie ;) #goodkarma

2. Frat Boys

For all my Chads, Brads, and Kyles alike, I am pouring one out for you. Grab a tasteful white or pastel button up, classic pair of khaki shorts, your favorite pair of loafers, a red solo cup, and queue up Mo Bamba. It’s time for some brotherhood this Halloween season.

3. PowerPuff Girls

The category is Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice. This is a cute and timeless trio costume that is flexible and adaptable to all styles and taste. I recommend a matching set in the coordinating colors, accurate hairstyles, and white socks with black heels to really sell the Powerpuff Girl Fantasy!

4. Cave Girls

What a perfect excuse to act uncivilized! Listen, all you need for this costume is leopard print anything, dirt body makeup, teased hair, and fake bone accessories! A neanderthal could figure it out, oh wait…

5. Party Animals

Get it? This is a step cheesier than the usual sexy black cat or mouse take. All you need to add is glitter and party hats! Happy Halloween ya filthy animal.

6. Heathers

This is a spin off of the usual Plastics from Mean Girls and Cher/ Dionne from Clueless that works for a group of 3 and 4. Grab a pleated plaid mini skirt, bold blazer, knee high socks, and croquet club and GET TO IT HEATHER!!! Totally explosive ;) This costume also lowkey doubles as Harry Potter house costume!

7. Jeffree Star and His Pomeranians

Ok wait, this is the real spin off of the Plastics. The premise of this costume is simple, and to my knowledge, has never been done before. #trendsetter #englishsetter #pomerainian ANYWAYS, one very special person gets to portray Jeffree Star in a LV tracksuit and bob wig (cut crease eyeshadow obviously), and the other countless in the group wear all fur to be the pomeranians. Easy, Peasy, Lemon Chronically Online.

8. Bratz

For all my Olivia Rodrigo lovers, here is a totally Y2k costume option that is NOT Barbie. Use a Cricut or buy a Bratz Tank from Etsy, and pair it with some chunky heels, a plaid micro skirt, and your most obnoxious pair of sunglasses. Accessorize to the gods! Plus, all night you can literally be a brat, duh.

9. Toddlers in Tiaras

This is another never-been-done-before wonder…okay maybe once. All you really need is a #sparkly dress, tiara, and binky! You can even wear comfortable tennis shoes and blue eyeshadow…SOLD. If this idea speaks to you, you should check out our dress collection, we have a style for every little brat on earth <3

10. Winx Club Fairies

Being a Winx Fairy automatically categorizes you as hot. I don’t make the rules, I just abide by them. This is for grown-up Powerpuff Girls and involves a lot more shimmer. Wear a sequin embellished matching set or mini dress, bold boots, and a whimsical pair of fairy wings to unleash your magic. Honestly, this is the perfect moment to pull the trigger on the Callista Strapless Velvet Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress and live your best life.

Costume Themes for Couples

1. Ross and Rachel

This is a very heartwarming couple’s costume and definitely radiates Fall Vibes. There are a lot of different iconic looks to recreate, all with different commitment levels…just like their relationship.

2. Celebrity Couples

I will riot if I don’t see one couple this year pull out this ICONIC Hailey and Justin outfit coordination. For my rockstars, you could totally channel Kourtney and Travis and for my sweethearts, Zendaya and Tom are waiting in the tender-hearted corner <3

3. Tinkerbell and Peter Pan

Wendy who? Don’t know her. This is the cutest disney pair to do BY FAR. Grab your cutest green slip dress and some darling fairy wings, it’s time to chant Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust. Also now your boyfriends has an actual excuse to act like a child all night (with peace and love)!

4. Beetlejuice and His Bride

Say it 3 times. No pauses. Slay. Slay. SLAY. This duo costume is for the overachievers of Halloween and is arguably the most fashion forward option. This costume is adaptable to an extent but definitely takes planning. Like for real, it’s a maroon suede suit and green hair. The pay-off is worth it though and who knows, maybe you’ll be the ghost with the most.

5. Magician and Bunny Rabbit

The Hugh Hefner and Playboy Bunny costume is soooo pre-covid, this is the new sexy bunny x grown man couple costume for sure. Kinda weird it’s happened twice though.

Duo Costume Themes for Besties

1.Black and White Swan

A step above the usual angel and devil cliche, I bring you a sultry and artsy theme that is sure to cause a scandal. For matching tutu’s, check out our Azalea One Shoulder Tulle Dress in Black and White for a runway ready uniform. The prima and the problem duo of your dreams, this fashion forward take on an unforgettable thriller and classic ballet is a tasteful way to bring the spooky vibes.

2. French Kiss and Chef’s Kiss

Ok, you’re gonna have to work with me here. Picture this, the perfect parisian outfit and a cute chef’s costume WITH KISS PRINT MAKEUP. It is so niche and has never been done before so this is the perfect concept for the girls who crave originality and individuality.

3. Mary & Little Lamb / Little Bo Peep & Lost Lamb

For all ages and all duo pairings! This would also be AMAZING with a dog as the sheep. This is a quaint costume and flies under the radar a lot, but for all the coquette girlies, this is the move for a pinterest worthy costume.

4. Wednesday and Enid

Since Netflix’s hit show hit the streaming platform in November of last year, many people missed out on Wednesday themed Halloween costumes! This October is a chance to give Wednesday the hyde… I mean hype she deserves and this “black cat and golden retriever” duo is the perfect option for any “opposites attract” coded besties. #gorgeandgruesome

5. Glinda and Elphaba

I didn’t forget about the theater kids, I just saved it for the finale :) Good cop and bad cop, or should I say Good Witch and Wicked Witch, is a classic route for a fun and fierce contrast costume. For an extra frilly pink Glindaa dress, check out our Maylie Flower Applique Mini Dress and for Elphaba the Whitley Tie Back Puff Sleeve Babydoll Mini Dress in Black!

I hope you found some inspiration and have an idea of what it-ghoul you want to be for this 2024 Halloween season! Always remember, if you want to be Barbie, then just be Barbie 💋 But if you like to plan ahead and scope out the scary styles, then American Threads has endless eerie-sistable products to browse.

Toodles!

Nancy Leighton