We’ve compiled our top 15 favorite trending Halloween costumes for 2023 that promise to be iconic, fashion-forward and easy to pull off! We’ve gathered ideas that you can wear with friends, as a couple or to stand out from the crowd.

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1. Dress Like Barbie

This trend is perfect for it’s ability to customize and create a look that is both authentic to Barbie and to you! Go all out in your pinkest pinks for an iconic Barbie look, or riff off of the 250+ Barbies ever made to find a Barbie look that best suits you. We’re loving Revolve’s massive Barbiecore collection of party ready pieces to inspire our Barbie looks – check out the collection below.

2. Cruella de Vil Costume Idea

Look devilishly good in Cruella de Vil’s iconic red dress!

3. Bridgerton Costume Ideas

Step into the world of Bridgerton by wearing your very own empire dress or flouncy florals! Finish the look with tiny gloves, family heirloom jewelry and an updo!

4. Couples Halloween Costumes Idea, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Between the massive hype of The Eras Tour and Taylor Swift’s newest romance with Travis Kelce, this couples costume is THE pop culture highlight of 2023.

5. Dress Up in Diana’s Revenge Dress

All eyes will be on you when you strut into the Halloween party in this – You can’t argue the power of Diana’s iconic revenge dress!

6. The Little Mermaid

This year’s The Little Mermaid movie ushered in an entire mermaidcore trend! We love this shiny sequin “mermaid tail” skirt with a bustier or trophy top for a fashion-forward costume idea.

7. Wednesday Addams Costume Idea

With Netflix’s Wednesday series coming out in November last year, the Wednesday Addams dance scene dress is expected to be a huge hit this Halloween!

8. Dress in Balletcore

The rise of balletcore makes dressing up as a ballerina both easy and practical this year. Let your balletcore pieces serve as an on-trend addition to your Fall/Winter wardrobe!

9. Couple Costume Idea, Victoria and David Beckham

Fashionable yet funny halloween costumes make their way into this cheeky outfit idea: Victoria and David Beckham! With recent release of the popular Beckham (2023) documentary, this easy costume idea highlights a couple that’s on the forefront of everyone’s mind!

10. Pretty Woman Costume Idea

Iconic and fabulous, this fashionable halloween costume takes multiple current trends into the spotlight: The Pop of Red, Long Gloves and Off the Shoulder Silhouettes!

11. Couple Costume Idea: Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet

Romance is at the forefront of this easygoing couples costume idea! With an easy to achieve low-key hairdo and the promise of a date with “Leonardo DiCaprio”, this outfit idea checks all the boxes for an ideal couples costume.

12. Daphne Blake Costume Idea

Daphne Blake of the Scooby Doo Series practically invented the idea of fashionable Halloween costumes! Rock a purple frock and get yourself a green neckerchief for this easy costume idea.

13. Midsommar Costume Idea

If you want a subtle nod to horror, we suggest donning some flowers and white for an ode to popular folk-horror film Midsommar.

14. Halloween Costumes Idea, Britney and Justin

The iconic Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake denim look is still as relevant today as it was in 2001. Lean into the still-trending Y2K with this couples costume idea.

15. BFF Costume Idea, Maddy and Cassie from Euphoria

Going out with friends this Halloween? Dress up as iconic BFF (or frenemy) Euphoria duo Maddy and Cassie with knit sets, cutout dresses and bold makeup.

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Looking Good in Leather

It’s no secret that leather is in full force for Fall! This year, head-to-toe chocolate brown looks are just as popular as familiar black leather. The textural shine makes these outfit ideas great for parties and festivals.

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A Pop of Halloween Color

With a head-to-toe black or chocolate brown outfit, insert a fun pop of Halloween color like Purple, Orange, Green or Red in your coat, shoe or bag! This subtle nod to halloween is great for parties and going out.

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The Quintessential Fall Festival Look

2022’s quintessential fall outfit is defined by a chunky sweater, adorable mini skirt and a variance of knee high boots, ankle boots or chunky loafers. Add chunky socks or sheer tights and you have the PERFECT look for casual parties, festivals and cozy hangouts at home.

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The Holiday Sweater

There’s nothing like a chunky pumpkin-themed holiday sweater to usher you into a season of cozy board game parties, apple picking and those cozy nights at home reserved for scary movies and fall baking. Pair your sweater with straight leg jeans, easy pleated skirts for ultra casual ease. Elevate the look by layering it over a white button up and skirt, or throw it over a slip dress!

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Channel Gothic Glamor and Burton-esque Flair
(In 3 Ways)

Give your party outfit a hint of “Tim Burton” with stripes and vampiric flounce! We love this look with black flair pants or leather skirts.

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Gothic-Chic Corset Tops

Layer a gothic-chic corset top over a white button up, or pair it with a blazer!

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Hauntingly Fabulous Dress Layering

Layer your dress with a corset top, sheer layers or wrap belt!

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