Best Pop Culture Halloween Costumes For Adults 2023: Barbie to Super Mario

The calendar may still read August, but before you know it, Halloween will be here, and you don’t want to be scrambling for a costume on October 30.

This year, there’s no shortage of great pop culture inspired costumes from some of the year’s biggest movies and TV shows, but there’s also nothing wrong with taking some inspo from older pop culture moments that have managed to stay relevant throughout the years.

Below, we’ve rounded up 26 costume options that range from Barbie to 2023’s hottest celeb couple, along with accessories where necessary, to craft your perfect pop culture Halloween costume with so much time to spare before the big day!

1. Barbie and Ken

   This list wouldn’t be complete without the hottest couples costume of the moment: she’s everything, and he’s just Ken.

   Naywig Cowgirl Outfit

   AMAZON $32.99+

   Naywig Ken Cowboy Costume

   AMAZON $39.99

3. Stranger Things

   There’s no shortage of great costume ideas from Stranger Things with four seasons and so many characters to choose from! With a Hellfire Club tee, you can be any number of characters from Season 4. Prefer to be a Hawkins High cheerleader? We’ve got you covered. Scoops Ahoy from Season 3 more your speed? Pick between Steve or Robin’s uniform!

   Stranger Things The Hellfire Club Raglan Shirt

   NETFLIX SHOP
   $30.00

   Stranger Things Hawkins Cheerleader Costume

   SPIRIT HALLOWEEN $49.99+

   Stranger Things Adult Eleven Costume

   NETFLIX SHOP $59.99

   Mocona Robin Scoops Ahoy Costume

   AMAZON $38.99+

4. Oppenheimer

   If Barbie pink isn’t quite your thing, go as the second biggest movie of the year.

   J. Robert Oppenheimer Cosplay Outfit

   AMAZON $86.99+

   K-6 Manhattan Project Cosplay Button

   ETSY $2.25+

5. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

   Channel the couple of the moment this Halloween with a few easy pieces.

   Travis Kelce Kansas City Chiefs Nike Game Jersey – Red

   FANATICS
   $129.99

   Double Crazy Fringe Trim Sequin Romper

   SHEIN
   $23.49

6. Wednesday Addams

   Wednesday hit Netflix last November, so this is the first Halloween we’ll have the opportunity to dress up as the new version of the classic character, played by Jenna Ortega. Black tulle and lace, plus long black braids are a must when it comes to recreating this look.

   Wednesday Addams Dance Dress 

   AMAZON $45.99

   Topcosplay Womens Wig

   AMAZON $21.99

7. Spider-Man

   Our Spidey senses are letting us know you might be looking for a Spider-Man costume. Luckily there are a few options, including a Miles Morales suit and a more classic look.

   VINMEN Miles Morales Costume

   AMAZON $41.99

   Spider-Man Spandex Costume

   AMAZON $46.99

8. Daphne Bridgerton and Kate Sharma from Bridgerton

   Be the Diamond of the First Water at your Halloween parties and dress as either of Bridgerton‘s two leading ladies so far — Daphne has a softer pastel color palette, while Kate rocks bold jewel tones.

   Daphne Bridgerton Costume Dress

   AMAZON $59.00+

   Kate Sharma Costume Regency Dress

   AMAZON $69.99

   Bridgerton Silver Pearl Tiara

   NETFLIX SHOP $25.00

   Bridgerton Gold Tiara

   NETFLIX SHOP $25.00

9. Carmy Berzatto from The Bear

   Looking for a costume that’s super easy, but still recognizable? The Bear was a huge pop culture moment this summer, and putting together a costume inspired by Carmy only requires two pieces — a white T-shirt and a blue apron.

   Gildan Adult Ultra Cotton T-shirt

   AMAZON $9.75+

   Uncommon Threads Classic Apron

   AMAZON $8.95

10. Ahsoka Tano

    Dressing up as this rebel will make the perfect Star Wars costume this year. This full costume comes with the outfit, arm covers, and lekku headpiece.

    SHOPDISNEY $69.99 $48.99

11. Ted Lasso

    We believe Ted Lasso is a character worth channeling this Halloween. Pair the items below with a comfy pair of khakis, some aviators, and a whistle — you’ll be good to go!

    A.F.C. Richmond Track Jacket

    WB SHOP $79.95

    A.F.C. Richmond Visor

    AMAZON $24.99

12. Super Mario Bros.

    Whether you’re a Mario or a Princess Peach, costumes inspired by the Nintendo video game universe will definitely be popular this year thanks to the blockbuster animated movie that debuted this spring.

    Disguise Mario Costume

    AMAZON $41.99+

    Disguise Princess Peach Costume

    AMAZON $39.88+

13. M3GAN

    One of 2023’s horror icons is M3GAN, the toy turned rogue AI. Impress everyone at your Halloween party with M3GAN’s sick dance moves and creepy stares.

    SPIRIT HALLOWEEN $59.99

14. Ariel from The Little Mermaid

    Princesses always make a good Halloween costume, and this year, Ariel is definitely the moment since the release of the live action The Little Mermaid earlier this year.

    Women’s Sequin Mermaid Crop Top

    AMAZON $18.77 $15.77

    Quesera Women’s Mermaid Tail

    AMAZON $43.95

15. Cocaine Bear

    You’ll be the most comfortable person at the Halloween party if you opt for this costume inspired by the movie Cocaine Bear, since all it entails is essentially a pajama onesie. As for the cocaine component… powdered sugar or baby powder will do just fine.

    AMAZON $38.99+

16. Maverick from Top Gun

    Even though Tom Cruise’s Maverick first appeared on screen in 1986, the character has remained a popular Halloween go-to, and his return in Top Gun: Maverick only further cemented him as one of the coolest guys around. Throw on a pair of aviators and pair it with Maverick’s signature bomber, or, if you’re feeling more like Goose or Iceman, opt for a flight suit.

    Top Gun: Maverick Bomber Jacket

    AMAZON $39.69+

    Men’s Flight Pilot Adult Costume

    AMAZON $39.99+

17. Choni (Cheryl Blossom and Toni Topaz) from Riverdale

    So, you’re looking for a unique couples’ costume. Consider Choni, the beloved ‘ship that “won Riverdale,” which may have just wrapped its run, but will live on forever because of the dedicated fanbase.

    Rubie’s Cheryl Blossom Serpent Jacket

    AMAZON $44.99+

    Rubie’s Toni Topaz Serpent Jacket

    AMAZON $14.99+

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