2019 is wild y’all. Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron from Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette are probably (aka definitely) dating, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have broken my heart by getting a divorce, padded headbands that make you look regal as hell are trending, and a television show with washed-up celebs singing in deranged animal costumes had some of the best ratings of the year. Whatever you think of this trip around the sun, though, it’s safe to say there have been some memorable pop-culture moments. Moments that should absolutely be celebrated in the form of Halloween costumes. If you’re the type who likes to be particularly timely on All Hallows’ Eve, feast your eyes on the inspiring costume ideas below!
Prince George and Princess Charlotte Going to School Together
Have you ever seen anything more adorable than royal siblings George and Charlotte heading into their first day of school? I died. Then I came back to life because I had a new purpose: to share exactly how to achieve their school outfits as a Halloween costume. The wand chooses the wizard, as they say.
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A Skims Model
Have you heard about the fact that Kim Kardashian’s line of shapewear just launched? Well, if you hadn’t heard, now you know. And—even better—you can be a ~Skims~ model for your Halloween costume if you want! All it takes is legit any kind of shapewear, some very on-point makeup, and some heels. If you really want to be authentic, score yourself the real deal on the Skims website—but fair warning, they’re almost all sold out.
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Meryl Streep‘s Character in Big Little Lies
Season 2 of HBO’s hit show is potentially even wilder than the first season, but perhaps its most iconic character is the one Meryl Streep plays. If you dress up as Mary Louise this year, please bring your best side-eye game and most passive-aggressive backhanded compliments.
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The Girls From Booksmart
Annapurna Pictures
Not going to lie to you. I have not seen this movie, but everyone keeps talking about it, and these denim jumpsuits are cute—and, more importantly, seasonally appropriate for October. Trick or treat!
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The Red Table From the ~Infamous~ Red Table Talk
Facebook/Red Table Talk
The table seen ’round the Facebook feed world. Relive one of the most important days in 2019 history by just straight-up being a table for Halloween. The costume is kind of a stretch, but the wide-brim hat is supposed to be the top of the table, and the mermaid skirt represents the trumpet-shaped bottom of the table, lol. The poster board is for you to write, “RIP Kylie & Jordyn’s friendship.” IDK, guys, it’s been a long day.
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Black Mirror‘s Ashley O.
Netflix
Win-win situation: Wear a sexy costume, and be Miley Cyrus.
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Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X in “Old Town Road”
YouTube
Legends. Live out your Western dreams in bedazzled blouses and 10-gallon hats. Also play this great song on repeat all night long.
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The Coffee Cup in That Scene of Game of Thrones
HBO
We could NOT get over this Starbs cup, y’all. We talked about it for days. Relive the glory of it all by dressing as the infamous item and by writing Daenerys’s long-ass name on it in Sharpie so people really get it. (Danaerys’s name in full is Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons, JSYK.)
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A Masked Singer From The Masked Singer
FOX
I dare you to name a more entertaining show than this one. You can’t, so don’t even try.
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The Killer Doppelgängers From Us
Universal Pictures
Confession time. I have not seen this film, because I refuse to watch horror movies (I’m a proud scaredy cat), but I DO love these red utility suits, so…
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The Jonas Brothers and the Jonas Wives From the “Sucker” Video
YouTube
2019 was the year of Jonas, but more importantly, it was the year of Jonas wives and possibly the most important event encapsulating this was this music video, which included over-the-top fashion and plenty of colorful and patterned suiting.
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The End of Katy Perry and Taylor Swift‘s Feud
YouTube
There are probably other celebrity feuds I personally care more about than this one, but friendship is nice and so are hamburgers and french fries, so here we are.
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More Costume Ideas for You:
Rapid-fire round!!! Some more options in case you’re ignoring the ones I just neatly laid out above.
- Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, and Irina Shayk. A group of three friends can dress up as the most iconic love triangle of the year. Platinum and blunt bob wigs most likely required.
- A Bachelor contestant. Just wear a fancy gown (like an old prom dress?) and carry a long-stemmed rose. Bonus points if you say, “I’m here for the right reasons.”
- Royal baby Archie. He’s so cute! And the costume would be so easy. Just wear a white beanie and wrap yourself up in a white blanket. If you wanna go real hard, print out a large picture of Prince Harry’s hand and grab a finger of his with your smaller hands and carry that around all night. Dedication.
- A Sunday Service. Make all your friends dress in the same color clothes, then congregate in a beautiful natural space, preferably with a forest nearby.
- Sabrina, from The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. This one requires a platinum-bob wig, a turtleneck, an A-line skirt, and some vampy lipstick.