These 20 Costumes Are Going To Be Everywhere This Halloween

Head-To-Toe Tie-Dye

One of the simplest ways to solve a Halloween costume dilemma is to look at what you already own. And after a lockdown like this one, if there’s one thing we have in flux, it’s tie-dye, well, everything. Over the last seven months, tie-dye sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, and more have all skyrocketed in popularity. Tie-dye masks are also trending, as are tie-dye socks and tie-dye scrunchies. You name it, it’s tie-dye. So, rather than going out and spending money on a costume this Halloween, simply cover yourself in every tie-dye purchase you made during quarantine. Or, you know, dress up as the result of the other most popular activity of quarantine: sourdough bread.

Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B From "WAP" Music Video

In early August, Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B teamed up to grant us with a music video and accompanying track unlike any we’ve seen or heard before, “WAP,” made “for the freaks, by the freaks,” according to R29 entertainment writer Ineye Komonibo. Featuring some unforgettable looks, the video included a custom leopard print Mugler corset on Cardi B; matching pink and yellow feathered bodysuits by Nicolas Jebran for both artists; and a Naomi Campbell-inspired getup, involving a houndstooth bodysuit by Venus Prototype Latex, on Normani. Personally, we suggest the python scene, which would involve wearing lace-up heels and a cut-out lingerie onesie in either jade green or mustard yellow. And a snake! 

Boyfriend Cliff

Following the reveal of his science fair-looking model of the COVID-19 curve during a June press briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented another art project in the form of an illustrated poster. And alongside Donald Trump hanging out on the moon and a giant nose being swabbed, was a tiny man dangling off the side of the mountain, titled "Boyfriend Cliff." Naturally, many Twitter users had questions and theories about it, causing the phrase to go viral. To recreate the moment this Halloween, print the poster out and wear it on your shirt (or write #BoyfriendCliff on it with a marker), and desperately cling to something — props if it's a mountain made out of paper mache.

Zoom Call Attire

If there’s one thing that we’ve become the most acquainted with in 2020, it’s Zoom calls — and dressing for them. Essentially, the rule of thumb when logging onto a Zoom call, whether it’s work- or social-related, is stylish on top, comfy on bottom, resulting in many a call that involves sweatpants below the screen and a button-down above it. And why should Halloween be any different? Just throw on your go-to sweats and your cleanest oxford shirt, and you’ll be good to go. If you’re feeling snarky, you can also attach a tag that says, “This call will end in 40 minutes.”

Harry Styles From "Watermelon Sugar" Music Video

Harry Styles released the music video for his single “Watermelon Sugar” at the perfect time. Mid-quarantine, we needed a break, as well as a reminder of what life was like pre-COVID. And that’s exactly what Styles, singing a bop on the beach while surrounded by beautiful people in beautiful, summery outfits eating watermelon slices, gave us. So, to commemorate the kind gesture, we’re making the looks from his video — which include grandpa sweater vests paired with ‘70s-era collared shirts, crop tops worn alongside distressed jeans, and Hawaiian shirts unbuttoned to show off Styles’ signature pearls — the costumes of Halloween 2020. Top whatever look you decide on with a pair of Gucci sunglasses.

Taylor Swift From "Cardigan" Music Video

In July, Taylor Swift once again broke the internet when she released her eighth studio album, Folklore. Alongside the release was the music video for the record’s first single, a song titled “Cardigan” which showed Swift climbing into a piano, tearing through the woods, and thrashing in strong currents — all while wearing a quarantine-approved Nap dress. At the end of the video, she slipped on a cardigan, which you can still buy on her website. (Shortly after the release of the merch, the cardigan design was changed after similarities between the logo of The Folklore, a retailer that sells Black-owned and Africa-made clothing and accessories, and the one on Swift's sweater were pointed out.)

Animal Crossing Avatars

Another simple Halloween costume that’ll still bring in a lot of likes? Dressing up as your own Animal Crossing character. Hear us out: All you have to do to take your own everyday wardrobe and make it AC-friendly is head to the local supermarket and pick up some turnips. To really round out the look, borrow a watering can from your next-door neighbor (don’t forget to sanitize). Since you’ll probably spend most of Halloween night actually playing Animal Crossing rather than, I don’t know, partying(?), why not dress the part, too?