Halloween 2024 Costume Predictions: Trending Ideas for All Ages!

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It’s officially October, spooky season aficionados unite! If you’re a parent, your kids likely have already started discussing the seasonal festivities and what they want to dress up for Halloween this year. So whether you're looking for ideas for your family or yourself, here are our best guesses at what Halloween costumes will dominate the streets and parties this season.

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!

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The juice is loose! The highly anticipated sequel, released this past month, introduced the famous 1988 film to a whole new generation. There's no question that Beetlejuice costumes will be trending this Halloween. Dressing up as just one of the characters is an option, or for a family or couple, this costume idea is a sure bet.

House of the Dragon

House of the dragon cosplay.Photo byReddit : r/HouseOfTheDragon

This HBO series has become a quick fan favorite over the past two years, and the costumes are works of art on the show. While some serious cosplayers might already have some costumes whipped up and ready to go, this idea might require a bit more resources or money to pull off. But have no fear; plenty of costume stores, and indeed Amazon, will have options for every budget. This will be an icon costume for a single person, a couple, or even a whole family dressed up as Queen Rhaenyra, King Viserys, Alicent Hightower, or Prince Daemon. Bonus points for stuffing your littlest ones into dragon costumes.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Connor Hellebuyck and his wife, Andrea, dressed as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.Photo byIG/Andrea_Fancy

Look no further than everyone's favorite pop star and her beloved football player for the ultimate couple's costume. These two stars dominated headlines the past year, with Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour and Travis Kelce winning the 2024 Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. This couple’s outfit is perfect for a girly girl and a man’s man. 

Cowboy Carter Beyoncé

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Break out your cowboy boots and Stetson hat because now's the time to get in formation. Beyoncé ushered us all into our cowboy era with the release of her album Cowboy Carter this past year. This look would also be an excellent choice for any independent woman or cute little kid. 

Emotional Characters from Inside Out 2

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The sequel to Inside Out was released this past year to the delight of kids and parents alike. New emotional characters were introduced: anxiety, embarrassment, envy, and ennui. These outfits would be awesome for some kids who want to stay on the theme together, or even an entire family could dress up, as all the outfits are easily replicated.

Characters From Dune: Part Two

Paul Atredis and Chani from Dune.Photo byReddit : r/dune

It's a classic costume for both men and women, but it's all the more relevant this year thanks to the release of Dune: Part Two. Our favorite part? This should be a pretty straightforward, warm costume for those cold, rainy, breezy nights of trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. 

Wednesday Addams from Wednesday

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Jenna Ortega's portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the Netflix show Wednesday was arguably the biggest show of 2022. And with season 2 in the works, everyone will want to dress up in her creepy getups this Halloween. There’ll be no shortage of costumes ready-to-by for this idea, but you could easily recreate the DIY look. Adding in a ‘Thing’ hand prop will go the extra mile!

Ariel from The Little Mermaid

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Disney brought us a dreamy reimagining of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey. It’s easy to imagine how many little girls will want to recreate this beloved character's iconic, whimsical look. This one will probably require some great sewing skills, or you can opt to purchase a sequenced mermaid skirt and long-flowing wig. We can also see this as a snug little outfit for a young child or baby, keeping them warm and wrapped up.

Stanley Cup

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Moving away from character costumes, there is always the idea of dressing up as objects/memes that captured the public attention this past year. There’s a way to get really creative and DIY with these costumes. Take the Stanley Cup. They're practically everywhere, and someone you know, if not you, is completely obsessed with one and has drastically increased their water intake with one this past year. The Stanley Cup costume offers a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity and humor this Halloween.