Like every year, the Halloween of 2023 is bound to look toward the glitzy dream factory of the stars: Hollywood as a muse for costume ideas. As a treasure trove of countless captivating characters, pop culture serves up many relatable figures that draw in the fascination of dress-up enthusiasts. Who would pass up on the opportunity to step into their shoes for a night of sheer fantasy and fun? Well, the season of spookiness and self-expression is upon us once again.

For those searching for a stroke of inspiration to strut their stuff in, these seven ideas could turn anybody into the life of the party.

The perfect couple costumes for Swifties  

Since the start of her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift fans have not suffered a day devoid of developments emerging from her life. Besides, her developing love interest in the guise of NFL player Travis Kelce only gave them another reason to rejoice. Now, they can look towards the duo for the quintessential couple’s costume.

After the duo’s latest appearance at SNL, they have officially been deemed ‘couple goals’ by Swifties. For those with a partner or buddy who loves pairing up for costumes, these two will make for the perfect ensembles.

Barbie vs Oppenheimer enters the chat again

As the biggest rivalry to emerge from Hollywood in 2023, Barbenheimer’s popularity cannot be underestimated. Why put the dazzling aesthetics of the two blockbuster films to rest already right? It is the perfect opportunity for those who broke out their finest pink garbs for Barbie’s premiere to relive those fabulous fits. 

Meanwhile, those that leaned towards Oppenheimer could grab a vintage suit and pork pie hat to ‘dress up as the father of the atom bomb’. Furthermore, the two can be combined to make couple costumes too!

Paint the town red Doja Cat style

As the best indicator of trends, social media is a testament to the chokehold of Doja Cat over algorithms. With her latest track ‘Paint The Town Red’ surpassing all others, she is back in the limelight. Especially due to her devilish attire from its video which makes a fitting look for an eerie night. 

Besides inspiring this year’s most viral TikTok dance trend, the ‘Scarlet’ singer’s epic talents deserve a tribute after all! Good luck getting the blood-red paint off later though.

Or, another legend of the music industry could make for a head-turning look too.

Elvis resurrected and reimagined 

The hip-swinging, guitar-strumming sensation of yesteryears, Elvis Presley has always been the go-to costume for those who have a flair for the dramatic. After 2022’s Elvis documented the rock ‘n’ roll ringleader’s life, the upcoming Priscilla has brought him back into the spotlight. 

Especially because of the love triangle between the two movies’ actors, Austin Butler’s replacement with Jacob Elordi was made all the more sensational. So, like always, Elvis will be the one costume that one can never go wrong with. 

Wednesday meets Annabelle: M3GAN

After Wednesday, another horror thriller based on teenage drama: M3GAN became an instant sensation in 2023. By combining a nightmarish Annabelle-like robot doll with the terrifying blank stare of Wednesday Addams, the flick did justice to the gory genre. Of course, it also gave cosplayers the perfect spooky style to flaunt on Halloween too!

By default, the killer doll’s haunting outfit is made from the stuff of nightmares. Additionally, it will be easier to replicate as well. Even at the last minute, a beige dress, blonde wig, and some make-up should do the trick.  

2023: The perfect year to unleash the aliens 

In 2023, the most unexpected topic to dominate everyday conversations became that of extraterrestrials. So, what better way to deliver some hair-raising chills to the crowd than your own version of an alien? With the recent rise in alleged UFO sightings, people may even wonder if it is a person in a costume or the real deal!

This topic has garnered widespread attention due to the Pentagon’s reports from earlier this year. Those who step out in the get up of these out-of-this-world guests could even group up to build an alien army! 

The return of the superheroes, anti-heroes and villains 

Among the most popular attires spotted at a Halloween party tend to be the saviors and villains. This year, the mischievous Loki and equally sassy Ryan Reynolds-played Deadpool would make for the perfect devilish supers to dress as. Besides them, Ms Marvel and Miles Morales would also catch the eyes of many.

Meanwhile, the real-life invincibles that graced The Boys and its spin-off Gen V like Patrick Schwarzenegger’s swoon-worthy character could be the touch of epic every party needs. Equally impressive, the real-life hero Arnold Schwarzenegger or his The Terminator character is also an option.

Which among these seven would be your dream costume? Share your answer in the comments.