Halloween this year is more about cultural commentary where it’s essentially a moodboard of memes, music, and micro trends stitched together with glitter and self awareness. Here’s the roundup of who (and what) you should be dressing as, this spooky season.
THE SHOWGIRL
Taking cues from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour glamour and Vegas residency sparkle, the Showgirl costume shimmered with sequins, feathers, and feminine bravado. It’s campy, cinematic, and undeniably Swift coded.
FANCY NANCY
For those who love their Halloween with a hint of irony and childhood nostalgia, Fancy Nancy made a comeback. Ribbons, boas, pearls, and a vocabulary that’s très magnifique, a preschool fever dream turned fashion statement.
Y2K HAIFA WEHBE
Few pulled off drama quite like Y2K Haifa Wehbe, low-rise everything, rhinestone belts, that glossy bombshell hair, and of course her iconic cheetah prints. It’s nostalgia through an Arab pop diva lens, complete with attitude and shimmer.
THE JESTER
A little chaos never hurt anyone. The jester costume re-emerged this year as a TikTok favorite part medieval mischief, part haute clown couture. Bells, bold colors, and irony? Perfectly on trend.
JUSTIN BIEBER ‘STANDING ON BUSINESS’
From viral memes to Halloween inspo, Justin’s hoodie and cap combo became a statement in itself. A study in minimalism, masculinity, and meme-ability; costume or commentary? You decide.
LABUBU
The oddly adorable monster-like toy took over feeds, bags, lives, food and now Halloween. Oversized heads, pastel fur, and eerie cute energy made Labubu the weirdest yet most lovable costume moment of the year.
SONNY ANGEL
Following closely behind, Sonny Angels became the ultimate “coquette meets chaos” choice. Wings, pastel diapers, and a wink to collectible culture. It’s bizarrely sweet like innocence gone viral.
POSH SPICE
Minimalist, chic, and unimpressed, Victoria Beckham is back in the spotlight with her recently released documentary Posh Spice returned as the go-to costume. All black everything and that iconic pout.
BILLIE, SABRINA & CHAPPELL — THE GRAMMY TRIO
After their red carpet moment dominated timelines, the trio’s chaotic cool dynamic became instant costume gold. One oversized sporty fit, one silver shimmer dress, one feathered fantasy together they screamed “industry plant energy,” in the best way.
CHARLI XCX’S WEDDING LOOK
Closing the list with a touch of absurd subtle glam, Charli’s viral wedding aesthetic gave BRAT, camp meets chaos meets couture. Whether in a white mini or dramatic veil, it’s giving “hyperpop matrimony.”
