October 10, 2024

Top trending Halloween costumes for 2024: Must-have looks, accessories and more for adults

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Halloween is inching closer, but skip the last-minute costume shopping this year and prepare your look now while the party invites start rolling in!

Trending costumes every year tend to reflect what's happening in Hollywood, so expect plenty of Deadpool, Wolverine and Garfield looks on the horizon.

And with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" out and delighting audiences, you can count on seeing characters from the original film and this sequel pop up anywhere you go.

The film has also spawned tons of wearable merchandise, all of which make for a great way to casually show off your membership in the Tim Burton fandom without a full transformation -- check out the fast-selling DIFF eyewear in our accessories section below to see what we mean.

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Harley Quinn and Joker costumes will also be a hit with couples this year with "Joker: Folie à Deux" out now, just weeks ahead of the holiday.

Classic themes are always in vogue, so you can stay traditional with a vampire, ghost or other monster-inspired getup.

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And in addition to the "Beetlejuice" accessories mentioned above, there are plenty of other Halloween pieces -- like the bold jack-o'-lantern Bogg Bag or a cozy pumpkin sweater -- you can pepper into your October wardrobe to show off your Halloween spirit.

Whatever your dress-up goal may be, scroll on to discover the costumes you'll need to achieve it!

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Trending costumes for 2024

Adult Astrid Deetz Dress Costume - Beetlejuice

Price: $59.99 · From Spirit Halloween

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Adult Auntie Anne's Pretzel Nuggets Cup Costume

Price: $49.99 · From Spirit Halloween

For something goofy that everyone loves, dress up as an Auntie Anne's cup of nugget pretzels this year. It's easy to slip on and off, too, so it makes a great last-minute costume that requires minimal effort to change into.

Marvel Deadpool Costume for Adults

Price: $79.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is officially a blockbuster hit, and countless imitators are sure to honor the film with their costumes this year.

X-Men Wolverine Costume for Men

Price: $69.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

Adult Delores Dress Costume - Beetlejuice

Price: $59.99 · From Spirit Halloween

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is projected to be one of the year's biggest films, and Monica Bellucci's instantly iconic character Delores has a lot to do with that. Grab this fun dress and practice your best creepy makeup skills now to be ahead of the trend.

Adult Blazer Dress Costume - Beetlejuice

Price: $49.99 · From Spirit Halloween

If you prefer to dress as the ghost with the most himself, try this fun Beetlejuice look for women that offers more breathability thanks to a skirt instead of pants.

Mens Deluxe Beetlejuice Costume

Price: $99.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

Stick to the original Beetlejuice look and go with the full striped suit!

Plus Size Mean Girls Dramatic Tank Top

Price: $19.99 · From Forever 21

Forever 21's entire "Mean Girls" line is an instant way to create a nostalgic tribute look to one of the most quotable movies of all time that is now twenty years old! Pair this tank with a black leather mini to get a full Regina George look, or get together with your girlfriends to do a group costume look with the infamous Santa ensemble.

Seeing Stars Cheerleader Costume for Women

Price: $69.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

Cowgirls never really go out of style, but they're having a real moment in 2024 thanks to a certain popular documentary series.

Adult Art the Clown Costume - Terrifier

Price: $59.99 · From Spirit Halloween

Adult Hot Wheels Driver Costume

Price: $59.99 · From Spirit Halloween

The racing trend is already popular in streetwear, but feel free to try it on for one night only with this fun Hot Wheels costume.

Adult Cinnabon Box 3D Costume

Price: $49.99 · From Spirit Halloween

Couples costumes

Travis Kelce Kansas City Chiefs Nike Women's Game Jersey - Red

Price: $129.99 · From Fanatics

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will likely be as ever-present on Halloween as their relationship was in the media last football season. Get in on the trend with a quality jersey so you can re-wear it to games and other football-related activities later on.

Harlequin Blaster Costume

Price: $64.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

Treat Halloween like a wild date night when you and your man dress up in this Harley Quinn-inspired look and...

Dark Comedian Costume Suit

Price: $59.99 to $99.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

...this fiendish, Joker-inspired companion costume.

Adult Morticia Addams Costume - The Addams Family

Price: $39.99 · From Spirit Halloween

It wouldn't be Halloween without oodles of in-love couples dressing as the kookiest twosome of all time: Morticia and...

Adult Gomez Addams Costume - The Addams Family

Price: $59.99 · From Spirit Halloween

...her beloved Gomez, of course.

Adult Tooth and Tooth Fairy Couples Costumes

Price: $49.99 · From Spirit Halloween

It's goofy, it's fun, and best of all, it's all-in-one when you order this silly couple's costume.

Spooktacular Creations Couples Halloween Costumes

Price: $43.99 · From Amazon

Another low-effort but high-fun costume idea is peanut butter and jelly -- you can wear basically any outfit underneath for a quick change in or out of your look throughout the night.

Classic costumes

Adult Pirate Costume

Price: $39.99 · From Spirit Halloween

During a recent chat with Spirit Halloween's reps, they mentioned pirate costumes having a surge in popularity this year for both men and women. Get in on the trend with a classic look like this one.

Tipsy Elves Halloween Skeleton Costume for Women - Comfy Easy Adult Onesie Jumpsuit - Front and Back Print with Zip Up Mask

Price: $69.95 · 12% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $79.95

For something extra-comfy and warm to wear while taking your kids trick-or-treating, try this skeleton onesie that will never go out of Halloween style.

Amscan Ghost Poncho Costume Standard White

Price: $23.99 · 14% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $27.99

Step up the usual sheet ghost costume with this equally easy-to-wear but even cuter look that's popular on Amazon.

Spooktacular Creations Men’s German Bavarian Oktoberfest Costume Set, Beer Costume Hat for Adults Halloween and Beer Festival

Price: $54.99 · From Amazon

This popular Bavarian-inspired costume can pull double duty since it works for Halloween or an Oktoberfest celebration.

Leg Avenue Women's Large Ruched Witch Hat

Price: $30.95 · From Amazon

The classic witch is a popular choice every year, so grab this to keep on hand so you can pair it with a black dress and have an instant costume for those last-minute party invites.

Men's Nocturnal Count Vampire Costume

Price: $129.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

This is a surprisingly luxe take on the classic vampire look thanks to a rich color scheme and extra detailing that gives a more realistic bloodsucker vibe than just a cheap set of plastic fangs could provide.

Kansas Girl Long Dress Women Costume

Price: $24.99 to $29.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

You can never go wrong with a costume inspired by the timeless classic "The Wizard of Oz."

Men's Frankenstein's Monster Costume

Price: $49.99 to $59.99 · From HalloweenCostumes.com

Frankenstein is a great pick for anyone looking to honor Mary Shelley's fantastical literary creation and keep things traditional this Halloween.

Halloween accessories and jewelry

Medallion of the Serpent Necklace

Price: $220 · From Amazon

Whether you're dressing up a Medusa costume, putting together a Taylor Swift "Reputation"-era look or just want a glam piece that features snakes (one of the best scary-season jewelry motifs!), this Arvino necklace is a divine way to do it. It's made with high-quality metals so it will stay beautiful for years to come despite its reasonable price point, and it makes a great gift for anyone who likes a touch of edge in their year-round accessories.

Beetlejuice sunglasses

Price: $98 · From Diff Eyewear

Diff Eyewear has released four pairs of glasses that coordinate with the main characters in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," each a beautifully subtle nod to their inspiration while remaining wearable year-round -- see the rest below, but the pair inspired by the title character is undeniably cool and trendy thanks to their round lenses and green, reflective lenses.

The Pumpkin Spice Quencher H2.O FlowState Tumbler I 30 OZ

Price: $35 · From Stanley

It may not be the scariest Halloween accessory, but this pumpkin spice delight is just the thing to carry when you want to really sink into those October vibes.

Original Bogg Bag - Bogg o' Lantern

Price: $100 · From Bogg Bag

Perfect for Halloween shopping and collecting various other seasonal goods, the super-popular Bogg Bag is durable, washable, tip-proof and sturdy enough to hold everything you'll need to get through a day at the pumpkin patch or trick-or-treating.

Evil Eye Protector Ring, Mystical Symbol Design, Elegant Band

Price: $60 · From Amazon

Jazz up a witchy look this Halloween and ward off nefarious spirits with this evil eye protection ring.

Rudiment Sloat Snake Wrap Ring

Price: $25 · From Rocksbox

Delicate enough for daily, year-round wear, this dainty snake ring is the perfect touch of scary sparkle to help you get into the Halloween mood this fall.

Lydia Deetz Black Grey Sunglasses

Price: $98 · From Diff Eyewear

The Lydia sunglasses have a classic goth look thanks to all-black framing, lenses and decorative prongs around the edges that lend an industrial flair.

Glamnetic just dropped a 'Beetlejuice' press-on nail collection, just in time for the sequel

GNOCE Red Apple Charms for Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Skull Christmas Bead Charms Fit all Bracelets/Necklace Gift for Women

Price: $30.95 · From Amazon

Charm bracelets have been trending this year, so it's the perfect time to stock up on Halloween-themed charms like this popular poison apple dripping with eerie beauty.

GNOCE Halloween Horror Charm Bead Sterling Silver Pumpkin Wearing a Wizard Hat Black Charm For Bracelet/Necklace For Women

Price: $34.95 · From Amazon

We couldn't decide on just one Gnoce charm, but a charm bracelet is all about adding on anyway! This pumpkin wizard is another tiny treasure that sits on the bracelet itself, acting as an anchor piece between the more dangly options like the third pick below.

GNOCE Witch Cauldron Pendant Charm

Price: $31.95 · From Amazon

In keeping with Gnoce's attention to detail, this teensy cauldron features inlaid gemstones around the perimeter and on the stirring stick that sits inside the rim of the opening. In addition to Halloween wear, this makes a great gift for anyone in your life who dabbles in the esoteric arts.

Perry Street Elvira Spider Cocktail Ring

Price: $20.99 · 40% Savings
From Rocksbox

Original: $35

Top off your costume -- Elvira or otherwise -- with a sparkly spider to give your look a flash of glamour even at your creepiest.

Perry Street Elvira Spider Drops

Price: $23.99 · 40% Savings
From Rocksbox

Original: $40

And of course, add the matching earrings to round out the look. They're statement-sized with CZ stones and high-polish, 14-karat gold plating.

Delia Deetz Black Red Gradient Sunglasses

Price: $98 · From Diff Eyewear

Dramatic as Delia herself, these oversized sunnies are a glamorous touch for any Halloween-ready look.

Astrid Deetz Silver Dusty Silver Sunglasses

Price: $98 · From Diff Eyewear

Astrid's main look was the basis for these dusty silver glasses that offer a gorgeously ghostly shade that would complement any afterlife-inspired costumes or outfits.

Spiderweb Gold Statement Earrings in White Crystal

Price: $95 · From Kendra Scott

Sparkly with a scary touch, these spiderweb earrings from Kendra Scott are a dazzling way to dress up your Halloween looks thanks to their bold size and gorgeous craftsmanship.

Pumpkin Gold Short Pendant Necklace in Orange Mother-of-

Price: $65 · From Kendra Scott

For a more all-season piece, try this simple but stunning pumpkin necklace featuring a dainty orange mother-of-pearl pumpkin nestled in a gold casing on a delicate chain. And since mother-of-pearl has subtle surface variations throughout, no two necklaces will look exactly the same!

Trek Tumbler - One Hydrated Witch

Price: $44.99 · From Simple Modern

Even monsters know you have to stay hydrated, so why not make it more fun by sipping from this witchy tumbler?

Halloween sweaters to wear throughout October

Knit Dog Sweater

Price: $19.99 · 59% Savings
From Mark & Graham

Original: $49

If your dog enjoys feeling extra warm in a seasonal sweater, try this adorable skull and crossbones design from Mark & Graham to get them ready to join you on a your trick-or-treat walk.

Black & Orange Ghostie Blouson Sleeve Cardigan

Price: $30.59 · From Cupshe

For the days leading up to Halloween, wear this cozy ghost-print cardigan to build spirit and momentum for Oct. 31.

Black Long Sleeve Jack-O-Lantern Mockneck Sweater

Price: $26.34 · From Cupshe

This sweater is ideal for wearing to the pumpkin patch on a chilly day.

JINTING Women Halloween Sweatshirt

Price: $24.99 · From Amazon

Cat lovers will enjoy the silly face of on this scaredy cat and pumpkin pullover that reviewers say is nice enough to dress up for fall festivals or other gatherings this season.

Black Cat on Pumpkin Sweatshirt

Price: $23.99 · From Amazon

A black cat, pumpkin and bats? What could be more Halloween?