89 Funny Halloween Costumes That Are Instant Crowd-Pleasers
Who ~doesn't~ love a human-sized worm?
It's time to get into the spooky spirit. The end of October will be here before we know it, so you're going to want to break out those Halloween decorations and figure out what in the Devil's name your Halloween costume will be. The perfect costume usually takes time and planning because there are just SO. MANY. OPTIONS. Do you wanna go for a '90s-inspired Halloween costume? A traditional scary Halloween costume? Or maybe just a really good Halloween makeup look that'll get the job done. And if you're trying to find the perfect funny Halloween costume, the best place to start is with what actually makes you laugh! Think about it, what's more memorable, a costume covered in fake blood or something that makes everyone hysterical? And these LOL-worthy costume ideas will make you the MMP (Most Memorable Person) at the party, no matter how spooky everyone else is.
If you feel like going with something lighthearted that’ll make people immediately crack up and smile when they see you, we found more than a few ideas that'll do the trick. From ridiculous pun costumes to amazing throwback ideas, here are 90 funny Halloween costumes to make you (and everyone else) giggle all night long. The best part: funny Halloween costumes tend to be the simplest and coziest ones, so you won't have to spend much to put it together, AND you'll be toasty warm and comfy all night long. Win-win!
Barbie
Summer's biggest movie has endless funny Halloween costume potential. You could go as Kate McKinnon's Weird Barbie, you could go as Barbie and Ken getting arrested, Existential Crisis Barbie, Definitely Not Thinking About Death Barbie, the list goes on...
Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval
They were a couple that captured the nation...and our costume imaginations.
Nicole Kidman's AMC Ad
Nicole Kidman's AMC ad is literally everywhere—even on clothes you can get just in time for Halloween!
Jake from State Farm
All you need is a red sweater, some khakis, and a dream.
M3GAN
Fair warning: if you do choose to dress up as the robotic doll of nightmares, you have to learn the dance. It's the law.
Kris Jenner
This one is like two costumes in one because you can get super meta about it and be one of the Kardashians as Kris Jenner.
Grogu (aka Baby Yoda)
Lizzo did it right when she dressed up as a human-sized Baby Yoda for Halloween. We could never recreate her look, but there's no harm in trying!
The "Ludicrously Capacious Bag" Girl from Succession
Succession's final season was full of memeable moments, but none was quite so delightful as the "ludicrously capacious bag" moment, making it a great Halloween deep cut.
A Motion Capture Suit
Do you have a form-fitting grey or black shirt and leggings? Do you also have tape and/or sticky notes? If the answer is yes, then you have the fixing's for a great DIY motion capture suit.
Britney Spears' Wedding Entourage
Donatella Versace, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Madonna, Selena Gomez, and Drew Barrymore made some very Halloween-able history at Spears' intimate wedding ceremony in 2022. Gowns, beautiful gowns.
Drew Barrymore
Speaking of our girl Drew, there's nothing better than putting on a perfectly fitted suit and going as the talk show host herself. All you have to do is loo great and then get uncomfortably close to everyone you see on Halloween night.
Allan
Allan, the often forgotten doll/Ken BFF, is finally getting his due thanks to Barbie. His look is distinctive and pretty easy to recreate making him a top contender for my Halloween costume.
A Worm
Heidi Klum is the undisputed champ of Halloween, and this costume proves why. Her commitment is unmatched.
Your Favorite American Girl Doll
Forget Barbie, American Girl Dolls are here, and they've got plenty of costume inspo.
Lala Kent
Lala Kent gave us a lot of iconic pop culture moments in 2023, but none surpassed "Send it to Darrell," a phrase that turned into merch that led to this incredible Watch What Happens Live look.
Captain Underpants
Throwback to your childhood!! All you need for this one is a red cape and, ya know, a pair of white underpants, so it's super easy, too.
A Banana
Okay, but it TRULY does not get easier (or more comfortable!) than this.
Ted Lasso
Pls take this as your sign to dress up as in yassified Ted Lasso costume this year, okay?
A Squirrel
Just sayin', this giant cozy squirrel suit is the way to go.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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