Top Halloween Costumes 2023

Halloween is right around the corner! If you’re looking for the most popular and trendy Halloween costumes this year, FancyDressTown has you covered. As a leading fancy dress shop and costume shop in London, we’ve got the inside scoop on what costumes will be hot for Halloween 2023. Our store is your one-stop shop for creative and costumed attire.

As London’s premier costume store and character costume seller, we have all the most unique and creative Halloween looks for 2023. Our expertise and selection cannot be matched!

Browse our wide selection of fancy dress costumes for inspiration. From pop culture favorites to scary classics, these are the top costumes you should consider from our London costume shops this spooky season!

 

Pop Culture Costumes

Pop culture dominates Halloween costume trends every year. In 2023, expect inspired looks from major movies, TV shows, games and celebrities. Our costume shop has all the latest pop culture costumes ready for you to make a splash this Halloween!

• Barbie and Ken Costume – With the new Barbie movie coming out, expect to see lots of Barbie and Ken costumes this Halloween! This classic duo makes a fun and recognizable couple’s costume. The signature pink and teal outfits are instantly identifiable as Barbie and Ken. Recreate their wholesome retro vibe or modern look from the new film.
• Wednesday Addams Family Costume – The hit Netflix series has made this creepy Addams Family character popular again. Her signature braids are perfect to emulate. Pair a long black wig with a prep school outfit for Wednesday’s deadpan spooky style. Stay true to the TV show or go more classic with the original Addams Family look.
• Buzz Lightyear Costume – Thanks to the new Lightyear movie, this epic space ranger costume will be everywhere. To infinity and beyond! Deck yourself out in Buzz’s signature purple suit and glow in the dark armor. Finish the look with his clear helmet and neon green accents for that “Star Command” vibe.
• Ariel from The Little Mermaid Costume – She’s a perennial underwater princess. With the live action movie coming up, an Ariel costume lets you be part of her world. Get her iconic green tail and purple seashell top. Bonus points if you can walk in towering heels!

Superhero Costumes

What’s Halloween without superheroes? These classic costumes are perfect for all ages.

• Joker Costume – Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar-winning role has made the Clown Prince of Crime more popular than ever. A Joker costume is guaranteed to impress. Channel Phoenix’s maniacal character in a radiant red suit and green hair, or reference Heath Ledger’s anarchist Joker in a purple coat and face paint.
• Batman Costume – The Dark Knight is eternally cool. Pick your favorite Batsuit or go vintage comic book style. Choose between Christian Bale’s high-tech armored look, Val Kilmer’s retro gray-and-black suit, or Adam West’s classic blue-and-gray caped version. Add the iconic cowl headpiece and you’re ready to save Gotham.
• Venom Costume – With his toothy grin and sinister style, Venom is a Halloween favorite. Become the lethal protector antihero in this creepy Spiderman spinoff costume. Use black face paint and a red wig to recreate Venom’s freakish alien symbiote look.
• Spiderman Costume – Your friendly neighborhood web slinger is always swooping in to save Halloween. Try the classic skin-tight red and blue Spidey suit or high-tech Iron Spider armor with mechanical spider arms. Shoot webs (or web string) at villains!

Group Costumes

Squad up with friends or family for an epic group costume theme! Matching costumes are extra fun.

• Hocus Pocus Costume – As a cult classic Halloween flick, this is wicked good inspiration. Dress as the Sanderson sisters or the trio of plucky kids. Embrace your inner witch with the Sanderson’s extravagant dresses and wild wigs, or play the heroic teenagers fending them off.
• Money Heist Costume – Channel this hit Netflix series by going as the group of criminals in their iconic red jumpsuits and Salvador Dali masks. Coordinate as Tokyo, Moscow, Denver or the other code name culprits on an epic heist mission.
• Clueless Costume – Being a “clueless” squad of Beverly Hills teens is like, totally buggin’! Pick your fave characters from this ’90s classic. Will you be Cher, Dionne, or Tai? Get the yellow plaid outfits and gossip by the lockers.

Scary Costumes

You can never go wrong with a scary Halloween costume. Spook and delight everyone with these creepy costumes.

• Screamer Costume – This freaky costume has a monster busting out of your chest! Nothing says Halloween like a scary screamer. Use props and makeup to create the gory illusion of a creature tearing its way out of your torso. Ooze blood and guts for added fright.
• Skeleton Costume – Go classic with a skeleton bodysuit or dress. Top it off with glow-in-the-dark painted bones for an eerie effect. Paint your face like a skull and complete the skeletal look with bone accessories. Make it funny or scary—this costume always slays!
• Maleficent Costume – Channel this dark sorceress with horns and staff. A Maleficent costume oozes pure Halloween magic. Rock her iconic black and purple robe, dramatic horned headdress, and sinister staff. Add green face makeup for her creepy witchy vibe.

More Pop Culture Costumes

Beyond the new popular costumes, give a nod to these dress-up icons from classic movies, TV, music and more.

• Elvis Costume – Pay tribute to the legendary King of Rock and Roll in a white sequined jumpsuit or black leather outfit. Slick back your hair and pop the collar for that classic Elvis snarl. Top it off with aviator shades and you’ll be singing Jailhouse Rock.
• Mario Costume – Jump into the Mushroom Kingdom action wearing the famous red cap and overalls of this iconic Nintendo character. Add a fake mustache, white gloves and brown shoes to fully become the beloved Italian plumber hero.
• Black Widow Costume – Join the Avengers by dressing up as the sultry red-headed super spy, utility belt and all. Get Black Widow’s sleek leather jumpsuit and bracelets that shoot “widow’s bite” beams. Finish the look with fiery red hair and you’ll be ready to help the Avengers assemble.

Funny Costumes

Make ’em laugh this Halloween in a funny costume that adds humor and silly flair.

• Prisoner Costume – Escape in style wearing a classic black-and-white striped jailbird uniform, with ball and chain prop. Get your inmate on with this costume’s striped shirt, matching hat, and fake shackles. For an authentic look, add a fake ball and chain cuffed to your ankle.
• Catwoman Costume – Channel DC Comics’ feline fatale in a fierce and sexy catsuit, complete with kitty ears. Purr-fect for Catwoman fans, this costume comes with a slick black catsuit, cat-eared mask, and tail. Play up the cat eye makeup and stiletto heels for that powerful femme fatale vibe.
• Harley Quinn Costume – Get some giggles as the bubbly yet psycho sidekick. Just add her trademark makeup and hammer! Harley’s signature red and black jester costume, skull-print tights, cute but creepy makeup and whimsical props like her oversized hammer are sure to bring dark laughs.

DIY Costume Ideas

With a little creativity, you can easily make DIY versions of popular costumes using items you already own.

• Zombie – Make gruesome zombie attire from old, torn clothes. Complete the undead look with gory face makeup.
• Mummy – Wrap yourself in strips of white fabric like an Egyptian mummy just risen from its tomb. Spooky and simple!
• Pirate – Cut up and fray an old shirt. Add a bandana, eye patch and plastic sword for a piratical ensemble. Arghhh!
• Pop Art – Recreate Andy Warhol’s colorful Marilyn Monroe portrait. Wear a blond wig and add vibrant pop art makeup.

Costume Tips & Trends

Follow these tips to nail your Halloween costume this year:

• TV/Movies – Costumes from new releases like Barbie, Wednesday, Hocus Pocus 2 and Top Gun: Maverick will be all over.
• Nostalgia – Old school looks from the 70s, 80s and 90s are back. Think disco, punk, neon and more.
• Groups – Squad goals! Match your friends or family with group costume themes.
• Humor – Funny, cute or punny costumes are in. Scary or gory is out.
• Uniqueness – Avoid generic looks and add personal flair. Accessorize to the max!
• Comfort – Opt for comfy costumes you can party all night in. Prioritize mobility.

Mix and match or DIY your own look. Most importantly, have fun! Browse FancyDressTown’s huge selection of Halloween costumes in London and build your costume dreams. Happy haunting!

No matter what you choose, the most important thing is having fun! At FancyDressTown, we have thousands of Halloween costume options for kids and adults. Browse our collection for all the most popular looks. Let us help make this your most epic Halloween yet!

Still need inspiration? Here are a few frequently asked questions about Halloween costumes:

What are some easy DIY costume ideas?

Some fun and simple DIY costumes include cat (ears and tail), vampire (cape and fangs), cop (sunglasses and fake badge), pirate (eye patch and bandana), robot (boxes spray painted silver). Get creative with makeup and common household items!

What if I wait until the last minute to get a costume?

No worries! Some easy last minute costumes are zombie (tattered clothing with face paint), mummy (white sheets wrapped around you), hippie or rocker (wardrobe you already own), mask with all black clothing. Accessorize items you have at home.

What makes a winning group costume?

The best group costumes have a theme that brings everyone together (like Money Heist), are recognizable but unique, and show effort through things like matching accessories. Avoid doing the same old generic costumes in favor of something fun and different!

What are the most comfortable costume options?

If you want a comfortable costume you can party in all night, try overalls costumes like Mario or Buzz Lightyear, joggers and hoodie combos, or a onesie outfit with headpiece like a dinosaur or unicorn. Avoid stiff, restrictive materials when possible.

What costume trends should be avoided?

Steer clear of cultural appropriation or making light of serious issues. Avoid overly-revealing, offensive or controversial costumes that could hurt or offend others. Keep it fun, playful and inclusive!

We hope these popular costume ideas help you decide on the perfect look this Halloween season. Shop early, accessorize awesomely, and let your costume reflect your personality. Dare to be different and make 2023 your most wicked Halloween yet!