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October is nearly half over, which means there’s still time to plan ahead for the spooky season (especially when it comes to shipping delays). Even if you’re not a Hollywood costume designer or a DIY type, not all ensembles need to be generic — that’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween costumes that don’t look like your standard out-of-the-bag outfit.
Even better: All of our Halloween costume picks are under $100 or on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days from popular brands such as Spirit Halloween and Rubie’s. Most of them require accessories that you likely already have in your closet. From Bridgerton ballgowns and dresses fit for Salem’s Sanderson sisters, to classic monsters and more, check out our favorite women’s and men’s costumes below. (We’ve also gathered our top superhero Halloween costumes if you’re into that, too.)
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The Best Women’s Halloween Costumes Under $100
Deluxe Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Costume
This official Harley Quinn women’s costume includes a two-in-one jacket and tee, shorts belt and fishnet tights — all you need is the matching wig (or blue and red temporary hair color) and sneakers.
Women’s Supergirl Costume
Pair your favorite red boots with this official Supergirl costume dress that features a metallic flared skirt and cape.
Wednesday Addams Costume
Tap into your inner deadpan spirit with this chic Wednesday Addams costume. You’ll get a stylish black skull-print dress (finished with a white collar and cuffs) and black tights — just add witchy black boots and a double-braided long black wig or do your own ‘do.
Hocus Pocus Sarah Sanderson Witch Costume
Conjure up the ditziest witch of them all with this official Sarah Sanderson costume. Run amuck (amuck, amuck) in her satin dress with a printed bodice, mesh sleeves and gold petticoat. You can also gather up a few girlfriends and dress up as all three spooky sisters.
Olivia Rodrigo as a Cheerleader in the “Good 4 U” Music Video
Pair some long black latex gloves with a blue cheerleader uniform to easily get Olivia Rodrigo’s rebel cheer squad look in her music video for “Good 4 U.”
Lily Houghton from Jungle Cruise Halloween Costume
Suit up like Emily Blunt’s intrepid Dr. Lily Houghton from Jungle Cruise with this stylish Halloween costume. It comes with everything you need in one convenient jumpsuit (including an attached collared blouse and pant) plus her chic hat and trusty belt.
Women’s Astronaut Costume
Reach for the stars this Halloween in this women’s astronaut costume that’s available in other colors.
Women’s Nightmare on Elm Street Miss Kreuger Costume
Deal-hunting horror fans will love that this Nightmare on Elm Street women’s costume is 35 percent off on Amazon and includes a striped dress, glove and hat.
CosplayDIY Women’s Ball Gown
From Daphne Bridgerton or Lady Whistledown to Marie Antoinette, this versatile ballgown can serve dozens of looks from Rococo to Regency for Halloween (even if your fashion history-obsessed friend says otherwise). If you do decide to dress up as Bridgerton, don’t forget to stay in character with some good neck acting.
Tipsy Elves Women’s Skeleton Costume
Whether you’re going for the classic bare-bones look, or you’re recreating the Silly Symphony’s “Skeleton Dance,” this women’s skeleton costume is one and done.
Stranger Things Scoops Ahoy Costume
Don’t forget to sprinkle in some sarcasm when you dress up as Stranger Things‘ Robin Buckley. This unofficial Scoops Ahoy uniform includes a striped top, vest, shorts and hat.
Women’s 1920s Gatsby-Inspired Flapper Costume
Ma Rainey, Clara Bow or Gatsby girl — if you pair it with the right accessories, the options are endless with this sequinned flapper dress costume. It’s great for all of those Roaring Twenties parties and New Year’s Eve soirées.
Clueless Cher Halloween Costume
As if Cher Horowitz ever goes out of style for Halloween! Pay homage to the ’90s movie icon in this Clueless-inspired costume, which includes the entire yellow plaid jacket and skirt outfit, a sweater top and two kilt pins.
Women’s Hippie Costume
Whether you’re dressing up as a Band-Aid á la Almost Famous or reliving Woodstock, this women’s hippie costume can be worn for Halloweens to come. This four-piece outfit includes a floral bell-sleeved mini dress with an attached fringed vest, a headband, glasses and a choker.
Handmaid’s Tale Women’s Costume
Fans of the Margaret Atwood novel-turned-Hulu Originals series can pretend to live under his eye with this stunning recreation of the show’s iconic scarlet uniforms. This Handmaid’s Tale costume comes with a red hooded dress and white bonnet, so all you need is a pair of your best revolution-ready boots.
Women’s Rosie the Riveter Halloween Costume
If you prefer a decidedly more optimistic feminist Halloween costume, raise a fist in this stylish Rosie the Riveter Halloween costume. All you need is a pair of black combat boots to pull off the WWII-era cultural icon’s look, as this set comes with denim-inspired jumpsuit with a “Rosie” name tag, a red belt, and a polka-dotted head scarf.
Women’s Minnie Mouse Costume
It doesn’t get any cuter than this Minnie Mouse costume. It includes an adorable polka-dot fit and flare dress with puff sleeves, a matching headband and a black bow belt.
Grease Bad Sandy Costume
One of the original good girls gone bad, Sandy from Grease is one of the best Halloween costumes that will always be a hit. This official Grease costume comes with an off-the-shoulder top, curve-hugging pants and an elastic belt, and in options with or without a blonde wig.
The Best Men’s Halloween Costumes Under $100
Squid Game Costume
Squid Game continues to be one of the top Halloween costumes since it debuted on Netflix — this two-piece outfit will have you ready for the IRL immersive experience.
Men’s Beetlejuice Costume
Ahead of the sequel, you’ll be the ghost with the most in this deluxe Beetlejuice men’s costume that includes a striped suit set and a white shirt front and tie. (Don’t forget the wig!)
Classic TV Batman Costume
Holy Halloween, Robin! This classic Batman Halloween costume is for superfans of the original Adam West-era series — and the whole package costs under $100. comes with a logo jumpsuit inspired by the 1960s TV show, a yellow belt, headpiece, satin cape, gloves and boot tops.
Cobra Kai Halloween Costume
No martial arts chops are needed with this Halloween costume from Cobra Kai, which was nominated for several Emmy awards this year.
Reno 911 Lt. Jim Dangle Costume
Suit up as your favorite clueless lawman with this Reno 911 costume featuring everything you need to dress up at Lt. Jim Dangle.
Men’s Super Mario Halloween Costume
It’s-a-you, Mario, when you wear this playful ensemble of everyone’s favorite mustachioed Italian plumber. The Super Mario costume includes the iconic Nintendo character’s signature cap, a faux ‘stache and a jumpsuit.
Frank Wollf from Jungle Cruise Halloween Costume
Jungle Cruise is already on track for a sequel. Naturally, the Disney adventure film’s wise-cracking skipper Frank Wollf makes a great men’s Halloween costume idea. This officially licensed set includes a captain’s hat and a jumpsuit with an attached button-down shirt, faux leather pouch and boot covers.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Costume
Look no further than the Pumpkin King to fulfill your Halloween costume rut this year. This Jack Skellington costume from The Nightmare Before Christmas includes a jacket, bowtie and mask — all you need to complete your look as Halloween Town’s hero is a white button-down shirt, black trousers and black shoes. There’s also a matching Sally costume if you want to dress as a couple.
Ghostbusters Halloween Costume
Who you gonna call when you’re out of costume ideas? A classic look from Ghostbusters is always a hit, as you can turn it into a couples or best friends costume when you dress up in pairs or as a group.
Buzz Lightyear Inflatable Halloween Costume
For those who still prefer some social distancing without turning down all of those Halloween party invites, this inflatable Buzz Lightyear Halloween costume might help you get a bit of space. It’s equipped with a built-in fan to keep you inflated to infinity and beyond (so long as you avoid sharp objects).
Men’s Pirate Halloween Costume
Pirates are always in style for Halloween, but you don’t have to settle for the basic black-and-white tattered polyester shirt. Play the stylish swashbuckler instead with this deluxe men’s pirate costume, which with a flocked damask vest, a collared shirt with faux leather cuffs, a suede belt, a faux leather hat, an eye patch and a faux silver and bronze dagger.
Men’s Gray Lycan Werewolf Costume
For those who aren’t ready to give up masked life just yet, this terrifying werewolf costume lets you keep your face covered while keeping people at a distance. Now’s a good time to wear that naturally distressed pair of denim (this outfit also doubles as a grunge-loving monster with the torn flannel shirt).
Bob Ross Halloween Costume
Pay homage to beloved landscape artist Bob Ross (or Euphoria‘s Lexi as “the painter from PBS”) with this creative Halloween costume, which includes a curly wig, dress shirt and faux art supplies for channeling the Joy of Painting host (who’s the subject of the Netflix documentary, Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed.)
Elvis Deluxe Costume
You don’t need to win an Oscar to play Elvis on Halloween, though a convincing accent might help.
Top Gun Flight Suit Halloween Costume
Channel your inner Maverick, Rooster, Payback or Hangman with this Top Gun-inspired flight suit that comes complete with patches. All you need is a cool pair of aviators (ideally some classic Ray-Ban sunglasses).
18. Spooktacular Creations Men’s Vampire Halloween Costume
Sometimes all you vant is a classic vampire costume to vin Halloween. Whether you’re going for Interview with a Vampire or What We Do in the Shadows, this look comes a ruffled shirt with an attached vest, a cape and a cane, so you’ll just need a sharp pair of fangs.
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