Get excited for Halloween 2023! This year’s costume options are all over the place — in the best way possible! — giving you loads of choices. Are you a classic witch? We’ve got those! Want to pay homage to your favorite TV or movie character? Odds are, there is a costume out there for you. And, of course, there are plenty of silly costumes to choose from, from inflatable aliens to fun fruit getups.
Whether you’re going to a Halloween party this year or hitting the pavement to go trick-or-treating, you’ll want a great costume to show your spooky spirit. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 35 of the absolute best adult Halloween costumes. Looking for more inspo? Check out our favorite pet Halloween costumes, indoor Halloween decorations and outdoor Halloween decorations.
Adult Halloween costumes
You're not just any soccer player, you're a Yellowjacket. This costume is perfect for fans of the thriller TV show, but hopefully your Halloween night leaves you in much better shape than your favorite Yellowjacket.
Blast back to the '80s with this ever-cool Ferris Bueller costume. Pair some sturdy grey slacks with this patterned knit vest and classic tan and brown jacket for a look that will have you ready for a wild day off.
A creepy character all her own, Coraline is a great choice for Halloween. All you'll need to grab is your favorite pair of black legging or pants since this look comes complete with a jacket, boot covers, wig and hair clip.
Elvis costumes are Halloween staples for their distinct and iconic look. This one comes with a sequined jumpsuit (sunglasses sold separately!) And, for "Everything Everywhere All At Once" fans, give this look a twist by pairing it with a pink wig to recreate Jobu Tupaki's Elvis look.
If you’re in the market for a super-scary costume that won’t break the bank, look no further than this terrifying Grim Reaper costume. Scythe included.
Witches are a Halloween classic, and we love this turn on the standard witch costume inspired by one of the most famous witches of all time: the Wicked Witch of the West.
You know? Pickle costumes are just funny. They just are! We can’t say why, but we don’t think you’ll disagree.
“Top Gun” costumes are popular every year, and are perfect for flying solo or using as part of a group costume. All you have to do is decide who gets to be who.
Historical and literary costumes are a good way to reach back in time without running the risk of wearing something that might cause offense. This gorgeous Medusa costume kit includes a dress with attached shoulder drapes, a detachable gold braided rope belt and a molded plastic crown of snakes.
You’ll be the highlight of the Halloween party in this bright yellow highlighter costume! The tunic-style pullover costume has an attached headpiece.
If you loved playing with a Magic 8 Ball as a kid, you will love love love this one-piece Magic 8 Ball costume. The fortune teller is fabricated from sequins —rub your hands down it and watch it switch its answer from “all signs point to yes” to “not likely.”
Manga readers and Netflix watchers alike can sport this Luffy costume from the "One Piece" universe.
Can't get enough of the dancing, horrific allure of M3GAN? Luckily, you can channel her for all your Halloween events this year.
The animal kingdom offers plenty of costume inspiration. If you’re looking to stand out among a sea of lions and tigers and bears, this praying mantis onesie takes things up a notch in the unexpected costume department.
Fruits are another costume theme that are ripe for the picking (sorry, sorry, couldn’t resist!) and what fruit is more fun than a pineapple? In addition to being super cute, the great thing about this pineapple costume from Tipsy Elves is that it’s basically like wearing an oversized hoodie.
Speaking of comfortable costumes! If you’re looking for a costume that is easily recognizable and super comfortable, you can’t go wrong with a Camp Crystal Lake Counselor outfit. Not only will you be in shorts and a T-shirt, you’ll also have the perfect excuse to wear a pair of sneakers. Your feet will thank you.
A lot of traditional Halloween costumes now feel outmoded, but a good old-fashioned pirate never goes out of style. This is a great choice for ladies who want something a little risqué that doesn’t veer into the ridiculous.
Superhero costumes are a staple of Halloween — after all, who doesn’t want to be a hero for a day? — and this Mr. Incredible costume comes with all the necessary pieces to transform yourself into a day-saver. The deluxe costume kit comes with a padded top, pants, mask and gloves, so all you need to add is bravado.
If superheroes aren’t your thing but you’re into the whole savior vibe, be someone’s knight in shining armor with this men’s medieval knight costume kit. It includes a tunic, cape and chainmail-look headpiece; add a sword to complete the look.
For men whose tastes run a little more to the macabre, this Victorian vampire costume will have you cutting a dashing — if a bit dark and sinister — figure through this year’s Halloween parties.
The genius thing about this costume is that everyone loves Swedish Fish, making you the most popular guy at the party. Up your game by bringing along treat-sized bags of Swedish Fish to hand out.
Piñatas are just a lot of fun — and so is this onesie piñata costume from Tipsy Elves. But as fun as this outfit is, remember that it comes with a downside: You’ll probably be fielding whacks from knights' swords and wizards' staffs all night.
Celebrity Halloween costumes
Emulate the iconic energy of the Rocketman with this sequined getup. Paying homage to Elton's look from his sold-out Dodger Stadium show in 1975, this look is a surefire showstopper for Halloween.
Who doesn't love a comfy costume? This look nails Billie Eilish's oversized and graphic style, though you'll have to match her singing voice all on your own.
The worst thing about Halloween as a kid was when your mom made you wear a coat over your costume. This Salt-N-Pepa outfit solves the problem of needing to stay warm in your costume, since a jacket is included.
The WWE’s officially licensed Macho Man Randy Savage costume includes a sleeveless shirt,red jacket with fringe, pants, leopard-print-trimmed cowboy hat and hand wraps. A wig kit that includes a wig, mustache, sunglasses and bandana is sold separately.
On the flip side, this Richard Simmons costume, with its skimpy shorts and tank top, is well-suited for warm climates or parties that you know will get extra sweaty.
The great thing about dressing up as Prince for Halloween is that so many of his songs serve as directives to get the party started. Let it be known when you roll up to the Halloween festivities that you’re ready to party like it’s 1999, or exhort fellow partygoers, “Let’s go crazy!”
Inflatable Halloween costumes
This adorable, jellybean-shaped Fall Guys costume is a fun way to bring your family's favorite video game to life.
For the "Game of Thrones" fans who dreams of riding a dragon of their own, we love this inflatable costume that comes in blue or red.
Inflatable costumes are a fun way to take up space on Halloween. Literally! No one will miss you in this massive inflatable alien ride costume that comes with a quick-fill air pump.
Partygoers are sure to flock to you — get it, get it? — when you show up to the Halloween soiree in this delightful inflatable flamingo costume.
There are plenty of obvious choices when it comes to inflatable animal costumes, but for people looking to deviate from the norm, this inflatable sloth is a hilarious choice. No one expects an inflatable sloth to show up at the Halloween party! Which is exactly why you should do so.
Animals lend themselves perfectly to inflatable costumes, and this inflatable rubber chicken — that old staple of slapstick comedy — outfit is a twist on the classic chicken.
If you like the look of inflatables but don’t want the inconvenience of lugging around a big, bulky costume all night, inflatable accessories are the way to go. Plus, they’re a great choice if you need a quick, last-minute costume. This giant portable phone is a hilarious throwback to when phones actually were this huge.
