100 Nostalgic Halloween Costume Ideas For Anyone Who Loves A Good Throwback!

Oct 24, 2023

Halloween is almost upon us, and there's no need to panic if you haven't started planning your costume. We've got you covered with 100 (!!) Halloween costumes that are perfect for those looking for something a little bit nostalgic this year. From the '20s to the 2000s, we've got something for every single one of you Bettys, Barneys, and Beanie Babies.

Solo Throwback Costumes

Red Fraggle

One of the leading faces from the kooky '80s TV series can surely help bring back the nostalgia this Halloween. It's sure to put a BIG muppet-style smile on your face in this getup. (via Brit + Co)

Pippi Longstocking

Remember this chick? This nine-year-old had superhuman strength, and completely insane pig tails. (via Brit + Co)

Carmen Sandiego

This intercontinental style icon will always be relevant. To create the look, it's all about making sure you've got a few key elements (like that red hat with yellow trim!) covered. (via Brit + Co)

Lisa Turtle

We kind of think of this one as a hybrid between Lisa Turtle and Kelly Kapowski — the volume and sunny attitude is all Kelly, and the incredible vest and gold lame mini dress has Lisa written all over it. (via Brit + Co)

Wednesday Addams

Go goth with this adorable Wednesday Addams get up. This costume calls for the most layers — black tights, a collared shirt, and a tight cardigan — which will certainly help keep you cozy. Channel your inner troublemaker and start perfecting that straight-faced, vapid stare. (via Brit + Co)

Cookie Monster

An all-time classic and the best possible outfit for the gal who wants to have an excuse to pretty much wear a snuggie out for the evening. (via Brit + Co)

Tony the Tiger

How awesome are those leggings? (via Brit + Co)

Treasure Troll

Inspired by our girl Misty's costume from Halloween last year, this is probably our favorite maternity costume idea EVER but takes a bold pregnant mama to pull it off. (Thanks for being willing to humor us all, Brit!) (via Brit + Co)

Juno

Next, we've got everyone's favorite pregnant teen, Juno! Channel a little bit of attitude and apathy, grab an empty Slurpee cup, and you are well on your way. (via Brit + Co)

Roaring ’20s

The '20s are back, and so is our favorite hair hack: the Faux Bob! (via Brit + Co)

Holly Golightly

And I said, what about, Breakfast at Tiffany's? #deepbluesomethingFTW (via Brit + Co)

Princess Leia

Best. Buns. EVER. (via Brit + Co)

Jem

Clearly, we are as obsessed with our '80s cartoon characters as we are with wig costumes. For bright pink tresses, Jem is an absolute must! (via Brit + Co)

Energizer Bunny

Bring the energy to your next Halloween party because this bunny’s got ups. (via Brit + Co)

Firefox

Or go for a couples costume and dress your partner up as Netscape Navigator! (via nayukim on Flickr)

Home Improvement‘s Wilson

If you have a bucket hat and an old flannel lying around, all this costume requires are a few popsicle sticks from the craft store (or a sneaky trip to the doctor's office) and a little bit of glue. Folks may get confused if you swap the makeshift fence for a drink, but pop it up in front of your face and all those JTT lovers will instantly recognize/adore you. (via Uproxx)

Christmas Story Leg Lamp

A Christmas Story? Now you can be THAT lamp. (via Amazon)

Hanson Teen Beat Cover

Our esteemed Editorial Director Lisa gets DOUBLE the points for this throwback — it’s her costume from 1997! (via @lraptweets)

Ghostbuster

This isn’t exactly the easiest of costumes to pull together, but if you’ve got the time it sure does look great. Make Bill Murray proud as a ghost-busting hunk. (via Costume Works)

Tamagotchi

What? Yes. This is probably our favorite costume of the bunch! (via Costume Works)

Mary Poppins

Tie a red ribbon around your neck and glue some flowers into a bowler hat for a simple and classy costume option. Even if it doesn’t look like rain, grab an umbrella for extra character. (via )

Chucky

You’re welcome for all the nightmares. (via All That’s Epic)

Alf

Hide your cats because Alf has entered the building. (via Dos Family)

Lucille Ball

Who doesn’t love Lucy? Pull your hair up in a retro bun and then top off the look with a bandana and a solid red lipstick. (via Freckled Fox)

Ace Ventura

This dude is nailing it as Miami’s finest pet detective. Rock this look in a Hawaiian shirt, high-rise pants and combat boots, or opt for his memorable tutu ensemble instead. (via Marie Marie)

School Picture Day

Complete with an accurate 1st grader smile, this girl knows how to stay in character. She also knows her way around a laser backdrop. (via Moth)

Bjork at the 2001 Academy Awards

Pretend you’re at the Oscars with this fanciest of costumes. Take advantage of Halloween and use it as an excuse to wear heaps of tulle to work. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Steve Urkel

Piece together a pair of suspenders, some nerd glasses and high-rise pants for this costume. It’ll look so good when you sneak a peak in the mirror. on’t be surprised if your first thought is, “Did I do that?” (via Reddit)

Ghostbusters

Why be a ‘buster when you can be the ghost? Haunting is so much more fun. (via College Humor)

Group Throwback Costumes

Hocus Pocus

What's better than a wicked AF sisterhood?! Don't forget the brooms. (via Brit + Co)

Wet Hot American Summer

What do you want to bet you and your friends own everything you need to pull this one off together?(via Brit + Co)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles

Cowbunga! (via Brit + Co)

Ghostbusters

Throw back to the Ghostbuster girl gang (via Brit + Co)

Baywatch

Prepare to save the shoreline with your amazing team *and* whistleblowing skills. (via Brit + Co)

Spice Girls

Though we're all about bringing back Sporty, Scary, Baby, Posh and Ginger, go the clever route and simply dress up as your favorite spices. (via Brit + Co)

Gilmore Girls

Who's the Lorelai to your Rory? Choose carefully and then pick your main men too. (via Brit + Co)

Saved by the Bell

Channel your inner Slater, Kelly, Zach, and Jessie with some sweet threads straight out of the late '80s. Just don't forget the old-school cell phone with an antenna bigger than your head. (via Brit + Co)

Cast of The Breakfast Club

This unlikely crew of five is one of the most celebrated high school groups in movie history. A few key accessories and some '80s outfits will make this one a cinch. (via Brit + Co)

Mean Girls

Mini skirts? Check! Long locks? Check! Pink, pink and more pink? Check! With your outfits put together, you'll just need a Burn Book to complete the costume. (via Brit + Co)

TLC

What about your friends? Going for early TLC style, this trio of besties knows what's up in the neon style department. (via Brit + Co)

Cast of Grease

Rydell High never looked so good. (via Brit + Co)

Oregon Trail

Who doesn't have pioneer garb laying around the house? (via Brit + Co)

Mad Men Women

Our very own Miss Misty has the perfect hair and makeup tutorials for you to master the Mad Men look. All you need is a '50s or '60s vintage frock. (via Brit + Co)

Heather Chandler, McNamara and Duke

Rule the school by dressing as the colorful clique from the ’80s cult classic Heathers. (via Found Item Clothing)

Rainbow Brite + the Color Kids

Don’t forget the most colorful ’80s costume of them all — Rainbow Brite and the Color Kids will never go out of style. (via AC Paradise)

Mario Kart

The race is on! Mario costumes can be a little tired, but this group punches it up with an amazing Mario Kart version. Or you could try a Dr. Mario or Mario Tennis angle, too!

Salt-N-Pepa

Those jackets are incredibly accurate — where can we get them?! (via Refinery29)

She-Ra and Her Crew

We used to run around our backyard pretending to be the Princess of Power… so dibs on this one. (via He Man)

Addams Family

Get the whole family together for a super sweet group costume or go solo as Wednesday Addams with this YouTuber’s cute costume and makeup tutorial. (via Brian Jackson)

Tetris

Go small and do a Tetris screen on a T-shirt, or go big like these guys and craft huge game pieces. Follow their instructions and you’ll be boxed up in no time. (via Instructables)

Clue

Clue is one of the all-time best group costumes, period. Camille Styles threw a Clue-themed, whodunnit dinner party where everyone dressed to the nines, but you could also go authentic and model your characters after the hilarious ’80s film. (via Camille Styles)

Cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off

You guys. This group costume is too good for words. Whether you’re looking for a couples costume, a besties costume or a group getup, this legendary ’80s movie has fantastic options (and gives you a perfectly good excuse to play hooky). (via Pinterest + Ten:Thirteen Design)

The Golden Girls

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The Golden Girls are absolutely timeless, and dressing like them is a total blast. Load up on the blush, ladies! (via Instagram)

Couples Throwback Costumes

Hall and Oates

Wait, what? Yep. We went there. You really do make our dreams come true. (via Brit + Co)

Army Toy Soldiers

"Don't worry, boy. I've got your back." (via Brit + Co)

Wayne and Garth

Can you say…. schwiiiing? Leave it to Brit + Co editor Kate Puhala to make dressing up as Wayne Campbell actually look chic. The underbite-based smile that Garth is sporting really seals the deal. (via Brit + Co)

David Bowie and Prince

It wasn't enough to simply be a rock star or a musician — both Bowie and Prince took the role of artist VERY seriously. (Brit + Co)

Pacman and Ghosts

Aw, those poor ghosts. P.S. What happened to Pacman’s shoes? (via Brooklyn College Anime)

John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Channel your inner rockstars by becoming these two this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)

The Shining Twins

"Come and play with us Danny!" (via Brit + Co)

Cruella De Vil and a Dalmatian

Who doesn't love Cruella and her 100 Dalmatians? Grab your favorite black dress and old white clothes that you don't need anymore to create this couple's costume. (via Brit + Co)

Twins

Journey with us back to 1988, when a world accepted the idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito could be… twins? Wait, WHAT? Khakis, penny loafers (or moccasins) and matching blazers make this look, but it's those '80s patterned short sleeve button downs on the inside that take it to the next level. Oh, and I happen to be playing the role of Danny DeVito in this costume ;) (via Brit + Co)

Dumb and Dumber

One of our favorite couples costumes eve. (via Brit + Co)

The Simple Life

Have you ever wanted to do an early 2000s costume so badly?! The real question is, who will dress as Tink? (via Brit + Co)

Clueless

To aspire to their coolness, just go super glam/prep '90s. (via Brit + Co)

Finn and Rey from Star Wars

Ham it up all night pretending to fight off Stormtroopers with Adam from Girls (errr… Kylo Ren). May the force be with you! (via Brit + Co)

Lizzie McGuire and Miranda Sanchez

"You'll never figure out who you really are if you are trying to be someone else." (via Brit + Co)

Arnold and Gerald

Our '90s hearts have gone all aflutter. Become everyone's favorite football head with just a little construction paper and a pair of scissors. (via Twisted Sifter)

Bob Ross and Happy Little Tree

If you grew up with painting pro Bob Ross telling you how to paint “happy little trees,” then you’ll probably feel a bit nostalgic with this one. The costume can be a solo act or a group effort if you have a happy little tree or two. (via C.R.A.F.T)

The Bundys

The shoe salesman and the crimson-haired bombshell were the ’90s answer to Lucy and Ricky, and we loved their love-hate relationship. (via On The Blog Bandwagon)

Will and Carlton

This is a story all about how… two guys had totally amazing Fresh Prince costumes. Okay, so maybe that’s not actually how the song goes, but we like that version better. (via Imgur)

Dylan and Brenda from 90210

We had to serve up the side by side for this one — that strapless dress with giant white bow and black gloves is just too good. In true 90210 fashion, this is definitely one of the more angsty, volatile couples of the ’90s. (via I Am Not a Stalker)

Sonny and Cher

This pop star pair are a favorite for costume season, but Rachel Zoe and her hubby Roger Berman look nearly unidentifiable! Their attention to detail is stellar. (via @rachelzoe)

Daria and Jane

Your favorite droll cartoon pair is a perfect team costume for Halloween — just ask Katy Perry! Just try not to smile. (via Katy Perry Pics)

Serena + Blair

It would be pretty tough to copy Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen’s actual looks from the hit show Gossip Girl, but you can still channel these Upper East Side school girls with some classic accessories — pearls and a headband for B and a short skirt and loose tie for S. (via People)

The Mask

Whoa. When is the last time you thought about the movie The Mask? Like… not since 1994, right? (via Buzzfeed)

Double Dare Contestants

OMG. How perfect is this? Especially if you rig your helmets so that they double as beer holders. (via Buzzfeed)

Scooby Doo

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Add more characters to your Mystery Incorporated crew. Shaggy Rogers, anyone? (via Instagram)

Patti Mayonnaise and Doug Funny

These two = YES. And is it weird that we would rock that polka dot sweater on the reg? (via SheKnows and Pinterest)

Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love

Whether the dog represents Frances Bean is still TBD, but this is one of our all-time favorite costumes. And guess what? It was actually one of the entries to our costume contest way back in 2012!

Baby & Kid Throwback Costumes

Amelia Earhart

Surely you can find some goggles and a hat at the last minute. (via Brit + Co)

The Lion King

What's better than paying homage to one of the most beloved Disney movies of all time, The Lion King? (via Brit+Co)

Lana del Rey

Grab a summer dress and add a dramatic and colorful flower crown. (via Brit + Co)

Morton Salt Girl

All you need for this one is a trip to the grocery store for a cheap umbrella and some salt. (via Brit + Co)

Sandy + John

Looking to match your little man while you hit the 'hood going door to door? Jeans and Converse will save the day, and the jacket is likely needed anyway. (via Brit + Co)

Princess Peach and Toad

You can totally be a couple with your mini! This throwback is the best. (via Brit + Co)

Rosie the Riveter

Yes she can! #girlpower (via Brit + Co)

Little Lebowski

From Lebowski to little Lebowski! Your little dude might not know that his costume is based on one of the best movie characters ever, but he'll enjoy all the attention from the other cool parents. (via Skirt As Top)

I Love Lucy

If you don’t like this costume, you’ve got some ‘splaining to do! (via Coolest Homemade Costumes)

ET

This one is so great you’ll definitely want to phone home about it. (via Bicycle Store)

Oscar the Grouch

It’s tough to choose a fave, but this one definitely makes our top five baby costumes ever. (via Little Frills)

Ace Ventura

Well, allllrighty then! Your kid will hate you for this one day or think you’re a complete genius — either way they’ll have a great #TBT in a few years. (via Costume Works)

Mini Jersey Shore

This could only be made better if all the parents dressed up as Jersey Shore 50 Years from Now.

Wayne and Garth

Party on, babies. (via Geek Parenting)

Baby Prince

This. Is. Genius. Doves will most definitely cry tears of joy the moment they see this costume. (via Twisted Sifter)

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

Seriously? This is the best homemade costume we’ve ever seen. Ok, maybe that’s too extreme, but it is incredible. And the kid’s expression? Perfection. (via Costume Works)

Risky Business

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Grab some shades and a button-down shirt and you're in business! (via Instagram)

Return of the Jedi Ewok

Turn your furry scraps into a fuzzy costume. (via Brit + Co)

Care Bear

The best part of this? The costume was made from an actual Care Bear stuffed animal. Brilliant. (via Instructables)

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How To Dress Your Dog Like A Turkey This Thanksgiving

If you follow along on B+C, you’ve seen and admired our canine model, Turkey Temple (one of my favorite pet names, TBH). He is definitely a turkey by trade but clearly not by species. It seems like an obvious choice, but this was Turkey’s first time dressing up as a turkey for Halloween. Spooky season might be over, but it's *always* a good idea to dress your dog up for Thanksgiving if they don't mind!!

I’ve been making a lot of pet costumes this year, but this one has been high on my list for a long time. With some felt and One-Wrap Velcro, we created this pet costume in no time at all. Does your pet have a goofy name? Try dressing them up as their name, and make sure you snap photos and share them with us on Instagram! Oh, and don't forget to check out our 46 Cute Dogs Guaranteed To Make You Smile, too!

How To Make A Dog Turkey Costume

Tools And Materials:

red, orange, yellow and white felt
cardboard
One-Wrap Velcro
pen
fabric scissors
hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Draw large, long oval feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut them both out. Next, draw a curved rectangular shape on the white felt and cut it out.

2. Hot glue the white rectangular shapes to the feathers, then glue the feathers to one another to create a fan shape.

3. Glue a horizontal strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand upright.

4. Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

5. Cut out a gobble from red felt and attach some One-Wrap Velcro.

Draw 12 long feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut out your feathers. Cut 12 white curved rectangular pieces to accent the feathers.

Glue the white pieces to the feathers and then glue the feathers to one another into a fan shape.

Attach a long strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand up straight once the dog turkey costume is assembled.

Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

Draw a gobble onto a piece of red felt, cut it out and glue it to a small piece of One-Wrap Velcro.

Hey Turkey — here’s your turkey costume!

Attach the gobble to your dog by wrapping the One-Wrap Velcro around the collar.

Cutest turkey I ever did see!

Follow us on Pinterest for more cute DIYs like this dog turkey costume!

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6 Crazy "Outer Banks" Opinions That Would Totally Change The Show

I'll admit out of the many teen dramas I've consumed, Outer Banks is one of the most ridiculous. But the insanity surrounding the plot is half the reason it's enjoyable! John B. wrestling an alligator with his bare hands? Kiara getting kidnapped then making a daring escape in her PJ's? John B. and Sarah getting married (kind of) by the power of "the sky, the stars, and the sea" after escaping the SBI?

Considering my favorite fan theory for the future is that Madelyn Cline's Sarah and Rudy Pankow's JJ learn they're secret siblings, I know the crazy train isn't slowing down anytime soon. I took to Reddit to find the wildest Outer Bankshot takes and I was not disappointed. Keep reading to see if you agree with any!

JJ and Kiara Never Should Have Happened

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While JJ and Kiara is one of the most popular ships on the show, a lot of Outer Banks fans think the "no Pogue-on-Pogue macking" rule from the pilot should have stayed in effect. The individual romances between Kiara and JJ, John B., and Pope make the story really messy, and the fact the show writes Kiara to be with all three of them in the span of three years gives a lot of viewers the ick.

I'll be team #Jiara forever (and literally screamed when The Backseat Lovers' "Kilby Girl" started playing during the motorcycle ride in season 3), but I'll say it would incredibly compelling to see a friend group take care of each other as much as the Pogues do without ever crossing over into romantic territory. That's found family, after all!

Pope Should Have Ditched The Treasure Hunt

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One Reddit user is convinced that "Pope should’ve focused on his future in school instead of giving everything up to search for treasure." And TBH, I totally agree.

In season 1, Pope has a breakthrough about the hidden treasure in the middle of his scholarship interview. He ditches the scholarship committee to tell the rest of the Pogues, throwing away a crazy educational opportunity. Pope beats himself up for it, and his parents definitely aren't pleased, but at least it meant he got to stay in the show instead of leaving for college, which leads me to...

Outer Banks Should Have Started With The Pogues In Their 20s

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As one of the only people alive who loves the post-time jump One Tree Hill, I would have loved to see OBX start off with the characters in their 20s (although it looks like that's where Outer Banks season 4 will pick up!). This would eliminate SO MANY problems from the jump because the Pogues wouldn't have to worry about missing school, they'd be more self-sufficient, and instead of being the same old high school drama, it could have provided a commentary on figuring out life in your 20s the same way Friends did.

Rafe Shouldn't Have Any Kind Of Redemption Arc In Outer Banks Season 4

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Drew Starkey the man that you are. According to one Reddit user, "Rafe should not have a love interest or a redemption arc" like we see in season 3. We spent all of season 1 and season 2 establishing that Rafe (played by Drew) would do anything it took to get what he wanted (including one successful murder and two other attempts?!). He shows next to no remorse for his actions, and exploring his literal psychopathic tendencies would take the show to a whole new level.

Big John Should Never Have Returned

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John B.'s dad's disappearance is the catalyst for the Pogues' journey at the beginning of Outer Banks, and Big John's return means the story feels somewhat repetitive in the third season, and it undoes a lot of the growth we've seen from John B. Plus, Big John is just SO chaotic, selfish, and dramatic. If he had truly died in season 1, we could have seen John B. wrestle with that finality, and how to cope with loss in the face of finding the treasure and falling in love with Sarah.

And Finally, Outer Banks Should Have Ended After Season 1

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Outer Banks season 1 was exactly what we needed at the height of the pandemic. It was escapist — both in terms of the beach vacation vibes, but also because the '00s aesthetic took us right back to simpler times — and it had such a wonderfully resolved finale that some fans think nothing has matched it.

Do you agree with any of these Outer Banks opinions? I'm such a romance fan, I don't know what I'd do if the show didn't have JJ and Kiara get together! Check out all the best New TV Shows coming this year for more.

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50 Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Halloween Costumes From 2023

We love going all out with Group Halloween Costume Ideas,'90s Costumes, andEasy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes — and it turns out, we're not the only ones! Because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, a lot of our favorite celebs couldn't go the usual movie and TV show Halloween costume route this past weekend, which means their 'fits were more creative than ever. Here are the best celebrity Halloween costumes we saw!

The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes From 2023

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We're starting our roundup off strong with a costume all movie lovers will appreciate: Matt Ziering and Brianne Howey as a bag of popcorn and Nicole Kidman from the AMC theaters intro! "We come to this place for magic..."

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Avan Jogia and Halsey make the perfect mermaid and pirate duo.

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Haley Lu Richardson had plenty of coquette detail as a magical alien? Nymph? We're obsessed.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly showed up to the party as Kill Bill's Gogo Yubari and Beatrix Kiddo, respectively.

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Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker from Boygenius referenced an iconic Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande shot.

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Finneas showed up to the party as a Blink-182 fan? A Blink-182 member? Honestly, the only thing more confusing is Justin Bieber's tourist costume, which featured literal flippers.

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Joey King and Steven Piet pulled out all the stops to dress up as the characters from Barton Fink.

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Christy Carlson Romano, who voiced Kim Possible, switched things up and went as Shego!

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Paris Hilton arrived in a blue flight attendant costume à la Britney Spears' "Toxic" music video, while Peter Dundas showed up as Lucifer and Evangelo Bousis wore some amazing makeup.

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The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' Josh Andrés Rivera and Rachel Zegler dressed as Fred and Daphne from Scooby Doo.

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Vanessa Hudgens and her fiancé Cole Tucker dressed up as Zorro and Elena Montero.

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Rachel Lindsay was cute and comfortable as Rihanna during her Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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This is one amazing family costume with Austin Butler as Andy Warhol, Kaia Gerber as Edie Sedgwick, Cindy Crawford as Sandy from Grease, Presley Gerber as Raoul Duke from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Rande Gerber as Danny from Grease.

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Meanwhile, Victoria Justice showed up to the party as Cher's "Turn Back Time," while some of her sister Madison appears to be dressed up as Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman album cover.

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Chris Colfer showed up as the late Queen Elizabeth II with some inflatable corgis in tow.

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Chord Overstreet and Glen Powell arrived at the Casamigos party in true NASCAR style. Check out our F1 driver costume for a last-minute outfit idea!

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Scheana Shay and Brock Davies from Vanderpump Rules prove witches and vampires are still Halloween classics.

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Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee took inspiration from Edward Scissorhands for their Kim Boggs + Edward costumes!

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Mariah Carey is the *perfect* Jessica Rabbit!

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Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman showed up as Lydia and Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice, while Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof also paid homage to Britney Spears (from "Toxic" and "...Baby One More Time," respectively). This is also our first Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reference of the night! (Don't worry, there will be more).

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Kerry Washington looked amazing as "Sha'Kerry" Richardson.

Celebrity Halloween Costumes On Social Media

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Riverdale's Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, and Lili Reinhart dressed as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn from DC Comics.

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Renée Rapp and Lola Tung referenced an absolutely iconic moment in pop culture history by dressing up as Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" act.

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In true sibling fashion, Kourtney Kardashian dressed up as Kim...

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...before also dressing up as characters from Beetlejuice.

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Demi Lovato stunned as Snow White, complete with an apple handbag.

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Keke Palmer and Addy Hudson have my favorite celebrity Halloween costume from 2023 with their Life Size remake!

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Renee Rapp also brought the drama as Pamela Anderson.

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Kim Kardashian and North West dressed up as Cher and Dionne and their Clueless costumes were totally on point.

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Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams also brought a Taylor Swift reference to their Halloween costumes by dressing up as "seemingly ranch" and ketchup from the image that broke the internet.

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Megan Thee Stallion looked amazing as a flower from Alice in Wonderland. She needs to be in a reboot, like, yesterday.

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Looks like Kelsea Ballerini checked out our Barbie Halloween costumes ;)!

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Halle Bailey honored another musical icon: Janet Jackson.

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Adele slayed as Morticia Addams. I will never, ever get over her makeup.

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Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner paid homage to Pete Davidson and Timothée Chalamet's iconic SNL sketch.

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Kendall Jenner is almost unrecognizable as Marilyn Monroe!

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Paris Hilton did Halloween Round 2 as Katy Perry.

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MCU star Xochitl Gomez and some of the Dancing With The Stars cast had fun as the characters from Teletubbies.

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Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum killed it as Rosemary Woodhouse and her baby from Rosemary’s Baby.

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Florence Pugh dressed up as Guy Fieri, like the icon she is.

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Considering this week was the 20th anniversary of Wicked, Shay Mitchell's costume is picture perfect!

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We need to watch Showgirls again after seeing Ariana Grande and Liz Gilles' amazing BFF costume.

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Heidi Klum (AKA the queen of Halloween) dressed as a peacock while Tom Kaulitz dressed up as the egg. Yes, we're serious.

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Sabrina Carpenter brought her classic femme look to a "vague ambiguous long haired princess."

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Ashley Tisdale and her family recreated the Curious George characters, and it's too cute!!

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Lauren Alaina and Cam Arnold dressed in the ultimate 2023 couple's costume: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Halloweentown stars Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz (plus their dog!) had fun as The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, and Thing 2.

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard made us laugh out loud with their spot-on Albus and Remus Harry Potter costumes.

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Jack Black is honestly a spot-on Bob Ross!

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Becca Tilley looked *beautiful* as Glinda the Good Witch.

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Mariska Hargitay’s Powerful “Me Too” Message Proves She’s Olivia Benson IRL

Mariska Hargitay is the woman of the hour anywhere she goes, with her iconic Law & Order: SVUrole as Olivia Benson under her belt for the last 25 years. The character is an absolute advocate to women — and assault victims of any gender — through her words, actions, and powerful convictions of each perpetrator on the show. She takes great care with her victims and pursues perpetrators with fervor, and slowly as you watch the show..the line blurs between Olivia and Mariska.

This isn't anything new — just recently Mariska literally stopped production on the show to help a child (who mistook her for an actual police officer) find her mom. It's just who Mariska is. She walks the walk and talks the talk — including during her speech at Variety's Power of Women's Power of Women event.

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As a Power of Women honoree, Mariska was recognized in regards to her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She took the stage and used her platform to discuss rape and assault conviction reversals, shining a light on the recent overturned ruling in Harvey Weinstein's landmark NYC case. Here's what she said:

Today I want to talk about reversing convictions, and more specifically I want to talk to you about how impossible it is to reverse mine. It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter. It is impossible to reverse my conviction that what happens to us matters, and that our society must respond to survivors with a more a compassionate, holistically, deeper, and more nuanced understanding of what healing means.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that after a trauma, survivors can reclaim lives of hope, of possibility, of audacious risk, beautiful intimacy, and glorious, glorious abundant joy. And I stand before you as evidence of that statement.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that we must listen to survivors as experts on what justice means. It is extraordinary how little their voices are consulted, let alone incorporated, in the process of deciding how to repair harm. Justice is not a one-size-fits-all journey.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that patriarchal impunity has to end. Patriarchal impunity is when a male-dominated system exempts perpetrators from punishment. Studies show that only 20% of all rape cases in the U.S. are reported to the police, and that between 5 and 0% of all rapes result in a guilty plea or a conviction. So why do 80% of victims not report? Because they're met with a system that grants impunity to perpetrators; a system that blames victims; a system that accepts only those victims who are experienced as "real" rape; a system that completely misunderstands the neurobiology of trauma, which causes behavior in women that doesn't fit the picture of how a "real victim" would act.

Is that change needed that victims should just pull themselves together? Just buck up and report anyway? No. No, it's the system that receives them that needs to change

It is impossible to reverse my conviction — and the conviction of my extraordinary team, The Joyful Heart — that the backlog of untested rape kits can be brought to zero; that the testing of all new kits must be mandated; that we need a statewide kit tracking system; and that survivors have the right to access the status of their kits.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that grammar — yes, grammar — that we use when we speak about rape must change. In the sentence, "A woman is raped," there's a crime and there's a victim, but there's no perpetrator. Where's the perpetrator? Where is he? Statistically, as we know, most likely he's walking free. He's so free that he doesn't even appear in the language about the crime that he committed. Is that not extraordinary? It's extraordinary that in the very grammar, the perpetrator goes free. Reintroducing perpetrators in the language of rape will make some very unwieldy grammar, but that's the nature of change. It's unwieldy, it's messy, it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

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Hargitay continued on in her prolific speech to describe that rape shouldn't be considered a "crime of passion" because it's "not simply the next step in the trajectory of his passion" when a man takes a consensual hookup too far and assaults a woman against her will. She stated that it's "an exercise of power," doubling down that the language we use is important.

The speech went on to address that rape is both about power and control, as a "construct" that was "built, and assembled, and reinforced over time." She noted that there are people with these positions of power — and she specifically called out those in the entertainment industry — that could make a difference and aligned themselves to victims and survivors.

After this and some other remarks, Hargitay specifically called out the Weinstein conviction reversal. She said:

I do want to say something about the Harvey Weinstein conviction, specifically about the reason that it was overturned: too many women's voices. Too many women's voices were allowed to speak. Hallelujah! Amen! I can't imagine anything more beautiful than that. The Daily podcast episode talked about how it was so risky for the prosecution to have that many women testify. Risky to let women speak? You're damn right it is!

Too many women speaking brings change. Too many women speaking shakes the establishment. Too many women means we get listened to more, and people might actually hear what we have to say. Look what happened when women started saying just two words, right? Me too — just as an example — a tidal wave of change. Me too.

And then of course, there was the response: the Me Too Movement. The backlash. The examination of whether the changes that have come are lasting, or are even positive. Of course there's a backlash! What did they expect? For women to speak repeatedly, loudly, together, with a purpose — for there to be no backlash? The backlash is evidence of how powerful those voices were, how powerful those voices ARE.

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Turns out that your TV heroes really can be your IRL heroes after all. Long live Olivia Benson! Long live Mariska Hargitay!

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Here’s When You Can Watch “Emily in Paris” Season 4

After Emily in Paris season 3 dropped on Netflix in December of 2022, we were hoping to get the fourth installment of the hit show in 2023. But production halted when the WGA writers' strike, then the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike went to affect, and our beloved cast and crew campaigned for better wages and industry protection. But with the end of the writers' strike, and new SAG negotiations, Emily in Paris season 4 finally began production in February 2024 — and I can already tell you there's sure to be plenty of drama and French fashion this time around.

Not only will we see Emily in Paris (see what I did there?!) but she's also pulling an Audrey Hepburn and taking a little Roman Holiday. That's right — our favorite Parisians are heading to Italy! If that doesn't sound like a dreamy comfort show then I don't know what does. Here's everything we know about the upcoming season of your favorite TV brain candy!!

Is Emily in Paris season 4 coming soon?

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Via Variety, Emily in Paris season 4 began production in Paris the week of January 15! "Did someone say Saison Quatre?!" Lily Collins says in her Instagram post announcing production. "Finally reunited with my @emilyinparis fam back in Paris and it feels so good. Although, I may need to brush up on my selfie skills for Emily’s sake…"

Now the wait is over! According to the official announcementfor Emily in Paris, we know part one drops on Netflix August 15, followed by part 2 on September 12. I've been impatiently waiting for this considering we didn't know how filming would be impacted by things like the WGA writers strike!

Is Emily in Paris filmed in Paris?

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Yes, Emily in Paris is filmed on location in Paris! We got our first look at Emily in Paris season 4 when Lily Collins and Ashley Park were seen filming in the City of Love (via Daily Mail). The costumes for the series are still as bold and bright as ever, with Ashley's Mindy wearing cobalt and metallic boots, and Lily's Emily dressed head-to-toe in lemon yellow. I can't wait to see what these best friends get up to this season! Check out our Paris travel recommendations to live out your own Emily in Paris dreams ;).

On April 27, Lily Collins confirmed Emily in Paris season 4 had wrapped its France shoot and that the cast & crew have swapped the City of Love for the Eternal City! "When you’re the first ones on the dance floor at the Paris wrap party. Next stop: Rome!" she says on Instagram. Late spring is literally the perfect time to film in Italy and I just know this season is going to give me more wanderlust than ever before. I need gelato!

What's Emily In Paris season 4 about?

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Season 3 left us with a huge cliffhanger: Alfie breaks up with Emily, Camille learns she's pregnant with Gabriel's baby, Benoit's "Mon Soleil" has been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest, and Emily and Gabriel realize they've been in love with each other the whole time. Whew.

Emily in Paris season 4 will have a ton of cliffhangers to bring full circle, and a bunch of damage that all the characters need to heal. We know from the Netflix TUDUM fan event that we might also see Emily have to deal with an ultimatum head-on, as well as an unexpected twist. Plus, it looks like she's heading on a "Roman holiday," according to lead actress Lily Collins. We'll take any nod to an Audrey Hepburn movie, please and thank you!

Is Alfie coming back in season 4 of Emily in Paris?

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We don't have OFFICIAL word on whether Alfie (played by Lucien Laviscount) will return for Emily in Paris season 4, but we're hoping for his sake that he gets some closure. Lucien wants to come back as well! "[The dream is] to keep this gravy train going and just to kind of really live in this world a little bit longer," he says in an interview with Elle. " The writers on the show and the creators behind it and everyone that comes into contact with it is so amazing and fantastic. Their minds [have] way, way, way, way surpassed mine. So, yeah. I’ll let them do their thing.”

Who else is in the Emily in Paris season 4 cast?

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We can expect the rest of the cast — Lily Collins as Emily, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Ashley Park as Mindy, Camille Razat as Camille, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, Samuel Arnold as Julian, and Bruno Gouery as Luc — to return.

Will there be a season 5 of Emily in Paris?

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It looks like Emily in Paris season 4 will not be the final season, according to creator Darren Star. “There’s a lot more story to tell here and we’re not wrapping things up anytime soon,” Star tells Elle. “And also hopefully season four isn’t the end either. I feel like we’re all creatively feeling like we’re in the middle of something not heading towards the end.”

Darren also told Deadline season 4 is "not necessarily conceived as a final chapter. I think like every other show, it’s a rich ensemble. There’s no end in sight until everybody feels like it’s time to end. And I don’t think this show is limited by a number of seasons, I think it’s limited by everybody’s enthusiasm and excitement about doing it and telling stories about these characters."

We'll take as many seasons of Emily in Paris as they'll give us!!

What has the cast said about Emily in Paris season 4?

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Lucas Bravo told People he's excited for a coming-of-age for Gabriel. "When you start a character, then there's a year where you experience the world and you mature, you become another person and you come back and it's exactly the day you left off," he says. "I'm happy that in season four I'll be able to bring more of what I became and what I've experienced in the past four years."

Even though Lily Collins is now an executive producer, she doesn't want to know TOO much about the future of the show. “Darren and I speak, on occasion, about where he’s thinking of going, but he also doesn’t wanna spoil too much for me because there is a fine line,” she tells Collider. “I don’t wanna know everything because I want to be led with the writing, but I am also curious because, as a producer wanting to celebrate the other characters, I’m very curious to see what their trajectories are."

What happened at the end of Emily in Paris season 3?

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To be fully prepared for Emily in Paris season 4, it's important to remember just what happened during season 3! The junior season was a bumpy ride for Emily, and it ends with the craziest finale yet. After Camille and Gabriel decide to get married, Camille stops the wedding, saying she knows Gabriel is in love with Emily instead of her. This declaration leads Alfie to break up with our leading lady because he refuses to be her second choice (and honestly, I respect it). That's not the only shocker because Camille also reveals that she's pregnant with Gabriel's child, which comes as a surprise to everyone. Meanwhile, Mindy learns Benoit has submitted a song (specifically "Mon Soleil") to the Eurovision Song Contest and Laurent has his heart set on opening a club in Paris.

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