The 22 best ideas of 2021

Posted by Tobi Tarwater on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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This Halloween band together with your friends and family and get spooky in a kooky group costume.

That’s right — we’re not talking about the overdone ghost costumes and witch hat you pull out of your attic the time.

Whether you’re planning on going to a costume party with your boo (pun totally intended) or looking for the next iconic Halloween costume to post on the ‘gram, we put together an edit of the best Halloween group costumes of 2021.

Loaded with tons of styling options and ways to accessorize, you’ll find the best couple Halloween costumes, the best combinations for your girl squad and family Halloween costumes for everyone to enjoy.

And, if you’re into Netflix’s trending Korean drama, Squid Game, you’ll definitely want to read about how to dress up like the show.

Though I’m too old to trick-or-treat, I love to dress up and go to a Halloween-themed event. One of our featured costumes below, the deer and hunter, was a couple Halloween costume I sported last year with my boyfriend.

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That said, it’s time to get festive. Shop our best Halloween costumes below and make sure to add them to your cart before they sell out. We did all the work, so all you have to do is purchase, get excited and rock this year’s spooky season.

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  • The best couple Halloween costumes
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  • The best family Halloween costumes
  • The best couple Halloween costumes

    Prisoners Halloween Costume

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    Starting off with a yearly favorite, the prisoner duo is one to beat. It’s as simple as can be, too: an orange jumpsuit and a ball and chain (or handcuffs). Make it more personalized with a prison name badge to style your behind-bars fit.

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    Dalmation & Firefighter Halloween Costume

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    As one of the cutest looks for Halloween, the dalmation and the firefighter is perfect for the girly girl. And, it’s beyond easy to transform into a unique costume. With a polka dot skirt, black jumpsuit (perhaps one of our favorites) and dalmation ears to accessorize, it pairs well with a casual firefighter outfit.

    Not to mention, holding a fire extinguisher as a prop makes for a practical safety purchase to use in emergencies.

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    Hunter & Deer Halloween Costume

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    This was my costume last year with my boyfriend, and it looked so cute. To make it the easiest costume to style, snag a camo jacket and some antlers to pair with a neutral outfit. Simple, cost-effective and themed for a festive Halloween.

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    Mermaid & Sailor Halloween Cosstume

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    As seen all over pinterest, the glam mermaid and matching sailor is a fun group of two Halloween costume to dress up and have fun styling. From starfish hair clips to temporary tattoos for your sailor, it’s one of the best costumes to wear to a costume party.

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    Cookie Monster One-Piece Costume, $39.99

    Stay cozy and comfortable this Halloween with the Cookie Monster One-Piece Costume. Plus, you can always grab some yummy chocolate chips to munch on for a prop and a sweet treat all in one.

    Scarecrow & Farmer Halloween Costume

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    What better way to ring in fall than with turning into a scarecrow and farmer this Halloween? It’s one of the easiest couple costumes, too. All your partner needs is a plaid flannel (and perhaps a hat) to go with your festive look.

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    Supergirl & Superman Halloween Costume

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    The classic supergirl and superman duo isn’t only iconic but it’s also classic. Keep things traditional with a bold red cape, royal blue accents and even gold jewelry to dress the group of two costume up for a themed party.

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    Tooth Fairy & Dentist Halloween Costume

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    Stand out this Halloween with an adorable tooth fairy and dentist costume. With just the right sequin dress, fairy wings, scrubs for your partner and even a giant toothbrush to hold as a prop, you’ll be sure to turn heads.

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    Minnie and Mickey Halloween Costume

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    Disney lovers? There isn’t a more perfect costume than donning Minnie and Mickey this Halloween. And, it doesn’t have to be a full ensemble. You can pick up a red and white polka dot blouse, black mini skirt and yellow pumps to make it an everyday-turned-costume outfit.

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    Fun World Peanut Butter & Jelly Costume, $34.99 (originally $58)

    Cringe? Perhaps. Cute? Totally. Make this Halloween your go-all-out year by being the Jif and Smuckers duo that steals the show. Yes, this peanut butter and jelly costume will absolutely be the talk of the town.

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    Pink Ladies Halloween Costume

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    This Pink Lady costume is “the one that I want” this year. Grease never goes out of style, so show off your retro glam with the iconic pink jacket, a pair of faux leather leggings (Spanx is one of our favorites) and a fun polka dot scarf to complete the look.

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    Butterfly Halloween Costume

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    Cowgirls Halloween Costume

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    No, the cowgirl costume isn’t just for Nashville trips. Get your country boots on for this costume, made even cuter with fringe denim shorts, a cow-printed hat and a front-tie cropped flannel.

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    Cute Pumpkins Halloween Costume, $24.99

    Different and comfy, this pumpkin poncho is perfect if you don’t like dressing up all that much. Plus, it makes for a great maternity Halloween costume.

    Trendy Hippies Halloween Costume

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    Ideal if you’re going to a college Halloween party, playing up a fun, 60s inspired printed dress into a hippie costume is a mature-minded idea. And, have fun with groovy peace-sign earrings and fringe swag to accessorize.

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    Cozy Bats Halloween Costume

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    Dare we say the bat costume is never-before-seen? It’s totally cute, too, embossened with a fur hood and a easy-wear front-zipper design. Make it even cuter with some spooky fishnets and black booties.

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    The best family Halloween costumes

    The Flintstones Family Halloween Costume

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    Meet the Flinstones: everyone’s favorite family. From Fred to Pearl to Pebbles, there’s a character for the whole family to enjoy.

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    Beekeeper & Bumblebee Family Halloween Costume

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    Let’s face the facts — a girl’s bumblebee costume is one of the most adorable fashions to sport on Halloween. Make it a family theme with a beekeeper costume for both kids and adults, along with yellow-and-black striped bees for a sweeter-than-honey group.

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    Toy Story Family Halloween Costume

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    Great for dressing up with young children, Toy Story is a cult classic. From Woody and Jessie to many variations of Buzz Lightyear, you’ll be going to infinity and beyond (or, more realistically, around the block for some Kit Kats).

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    Minions Familt Halloween Costume

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    Play up Despicable Me this Halloween with a put-together group costume for the whole family. From adorable dresses and goggles to easy-to-wear shirts and headbands, it’s a quick, last-minute Halloween costume idea that’ll look great.

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    Roaring 20s Family Halloween Costume

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    Turn back time this year with the roaring 20s. After all, we are in the 20s, so have some fun with feather boas, dazzling accessories and striped jackets.

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    Skeletons Family Halloween Costume

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    Spooky, scary and casusal, the skeleton group costume is a festive option to dance to the Monster Mash. Plus, the kids costume glows in the dark.

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