Don't want to go solo to this year's Halloween festivities? Why not convince your friends to go with one of these iconic group costumes instead? We've got all sorts of options inspired by movies and TV shows, whether your pop-culture-savvy group includes just three or four friends or a dozen folks.
Get animated like the Toy Story gang, or take it back with the "Seinfeld" posse! Embrace your love of YA by dressing up like the Dauntless crew in "Allegiant," or get your superhero on with ideas from "Guardians of the Galaxy,""Avengers: Infinity War," or "The Fantastic Four." The expansive "Game of Thrones" cast make for a great option for a group look — or you could also try out the "House of the Dragon" cast for a more current option — while classic group costumes like the Scooby-Doo gang or Luke, Leia, and Han Solo From Star Wars are a great way to play up the nostalgia factor.
A great group costume doesn't require a lot of effort — just some creativity and coordination on your and your friends' part. Check out all of our suggestions, and if you're only enlisting one friend for a group costume, take a look at our ideas for best friends or couples.
Each "Never Have I Ever" star has their own unique sense of style that would be fun to re-create. Don't forget the statement jewelry for Eleanor, the robotics-club details for Fabiola, and a hilarious sense of humor paired with a chunky knit for Devi.
Of course, you would be Olivia Pope. The tricky part would be convincing your friends to be anyone but Olivia Pope. Don't worry, I trust you'll get it handled.
Bring the '80s back in style with a "Jem and the Holograms" look. Some fishnets, fringe, and electric guitar will help complete this throwback costume.
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8Ted Lasso, Coach Beard, and Nathan Shelley From "Ted Lasso"
You can go as the "Ted Lasso" crew with a group of nearly any number. For the coaches, wear navy sweatsuits, whistles, and hats (unless you go as Roy, in which case you might as well wear all black and start swearing at everyone). For the players, wear a jersey with their name on the back and a soccer ball, and for Keely or Rebecca, channel their signature styles — and don't forget the pink box of biscuits for Rebecca!
Being Owen would be great, but being a raptor? So much more fun. Whether you go as the original cast from "Jurassic World" or the "Jurassic World: Dominion" crew, bringing along someone dressed as a dinosaur will always complete the look.
The 1975 cult classic about a bizarre mansion of unforgettable characters is still popular today. Whether you're Riff Raff, Frank-N-Furter, Columbia, or Janet, this costume is definitely best done in a group. Our Rocky Horror costume how-to guide gives you directions for all the individual looks!
Sure, you can be Tatiana Maslany's most recognized character from the show, but why not convince some friends to play Cosima, Alison, Helena, Katja, Rachel, and Beth? You'd be the hippest cats at the party — trust me.
OK, some of these people are dead (RIP Derek), but you can be whoever you want for Halloween! Pick your favorite season of "Grey's Anatomy" and gather your friends and some white coats.
What to wear for Giulia: Giulia is independent and free-spirited, and her outfit showcases that. To become Giulia, pick up a blue beanie, a striped T-shirt, baggy jeans, and brown sandals.
What to wear for Luca: Luca, a sea monster, ventures to land to have the summer of his life in a seaside town on the Italian Rivera. Luca's signature human look, however, is easy to copy — a flannel button-down and blue shorts!
What to wear for Alberto: Fellow sea monster Alberto wears a yellow tank top with brown shorts as he walks around the mainland in his human body.
This might be a bit of an investment, but is there a cooler option than going as the cast of "Game of Thrones"? If you and your friends need some tips to pull it off, then check out this slideshow.
Are you a group of guys with one girl? This might be the perfect YA adaptation costume for you. All you need are some earth-toned clothes and a map of a maze, for effect.
Here's a great recycling option: whip out your "Star Trek" uniforms from Comic-Con, and just use them again this Halloween. Don't forget to cast a Khan!
Are you a girl with a bunch of dude friends? Why not dress up like "New Girl"'s Jess and just get them to change their names to Winston, Nick, and Schmidt for the night? If you've got another gal pal, then she can be Cece.
Before it was a CGI movie, "The Smurfs" was an awesome animated cartoon that you loved. Bring the little blue guys back, and if you've got an extra group member, might we suggest making him or her Gargamel?
Couples can be Tris and Four this Halloween, but if you're heading out with a group, just go full Dauntless. Trust me, Peter might be a jerk in the movie, but he'd be fun to impersonate for a night.
For the friends who are always waxing poetic about "Arrested Development," why not take this opportunity to dress up like the dysfunctional Bluths? This one is flexible: you can just be Gob, Michael, Lindsay, George-Michael, Tobias, and Lucille, or you can get more friends in on the action with George, Maeby, and Buster.
Why not make Halloween awkward this year with a sexy love triangle? "The Vampire Diaries" has a large cast, but you could always just start with the core three: Elena, Damon, and Stefan. Here's how you pull off the lovebirds, and all Stefan needs is a black v-neck and an intense stare.
Dress up like the "Scooby-Doo" gang for Halloween! Bonus points if you have an actual dog to follow you around and eat out of the party host's refrigerator.
Gather your friends to dress as "Hunger Games" characters — one girl can be Katniss while another can be Effie, and your guy friends can battle it out to be Peeta, Haymitch, or Gale. For some help breaking the costumes down, check out this slideshow.
All you really need for this would be some floor-length plain dresses and an ability to craft a mean braid. Kimmy Schmidt would also make a great solo costume — all you need is an inflated sense of optimism and you are all set.
The movies may be over, but Harry Potter will forever be a part of the pop culture zeitgeist. Get your friends to be Harry and Ron, and go for some of the supporting characters like Neville.
Sign up for community college for a night by being the cast of "Community." This one is superlow effort, so in case you and your friends forgot to buy actual costumes, this is the choice for you (bonus points if two of you incorporate "Troy and Abed in the Morning"). And for the black sheep of your group, there's always Star-Burns.
This is really easy and especially great for a big group. Grab all the striped shirts you can find — unless you're Andy, in which case it's all about the denim and aviators.
"The Office" is a great option for large groups because there are so many characters to choose from. Costumes play a part, but a lot of these characters will depend on your attitude. Sure, you can be Jim or Pam, but wouldn't it be way more fun to be Meredith?
This one is all in the details. One of you should have already started growing out a wicked beard, one will have to knock out his tooth, and, if you're Phil, you'll need to rock some aviators. And keep asking people if they've seen Doug.
Oh girl, you're gonna have to hit up a costume shop for this one. The "Black Panther" cast might take some effort — you'll need some coordinated costumes and possibly some spears — but it'll definitely be worth it.
The perfect costume for a geeky trio has to be the Star Wars crew. But why stop there? If you've got a big group, there's always Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2.
All you need are two pals and some cheap office wear for the easiest last-minute group costume there is. Grab some ties and, if possible, an orange 'fro to portray Blake, Adam, and Anders.
"Toy Story" is timeless, and with so many movies it provides a bevy of fun characters to choose from. You could go as Woody and Jessie as a couples' costume, or add Mr. Potato Head and Buzz Lightyear to make it a whole crew.
Wanna go glam this year? Channel Jay Gatsby and company with Prohibition-era outfits. The boys will need classy suits, and flapper dresses shouldn't be hard to find for the girls.
Go retro and convince your friends to make like the employees of Sterling Cooper & Partners. How perfect is this for your actual office's Halloween party? Get some tips from our how-to guide.
Go back to high school for the night — Bayside High School, that is. Get your friends to whip out their '90s getups and giant cell phones as Zack, Slater, Screech, Lisa, Jessie, and Kelly. Don't forget Mr. Belding!
You'll have to be prepared to give a performance if you and your friends show up as this all-male dance troupe, but hey, is that such a bad thing? Plus, this is a simple costume — all you really need is a pair of jeans.
Go old-school this year, and get three of your guy friends to be Jerry, George, and Kramer while you take on Elaine. I'd take a note from one of the most famous scenes and do Elaine's dance all night.
If you were Team Cap while watching "Captain America: Civil War," it only makes sense that you support him on Halloween as well. Now go on and get your Captain America/Hawkeye/Falcon/Scarlet Witch/Winter Soldier on.
If you couldn't care less about Cap, round up your friends and suit up as Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, Vision, War Machine, and Spider-Man. Bonus points if you can gather a large enough group to go as both Team Iron Man and Team Cap.
If you're interested in channeling your inner zombie-killer, "The Walking Dead" costumes are relatively easy to execute. Rick, Michonne, Glenn, and the rest of the crew basically rock normal clothes that are just covered in various blood and guts. If you go as Negan, though, you've got to wear a black leather jacket and carry around a bat.
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50Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and Flash the Sloth in "Zootopia"
For Judy, get yourself some gray bunny ears, a bunny tail, and a blue cop uniform. For Nick, a pair of orange fox ears and a bushy tail will do, as well as a green button-down, khakis, and a striped tie. If you're going as Flash, throw on a green polo shirt, and make sure you speak reeeeaaaaallllly, reaaaaaallllyyyyyy sloooowwwwwwlllllyyyyy.
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51The White Queen, the Mad Hatter, and Alice in "Alice Through the Looking Glass"
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" is full of eye-catching characters, but none as striking as the White Queen, the Mad Hatter, and Alice. There's also the White Rabbit, the caterpillar, and many more to choose from if you want to bring a large group down the rabbit hole.
Hopefully you're into face paint, because Dory, Marlin, Hank, and any of the other characters in "Finding Dory" would make a fantastic, child-friendly costume.
Check out this step-by-step breakdown for how you can achieve each "Stranger Things" character's exact look. As of season four, there are even more options to choose from, from a tribute to Eddy and Chrissy to Vecna himself.
Get ready to layer on the crazy as thickly as you do the hair gel if you head out on Oct. 31 dressed as the fashion industry's most hilarious trio. Derek, Hansel, and Valentina Valencia are the perfect opportunity to show off your fashion sense with two of your best friends.
Get some old-school baseball tees, white jeggings (unless, of course, you have baseball pants), baseball hats, and striped athletic socks. That's about all you need to perfect this team's vintage uniforms.
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57Erin Gilbert, Abby Yates, Jillian Holtzmann, and Patty Tolan in "Ghostbusters"
A Ghostbusters suit is easy to come by in any costume store, but adding extra touches like the right hair, accessories, and personalities will make your costumes that much better.
If you're sarcastic as all hell, then get ready to kick ass and take names as Deadpool and his X-Men companions. Just grab two friends to play Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus and you are all set.
Glue feathers to sweatshirts that are in the same color as these guys, wear an irritated expression, and BAM — you'll be an angry bird. You could also invest in a full-on inflatable bird suit — up to how much effort you're willing to put in to embodying these icons.
Mystique, Storm, Jean Grey, and Psylocke costumes are the perfect way to be strong, empowered mutants on Halloween. Unfortunately, psychic powers aren't included, but your friends don't have to know that.
Can you imagine how cool a Quicksilver costume would be (for instance: gelling your silver hair back to make it look like you're running at top speeds)? Whether you dress up as him, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, or Angel, you know your outfit is going to be a winner.
Take a page out of Rihanna's book and strap a fake shell to your back to be the best group of crime-fighting, pizza-eating reptiles NYC has ever seen. Bonus points if you invest in green body paint.
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63The Bennet Sisters in "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"
If you combine a floor-length dress in neutral shades of white, brown, or green with a cardigan, a bonnet, and a fake machete, the result will be the ass-kicking Bennet sisters. We'll let you fight over who gets to be Elizabeth . . .
Break out the drab gray pantsuit you only wear to interviews to get Amy's look. Then, improvise with the clothes you and your friends have to achieve Kiki's and Carla's very different (and very hilarious) styles.
We have an easy-to-follow Harley Quinn DIY if you're dead set on being the Joker's other half, but the rest of the criminal crew is just as good. Katana rocks a sick mask, and Diablo's skull tattoo would make for some superfun face painting.
Does it get any more classic than paying homage to Sandy, Danny, and Rizzo? No, it does not. Plus, if you have more people, there's always Doody, Sonny, Putzie, Frenchy, Jan, and Marty.
What to wear for Louise: A green t-shirt dress, black Mary Jane shoes, and her signature pink bunny-eared hat.
What to wear for Linda: A red, long-sleeve shirt with a pair of blue jeans and some red glasses. Don't forget a black wig with your ends curled out!
What to wear for Tina: A light blue t-shirt over a denim skirt, knee socks and black sneakers, and a pair of thick-rimmed glasses. You'll also need a black wig for this one, as well as a yellow barrette.
What to wear for Gene: A yellow t-shirt with blue shorts, a black wig, white socks, and red sneakers. Carry around a keyboard.
What to wear for Bob: Once you've got a mustache, pair a white, grease-stained t-shirt with gray pants, black shoes, and a white apron.
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69The Cast From "American Horror Story: 1984"
The ninth season of "American Horror Story" boasted a gnarly '80s-themed cast that left us with some memorable looks. To dress up as one of the cast, blast back to the past and wear old-school gym shorts, leopard print, and workout headbands.
Regardless of which beloved character on the Netflix hit you decide to be, you'll probably need the same basic few things — a white t-shirt under an orange or khaki jumpsuit and plain slip-on shoes. Stick a name tag on your shirt if you want people to know which Litchfield inmate you are in particular, and make sure to add personal touches.
The cult members from "Midsommar" paired heavy-duty floral headbands with white flowy outfits, so we recommend the same. You could also have someone go as a guy in a bear suit to complete the look.
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73James, Michelle, Erin, Orla, and Clare From "Derry Girls"
Take yourself into the wild lives of these crazy teens this Halloween by dressing up as one of the "Derry Girls," James included. You'll need a green blazer, plaid skirt, black leather shoes, and a whole lot of chaos to channel this group from an all-girls Catholic school in '90s-era Northern Ireland.
What to wear for Jane: The baddest of the bad, if you want to be Jane, you need to have it all. A slicked back ponytail with a tight black crop top and cargo pants will do the trick.
What to wear for Sabina: A girl of many disguises, dressing up as Sabina can go one of two ways. You can either style yourself after one of her wigged disguises or you can opt for a choppy haircut with a chic yet sexy outfit.
What to wear for Elena: More conservative than the other two, Elena's costume will require a flattering dress or skirt with a whole lot of curiosity.
Go all out with geeky '80s clothes, electronic gear strapped to your head, and maybe even some fake braces for the night. You could probably also elect to be a generic gang of geeks from any '80s movie with the same basics, but "Sixteen Candles" is always a fun throwback, and the headgear really sets these guys apart.
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76Betty, Veronica, Archie, and Jughead From "Riverdale"
The ladies of "Insecure" are all about style. If you're dressing as Molly, go for a pencil dress or tailored power suit, sky-high heels, super stylish clutch, and a sleek bob. For Issa, grab a jacket with a funky print, short sleeve shirt with a graphic design, blue jeans, and converse sneakers. Handmade jewelry is definitely a plus. Tiffany is all about showing off that wealth, so get a top you so expensive you've only worn it once, pencil skirt, and heels. For Kelli, find a bright-colored dress, black jacket, heels, and big earrings.
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78The Royal Family
You don't necessarily need regalia to be the royal family, but it doesn't hurt. To get sophisticated looks from Kate Middleton and the queen, go for classic cuts, fancy hats, and bold colors. For the men in the royal family, search for prince costumes. Alternatively, bust out some ribbon, patches, and fabric to create DIY suits.
Pick out a store-bought costume or dabble in some cosplay crafting to pull together your outfits for characters like Diana and Hippolyta. Red bodysuits or tunics with gold accessories and headbands should do the trick!
Grab some hair rollers, heavy makeup, and shiny leotards, and you're ready to rumble. For Debbie, grab a shiny gold leotard, and for Ruth, try a bright blue leotard and make sure your hair is teased as high up as possible — and for more ideas, we have all you need for a "GLOW" group costume.
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81Donna, Rosie, and Tanya From "Mamma Mia!"
Break out your finest flared denim! It's all in the attitude and mannerisms when it comes to these ladies. Donna and the Dynamos' incredible glittery jump look from their "Super Trouper" performance are also incredibly iconic.
The great thing about these costumes is that they're pretty simple to re-create. Each Defender has their own color associated with them (yellow for Luke Cage, red for Daredevil, blue for Jessica Jones, green for Danny Rand/Iron Fist), and you can probably find something similar to Jessica Jones's leather jacket or Daredevil's lawyer suit in your own closet.
Bender needs gray pants, a red flannel, a jean jacket, and sunglasses. For Andrew, put on white sneakers, a blue letterman jacket, and jeans. Claire wears a pink shirt with a long brown skirt and boots. Brian needs a black sweater, khakis, and sneakers. For Allison, go with all black and gray, covering your whole body.
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84Charlotte, Carrie, Miranda, and Samantha from "Sex and the City"
These women wore a lot of clothes during their series but their styles stayed true! For Charlotte go for something impeccably tailored and classic. Carrie is all about avant garde and bold! With Miranda, you want something stylish but clean and a little strict. When it comes to Samantha, go sexy and colorful.
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85Ferris, Sloane, and Cameron From "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
Ferris wears a white shirt, a leopard vest, and a leather jacket over jeans. The key to Sloane is that white fringed leather jacket, and Cameron needs a Detroit Red Wings jersey and khakis.
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86Celeste, Madeline, and Jane from "Big Little Lies"
Celeste is all about the powersuit! Wear a dark gray suit with a white pussybow blouse. Jane is much more laid back — all you need is a red flannel shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Madeline is about color and drama. Wear a dark pink skater coat, pink and white floral blouse, and a dark skirt.
Choose one color each for the outfit theme. Wear a shoulder padded blazer, matching skirt and tights, with loafers. Tie your hair back with a thick scrunchie.
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89Dionne, Tai, and Cher From "Clueless"
For Dionne, wear a red minidress, bell-sleeved white shirt, white headband, white knee-high socks, and black lace-up oxfords. Nose ring optional. For Tai, a light blue top, dark teal cropped cardigan, black and white plaid miniskirt, gray stockings, and black Mary Jane pumps. Messy high ponytail definitely adds the adorable factor. The Cher of the group should wear a blue collared shirt, maroon vest, corduroy miniskirt, knee-high socks, and black Mary Jane pumps.
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90D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Stephanie Tanner, and Kimmy Gibbler From "Fuller House"
Stephanie's gotten a little more sensible. Get the long blond wig with the bangs, and pair with jeans, a black tank, and a long vest. For D.J., wear a t-shirt with a matching button-up on top of it. Half up, half down hair. Jeans. Kimmy still has that fun flair she had on "Full House," but with a modern twist.
