You may not be able to visit Riverdale [1], but you can certainly dress up like the show's characters for Halloween [2] with these simple costume ideas. Not only does the gang make a fantastic group costume [3] for you and your friends, but the outfits are also super easy to create. All you need are pearls, a letterman jacket, and a pair of cat ears, and you're ready to go! From Betty to Jughead and everyone in between, see how you can dress up as your favorite characters ahead. When you're done planning your Riverdale [4]-themed costume, be sure to check out even more Halloween costumes inspired from your favorite pop-culture moments [5]this year.
Archie
- What to wear: A t-shirt, a cardigan, jeans, Converse, and a red wig. Don't forget your letterman jacket and a guitar.
- How to act: Like a jock who just wants to follow his dreams of being a singer. You're basically Troy Bolton, only moodier.
Veronica
- What to wear: A fashionable dress, preferably in a dark color with black pumps. Don't forget a pearl necklace.
- How to act: Like a former mean girl who is trying to change.
Betty
- What to wear: A light pink sweater, jeans, and ballet flats. Wear your hair in a tight ponytail.
- How to act: Like a modern-day Nancy Drew. If there's a mystery, try to get to the bottom of it.
Jughead
- What to wear: A sweater, jeans, black boots, and a gray hat (that looks like a crown, preferably). If you're feeling creative, you can also wear a leather jacket with a snake stitched on the back.
- How to act: You're weird. You're a weirdo. Relate to the world by using sardonic humor.
Cheryl
- What to wear: A tight red shirt, a high-waisted skirt, red heels, matching lipstick, and your signature spider broach. You'll definitely need a red wig for this one.
- How to act: Like you're the HBIC and you know it. Gush about your beloved twin brother, Jason, any chance you get.
Kevin
- What to wear: A sweater with a button-down underneath and slacks. Slick your hair to the side.
- How to act: Like a small-town kid who secretly lives for drama.
Josie
- What to wear: Flaunt your rocker side with a cheetah skirt, a black top, stiletto boots, and your signature pussycat ears. Don't forget to carry around a microphone.
- How to act: You're the biggest diva in town. Show off your incredible voice any chance you get.
FP
- What to wear: A dark T-shirt, jeans, combat boots, and a leather jacket with a snake stitched on the back.
- How to act: Mysterious, but incredibly sexy.
Toni
- What to wear: You're basically the female Jughead. Wear a flannel skirt, a black shirt, a leather jacket, and pink hair.
- How to act: It takes a while for you to let people in, but once you do, you have an incredibly big heart.
Alice
- What to wear: A floral button-down, a pink blazer, slacks, and pink heels.
- How to act: You're trying really hard to be perfect, but you have a few dark secrets up your sleeve.
Fred
- What to wear: A t-shirt, a light jacket, jeans, black boots, and scruffy facial hair.
- How to act: Make sure to give valuable advice to your friends any chance you get.
Hiram
- What to wear: The fanciest suit you can find. Wear your hair slicked back.
- How to act: So powerful that it's almost scary. You're capable of anything, but you keep a good poker face.
Hermione
- What to wear: A sleek sheath dress and nude heels.
- How to act: Shady. Don't let anyone know what you're really up to.
Reggie
- What to wear: Dress casual in jeans and a T-shirt, but don't forget your signature letterman jacket. Carry around a football for good measure.
- How to act: You're a total jock, but you're somewhat of a softy underneath.
