Only Murders in the Building Is About to Be One of the Biggest Group Costumes This Halloween

Published on Sep 30, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Hulu's Only Murders in the Building has quickly become one of the biggest shows of 2021, and it's about to become one of the biggest Halloween costumes of the year. With a star-studded cast featuring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin, the show has plenty of characters to draw inspiration from. You can channel the true-crime trio for a fun group costume with friends, or you can do a solo costume as you dress up as Gomez's Mabel Mora. Honestly, we'll take any excuse to buy the character's incredibly fashionable wardrobe. See more Halloween costume ideas for the show ahead.

Mabel Mora on Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume

What to wear: Selena Gomez has some fashionable outfits throughout the show, but her most iconic is the one she wears in episode one. To go as Mabel for Halloween, you'll need to wear a yellow sweater, an orange fur coat, plaid pants, and combat boots. Don't forget to accessorize with sunglasses, a yellow beanie, and red headphones.

Oliver Putnam on Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume

What to wear: Martin Short's costumes on the show are just as eccentric as his character. To achieve Oliver's look, you'll want to pair dark clothes with bright accent pieces like a purple coat and scarf.

Charles-Haden Savage on Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume

What to wear: Steve Martin's character is pretty easy to channel for Halloween. All you need are a pair of jeans, a white button-up shirt, a blue sweater, a black coat, a matching fedora hat, and a pair of brown glasses.

Jan on Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume

What to wear: Jan's closet is filled with pretty blouses and pleated skirts, so as long as you have that, you'll be good to go. A bassoon is not required, but feel free to carry around an instrument case for extra measure.

Oscar on Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume

What to wear: Though Aaron Dominguez's character wears a handful of different outfits on the show, his most recognizable look is his tie-dye hoodie. Be sure to pair it with a long black coat and dark-wash jeans.

Tim Kono on Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume

What to wear: You'll want to wear a gray suit with a blue tie along with a white trash bag to carry around.

Detective Williams on Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume

What to wear: Detective Williams's outfit is pretty simple. All you need are a dark v-neck shirt, a pair of dark-wash jeans, a blazer, and a badge.