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We'd argue that there are four main types of Halloween [3] costumes: scary Halloween costumes [4], cute Halloween costumes, sexy Halloween costumes [5], and funny Halloween costumes [6]. And in our opinion, funny Halloween costume ideas are some of the hardest to do well. It's easy to cross the line from funny into cheesy or cliché, after all. Plus, with a funny Halloween costume, you run the risk of spending half your night explaining the joke to confused trick-or-treaters or party-goers. You want a hilarious Halloween costume, not a confusing one.
Still, the allure of a funny Halloween costume can be hard to resist. So, we rounded up 15 truly funny Halloween costume ideas. Sure, everyone's sense of humor is different, but within this list of funny Halloween costumes, there are definitely at least a handful that will make you crack a smile. We rounded up hilarious Halloween costumes that you can buy at the store, ones you can DIY [7], and ones that are as simple as pulling on a T-shirt. And if your taste runs a little juvenile, we added in a couple of especially silly Halloween costumes, too. Hey, if it garners a few laughs, we're all for it.
Catfish
This is what modern-day Halloween [8] costumes look like. Make a cardboard cutout of your favorite (or least favorite) dating app, dress in head-to-toe black, add cat ears and fish scales, and you're a catfish!
Shop: Bremorou Glitter Cat Ears [9] ($4)
Helga Pataki
"Hey Arnold!" character Helga Pataki is relatable as hell, and she's also totally easy to recreate with a pink jumper, matching pink bow, and pigtails. You're also just not doing Halloween [10] right if you don't give yourself Helga's signature unibrow.
Shop: Motique Accessories Store Light Pink Jumbo Bow Clip with Tails [11] ($7)
Tina Belcher
It's not too hard to dress up as this "Bob's Burgers" character. All you need is a navy blue skirt, high white socks, glasses, and a small hair clip. Your work here is done.
Shop: Dwnval Sexy Basic T Shirt [12] ($8, originally $15)
Insta-Gram
Instagram just got a whole new meaning! Put a funny spin on the social media app by dressing up as a grandma and pasting the logo to your shirt. Everyone will be sure to "like" it.
Shop: Skeleteen White Old Lady Wig [13] ($9)
Mary and Magda
It doesn't get much better than this hysterical movie costume from the classic "There's Something About Mary." Whether you're being Mary or Magda, you'll need wild outfits, crazy hair, and a sense of adventure.
Shop: MapofBeauty Short Curly Hair Cosplay Wig [14] ($10)
First Base
Only take things as far as first base on Halloween [15] with the help of this costume. Dress up as a baseball player and put kiss marks wherever you please.
Shop: Cottonbell Baseball Quarter Sleeve Tee Shirt [16] ($10, originally $13)
"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"
Great for a throwback costume. Get ready for a wild adventure when you wear this Ace Ventura costume. Throw on a quirky and colorful button-down shirt over a white tank top, style your hair to match Ace's crazy flow, and use a pet — or stuffed animal — as the perfect accessory.
Shop: Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Tank Top [17] ($13)
One-Night Stand
It's safe to say everyone will get a laugh out of this costume. Put a cardboard cutout on your shoulders and drape a sheet over it. Then add your must-have bedside essentials.
Shop: Water Hyacinth Tissue Box Cover [18] ($13)
Eye Candy
Chances are you have some candy lying around your house, and if you pick up a black apron, you can glue it all on there with some googly eyes to complete the look.
Shop: Queen Jax Store Variety Candy Pack [19] ($15)
Thing 1 and Thing 2
How cute is this costume? Match your pup this Halloween [20] by dressing as Thing 1 and Thing 2. A blue wig, orange outfits, and the Thing 1 and Thing 2 signs are all you need.
Shop: Dr. Seuss Thing 1 Emblem T-Shirt [21] ($17, originally $20)
Party Animal
Dress up as any animal you please and top it with a party hat or rave-wear for an instantly clever costume.
Shop: VJHX Leopard Print One Piece Shorts Jumpsuit [22] ($20)
Seal of Approval
If people are dying for your approval, you might as well give them the seal. This costume is a mix of clever and cute, so have some fun with it.
Shop: SimZoo Adult Animal Onesie Pajamas [23] ($31, originally $35)
Toni and Candace From "Portlandia"
Crack everyone up when you dress up as these "Portlandia" characters. Think: lots of patterned clothing and books.
Shop: CYiNu Chiffon Elastic High Waist Maxi Skirt [24] ($36)
News Flash
Everyone needs a news flash every once in a while. Cover a dress in newspaper, layer it with a long jacket, and no one will know who you are (until you "flash" them, of course).
Shop: ebossy Double Breasted Duster Trench Coat [25] ($69)
Rachel and Monica
This fabulous "Friends" duo is the cutest costume of them all. All you need to do is wear wedding dresses or fluffy white dresses, sit back, and sip a beer.
Shop: Findlovewedding Wedding Dresses [26] ($149)
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, Maggie Ryan, Mirel Zaman, and Balim Tezel
Hilary White [27] was an editor at PS focused on lifestyle content.
Haley Lyndes [28] is a shopping writer and editor with more than seven years of experience in the publishing space. Specializing in home and lifestyle, she covers everything from furniture and mattresses to beauty products and fitness gear. Her writing has appeared in BuzzFeed, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple.
Lauren Harano [29] is a contributor for PS and was formerly an editor for PS Living, Beauty, and Shop. She has a passion for skin care, murder mysteries, and online shopping. Aside from PS, her work can be found in the pages of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen as well as online at InStyle, Esquire, NBC, and various food and travel sites.
Maggie Ryan [30] was an assistant editor at PS. A longtime runner and athlete, Maggie has nearly four years of experience covering topics in the wellness space, specializing in fitness, sports, nutrition, and mental health.
Mirel Zaman [31] (she/her) is the former health and fitness director at PS. She has over 15 years of experience working in the health and wellness space, covering fitness, general health, mental health, relationships and sex, food and nutrition, spirituality, family and parenting, culture, and news.
Balim Tezel [32] (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
