If the scariest thing about the season is the thought of having to assemble a group Halloween [1] costume for the office, you've come to right place. Whether you're competing in the annual office Halloween [2] costume contest or simply planning for a fun day with your work pals, we're here to help guide you through some of our favorite office-appropriate, large group costume ideas [3] that stand out yet require little effort on your part.
Is there a show you and your coworkers love to reference or a movie you've been discussing all year long? Or perhaps a viral TikTok video or meme that's made the rounds in the office? In our comprehensive list of ideas ahead, you'll find costumes referencing recent pop culture moments [4] and nostalgia alike, like the splashy Taylor Swift Eras Tour [5] or Old Hollywood movie stars.
You'll also see a few punny costumes [6] that'll get a laugh out of your most serious coworkers — "Spice" Girls is almost too good. Maybe you'll even get inspired by more classic costume ideas [7], such as dressing as good old M&M's or a stack of domino tiles.
Most importantly, these picks are perfectly suitable for the office, so you don't have to worry about a run-in with HR. Ahead, check out 36 easy group Halloween costumes that'll impress your coworkers — and maybe even earn you the "best costume" prize. Here's to working hard and playing harder this Halloween.
— Additional reporting by Yerin Kim and Melanie Whyte
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "The Proud Family"
Whether your work fam is pulling up to the office or to Willy T. Ribbs Middle School, this easy-to-recreate group outfit guarantees you'll make Penny proud.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Beanie Babies
Adorable? Check. Nostalgic? Check. Easy to pull off even with a tiny budget and zero crafting skills? Check. Collect 'em all.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Bridgerton" Ball
Dear reader . . . the head pieces for this costume might be a little heavy, but the final effect will have you swooning. (Or maybe your corset is just a bit too tight.)
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Us"
OK, maybe skulking around the office with sharp objects all day isn't exactly the move, but this spine-tingling costume idea is really easy to pull off. Just remember to put the scissors down after the photo-op.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Heathers"
What's your damage, Heather? Revive one of the gnarliest cult classics of all time with this totally rad office costume idea. Brb, gotta motor.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: American Girl Dolls
The girls are back, baby! With the help of your colleagues, you can live out your childhood fantasy of finally getting all the American Girls in one room. Team Molly forever.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Old Hollywood Movie Stars
Bring the glitz and glamor of old Hollywood to life with this group costume idea that could work with groups of any size.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Clue
No matter how the game ends, you're sure to have a good time with this large group–friendly Halloween [9] costume.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Minions
Dressing up as Minions is the perfect excuse to speak in gibberish all day and break into songs of Banana to annoy your evil boss. Plus, it's a super-simple and quick DIY [10] group Halloween [11] costume for the office.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Dominoes
Last-minute costume lovers, you've met your match: Just add a few cutout white dots to an all-black outfit (chic!) and you're ready to party.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: The Addams Family
Whether your team enjoys the classic version or the modern take in Netflix's "Wednesday" [12], the Addams family is a crowd-pleaser and a team costume that requires minimal effort. (Don't forget to scowl.)
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Eggs, Toast, and Bacon
For those not afraid to make others hungry, go big or go home with a continental breakfast. You can even add pancakes or cereal to the mix, if other coworkers are looking to join your group Halloween [13] costume for the office.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Monopoly
Whether or not you're looking for a man in finance [14], this group costume is the next best thing. Do not pass go!
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Napoleon Dynamite"
Sorry, but "Vote For Pedro" never gets old. We don't make the rules. This group costume is a great excuse to spend all day chatting with babes online, or working on your dance moves — anything but actual work.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Rosie the Riveter
Rosies, we ride at dawn. The more riveters, the better!
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "The Wizard of Oz" Characters
Wrangle your team together to dress up as the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and, of course, Dorothy for an easy group Halloween [15] costume. Now you have an excuse to buy those ruby-red slippers you've been eyeing.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Different Barbies
Who says last summer's "Barbie" craze has to end? Keep the hot pink dream alive with this playful ode to the iconic doll (and Greta Gerwig's zany masterpiece).
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Taylor Swift Eras Tour
There are so many eras to choose from for a Taylor Swift group Halloween costume [16]. Simply assign each of your Swiftie coworkers to an era to bring this enchanting team Halloween [17] costume to life.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Snow White" Characters
If you know at least seven people want to join in, we have the best idea for you. Once you've got your Snow White, the dwarves costumes should be a breeze to put together for an easy group costume idea.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: The Monterey Five From "Big Little Lies"
The best part about this group Halloween [18] costume is that your mascara can run down your face all night and it will only make your ensemble look better. Also, you'll be attending a costume party dressed as characters who attend a costume party. Costume-ception.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Cleaning Products
When your boss tells you it's time to clean up your act, gather your colleagues for a cleaning product–inspired Halloween [19] costume. And really make it sparkle!
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Where's Waldo?"
Keep things simple and dress up as Waldo for an uncomplicated group Halloween [20] costume for work. It's a classic for a reason!
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Spice" Girls
Get it? Because the Spice Girls are a band, but you'd dress up as your actual favorite spice?
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Annie" Characters
This easy group Halloween [21] costume is perfect for those who start the morning with a cup of coffee in hand and some show-tunes in their AirPods. Musical theater majors unite.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Circus Show
Wrangling your colleagues for a group costume can sometimes feel like a circus. Why not lean into it?
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Dead "Toy Story" Characters
"Toy Story" characters have been done to death for Halloween [22]. But dead "Toy Story" characters? Now we're talking! To put a fresh spin on this classic group Halloween costume, paint Buzz, Woody, and Jesse with some white face makeup and fake blood for a spooky, pallid glow.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: M&M's
Going as everyone's favorite candy for a team Halloween [23] costume is incredibly easy — a couple of different colors of T-shirts, and you're good to go. The hard part is deciding who gets to be the iconic Green M&M.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Garden Gnomes
The best part about a garden gnome costume is that it can be reused in a couple months for Santa Claus. A win-win group Halloween [24] costume in our book.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Game of Thrones" Characters
Between "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon [25]," there are plenty of characters for colleagues to choose from. That's the thing about TV shows with a never-ending cast of characters: They make for really easy group Halloween [26] costumes.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Human Tetris
Who doesn't love a good brain-teaser? Bonus: Crafting this costume gives you an opportunity for some great team bonding.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Ice Cream Sundae
I scream, you scream, we all scream for this ridiculously cute group costume. Customizing your outfit with your favorite toppings is just the cherry on top.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "Scooby-Doo" Characters
"Scooby-Doo" first aired in 1969 and has since been through many different iterations, including the new "Velma" spinoff on Max. Gather your most meddling colleagues for this nostalgic group Halloween [27] costume for the office.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Mario Kart
Aren't we all overdue for a Mario Kart race in the office? Ready, set, go!
Group Halloween Costume For Work: "The Breakfast Club"
This effortless group Halloween [28] costume idea will come together in a jiff. Freeze-frame fist-pump sold separately.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Pizza Party
Who isn't tempted by a pizza party? Bring everyone's favorite morale-booster to life with this delicious treat of a costume. Also, shout-out to the one colleague who will inevitably dress up as Lactaid. Soldier on, dairy-free friend.
Group Halloween Costume For Work: Santa and His Reindeer
Ring in the Christmas cheer a couple months early with this large group costume idea — and pray you get a real bonus check this year, not just a lump of coal.
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.
Yerin Kim [30] is the features editor at PS, where she helps shape the vision for special features and packages across the network. A graduate of Syracuse University's Newhouse School, she has over five years of experience in the pop culture and women's lifestyle spaces. She's passionate about spreading cultural sensitivity through the lenses of lifestyle, entertainment, and style.
Melanie Whyte [31] was a contributing staff writer for PS. Based in NYC, she writes about LGBTQ identity, sex and relationships, pop culture hot takes, mental health, and home improvement. Her work has been featured by Refinery29, Real Simple, Apartment Therapy, Southern Living, Coveteur, NPR, and more.
