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The Riverdale [1] crew is one of the easiest, most recognizable pop culture group costumes to sport for Halloween [2]. The buzzy CW show has won over fans [3] with its lovable cast, suspenseful storylines, and the fun nostalgia of its comic-book roots. The best part? Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica's recognizable outfits can work in all sorts of ways for Halloween. Think: individual costumes, BFF costumes, or couples costumes. Need some help navigating your Riverdale look? We've highlighted all the necessities to make your comic-inspired costume dreams come true.
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Image Source: The CW [4]
How to Create It Yourself
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For Betty:
- Cardigan [5]
- White collared shirt
- Jeans
- Ballet flats
- Hair in a ponytail
To channel Betty, you'll want to go pink and preppy. Layer a pink cardigan over a white button-down, then keep things simple with skinny jeans and ballet flats — and a smooth ponytail, of course.
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For Veronica:
- Black dress [6]
- Pearl necklace [7]
- Black heels
- Red lipstick
For Veronica, choose a sleeveless LBD and accessorize with a pearl necklace, black stilettos, and a swipe of red lipstick.
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For Archie:
- Letterman jacket [8]
- Red wig or temporary hair color [9]
- Jeans
- Sneakers
It's all about the blue letterman jacket and red hair for Archie, whether that means rocking a red wig or using some temporary hair color.
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For Jughead:
- Black leather jacket
- Jeans
- Flannel or t-shirt
- Chucks
- Gray beanie [10] with DIY [11] crown-point edges
You can get Jughead's style by sporting a black leather jacket and using scissors to cut crown-point edges into the bottom of a classic beanie. Bonus points for laying the sarcasm on thick [12] and professing yourself a "weirdo."
Image Source: The CW [13]
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