Hello to a new year of creative Halloween costumes! If you're looking for a funny, cute, quirky, or on-trend kind of costume for the 'gram or just because, we have all of that in-store and more. Whether you want a brainy play on words or an outfit that will make your fellow costume-contest opponents laugh out loud, these clever costumes for adults will not disappoint. Check out the best costume ideas now, and beware, because they are scary good.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes and Lauren Harano
Ariana Grande can also double as your Starbucks order if you dress up like this! All you need is a coffee-colored sweatshirt and boots, plus a human-sized coffee sleeve with a Starbucks logo on it (we suggest you make it out of cardboard).
Make a statement this Halloween and dress as universal healthcare. All it takes is a dress or top that looks like the universe plus a lab coat (and a stethascope, if you really want to go all out).
It's a twister! This costume is almost too easy — just fashion a Twister game board into a dress — and as an added bonus, everyone will want to play with you all night long.
You may have been freaked out by those silly naked troll dolls as a kid, but you'll love dressing up as one as an adult. All you need is a nude bodysuit, a plastic gem for your belly button, and some major hair volume.
Be as mysterious as Sia for the night with her trademark black-and-white wig and giant hair bow. You don't need dollar bills to have fun, but your compromised vision might require someone to lead you around the party.
Sure, you can't eat these kind of M&Ms, but once you fashion yourself a dress out of a trash bag, you'll get to decorate with the Marshall Mathers printouts of your choosing.
Again, not sure Fetty Wap would really appreciate this one, but when you affix mouse traps to a regal robe, everyone else certainly will. Just make sure you don't trap any of your party guest's fingers by accident.
It may not be easy for the cutie you meet at the Halloween party to remember your name, but it will be worth it for this hilarious (and hilariously easy) costume.
If you really want to light up a room, we suggest this crafty costume, which is easy enough to make with battery-operated LED lights, some sheer and metallic fabrics, and a shower cap.
It's safe to say that 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.
This sweet couple requires two other friends and a quirky sense of humor. Wear shirts that say "leche" or milk on them and let people have fun guessing what you are.
Only take things as far as first base on Halloween with the help of this costume! Dress up as a baseball player and put kiss marks wherever you please.
Turn the old nursery rhyme into a costume by going incognito and dressing up in a trench coat with seashells lined on the inside. It might take people a minute to get it, but it's a fun costume regardless.
Think you're funny? Then you should be the punchline! Dress up as a boxer and place a long piece of paper across your boxing glove and be ready for your cue.
For this costume, someone needs to dress up like a boxer and the other person needs to wear their favorite Hawaiian attire. Once everyone gets the joke, your costume will be a hit.
Cute, creative, and ideal for any anyone with a sense of humor, dressing up as a shrimp on the "barbie" will win you applause for the rest of the year. Find a Barbie shirt or make your own, and keep your eyes peeled for a shrimp hat. You are ready to take on the holiday!
Cute, creative, and oh-so-easy, dressing up as a blessing in disguise is a blessed costume idea. Find a cute mask and a name tag, and you're ready to go!
The more, the merrier for this costume! Find two other friends to dress up with you, and you can all be the three blind mice. Just add ears, a cane, and sunglasses to finish off your costume.
Who's the breadwinner in your house? With this costume, you both are! Simply attach ribbons and medals to your shirts and carry around a piece of bread. Your work here is done.
Dressing up as a beautiful bouquet requires nothing but craft skills. Once you create the flowers, simply attach them to your outfit of choice and tie a bow around your waist. Done and done!
News flash: this is the coolest costume ever. Put newspaper pages all over your body (best if you wear something underneath them), and then cover your outfit in a large trench coat. You know what to do next.
Hallelujah! It's raining men! Make your own umbrella or attach photos of your favorite men to an umbrella and let the fun begin. Finish off the outfit with a raincoat or waterproof poncho.
Talk about creative! Be the dandelion that everyone wants to make a wish on by attaching long rods with cotton puffs on the end to a secure hat. Complete the costume with a shirt that says "blow me" or "make a wish."
A fun couples costume for music-lovers, dressing up as Coachella, or Coach-cello, might look a little different than one might think. Have one person dress up as a sport's coach and the other as, well, a cello. Feel free to get creative with this costume.
Everyone will get a laugh out of this creative costume. Just draw on a little yellow to a white shirt and put on a pair of devil horns, and let this costume win Halloween.
Not everyone can pull off a Meryl Streep costume, but dressing up as a devil wearing Prada is easy — you can even write 'Prada' across a plain shirt if, like most people, you don't happen to have anything from Prada lying around.
Take a classic witch costume to the next level by putting a funny spin on it. Make a shirt that says "resting witch face," and you are sure to have everyone under your spell.
You'll make everyone happy when you dress up as this punny costume. Have one person decorate a large piece of cardboard with postage stamps and the correct addressing and have the other wear a postman uniform, and you'll spread joy all across the world.
Have an old green sweater lying around? Then you're halfway there! Just stick Q-Tips or pipe cleaners onto your sweater and pair the look with brown or green pants.
If you want your Halloween costume to be a work of art, then opt for a Roy Lichtenstein-inspired costume. This one is all about the makeup, so be sure to have your palettes ready!
Clowns are scary as is, so this killer clown definitely takes it up a notch. You can DIY this costume with some fun mix-and-match clothing and face paint.
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If you want to be something iconic (and easy!), Rosie the Riveter is calling your name. A red bandana and blue jean shirt will bring this costume to life.
Perfect for the fall and easy for any costume party during the year, being a scarecrow never gets old. Find your cutest flannel and pair of overalls and complete the look with a touch of cute makeup.
To become Poison Ivy (not to be confused with the 1992 Drew Barrymore movie), you'll want to deck yourself out in green and top off your look with some fiery red hair.
This dreamy costume idea is all you need to have a magical Halloween. Find a flowy dress and attach faux flowers to it with safety pins. Add a flower crown and wings for an extra dreamlike touch.
Prepare to get creative! This costume calls for crafting skills to create the trees, but once you do, all you have to wear is an all-brown outfit. Oh, and the matching dog is not required (but highly encouraged).
A Tin Man costume is all about the accessories! Pair a silver or black dress with a tin hat and ax, and feel free to add silver makeup or hair coloring to your outfit.
Step aside, Priyanka Chopra — you, too, can be Miss Universe for the night. Use anything from a little black dress to a trash bag for your universe, and decorate it with an array of colorful planets (with bonus points for scientific accuracy).
There's only one Queen Bey, but anyone can be a Zombie Beyoncé. Channel your favorite Beyoncé look and then use your makeup skills to transform yourself into a member of the undead.
How do you look at this and not laugh? You can definitely make this yourself if you're crafty, and the addition of some good makeup, a gray wig, and glasses take it to the next level.
You'll have a blast yelling "Ew, David" all night in this creative costume. All that's needed are a dress, a fancy hat, and an "Ew, David" sign that you can easily make on your own — bonus points if you pick up a Rose Apothecary bag!
I think it's safe to say we all have the travel bug in 2020, don't you? Although we're mainly at home these days, it's fun to lust about our travels ahead by wearing a map skirt and butterfly wings.
This is an easy one. Print out a "liar liar" sign, plus some fire emoji; tape the sign to your shirt and emoji to your pants; and suddenly, you're a liar!
Dress up as your favorite social media app for Halloween, like this Snapchat costume. An all-yellow outfit will suffice, and if you really want to go the extra mile, pick up dog ears and a nose to become Snapchat's famous dog filter.
A baby-blue shirt or sweater, black choker, and small tiara are the key pieces to this outfit. Throw on your coziest pair of sweats and slippers, and accessorize with a broom or small white pumpkin.
Nothing's sweeter than this costume! Wear a brown dress and attach a piece of paper with the Snickers logo to the front of it. Carry around a bag of chocolate to really make this costume come to life.
Good news! You can dress like Fleabag without looking like a fleabag, but a little blood gets the point across. Her notable jumpsuit, red lipstick, and a cig will take you to London and back again. Have a partner in crime? Have them dress up like the priest from season two.
No, not the wrappers the candy comes in. Twist your words and try out this creative costume. You should have plenty of candy in your cupboard already. Make sure to check out more of our practically free costume ideas, too.
Add the magic of Disney to your Halloween by dressing up as Minnie Mouse. If you have a red polka-dot shirt, throw that on and add little mouse ears. If you have mouse ears from Disneyland, those work, too.
If Baby Yoda stole your heart, then this costume is for you. Wear an olive-green or light-brown dress or jacket, pull your hair back into tight buns to re-create his pointy ears, and look as cute as can be. Feel free to experiment with green makeup, too!
We're all screaming for this cute ice cream look! Wear a white dress or skirt and shirt combo, and draw on colorful sprinkles. Then, add a headband and craft a makeshift cone out of construction paper. You'll be as sweet as can be!
The ultimate style icon, dressing up as Carrie Bradshaw will require hot street style and voluminous curls. Any of her outfits are fair game, so get creative!
Want to dress up in an out-of-this-world cool costume this year? All you have to do is dress up as Nebula! Wear a bright-pink shirt with a purple jacket and skirt, and pull your hair into sky-high pigtails. Add silver makeup or accessories, and channel your best space-girl vibes.
Replace the "d" in avocado, and what do you have? An avocato, of course. Dress as you typically would for a cat costume (don't forget the cat ears), and top it off with a cardboard cutout of an avocado!
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.
No one likes spoiled milk, unless it looks like this. All you need is an all-white outfit that says "milk" on the front, pair it with an expensive shopping bag or two, and you'll look the part.
Want to enchant everyone this holiday? Wear a blue dress (or silk robe!) to re-create the princess's dreamy look. Throw on a blue headband and white shoes to add a bit more magic to your look.
This is what modern-day Halloween 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!
Long hair or not, you can still pull off Rapunzel for Halloween. Simply braid your hair to the side, accessorize with some flowery clips, and throw on whatever pink dress you own!
