Assembling a group Halloween costume for the office may sound like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're competing in the annual office Halloween costume contest with your work pals or simply planning for a fun day in the office, we're here to help your team with office-appropriate, creative costume ideas 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 and nostalgia alike, like the splashy Taylor Swift Eras Tour or Old Hollywood movie stars. You'll also see a few punny costumes that'll get a laugh out of your most serious coworkers — how cute would it be to go as "Spice" Girls? Maybe you'll even get inspired by more classic costume ideas, such as dressing as good old M&M's candies 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 40 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
Dead or alive, it's one for all and all for one with this costume. This nostalgic idea for a group Halloween costume is not only unique but also easy to whip together with your staff.
Instead of restricting your office group to a specific reference, why not branch out into a category? An Old Hollywood theme allows for an easy group Halloween costume for work using items you might already own or are easily accessible.
Here's a clue! Dress as Clue. (Ugh, sorry, that was bad.) Anyway, no matter how the game ends, you're sure to have a good time with this team Halloween costume.
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 group Halloween costume for the office.
Who doesn't love an all-black outfit? This group costume idea for work is perfect for the coworkers pulling together a last-minute Halloween costume. Just add a few cutout white dots, and you're ready to party.
Whether your team enjoys a classic or Netflix's "Wednesday" was discussed on the regular in the office, the Addams family is a fun team costume that requires minimal effort. Channel your darkest mood with this easy group Halloween costume for work.
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 costume for the office.
"Mean Girls" may have come out almost 20 years ago, but we're still quoting it. You can't go wrong with this iconic group costume idea for work.
Who doesn't want the chance to wear a bushy mustache and a top hat? The options are endless when it comes to this team Halloween costume idea.
Remember when this was everybody's favorite movie? Well, it's time to drag it back into the limelight again and gather your team for a memorable team Halloween costume.
There's a reason this group Halloween costume remains popular year after year. The more Rosies, the better!
Wrangle your team together to dress up as the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and, of course, Dorothy for an easy group Halloween costume. Now you have an excuse to buy those ruby-red slippers you've been eyeing.
With the hype surrounding the upcoming "Barbie" movie, there's no question costumes referencing the film will be everywhere this Halloween. Turn it into an iconic group Halloween costume for work and dress up as all of the different Barbies with your colleagues.
If your office was brewing with "Succession" chatter every Monday morning this spring, consider dressing up as members of the Roy family — and their counterparts — for a group Halloween costume for the office. You can't go wrong with the quiet-luxury trend.
There are so many eras to choose from for a Taylor Swift group Halloween costume. Simply assign each of your Swiftie coworkers to an era to bring this enchanting team Halloween costume to life.
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.
Gather your work besties to add a little sparkle to the office party. This group Halloween costume for the office only requires sequined outfits and blinged-out crowns.
While you and your coworkers patiently await season five of "Stranger Things," show your love for the series with this easy group Halloween costume. IYKYK is all we're gonna say about this!
As previously mentioned, picking a larger category allows for flexibility in an effortless group Halloween costume. Why dress up as one era when you can each pick your favorite?
The eyebrows! The sunglasses! The outfits! Need we say more? We all need "A Little Bit Alexis" in our life. The iconic series may have come to an end, but this group Halloween costume will be recognizable for years to come.
The best part about this group Halloween costume is that your mascara can run down your face all night and it will only make your ensemble look better. Also, you get the rare opportunity to go to a costume party dressed as characters who attend a costume party.
Get creative with your colleagues and go as different cleaning products for your team Halloween costume. From Clorox wipes to toilet paper, the possibilities are endless.
All you need is to get a little crafty for this group Halloween costume for the office. But perhaps leave the ultra competitive out of this team costume.
Keep things simple and dress up as Waldo for an uncomplicated group Halloween costume for work. It doesn't get easier than this!
Get it? Because the Spice Girls are a band, but you'd dress up as your actual favorite spice? You can't go wrong with a strong punny group costume for the office.
This easy group Halloween costume is perfect for those who start the morning with a cup of coffee and a run-through of their favorite show-tunes playlist. We love a musical-theater major.
So you tried to start a group Halloween costume, and Jim wanted to join, then Eliza, and suddenly you need a group costume for more than ten people. Well, when life becomes a circus, you might as well join them.
It's time to find out what cliques your coworkers were part of in high school. If you're feeling dangerous, have your office vote for superlatives before you assign the team Halloween costume.
Picking any era to re-create is a fun way to explore the history of fashion. But the '50s are especially ripe with uniformed looks for a whole group, especially for the office.
We're not sure why there's a trend of going as dead characters for Halloween, but it does put a twist on an old-favorite costume. Put a spin on this classic group Halloween costume and pick "Toy Story" characters to dress up as deadly.
Going as everyone's favorite candy for a team Halloween 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.
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 costume in our book.
Between "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon," you have plenty of characters to choose from — preferably the ones that survive. TV shows with a never-ending cast of characters make for an easy group Halloween costume for work.
This group Halloween costume for work is perfect for the office, as long as it's spacious with an open floor plan, that is. DIYing the costume together will truly be a team effort.
Dress up as ice cream sundaes with your colleagues for a sweet group costume idea for work. Customize your costume with whatever toppings you prefer, just like you would an ice cream sundae.
Did you know "Scooby-Doo" first aired in 1969? Since then, it's been through many different iterations, including the new "Velma" spinoff on Max. Get inspired and gather your team for this nostalgic group Halloween costume for the office.
Instead of a murder-mystery party, host a Mario Kart race in your office for an easy group Halloween costume idea. Ready, set, go!
Ah, "The Breakfast Club," a cult classic and the inspiration behind every high school stereotype. Your colleagues can pull pieces from their own closets for this effortless group Halloween costume idea.
If your company is full of pizza-lovers (whose isn't?), this team Halloween costume is quite the entertaining idea. Just remember, you must bring actual pizza into the office if you're going to tempt people like this.
Choose your Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and the rest of the team can go as adorable little reindeer. We're fans of a group Halloween costume that makes for a hilarious team photo.