If your only two options for Halloween this year are either a sexy mouse or a chic witch, why not look into some pop culture costumes to keep things fresh? Referencing a celebrity or TV show on Halloween guarantees your costume stands out in the crowd. Plus, it makes for a great conversation piece, allowing you to wear your fandom and culture-savvy (literally) on your sleeve.
Some of the best examples of pop culture costumes we've seen so far include the Disney Princess makeovers, complete with in-depth tutorials on how best to apply makeup to achieve each princess's look, meme costumes that teach you how to look like Grumpy Cat, and of course, the numerous Breaking Bad costumes -- meth not included.
34 Pop Culture Costumes
Celeb Costumes and Reference Wear Dominate Halloween 2013:
Armida Ascano — Oct 25, 2013 — Art & Design
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Pop Culture Costumed Princesses
Isaiah Stephens Shows Halloween Disney Princesses in Costume
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90s Teen Queen Costumes
The Clueless-Inspired School Girl Halloween Costume Has Cher’s Approval
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DIY Drug Dealer Costumes
Get the Walter White Look With the Perfect Breaking Bad Halloween Costume
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Pixelated Halloween Costumes
This Halloween Minecraft Costume Leaves You Living a Gaming Reality
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Unusual Unicorn Outfits
These Creature-Themed Adult Onesies Are Truly Magical
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Princess Twerking Tees
Redbubble Just Released Hilarious Disney Princess Twerking T-Shirts
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Amazing Androgynous Disney Photos
One Androgynous Costume Maker & Disney Fan Replicated Characters
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Sultry Sci-Fi Costumes
These Women’s Star Wars Costumes by Costume Craze Show Sexy Side of N
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Sultry Sidekick Costumes
This Robin Halloween Costume Showcases this Sidekick Like Never Before
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90s Cartoon Character Costume
The Daria Costume by Jaimie Jenkins is Made Out of Paper Mache
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Twiggy-Inspired Beauty Tutorials
This Mod 1960s Hair and Makeup Tutorial is Perfect for Halloween
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Nostaglic 1980s Movie Masks
Scare a Younger Generation with the Sloth Halloween Mask
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Hilarious Literal Literary Costumes
This Shades of Grey Costume Spoofs the Popular Erotic Novel
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Hillbilly Hunting Halloween Costumes
Induce Laughter with This Duck Dynasty Halloween Costume
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Anime-Inspired Pair Costumes
Be Part of a Team with your Baby in a Pokemon Halloween Costume
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Drug Dealer Wardrobe Graphics
Nathan Peters Illustrated Walter White Clothing Over Five Seasons
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Cat Meme Makeup Tutorials
Win the Best Costume Award with This Grumpy Cat Makeup Tutorial
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Lazy Catwoman Costumes
This Snuggie-Inspired Heroic Blanket Makes an Effortless Halloween Costume
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Hipster Bat Costume Props
These Halloween Photo Props are Perfect for a Costume Party
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Creepy Fantasy Villain Masks
The White Walker Mask Lets Game of Thrones Fans Dress as Evil Zombies
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Surreal Disney Princess Makeovers
Youtube User Dope2111 Turned Herself into Real Disney Belles
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Chic Mouse Ear Headbands
Add Lace to a Mickey Mouse Ear Design to Create a Stylish Hair Accessory
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Stop Motion Movie Apparel
This Black Milk Corpse Bride Clothing Consists of a Dress and Leggings
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Creepy Poultry Disguises
The Turkey Mask from Fred Flare is Deliciously Disturbing
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Fashionable Pop Culture Costumes
Channel Your Favorite Character Fashionably this Halloween
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Poolside Villain Costumes
These Despicable Me Costumes are Perfect for Drying Off Tiny Minions
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Custom Superhero Blankets
These Superman Snuggies are Sure to Keep You Super Warm and Comfortble
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Outrageous Rapper Disguises
The Nicki Minaj Mask from Fred Flare Transforms One Into a Star
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Monkey-Carrying Damsel Costumes
Let King Kong Take You for a Ride with This Inflatable Costume
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Gamer Approved Rain Gear
The Retro Arcade Poncho From Fred Flare is Weather-Proof
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Fantasy Character Makeup Tutorials
Michelle Phan Recreates Daenerys Targaryen in a Makeup Tutorial
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Printable Galactic Masks
These Star Wars Printable Masks Feature the Movie's Favorite Characters
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Sci-Fi Princess Muffs
The Princess Leia Headband Turns You Into the Iconic Star Wars Character
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Twerking Popstar Makeup Tutorials
Kandee Johnson's 'Wrecking Ball' Makeup Makes a Perfect Miley
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Optimized Movie-Goer Jackets
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Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
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Spooky Pop-Up Launches
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Comedic Horror Cosmetics
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Stop-Motion Film-Inspired Footwear
Converse and Coraline Join Forces on a Special Collection
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Collectible Cosplay Condiments
Heinz Styled Ketchup and Mustard to Look Like Deadpool & Wolverine
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Pet-Sized Clogs
Glow-in-the-Dark Pet Crocs are Launching with Owner-Matching Styles
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
The PAW Patrol x PatPat Line Presents an Exciting Collab
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels
Katy Perry Teams Up with Hello Kitty for a New Footwear Capsule
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Spooky Movie-Themed Polishes
Sally Hansen and Warner Bros Debut a New Beetlejuice Nail Collection
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Charms
Gnoce Launches Its Adorable Halloween Collection & a Special Sale
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Limited-Edition Cartoon Pop-Ups
Nordstrom NYC Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary
Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel
Aerie Launched a Wicked Collection Featuring Thematic Colors
Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions
The Latest Star Wars x Columbia Collection is Expansive
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Color-Changing Cupcake Mixes
Betty Crocker's Wicked-Themed Baking Kit Turns Green or Pink
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Whimsical Film-Inspired Makeup Sets
The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Collab Boasts Character Sets
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Spooky TV Series Dolls
Mattel Released a New Wednesday Addams Collection
Whimsical Film-Based Clogs
The Wicked x Crocs Collaboration Reinterprets the Witches of Oz
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Festive Cartoon-Inspired Apparel
Forever 21 Teams Up with Sanrio for a New Festive Blue Collection
Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes
The Spirit Halloween x Butterfinger Collab Mimics a Vibrant Wrapper
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
One-Piece Adult Outerwear
The New 'Puffer Chubbsie' is Making Winter Fashion More Interesting
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Spooky Candle Collections
Goose Creek Candle Company Taps Beetlejuice in Its New Capsule
Exclusive Spooky Sodas
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Inspired a Limited-Edition Fanta Flavor
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Cartoon Eating Challenges
A Custom Hot Ones Episode Features Donald Duck as a Guest
Villainess-Inspired High Tops
Converse Just Released Converse Chuck 70 High Tops in 'Poppy Pink'
Candy Refill Pop-Ups
M&M's Rescue BOOths Replenish Halloween Treats in Areas of High Demand
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Indian-Inspired Cartoon Transformations
Pokémon GO Unveils Special Outfits for Pikachufor Diwali
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor
Lowe's Halloween 2024 Collection Features Four Characters
QSR Meme Costumes
Spirit Halloween x Chipotle Collaborated on a Halloween Costume Collection
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Collectible Sci-Fi Sequel Figurines
Dune: Part Two Funko Pops Come in Six Styles
Halloween-Only Candy Bar Varieties
These New Hershey's Halloween Treats are Arriving for 2024
Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion
Balmain Introduces the Lion King Collection of Apparel
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel
Acne Studios Launches a Playful Collaboration with Moomin
Cartoon Movie-Themed Clogs
Crocs Teams Up with Pixar to Launch the 'Mater' Croc Design
Cozy Cartoon-Themed Collaborations
Pleasing Launches a Whimsical Collaboration Inspired by Disney
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets
The LEGO Group Based Its New Lind on the Hit Netflix Series Wednesday
Cartoon Kitty-Themed Capsules
Forever 21 Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Birthday with a New Capsule
Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers
Ground Up x Walmart Debut The 'Wicked High-Top Sneakers'
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Two-Person Halloween Outfits
Chili's Grill & Bar Released the 'Nashville Hot Mozz Costume'
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Spooky Halloween Snack Hybrids
Snax-Sational Brands Debuts Its Cookie Pop OREO® Halloween Edition
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Flavorful Party Snacks
Imperial's Snacking Popcorn is a Fun Snack for Festivities
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Unique Long-Lasting Costumes
Love Khaos Creates Eco-Conscious Rave & Festival Wear
Expansive Cinematic Clothing Ranges
The Primark x Wicked Collection Gets Fans Ready for the Movie
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Halloween-Themed Sock Collections
Stance's New Legends of Horror Sock Collection is Festive
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Celebratory Cartoon Clothing Collections
Primark The Lion King Collection is Arriving This Summer
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Dark Vampire-Series Apparel
The Dumbgood x Buffy the Vampire Slayer Collection Boasts 90s Style
Halloween Creamer Costumes
International Delight Debuts Playful Halloween Outfits for the Holidays
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Witchy Personal Care Capsules
Lush Releases a Line of Products Inspired by the 'Wicked' Movie
Cartoon-Themed Performance Wear
Disney x lululemon Delivers Stylish Cartoon Activewear
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines
Target Dresses Up the Pride Birds to Celebrate this Month
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Festive Disney Shoe Charms
The Mickey Mouse Holiday Jibbitz Charms Feature Iconic Characters
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines
Funko Unveils a New Pop! of Doja Cat's Coachella Performance
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
Halloween-Themed Care Sets
Lush's Limited-Edition Bewitched Gift Set Features Five Spooky Items
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Halloween Wine Tastings
Sixty Vines Curated Wine and Candy Pairings for Whites, Reds and Rosé
Adorable Inflatable Halloween Characters
Gemmy Industries Debuts a New BT21-Themed Inflatable
Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Partnership with Spirit Halloween is Spooky
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines
The Death Star Popcorn Maker Honors the Sci-Fi Franchise
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Limited-Edition Halloween-Ready Capsules
AVIDLOVE Boasts Cosplay Costumes & Lingerie This Season
Food-Inspired Costume Contests
Kraft Natural Cheese Centers Its Grated Parmesan for Halloween
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Scottish-Style Christmas Clothing
Scottish Kilt Explores the Evolution of Christmas Clothing
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes
Trader Joe's Halloween Sprinkle Boasts a Medley of Spooky Shapes
Cinematic Candy Cases
These New CandyRific Character Candy Cases Celebrate a Classic Film
Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits
The Popcorn Kitchen Scary Eyes Home Popping Kit Has Chocolate Eyeballs
Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes
Walkers Brings Back the Snackstumes for Halloween This Year
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Pixel-Style Role-Play Games
Disney Adventures Into Pixel Gaming with its New Mobile Title
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween