Halloween costume ideas perfect for spooky season*

Forget the fake blood, we’re just here for an excuse to dress up. And there’s no shortage of 2022-themed costumes. From viral memes to major fashion moments, here’s how to celebrate the very best of pop culture this Halloween

Julia Fox

No one sums up 2022 better than Julia Fox. From her viral ‘uncut jahms’ clip to that signature smoky eye, we’re obsessed. The best part? When people compliment your ’fit, you can say, ‘Thank you, I actually did it myself.’ Euphoria

If the Y2K fashion of East Highland High School still lives rent-free in your head (and heart), why not pay homage to one of the show’s main characters?

As for us, we’re all about Maddy’s cut-out dresses. Bridgerton

Give Lady Whistledown and the ton something to really talk about by going all out and channelling your most extra self this Halloween. We’re talking elbow-length gloves, corsets and lashings of jewels.

Kendall Jenner

Ah yes, Kendall v the cucumber – one of this year’s most hilarious face-offs. Pick up a cucumber from your local supermarket and wrap a piece of cardboard in foil to make your knife – now you’re ready to go.

Wordle

If you’ve become low-key obsessed with the word game app this year, here’s the costume for you. It’s time to get crafty with some cardboard and coloured paper. Tip: ask people to try to figure out the magic word of your choosing.

Barbie and Ken

Thanks to Valentino’s fuchsia FROW and those pics of Margot and Ryan on the set of Barbie, there’s never been a better time to embrace hot pink and dress up as the OG plastic duo.

Blake Lively

Celebrate the queen of the Met Gala with a bronze and aqua situation to rival Blake Lively’s tribute to the Statue of Liberty. We recommend transforming a charity shop maxi dress with long gloves and lots of bronze body paint.

Lizzo

Someone who always understands the assignment? Lizzo. Make like the About Damn Time hitmaker at Coachella in a bright pink shirt, metallic trousers and a flamboyant feathered coat. Bonus points if you can find your own Harry Styles.

Max Mayfield

Grab yourself a 1980s sports jacket and some over-ear headphones and you’ve got everything you need for a cool

Stranger Things costume. Singing Kate Bush’s

Running Up That Hill all night – well, that’s entirely up to you.

Beyoncé

The word ‘iconic’ perfectly describes Queen Bey’s Renaissance album cover. As for the outfit execution, go for megalong Lady Godiva-esque hair extensions, a silver top and carry around a toy horse.