Your guide for last-minute Costumes to be the best dressed this Halloween with a 2022 twist.
By: Manroop Aulakh
Halloween is right around the corner and if you’re not like me, you haven't been planning your costume since the day after last year’s Halloween. Whether it has slipped your mind or you are still debating on what to be, we have the perfect costume ideas for you. These costumes will make you stand out from everyone, and aren't your typical Halloween costumes. This year has brought a ton of cultural and movie references that will make your costume that much more exciting and unique.
Below are the most unique solo, couples, and group costumes to ensure you outshine everyone else this fang-tastic Halloween.
Pearl (Pearl)
If you are a horror movie fanatic, then this costume is for you. Pearl, the sequel to the movie X, is a perfect and unique slasher costume. All you need for this killer look is a long red dress and a blue bow to go through your hair. Add some fake blood along an Axe and you’ll be a star.
Evelyn Hugo (The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo)
This costume is for all book lovers looking to bring one of their favourite characters to life. The titular character from Taylor Jenkin Reid’s widely popular novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a fun and easy look. Pair your curled hair with a nice green gown, short or long! Add some red lipstick and some shiny jewelry to really bring the look together.
Elvis
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If you like ’50s rock ‘n’ roll, then you’ll love this Elvis costume idea! With the new Elvis movie coming out this year, it sparked every fan's joy again making a great costume to reminisce about. All this look needs is a full white outfit and a snazzy pair of bell bottoms to complete the look. Pair it with a sick pair of sunglasses and slicked-back hair with copious amounts of gel and people will be mistaking you for the so-called King of Rock. If you really want to change up the look throw in some boots and add rhinestones everywhere.
The Grabber (The Black Phone)
Still from the movie, The Grabber. (Blumhouse Productions)
The Grabber might be terrifying, but nothing is too scary for Halloween. The notorious costume can be achieved with an all-black outfit you will already find in your closet! Add a red top underneath and don’t forget the infamous terrifying mask.
Michael Myers (Halloween franchise)
Michael Myers’ slasher (Blumhouse/Universal)
Calling all horror movie fans! You can't go wrong with your classic Michael Myers top-tier slasher. This killer can survive anything and for you to survive, all you need is a mask with a dark outfit and you will undoubtedly look like the real killer himself. Now you have all the immunity you need.
Maddy Perez (Euphoria)
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We all loved tuning in on Sunday nights to watch Euphoria and without a doubt, this was Maddy’s season. The queen looked amazing in every episode, serving us the best looks, including her iconic party outfit. All you need for this look is a cutout black dress and gloves. Throw in some strapped heels and slick you hear back with a headband. Don’t be shy to slick that eyeliner even more and glitter wherever you can.
Batman and Selina Kyle (The Batman)
Still from The Batman (2022) (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The Batman movie flame has been reignited this year through Robert Pattison's memorable portrayal of the crime-fighting DC hero. Piquing everyone's interest again after 5 years is sure to be the costume of this year, and why go solo, when you can have a perfect couple's costume of Batman and Selina? While you can buy these costumes, an easy DIY will also do the deed. For Catwoman, simply couple a black bodysuit with an eye mask. As for Batman, pairing a large black cape with an all-black outfit and a golden belt will do the trick. Don’t forget the iconic helmet to conceal your identity.
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
Here is another couple’s costume for DC fans. What’s a better duo than Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy? For this look, what you’ll need is any type of green dress, and make sure to add a lot of vines. Then you will need a full outfit of mixed black and red pieces along with fishnets. Add some of those colours to your hair as well and do the wildest makeup you can!
Wanda and Vision (WandaVision)
Still from WandaVision (Marvel Studios via Disney+)
For all Marvel fans, going as Wanda and Vision would be the perfect couple costume. Even better, dress up as this duo in their Halloween costumes which works as a clever nod to their comic counterparts’ original outfits. For Wanda in her original costume, all you need are pink tights, a red bodysuit, and a red cape. Add on some red lipstick, throw on some gloves, and a cutout of a headpiece. For Vision’s OG look, you will need a green body suit with yellow boxers, a yellow cape, and a diamond on the chest. Paint your face red and stamp a good old infinity stone on your forehead.
The Addams Family
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The Addams Family is the perfect Halloween classic to watch and this spooky family functions just as well as a group costume. To be as poised as Morticia, you’llneed is a long black dress and long dark hair. Make sure to sculpt your face with black eyeshadow and add on her classic red lip. For Gomez, your outfit is something you might already have in your closet: a classic suit – and if you have to use your high school semi-formal fit, no one is judging. Make sure to slick your hair black and have his amazing stache, which you can pick up at any nearest Dollarama or Shoppers.
As for the sullen Wednesday, you will need a black dress with a white collar underneath. Put your hair into braids and even add on some black lipstick to pull it together. All young Pugsley needs is a striped black and white tee and some black shorts. No one can even tell the difference between real and fake.
Hocus Pocus 2 is bringing many nostalgic memories back with the release of the new sequel this year on Disney+. We all loved this witch trio then and we all still do now so if you're still thinking of ideas for your friend group of three, this is the perfect iconic look for you. To start off, you need red, black, and blonde hair to embody the three sisters. Along with that, get some desired coloured fabrics and use them as capes! Try adding some corsets and long skirts. Most of all, don’t forget your spell book!
The Scooby-Doo Gang
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What better group costume than the classic Mystery crew from Scooby-Doo? For Daphne, throw on a purple dress, and a green scarf. Add some heels or boots and don’t forget her defining hair. Fred has a very classic look, so blue jeans and a white shirt will do whereas, for Velma, you'll need an all-orange outfit and some glasses. Last but not least, Shaggy: with some brown khaki pants and a light green shirt, you’ll pull off the protagonist with ease. For a laugh, add a fifth person dressed as the dog himself, Scooby!