The Rise of Costume Designing in Hollywood

Costume designing in Hollywood has only gotten bigger and better in recent years, with buzzy shows such as “Wednesday” and “Ahsoka” to blockbuster films such as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” casting a spotlight on their characters’ clothes in a way that adds a whole new level of excitement to every shot. And the plethora of costume-focused content that’s come out this year is a gift to people who like looking to their favorite on-screen characters for Halloween ideas.

Barbie and Ken

Greta Gerwig’s box office-smashing “Barbie” has dozens of iterations of the plastic doll to choose from this Halloween — from Dreamhouse Barbie to Cowgirl Barbie to Rollerskating Barbie.

Check out the best “Barbie” costumes here.

• Rasta Imposta Ken Costume
• Barbie Exercise Costume
• Ms. Rachel

Ariel

Halle Bailey reimagined the iconic Disney princess in the newest live adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.”

Check out all the “thingamabobs” you need for the perfect Ariel costume below.

• Sequin Mermaid Tail
• Seashell Bikini Top

Jigsaw

“Saw X,” a prequel set between the first and second movies, brings back Billy the Puppet, a chilling character known for delivering the deadly game rules.

Check out the Jigsaw costume here.

• Billy the Puppet Mask
• Red Bow Tie

Wednesday Addams

Jenna Ortega’s breakout role as the titular Wednesday Addams makes the brooding and maudlin problem child a perfect Halloween costume this year.

Check out the Wednesday Addams costume here.

• Wednesday Addams Dress
• Cocaine Bear

The wildly popular February action film “Cocaine Bear” centered around a wild bear who stumbles upon an unusually large amount of the aforementioned drug offers up a plethora of costume ideas.

Check out the Cocaine Bear costume here.

• Bear Costume

Oppenheimer

If you don’t go as Barbie or Ken this year, then the only other natural course is Oppy…

Check out the Oppenheimer costume here.

• Oppenheimer Costume
• Fake Pipe

Ahsoka Tano

Channel the Padawan leader in this in-depth Ahsoka costume, which includes a dark grey cape and her distinct headdress, resembling the triangular one made out of akul teeth that she wears in the series. For a more colorful option, you can opt for this cosplay costume.

Check out the Ahsoka Tano costume here.

• Ahsoka Costume

Taylor Swift

Choose from ten show-stopping outfits for each of Taylor Swift’s acts during the “Eras” tour.

Check out the Taylor Swift costume here.

• Sparkle Fringe Dress
• Rhinestone Boots
• A Lot Going on at the Moment Tee
• Black Fedora

Travis Kelce

The perfect half to your Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce couples costume. Keep it simple with a Kansas City Chiefs Kelce jersey. Or go the whole 9 yards and get the football pads and pants. One thing is certain tho, a good Kelce costume MUST contain homemade friendship bracelets and a dynamite mustache (grown or bought are both fine).

Check out the Travis Kelce costume here.

• Kansas City Chiefs Kelce Jersey

Carmy in ‘The Bear’

If you weren’t one of the hundreds of “Bear” fans to dress up as Carmy last year, then you still have another chance to throw on that dark blue apron. You can even style your hair using the exact products Jeremy Allen White uses to achieve those lust-worthy curls.

Check out the Carmy costume here.

• Dark Blue Apron
• White T-Shirt

M3GYN

She’s beauty and she’s grace, she’s M3GYN. The killer robot hell-bent on keeping your kids safe (and literally no one else) will most likely be the second most popular doll at the spooky celebrations this year, thanks to Barbie, but she is still a legend in her own right. The titular star of the Blumhouse horror movie has yet to see a Halloween, and we hope this year is a banner year for fierce little robots middle parts and sassy TikTok dances. Just imagine her joining in for the choreography at the Barbie dance! Pick up the full M3GYN costume on Amazon (which comes with bow, dress, rights and sleeves) and splurge on the wig if you’re feeling committed.

Check out the M3GYN costume here.

Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones is always a good Halloween costume but the swashbuckling archaeologist will likely have renewed interest this year following his adventures in the “Dial of Destiny.”

Check out the Indiana Jones costume here.

Harry Styles

Harry Styles’ iconic Love on Tour jaunt is officially over but you can still show your devotion to the stylish pop star by dressing up in his vibrant stage outfits this Halloween.

Check out the Harry Styles costume here.

• Purple Boa

John Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’

Channel your Western edge with an ode to Kevin Costner’s John Dutton in “Yellowstone.”

Check out the John Dutton costume here.

• Cowboy Hat
• Western Belt
• Denim Jacket

Mabel in ‘Only Murders in the Building’

No one perfects a fall look better than Selena Gomez’s Mabel in “Only Murders in the Building.” Cozy up in a faux fur jacket, sweater and plaid plants to complete the look.

Check out more of Mabel’s best coats and sweaters from the Hulu show here.

• Orange Faux Fur Coat
• Yellow Beanie
• Plaid Pants
• Red Headphones

Mario and Luigi

Embrace a magical new world this Halloween, just like Mario and Luigi did in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” after being transported through a mysterious pipe. If you choose to go as one of the pair in a couples costume, you’ll just want to make sure you keep each other in close eyesight…

Check out the Mario and Luigi costume here.

Eddie from ‘Stranger Things’

The ‘Stranger Things’ newcomer who ran off with the whole series is, thankfully, a relatively easy costume to execute. If you have a jean jacket you can just grab the classic Hellfire Club baseball t-shirt and wig and you’re good to go. But if you’re not in the mood to build your own you can get the entire set right here but warning, the jean jacket is made from foam.

Check out the Eddie costume here.

‘House of the Dragon’ Valyrian Wedding

One of the best scenes in Amazon Prime’s “House of the Dragon” sees Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen have a Valyrian wedding ceremony while they wait for their enemies’ to exact punishment on them for their misdeeds. In Dragonstone, not even the king can annul a Valyrian wedding — so who’s going to be the Rhaenyra to to your Daemon this year?

Check out everything you need for a romantic (and very intense) “House of the Dragon”-inspired costume below (fake blood included):

• Robe
• Black Goblet
• Blonde Wig
• Fake Blood

King Viserys’ Final Form ‘House of The Dragon’

Who knew that in order to become a better ruler King Visery would just have to let his body rot into near oblivion? Years of sitting atop the Iron Throne did not do him any favors, however it did make for one hell of a reveal when the King pushed away the milk of the poppy and told his family exactly what was expected of them. Things you need to complete this look: a crown, the catspaw dagger, royal robes, a gold mask and a wig.

Check out the King Viserys costume here.

• Cats Paw
• Gold Mask (some crafting required)
• Robes
• Wig

Velma

Celebrate gay icon and integral member of the Mystery Incorporated team, Velma. All you need is a fantastic orange sweater, a pair of striking specs and a biting intellect. And if you don’t want to put the outfit together piece-by-piece, never fear, Velma costumes have always been available as her fame has been around for decades.

Check out the Velma costume here.