Grab Your BFF to Pull Off These Cool Costumes (2024)

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Most things become instantly better when you have your best friend along for the ride. And Halloween is no exception. Imagine: You and your BFF show up to this year’s Halloween party with perfectly coordinated costumes everyone else can only wish they came up with first. It doesn’t really get better than that.

Now that you’re all set on executing this year’s costume as an epic duo, allow us to drum up some inspiration with our list of unique and easy best friend Halloween costumes. We have timeless pop culture pairs, scary twosomes and, of course, several sets of bestie getups that could easily become a group costume (should you want to expand to a trio or include your fam).

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Whether you want to try your hand at a cool DIY look or prefer to order something that already includes all of the pieces you need, you’re sure to find something. Seriously, the options range from simple and sexy to cozy and work appropriate, so there is a little something here for everyone.

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Barbie and Ken Costume

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She's Barbie and he's...just Ken. But you're both bound to steal the spotlight on October 31 in these awesome getups that put a fun spin on their costumes from the movie.

SHOP KEN SHIRT

SHOP BARBIE BODYSUIT

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Green With Envy

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Who doesn't love a good pun? This green with envy look is so easy to make, it doesn't make sense not to do it.

SHOP GREEN SHIRT

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Cute Halloween Costume

Dionne and Cher Halloween Costume

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Thought plaid and knee-high socks were out of style? As if! The trend is as timeless as this iconic duo from Clueless.

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Retro Music

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There are three options here, but you can go with the two that speak the most to your personalities.

For the Record:

  1. Cut out 2 large cardboard circles from a box. Cover both sides of circles with black spray paint and let dry completely.
  2. While circles are drying, print out 2 copies of our record label template.
  3. Cut out labels and glue 1 to the center of each black cardboard circle.
  4. To create shoulder and chest straps, measure length needed; for each strap, place 2 strips of black duct tape, sticky sides together.
  5. Tape straps to cardboard on front and back so costume will slip easily over wearer’s head. Use a paint pen to draw on record grooves.

For the Mix Tape:

  1. Cut 2 large rectangles from the cardboard box.
  2. Spray paint both sides of the circles with teal spray paint.
  3. While this dries, print out 2 copies of our cassette label template.
  4. Cut out the label and glue it to the center of the cardboard rectangles.
  5. Using a black permanent maker, follow the template provided to add the cassette shapes and outlines.
  6. Use the directions above (in the record instructions) to create shoulder and chest straps.
  7. Tape to the cardboard front and back so you can easily slip it over your head.

For the Disco Ball:

  1. Cut 2 large circles from the cardboard box.
  2. Spray paint both sides of the circles with silver spray paint and let dry completely.
  3. While this dries, cut out 1" x 2" foil rectangles.
  4. Tear 1/2" wide strips of duct tape and place foil rectangles on sticky side so the majority of the foil hangs off (so it looks like a banner of flags).
  5. Starting at the bottom, stick the tape/foil banner across the silver cardboard circle so the layer above overlaps the layer below. This will create a tiled effect.
  6. Trim or fold back the tape around the edge of the circle to maintain the round "disco ball" shape.
  7. Complete 2 circles for the front and back.
  8. Use the directions above (in the record instructions) to create shoulder and chest straps.
  9. Tape to the cardboard front and back so you can easily slip it over your head.

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Moesha and Hakeem Costume

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This classic '90s duo will make an iconic costume. Plus, you and your bestie may already have some of these staple items in your closet!

SHOP OVERALLS

SHOP BLACK DRESS

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Spice Girls

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Sure, you can dress up in your best '90s gear to recreate two of the actual Spice Girls, but this look is way more fun (and easy to DIY!).

SHOP APRON

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Thelma and Louise Costume

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If you have decided at the last-minute that you two want to dress up, nothing could be easier than channeling Thelma and Louise. Grab your favorite jeans, tease your hair and get ready to catch some hell.

SHOP T-SHIRT

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Wanda and Vision Costume

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They may be a couple, but what would be more fun than dressing up with your friend as two of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe? You can choose their Avenger uniforms or pick one of their many looks from WandaVision.

SHOP VISION COSTUME

SHOP WANDA COSTUME

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Dijonay Jones and Penny Proud Costume

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We can't think of two besties more opposite but also absolutely perfect together. You can easily DIY each of these Proud Family looks as long as you have a colorful cardigan.

SHOP PENNY CARDIGAN

SHOP DIJONAY CARDIGAN

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Scary Duo Halloween Costume

The Grady Twins Costume

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For a scarier costume option, you and your BFF can dress as the twins from the 1980's hit The Shining. Just make sure to practice their infamous line, "Come and play with us, Danny."

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Salt-N-Pepa Costume

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This iconic all girl Hip-Hop group was not only known for their hit song "Push It" but also for setting fashion trends. Grab your besties and throw on this costume to recreate one of their most recognizable looks.

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For the Funniest of Friends

Peanut Butter and Jelly Halloween Costume

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This easy-to-buy set gives two costumes for the price of one. After you give everyone at the party a good laugh, just slip the foam tunics off so you can be more comfortable.

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Elsa and Anna Adult Costume

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She's basically your sister, but sometimes you notice that you two couldn't be any more different — just like Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Reviewers say the costumes arrive just as pictured.

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Daphne and Velma

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What better time to solve mysteries than Halloween night with your bestie? Go as the dynamic duo, Daphne and Velma from Scooby—Doo! Or get everyone involved to become the whole Scooby crew.

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Instagram Filters Halloween Costume

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To make this costume, pull up Instagram stories and select the filter of your choice (have each member of your crew pick their favorite). Point your phone at a blank surface, and take a screenshot. Print it out and cut out a part in the middle for your face. Use makeup and accessories to recreate the filter's effects, whether it's heart sunglasses, face highlighter or dog ears.

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DIY Soda Bottle Costume

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Get your friends together and dress up as your favorite sodas! This DIY costume is an easy one to pull off last minute and only needs a few supplies.

Get the DIY Soda Bottle Costume tutorial at Studio DIY »

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Salt and Pepper Shakers

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Shake things up this year with these adorable salt and pepper shaker costumes — it's the perfect pair!

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Carpool Karaoke Halloween Costume

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Use silver and black paint to transform yellow presentation board into a taxi. Then, attach velcro strips to make straps that can go around your necks. Brainstorm a clever vanity plate — "Sing it," for example — and finish it off with a boom box and microphone.

SHOP BOOM BOX PROP

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Lucy and Ethel Halloween Costume

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There's a good chance you have everything you need in your closet to recreate this iconic duo. If not, your mom probably does!

Get the Lucy and Ethel tutorial at Living After Midnite »

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Amanda Garrity

Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.

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Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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