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Barbie and Ken Costumes
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Green with jealousy
Katherine Wirsching
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Cute Halloween Costumes
Dionne and Cher Halloween Costumes
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Retro Music
Mike Garten
There are three options here, and you can choose the two that best suit your personality.
For the record:
Cut two large cardboard circles from the box. Cover both sides of the circles with black spray paint and let dry completely. While the circles are drying, print two copies of the record label template. Cut out the labels and glue one to the center of each black cardboard circle. To create shoulder and chest straps, measure the length you need. Apply two strips of black duct tape, sticky sides together, to each strap. Tape the straps to the cardboard at the front and back, so that the costume will easily slide over the wearer's head. Use a paint pen to draw in the record grooves.
For mixtapes:
Cut two large rectangles from a cardboard box. Spray both sides of the circle with teal spray paint. While this dries, print two copies of the cassette label template. Cut out the labels and adhere them to the center of the cardboard rectangles. Using a black permanent marker, add the shape and outline of the cassette following the template provided. Create shoulder and chest straps following the instructions above (instructions for the record). Tape them to the front and back of the cardboard so they can easily be slipped over the head.
For the disco ball:
Cut two large circles out of a cardboard box. Spray both sides of the circles with silver spray paint and let dry completely. While that dries, cut a 1″ x 2″ rectangle of foil. Cut a piece of duct tape 1/2″ wide and place the foil rectangle sticky side down so that most of the foil hangs down (it will look like a flag banner). Starting from the bottom, adhere the tape/foil banner to the silver cardboard circle so that the top layer overlaps the bottom layer. This will create a tile effect. Cut or fold back the tape around the edges of the circles to maintain a round “mirror ball” shape. Complete the two circles, front and back. Create shoulder and chest straps as instructed above (instructions for the record). Tape them to the front and back of the cardboard so they can be easily slipped over your head.
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Silver Lily Cow Costume
There's nothing better than spending Halloween in your pajamas! Not only are these comfy onesies perfect for chilly October nights, they're also practical.
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Mosha and Hakeem Costumes
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This classic '90s duo will make an iconic costume. Plus, you and your best friend probably already have some of these staple pieces in your closet.
Buy Overalls
Buy a black dress
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Spice Girls
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Thelma and Louise Costumes
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If you and your partner decide at the last minute to get dressed up, it doesn't get any easier than emulating Thelma and Louise: throw on your favorite jeans, slick your hair back, and get ready to get in trouble.
Buy a T-shirt
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Wanda and Vision Costumes
Marvel Studios
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Costumes by DeJonathan Jones and Penny Proud
Disney
It's hard to think of two best friends who are more contrasting yet perfectly matched, and all it takes is a colorful cardigan to recreate these Proud Family styles for yourself.
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Buy Digione cardigan
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Scary duo Halloween costumes
Grady Twins Costumes
If you'd prefer a scarier costume, you and your best friend can dress up as the twins from the 1980s hit The Shining. Be sure to practice their famous line: “Come on, Danny!”
This iconic all-female hip-hop group is not only known for their hit song “Push It,” but also for setting fashion trends. Grab your best friends and wear these costumes to recreate some of their most famous looks.
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For the funniest friends
Peanut Butter and Jelly Halloween Costume
This handy set gives you two costumes for the price of one, so once you've made the whole party laugh, you can slip out of the foam tunic and get more comfortable.
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Elsa and Anna Adult Costumes
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She's basically your little sister, but sometimes you realize that the two couldn't be more different, just like Anna and Elsa from “Frozen.” Reviews say that the outfits you receive will be exactly as they are pictured.
Related: Easy Disney Halloween Costumes
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There's no better time to solve mysteries with your best friends than Halloween night. Get ready to dress up as Scooby-Doo's dynamic duo, Daphne and Velma, or get the whole gang involved and dress up as Scooby.
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Instagram Filters Halloween Costumes
Mike Garten
To create this costume, open Instagram Stories and choose your favorite filter (have all team members choose their favorite). Point your phone at an empty space and take a screenshot. Print it out and cut out a face in the middle. Use makeup and accessories to recreate the filter's effect: heart sunglasses, facial highlights, dog ears, etc.
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Make your own soda bottle costume
Studio DIY
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Salt and pepper shakers
Get into the spirit this year with this adorable salt and pepper shaker costume – the perfect combination!
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Carpool Karaoke Halloween Costumes
Mike Garten
Use silver and black paint to transform a yellow presentation board into a taxi. Then attach some Velcro to create a strap to wear around your neck. Come up with a nifty plaque, such as “Sing Me” and top it off with a boombox and microphone.
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Lucy and Ethel Halloween Costumes
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Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, five of which were with Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas, and gift guides for every occasion. She also has a passion for heartwarming TV, writing about hit shows such as Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, and Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, covering everything from holidays to food. She graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in Magazine Journalism. In her free time, you can find her scrolling through TikTok looking for the latest cleaning tips and restaurant openings, binge-watching a season of Project Runway, or shopping online.
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