Halloween 2018's Most Popular Costumes, According to Pinterest
Halloween is just around the corner and if you haven't already, it's time to find the costume-winning get-up that's guaranteed to slay the spookiest of days! So whether you're rolling solo, coupled up, rallying the whole squad, or dressing up bb for the first time, we've got you covered with Pinterest's 2018 Pinfrights Report featuring the top trending Halloween costumes of 2018. Scroll on to peruse the most popular disguises of the year!
SOLO GUISES
Tonya Harding: After Margot Robbie's dynamite performance in last year's production of I, Tonya it's no wonder this costume (based on the real-life, Olympic ice skater) is up 720 percent (!!). (via Getty)
Riverdale: Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, or even Cheryl Blossom — no matter which of these disguises from the comic book-based, hit TV show you choose, you'll be winning Halloween. There's a good chance you'll run into another Riverdale character, too, as popularity is up 316 percent this year. (via Brit + Co)
' 90s Icons: There are so many fabulous throwback characters from this winning decade. Up 110 percent this year, it's going to be hard to choose between a Baywatch babe, Kelly Kapowski, or Cher Horowitz, because these retro looks are all next level. When in doubt, just pick Britney, b*tch. (via Brit + Co)
Black Panther: We're not at all surprised this costume is 504 percent trendier this year,and the badass babes in this action flick are so numerous it would be hard to pick just one. We challenge you to recreate this costume and make the Queens of Wakanda proud. Or, be the Black Panther your damn self. (via Brit + Co)
Flamingo: Up 77 percent, the feathered flamingo is a millennial pink dream costume. DIY your own winning lewk with plenty of feathers, pink tights, and really good makeup. (via Brit + Co)
Edna Mode: Oh dahling, if you want a winning solo costume you absolutely must try this Incredibles character. The fashion designer who "once designed for gods" is fun, smart, sassy, *and* 669 percent trendier this year than last! (via Pixar)
Mamma Mia: Meryl Streep is just the best and apparently 1,636 percent more of y'all agree with us! "Here we go again..." (via Universal Home Entertainment)
Astrology-Inspired: If it relates to the zodiac, we're all in. And apparently, we're not alone as there's a 33 percent increase in astrology-inspired costumes this year. Try this Pink Queen Galaxy Jumpsuit ($20) and really nail the out of this world Halloween look.
Frida Kahlo: This iconic Mexican beauty is up 55 percent this year, so create your own DIY costume and get as artistic as the woman herself. (via Brit + Co)
Cow: All the other farm animals can MOO-ve aside because this year we're having a collective cow over this costume. Up 680 percent in 2018, the Silver Lilly Cow Costume ($30) is udderly the perfect answer.
SCARES FOR PAIRS
Dessert: Well, isn't this sweet? Bring the sugar this Halloween as IRL cotton candy, ice cream, or our personal fave, this colorful DIY Fro-Yo Costume. A 118 percent increase in popularity means that you can have your cake and eat it too. (via Studio DIY)
The Royal Wedding: Meghan and Harry were *such* a vision during their wedding that it's really no wonder people are recreating the royal couple's look at a 733 percent increase rate. (via Brit + Co)
Hollywood Characters: Take a trip back to simpler (and much more glam) times with a DIY Flapper Costume for the win. Up 128 percent this year, who will your dapper dan be? Bugsy Malone? Marlon Brando? You choose. (via Brit + Co)
Bandits: Being an outlaw is pretty dang fun, and this costume classic is stealing the fun at a boost of 245 percent in popularity. Get your craft on and create a DIY Bank Robber Costume with your boo or BFF for a double bandit duo. (via Brit + Co)
GLOW:Who is theLiberty Belle to your Zoya the Destroya? This Netflix original show features all the '80s glitter, glam, and hairspray a girl could ask for. It seems like season 2 might've had something to do with the 186 percent increase. (via Brit + Co)
SQUAD GHOULS
Avocado Toast: An army of avo toast? Yass, please. And 245 percent more of you agree. (via Brit + Co)
The Incredibles: Bring the squad and prepare for a LOT of fun with this group costume that's 392 percent more awesome than ever before. (via Brit + Co)
Dinosaur Family: ICYMI, dinos are so IN right now. With the release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the team costume idea is up 803 percent. Can you say *creepy*, sexy, cool?! RAWRR. (via Brit + Co)
Neverland: There's always plenty of good character picks when it comes to Peter Pan, Tink, and all those lost boys. And let's not forget Captain Hook! Touting a 250 percent popularity increase, the Neverland squad is def where it's at this year. (via Brit + Co)
Carnival: Seeing a 188 percent increase, it's easy to bring the carnival cuteness with this DIY Popcorn Costume. The rest of your squad can be a clown, a stuffed animal, and deliciously fluffy cotton candy. (via Studio DIY)
SMALL FRIGHTS
Baby Llama ($35): The cutest, fluffiest, lil' creature in the kingdom is definitely a mini llama, up 382 percent this year.
Boss Baby: Your little one can definitely act like the boss sometimes. Up 241 percent, it's time to dress 'em up like the Boss Baby in a tiny tux from this hilarious animated film and Netflix series. (via Dreamworks)
Boba Tea ($36): Oh gosh, WOW. Does it get cuter than this? An extraordinary 567 percent of Pinners agree and BB Boba is where it's at.
Lion ($36+): Keep your little one cozy, warm, and ferociously cute as the king/queen of the jungle. Seeing a 121 percent this year, this cuddly lion might need a tamer, don't ya think?!
Old Lady: Babies are actually a lot more like the elderly than you may think. How cute are these tiny grannies in their Antiqueandorunique Old Lady Hats ($45+)?! Get 'em while the geriatric gettin' is good.
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