16 Coolest Meme Costumes To Make All Your Friends LOL
The funniest meme costumes of 2021 that you can wear to school and beyond.
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Whether it's an optical illusion or iconic cat, people cannot get enough of meme culture these days. It seems like almost anything, when timed appropriately and given the proper caption, can get millions of reshares or retweets. And from the newer memes to the ones that are truly timeless (we love you, Doodlebob from Spongebob), you can't go wrong with a hilarious meme Halloween costume. (If you're concerned that your idea crosses the line, check out our offensive Halloween costume advice here).
These meme costumes below are best for the person who spends their days retweeting and commenting on all the goings-on of the interwebs, plus they're sure to get some laughs. With a simple mask or tee (or something more elaborate), all of your pals will know exactly which meme you're dressing up as. (Feel free to thank us for all the compliments you get later!) P.S. You need to see our epic guide to couples costumes, which also include some meme-inspired options.
"The Dress" Costume
Before there was Yanny and Laurel, there was gold/white and blue/black. Whichever combination you see, everyone will know exactly what meme you're going for with this DIY costume idea from Brit + Co.
When in doubt, trust in the Doge. Though it's another term for "dog," Doge became an iconic meme after a photo of a Shiba Inu went wild all over Tumblr.
Daffy Duck
The Daffy Duck meme can be interpreted several ways, but many can agree that it makes an ultra-flattering costume! We imagine that the feather dress can be reused for unrelated Halloween costumes to come.
Angry Arthur
A cardboard cutout border makes this it clear to everyone what exactly this costume is. The rest of the outfit is quite simple: throw on a yellow long sleeve over a white button up, then add jeans and red sneakers.
Baby Yoda, Chicken Nuggies
Rock a cute costume and get a snack out of it — win-win!
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Squat Bae
This is probably one of the easiest memes you can replicate, and you most likely won't have to do any shopping for it! Just make sure you get your squat down right so people can understand your fit.
If your furry friend needs the purrfect costume, look no further than this nod to one of the original internet memes.
Instagram Filter Costume
Turn your favorite Instagram filter into an easy costume. To make it, pull up Instagram stories on your phone and select the filter of your choice. Then, point the phone at a blank surface and take a screenshot. Send the screenshot file to a printing or office supplies store to have it blown up and printed on a thick board. Then, cut out a part in the middle for your face! For this filter, use makeup and accessories to recreate the filter's effects — here we used simple highlighter!
"Pippa at the Royal Wedding" Costume
When the Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister arrived to the Royal Wedding in 2018, her dress reminded countless people of their favorite beverage. To copy her (or Arizona's) look, wear a mint green dress with pink cherry blossoms and carry around a can of AriZona Green Tea.
Dog Snapchat Filter Costume
Do you even take selfies without a filter anymore? With this easy and fun tutorial, you'll be best in show.
Gym Kardashian Costume
The internet went wild over this clearly Photoshopped version of Kim Kardashian West. But you don't need to get creative on your computer to recreate this costume. Throw on a bicep-boosting shirt and white tank, and you'll be the newest (and most memed) member of the Kardashian family.
Katy Perry and Left Shark Costumes
Few can forget Katy Perry's 2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show. For the perfect couple costume, one of you can sport a shark costume and the other can turn a white dress into a DIY masterpiece with red, yellow, and blue satin fabric.
Kombucha Girl Meme
The only thing that's difficult about this idea is trying to nail down Brittany Broski's facial expressions.
Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn/Tinder Meme
The best part about this idea is that it's great as a group costume, and you can use the clothes you already own. Win-win!
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The Rock Meme Costume
It's a funny meme, but let's not dismiss the fact that lately, people have actually been taking fashion notes from Dwayne's Johnson's iconic outfit.
Peppa Pig Hangs Up Costume
Peppa Pig's chat with her friend Suzie Sheep had a resurgence in popularity when it was shared on Twitter two years ago. It didn't take long for people to start coming up with their own hilarious iterations of the iconic hang up moment. Fortunately, there's an adult Peppa Pig costume, so all you really need is some construction paper to recreate her phone.
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