Beanie Babies
Mike Garten. Costumes by Lis Engelhart and Alex Mata. Makeup by Emma Elizabeth at Honey Artists using MOB Beauty. Hair by Linsey Marmorato at Honey Artists using Kristin Ess.This easy-to-make and comfy-to-wear costume will transport you right back to the 90s. Cut ears from felt and attach them to a hoodie with hot glue. Cut a heart-shaped tag from red cardstock. Punch a hole at the edge and tie it around your neck using red ribbon. For an extra authentic look, cover the tag in clear contact paper so it doesn’t lose value (wink, wink!). Pair your getup with oversized round sunglasses to complete the look.
Crocs
Mike Garten. Costumes by Lis Engelhart and Alex Mata. Makeup by Emma Elizabeth at Honey Artists using MOB Beauty. Hair by Linsey Marmorato at Honey Artists using Kristin Ess.Dress up as everyone's favorite pair of comfort shoes this Halloween and add Jibbitz for some personality! On a sheet of cardboard, trace the outline of a Crocs shoe. Cut out the shape using an X-Acto knife or box cutter. Cut one large hole in the upper center for your face, and add seven smaller holes around it. Cut another strip out of cardboard and fold the edges to create a 3D strap.
Paint your Croc and strap with craft paint (you might need a few coats!), and then attach your strap to the back of the shoe using hot glue. Outline your croc with a darker or lighter shade of paint to make it pop, and use felt, craft foam or paper to create your Jibbitz. Once all your pieces are hot glued together, attach backpack-style straps to the back of the shoe with thick ribbon and hot glue. P.S.: Don't forget to wear your favorite pair of Crocs!
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Ladybug and Daddy Long Legs
Mike GartenThe perfect maternity costume? You bet, especially because it's so comfortable. But you don't have to be expecting to wear this ultra-adorable (and warm!) getup. For the ladybug, cut a red poncho up the middle, curving the cut-out at the bottom to make the wings. Cut black spots out of foam paper to hot glue on each side. Then, paint two foam balls black, attaching one to each end of a pipe cleaner. Attach to a headband.
For the daddy long legs costume, attach three giant pipe cleaners to each side of an umbrella. Cut out white and black circles out of foam paper to make eyes. Attach to the front of the umbrella using hot glue. Cut two triangles for fangs and attach to the bottom of the umbrella.
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Charcuterie
Mike Garten/Good HousekeepingWine and cheese are musts during date night, so why not bring your favorite things to Halloween? A little crafting is required, but there's no arguing with the adorable results. Create the wedge and wheel of gouda with a styrofoam cake round. Decorate the cake round with yellow and red craft paint, cut out a 1/4-sized wedge as a prop and secure the rest of it onto a headband.
For the grape headband, you'll need purple holiday ornaments. Cut several 12-inch lengths of floral wire. Thread an ornament onto the center of each wire and twist the ends together. Gather all of the wired ornaments together and twist the wires together to create a tapered bunch of grapes and trim any excess wire pieces. Wrap any exposed wire with floral tape. Cut a leaf shape from green paper and attach it to the bunch with hot glue. Wire two small hair combs to the bottom of the bunch to secure onto your head.
Dunkings
Mike Garten/Good HousekeepingTime to channel your inner Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for this fun costume. Recreate the magic of the Super Bowl commercial by using our Dunkings logo to print out iron-on patches. After finding matching orange sweat suits, iron on the logos and accessorize in Dunkin' pink. Dunkin' coffee and donuts are not required but definitely encouraged.
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Lip Smackers
Mike Garten/Good HousekeepingThis will bring you right back to the days of butterfly clips, *NSYNC and body glitter. To make this costume with your partner, pick out matching or different bright-colored t-shirt dresses and use our Lip Smackers template to create iron-on patches for the front of your gowns. Create "caps" with matching plastic beach buckets and pair your costumes with clear jelly shoes. Early 2000s, here you come!
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Victoria and David Beckham
Mike GartenAfter David's docu-series premiered on Netflix, Posh and Becks are sure to be a popular costume. Plus, if you already own a little black dress and a white collared shirt, you're halfway there to completing the look (just iron on some red letters if you don't want to buy a Beckham jersey).
Michael CeraVe
Mike Garten/Good HousekeepingFor a "minimal effort, maximum effect" situation, channel the famous Super Bowl ad involving the one and only Michael Cera and CeraVe moisturizing cream. All you two need to do is layer on as much white clothing as you want and walk around with a tub of CeraVe night cream all night. If you want to drive home the point, you can print out a picture of the actor and tape it onto the container, but that's definitely not required. Some people might not get it no matter what you do — but those who do will appreciate the clever creativity.
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Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington
Netflix/Liam Daniel//NetflixYou can dress friends-turned-lovers Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington or can channel any of the show's couples (Daphne and Simon, Anthony and Kate) with the right dress, waistcoat and accessories.
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Wayne and Garth From 'Wayne's World'
Ollie MillingtonNo one can pull off Wayne and Garth as well as comedians Mike Meyers and Dana Carvey did, but a few key accessories, like a flannel and pair of glasses, will help you pay homage on October 31.
Celia and Mike Wazowski
HalloweenCostumes.comA fun costume for you and your "schmoopsie-poo" to pull off this upcoming Halloween — live snakes for hair not required!
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Elphaba and Glinda From 'Wicked'
Bruce GlikasConsidering the movie version of the popular Wizard of Oz-inspired Broadway hit Wicked, there's no better time to dress up as our two favorite witches. Although trying to decide who gets to be Glinda the Good and who will be donning all that green, well, that's up for you to decide.
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Pilot and Flight Attendant
AmazonWho doesn't love a man (and woman) in uniform? No flight training or flying lessons are required to rock these costumes.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Patrick Smith//Getty ImagesTaylor Swift sang "It's a love story, baby just say... yes," and that's exactly what we're doing with this costume idea inspired by her and her beau, Kansas City Chiefs' player Travis Kelce. Don't forget to add a friendship bracelet or two for true authenticity!
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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi at the 2024 Met Gala
Jamie McCarthy//Getty ImagesThe theme for 2024’s Met Gala red carpet was "The Garden of Time" — and Rita Ora and Taika Waititi did not disappoint. To recreate the singer's look, get creative with a nude bodysuit and some strategically placed metallic tinsel foil fringe. For Taika, just wear brown from head to toe.
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Eclipse
Mike GartenGlam it up in this out-of-this-world costume idea inspired by last year's solar eclipse! She'll wear head-to-toe gold to portray the sun and he'll dress in silver to be the moon, occasionally crossing in front of her for full effect.
Dr. Meredith Grey and Dr. Derek Shepherd
Bob D'AmicoGrey's has been on the air for a whopping 23 seasons, and there's been a lot to love about the long-running medical drama. But we're still stuck on the epic romance between Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) that kicked off all the way back in episode 1. Sure, the love story didn't end the way we all wanted it to, but ask any fan and they'll tell you Meredith and Derek's whirlwind relationship is one of the most iconic parts of the show.
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Lydia Deetz and Beetlejuice
Gilbert Carrasquillo//Getty ImagesEven after their death, Beetlejuice and his bride still find a way to stir up trouble. Sounds like another couple you know (hint, hint), doesn't it?
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Barbie and Ken
Photographer Mike Garten; Hair by Meron Weyante; Makeup by Marc CornwallIt’s still a Barbie world, and he’s just Ken. This couples’ costume has been a popular choice for the last few years thanks to Barbie. You could also opt for any of the duo’s other movie looks.
Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket
Gilbert Carrasquillo//Getty ImagesHave your partner wear red overalls and a yellow shirt to replicate Pinocchio's adorable outfit, then get creative with makeup and green face paint to transform into the beloved Jiminy Cricket.

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.

Laura Millar (she/her) is a freelance lifestyle journalist for Good Housekeeping. She holds a degree in Film, TV & Media from the University of Michigan, and was previously the assistant lifestyle editor for GH, where she covered home design. Her byline has appeared in NBC's TODAY.com, PEOPLE, Real Simple, and Business Insider.
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