Have you ever wanted to dress up like someone from your favorite film but don’t know where to begin? Well, we compiled a list of 74 movie character costumes that are not only super recognizable, but they’re also extremely easy to recreate at home for Halloween. (Because crafty activities and spooky cupcakes can only take you so far.)
From Hocus Pocus to The Matrix, keep reading for the best movie character costumes.
So you can fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
Get the look: Wonder Woman costume set (from $69); superhero shield ($15)
Mother-in-law approved.
Get the look: iEFiEL chiffon dress (from $35); Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace In Rock Crystal ($100); Unisa Carcin Sandal ($60)
You may already have these pieces in your closet—save for the iconic bob.
Get the look: Missufe T-shirt dress ($30); ASOS stilettos ($30); Justinstones necklace ($7.50); eNilecor short bob wig ($22)
Box of chocolates not included.
Get the look: Lululemon Hotty Hot High-Rise Shorts (from $68); Aeropostale polo shirt ($10); Trucker hat ($10); Pareberry tube socks ($10)
Shh…don’t tell Charlie.
Get the look: Wild Fable leggings ($7); Lace Up Front Tank Top ($8); Delhia Boot ($40)
Because everyone deserves a walk on the wild side.
Get the look: “Daddy’s Little Monster” T-shirt ($28); CosInStyle bomber jacket ($46); Large Fishnet Tights ($33); Suicide Squad Adult Harley Quinn Wig ($50)
Hi, I’m Eve. And you’re my special friend.
Get the look: HDE latex mini dress (from $19); Didder silver crystal tiara ($10); Pear Shaped Drop Lariat Necklace ($17); Barbie doll ($10)
Dressing like famous people is just more interesting, amirite?
Get the look: Plus Borg Collar Belted Faux Suede Coat ($53); Bluetime lace shirt (from $7); Express high waisted jeans ($20)
Character: Nakia
In Wakanda we trust.
Get the look: Yandy African warrior costume ($72); Suede Pointed Knee-High boots ($50)
Character: Elle Woods
What, like it’s hard?
Get the look: Star Vixen ballerina wrap dress (from $14); Lulu’s lace-up heels ($42); Wild Fable sunglasses ($12)
There must be some Torros in the atmosphere.
Get the look: Cheer Fantastic uniform (from $40); Lunea-Wo canvas sneakers ($15); PUZINE cheerleading pom poms ($10)
Or the Clovers, if that’s your thing.
Get the look: Katamy Clovers cheerleader uniform ($100); Adokoo canvas sneakers ($24); PUZINE cheerleading pom poms ($11)
Flawless vocals not required.
Get the look: Dreamgirls dress ($70); Toy microphone ($8.50); Dream Paris stilettos (from $23)
Simple, yet recognizable.
Get the look: Melynnco Womens casual dress (from $20); Rubie’s Store wig ($20)
Ideal for long jacket lovers.
Get the look: Retro Gothic Victorian Frock Coat ($30); Royal Girl oval sunglasses ($13)
It’s the closest thing to actual royalty.
Get the look: Aofur faux fur parka ($77); BABEYOND Satin Gloves ($12); Pink crystal hair clip ($9)
Cue Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s “If You Leave.”
Get the look: Polka Dot Belted Round Neck Midi Dresses ($19)
You know, to defeat the Huns.
Get the look: Mulan Women's Deluxe Hero Red Costume ($53)
Character: Marty McFly
It’s Doc approved.
Get the look: Flannel Easy Shirt ($30); BDG jeans (from $49); Levi Strauss & Co. denim jacket ($40); J+S aviator sunglasses ($19)
Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.
Get the look: Walls Store coverall (from $39); COSMOVIE Michael Myers mask ($15)
“K” is for Karen…right?
Get the look: Misfay spaghetti strap dress ($21); Jiasly blonde wig ($22); Finov self adhesive rhinestones ($10)
Character: Nina Sayers
Can also double as a ballerina.
Get the look: Lace Up Black corset ($19); v28 tutu skirt ($13); Floral Fall crown ($13); Capezio ballet tights ($17)
Who you gonna call?
Get the look: Rubie's Store costume with inflatable backpack ($45)
There’s no place like home.
Get the look: Fun Costumes Store Dorothy dress ($40); Rubie's Adult Dorothy Sequin Shoes ($27)
Chic and timeless. Just add a croissant.
Get the look: Grace Karin vintage tea dress (from $30); Zivyes Holly Golightly accessory set ($25)
Peter Kavinsky…need we say more?
Get the look: Ecowish swing dress ($37); Zeagoo quilted jacket (from $28); Large scrunchie ($7)
“The City of Stars” is already stuck in our head.
Get the look: Allegra K floral dress (from $26); Capezio tap shoe (from $30)
As if!
Get the look: Fun Costumes Store Clueless costume ($60); Sinwere retro cellular phone ($10)
Toy sword FTW.
Get the look: Goldstitch cape ($19); Tigerdoe Zorro accessories ($17); Deluxe Zorro sword ($49)
A portable fan is a must.
Get the look: California Costumes Marilyn dress (from $16); Dream Pairs White heels ($41)
Hopelessly devoted to nailing this costume.
Get the look: Everbellus leggings ($21); Sarin Mathews blouse (from $10); Minimalist Point Toe Court Pumps ($22)
We’ve got chills, they’re multiplying.
Get the look: Perry Ellis suit (from $22); Diig dress shirt ($25)
Tale as old as time.
Get the look: Disguise Store blue dress (from $40); Amazon Essentials black flat ($12)
Another glorious morning. Makes me sick.
Get the look: Spirit Halloween Hocus Pocus costume (from $100); Anogol red queen wig ($32)
First lady vibes.
Get the look: Forum Novelties First Lady Costume ($30)
An Evian bottle prop = a must.
Get the look: Longyuan T-shirt dress (from $17); Furtalk summer hat ($26)
Noah won’t be able to resist.
Get the look: Angashion skater dress ($20); Kosmos pearl jewelry set ($15)
If he’s a bird, we’re a bird.
Get the look: Men's Skinny Khaki pant (from $14); Izod button-down shirt ($16); Russell Athletic tank top (from $9)
Fists up!
Get the look: Sioro bathrobe (from $14); Sanabul punching bag gloves ($28)
Shut. Up.
Get the look: French Toast pleated skirt (from $9); Beninos simple shirt ($22); Patiky criss-cross bowtie ($9)
May the force be with you.
Get the look: Rubie's deluxe costume (from $74); Rubie's Princess Leia headband ($30)
If you don’t wear it, it’ll be a big mistake. HUGE!
Get the look: Simple favor vintage dress (from $24); Furtalk sun hat ($26)
Add a spoonful of sugar for even more fun.
Get the look: Smiffys nanny costume (from $42); Elope Mary Poppins hat ($25)
A stunning costume, to say the least.
Get the look: Miusol formal dress ($64); Ingemark statement necklace ($10)
Renaissance fashion at its finest.
Get the look: Auscosplay victorian dress ($168)
A true classic.
Get the look: CosWigShop princess costume ($70); Didder crystal tiara ($10)
Just don’t forget the glass slippers.
Get the look: Leg Avenue princess costume (from $57); Clear Heels Pointed Toe Ankle Buckle Dressy Pumps ($50)
Practically any yellow jumper will suffice.
Get the look: Fun Costumes Store motorcycle suit ($65); Marc Joseph New York ankle boot ($143)
Her wardrobe is as retro as it gets, but this pink number takes the cake.
Get the look: 1950s Retro Rockabilly Prom Dress (from $19); Calvin Klein pumps (from $60); Medium Hoop Earring ($62)
You can’t go wrong with a classic tennis outfit.
Get the look: Adidas Women's Club Tennis Dress (from $70); Fashion Round Glasses ($15)
Sharon Tate, at your service.
Get the look: Zengjo Long Sleeve Turtleneck ($17); Afibi Stretchy Flared Mini Skirt ($18)
Or any of the March sisters, for that matter.
Get the look: I-Youth Womens Victorian Costume Dress (from $80)
School uniform and a cast? Simplicity at its finest.
Get the look: French Toast Pleated Scooter Skirt ($11); Double Plus Open collared shirt ($20); CastCoverz! arm cast cover ($20)
Bonus points for a Christian Grey accessory.
Get the look: Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve Oxford Shirt (from $21)
The ’90s nostalgia is aplenty.
Get the look: Marabou feather robe (from $43); Gloria Vanderbilt white jeans (from $12); Hanes T-shirt (from $6)
Being brave never felt so good.
Get the look: Miccostumes Women's Merida Adult Cosplay Costume with Quiver ($59), Yuehong Long Curly Orange Wig ($26)
Because you can totally make “fetch” happen.
Get the look: Purple bra (from $7); St. John's Bay Womens Scoop Neck Sleeveless Tank Top ($5); Black pleated skirt ($13)
Double animal prints? Yes, please.
Get the look: Tiger Stripes Print Mini Cami Dress ($10), Lou Boot ($128)
The gold teeth are 100 percent optional.
Get the look: Amilia Spaghetti Strap Bodycon Jumpsuit ($21); Yellow Crop Denim Jacket (from $17); Clear Vinyl Dress Sandals ($80); Blonde wig ($11); Skinny metallic Italian leather belt ($40)
Killer combat skills not required.
Get the look: Party City Adult Black Widow Costume ($38)
Find the Romy to your Michele, and you’ve got an epic BFF costume.
Get the look: Women’s Pink Reunion Dress (from $45)
Take a trip back to the ’70s with this classy ensemble.
Get the look: Wide Brim Floppy Hat ($22); Seamless Merino V-Neck Sweater ($80); Business Essential Ivory Wide Slacks ($40)
Add some box braids for the full effect.
Get the look: Women's Lightweight Newsboy Cap ($20); VETIOR Women's V Neck Crop Top (from $17); H&M 90s Baggy High Jeans ($21)
You’ll feel like you just stepped out of the 1830s.
Get the look: Satin Asymmetrical Dress ($26); Demure and Dreamy Blush Pink Faux Fur Stole ($48)
Zetus lupetus!
Get the look: Speerise Adult Full Body Leotard ($28), DayStar Apparel Unisex Uniform Vest ($30); EXCHIC Women's Metallic Flared Mini Skater Skirt ($17)
Well, who could pass up the chance to dress like royalty?
Get the look: Dreamgirl Cleopatra Egyptian Queen Adult Costume Wig ($18), V-Neck green dress ($338)
As Effie Trinket would say, the odds are definitely in your favor.
Get the look: Rubie's Costume Co The Hunger Games Deluxe Katniss Costume ($55)
It's not the best choice for a jungle adventure, but it'll turn heads at your next party.
Get the look: Wide Leg Sequin Slip Jumpsuit ($16)
We can't say no to a stunning period costume.
Get the look: Birch Silk Dress ($378); White Gold Plated Shape Necklace ($13)
Prepare to feel like an awkward teen again.
Get the look: Adult Mike costume ($60)
It's wingardium leviosa, not leviosaaa!
Get the look: Adult Hermione Costume ($100)
Bonus points if you actually wear Prada with this look.
Get the look: Chocolate Katia Skirt ($118); Leopard V-Neck Top ($74)
