Time is running out for costume shopping! From ridiculous and somewhat silly Halloween adult costumes, to freaky and classic horror costumes, there's a lot of options to shop for Halloween 2023. Trending now are inflatable costumes (like this officially licensed Nintendo Mario Kart costume), which is why so many inflatable costumes were included in our shopping guide below. Whether you're looking for costume inspiration in general and don't know where to start; or you're just curious what the latest hilarious trends are for costumes this year, we've got you covered. I don't know about you, but popular costumes can really be overrated, (unless we're talking exceptional classics or pet costumes, in which case, they're pretty much all winners all of the time).
While you're shopping for costumes, ask yourself; is the point to stand out from the rest of your friends? Do you need to save time and skip stores to grab a costume online? Want something super random and silly that will be a party pleaser?
More Fun Costumes to Shop:
The good news for procrastinators is the following Halloween adult costumes are available now to buy online, don't require DIY, and likely won't make you cringe unless in the best, cheesy way. We've skipped anything that may be off putting, culturally inappropriate, and overly sexualized, and left it to the most random, silly and funny picks out there. So if you're looking to browse just for fun to see what fun costumes exist at the moment, or you are ready to just pick an easy, funny adult costume and get it in time for Halloween, let's dive into our top choices:
Top Halloween Costumes for Men
Popular costume trends based on the latest big hit movie (Barbie) or shows will always come and go, but there are some classics and iconic characters you can go as no matter what year it is. From nostalgic 80s and 90s icons to comic superhero favorites, the following are great picks that just may help you stand out from the Ted Lassos of the world this Halloween.
- Also see the Black Power Ranger Costume
- Looking for something new and spooky instead? A fresh horror costume right now on sale is The Nun Movie costume, which is quite terrifying and just under $40 at Walmart now.
Top Classic Halloween Costumes for Women
For even more inspiration and ideas that are easy but not as silly, we've compiled the best superhero costumes for women right now. There are classics that always pop up like Batman, Harley Quinn, and Disney princesses, but here are some other great options:
Hope you enjoyed browsing our shopping list of costumes for 2023. For more Halloween content and planning, be sure to check out IGN's Horror Week coverage coming up soon. In the meantime, see these killer lists:
Happy shopping and Happy Halloween!
Lindsey (she/her) is the Senior Audience Development Manager for IGN since 2021. Find her on Twitter at @LindseySalzer.
