Halloween is just around the corner, and many people are still looking for costumes that will impress at their shindigs and get-togethers. Obviously — and for really good reason — Barbie and Ken will be a popular choice. The Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling movie was a massive hit this summer and has been the subject of memes on top of memes on top of memes.
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But not everyone will want to be in the same costumes, so we’ve come up with some alternatives that range from movies to TV to music to sports.
1
Oppenheimer
Get yourself a suit and a hat and a pipe and a bleak expression and bang, you have Oppenheimer. Other options for a partner costume include Albert Einstein.
2
Taylor Swift
Yes, this might end up being just as ubiquitous as Barbie and Oppenheimer costumes, but there are so many options for Taylor Swift-related costumes after the year she has had with The Eras Tour, the corresponding movie and her new relationship.
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3
Travis Kelce
You can almost guarantee that you will see quite a few Travis Kelces out in the wild this Halloween. Also, a great costume for a guy that just wants an excuse to grow a mustache.
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4
The Last of Us
Everyone’s favorite fungus apocalypse duo is perfect for someone looking for something comfortable. Throw on an earth-tone button down, put on a knapsack, muss your hair and you’re set.
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5
Kevin James Meme
EVERYONE: I’m really glad no one is using that annoying Kevin James meme anymore
ME: pic.twitter.com/FL8Z726yE5
— your boy Tommy, ideas with no follow-through (@JerseyFreshest) October 9, 2023
I will be personally disappointed if I don’t see at least one Kevin James staring back sheepishly at me from across a party. If you have a group, you can re-enact the litany of Kevin James memes that have somehow popped up in the last few weeks.
6
*NSYNC
While it seems like it may have just been for the one song for Trolls Band Together, for a hot second everyone thought the iconic boy band *NSYNC would get back to touring (please do it!). They did, however, make the rounds for interviews — and did a lot of great TikToks — and hit up Hot Ones for a great episode.
7
Succession
The options are limitless. Do you want to be The Eldest Boy? Shiv and Tom Wambsgans? The Disgusting Brothers? The “ludicrously capacious bag” that Cousin Greg’s date brings?
8
Ted Lasso
The heartwarming Apple TV series came to a close this year, and it’s an easy solo or group costume. Barbecue sauce!
9
Deion Sanders
The head coach of the Colorado football team has been a cultural icon for decades, and now he’s leading a Buffs team that has garnered attention and popularity this season. You can even emulate his look with Deion’s very own sunglasses line.
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