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Best Halloween costumes to snap up in 2021

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Joe Jonas and Sopie Turner Hallpween 2019 and Kim Kardashain at the Met Gala
Joe Jonas and Sopie Turner Hallpween 2019 (left), and Kim Kardashain at the 2021 Met Gala (right). Photo: Instagram/Getty

It’s officially October, and with lockdown restrictions hopefully easing by the end of the month, that means Halloween is officially on! With that in mind, it’s been a while since we’ve been able to dust off the cobwebs and get into the festive spooky season. Finding the perfect costume for the whole family is no small task.

Luckily, we’ve gathered some of the most on trend costumes this year for him, her, the kids and even maybe your furry friend to join in on the spooktacular fun.

Spooky season is in full effect, so make sure to buy your costumes fast while supplies last. You definitely want to avoid going to your next Halloween party in last year’s costume. See our top Halloween costume picks below.

Skin Suit Black Adult Costume - $68.95

This year's annual Met Gala red carpet proved that Kim Kardashian was the most spoken about look of the event. The reality star wore a black bodysuit, elbow-length gloves and cape with heels, completely obscuring her face from view with a long black ponytail on display. Her daring look was intently the most talked about of the night, blowing up into memes across social media. Naturally, making this the perfect 2021 Halloween costume.

The all-black Balenciaga bodysuit that went viral is relatively easy to recreate with a black skin suit and cape. You’ll definitely win the best pop culture Halloween costume category at your next costume party.

Kardashian Kardashian in Balenciaga.
Recreate this viral Met Gala 2021 moment of Kardashian Kardashian in Balenciaga. Photo: Getty/Costumes.com.au

The Addams Family Morticia Adult Plus Costume - $143.95 and The Addams Family Gomez Adult Costume - $79.95

If you’re looking for the perfect couple’s costume, go all out and show up in The Addams Family’s Morticia and Gomez Addams costumes. Celebrities Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner recreated their own version of the costumes in 2019 making headlines that Halloween for one of the best couple’s costumes.

Taking inspiration from celebrity couples costumes can remain our little secret, but you’ll no doubt be the envy of your Halloween party when you walk in the door with your S.O. dressed up as the attractive Addams Family couple.

The Addams Family Morticia and Gomez Adult Costumes. Photo: Instagram/constumes.com.au
The Addams Family Morticia and Gomez Adult Costumes are a fan favourite couples costume to recreate this year. Photo: Instagram/constumes.com.au

Spartan Warrior Adult Costume - $84.95

Guy’s, if you’re looking to show a bit of skin or leave little to the imagination then the Spartan costume is the perfect treat this Halloween. Become a fierce spartan warrior with an included cape, medallion, wrap, belt, helmet and cuffs. To complete the costume make sure to purchase additional accessories like the sandals, shield and sword to really achieve the Gerard Butler as Leonidas, King of Sparta look.

Spartan Warrior Adult Costume. Photo: costumes.com.au
Become the best recreation of a Spartan Warrior this Halloween. Photo: costumes.com.au

101 Dalmatians Cruella De Vil Deluxe Child Costume - $39.91 and 101 Dalmatians Jumpsuit Child Costume - $41.58 

If you’re looking for a cute matching costume for the kids, Cruella de Vil and a matching dalmatian will be the cutest costume this Halloween. Disney’s Cruella was released earlier this year with actress Emma Stone as the lavishly pompous ​​Cruella de Vil. The kids will love playing dress up in their beautifully spotty attire and trademark two tones black and white hair. If you have little one’s excited to play dress up this year then they’ll jump at the opportunity to match.

101 Dalmatians and Cruella Costumes. Photo: catch.com.au
Inspired by 101 Dalmatians and Cruella, the kids matching outfits will be the cutest in the neighborhood. Photo: catch.com.au

Rubie's Deerfield Star Wars Ewok Deluxe Pet Costume - $26.99

Finally, if you’d like to dress up your furry friend this Halloween, there are far too many adorable pet costumes to choose from. This hilarious costume is a must have for Star Wars fans, dress up your fur-friend in this adorable Ewok costume. The only problem will be making sure your pooch keeps the costume on all night!

Rubie's Deerfield Star Wars Ewok Deluxe Pet Costume. Photo: catch.com.au
This adorable Ewok Costume is a must have pet item for Star Wars fans. Photo: catch.com.au

Boohoo Halloween Cut Out Detail Catsuit - $35

Who can forget reality star Kylie Jenner's turn as the red Power Ranger in 2020? Now you too can be Mighty Morphin thanks to e-tailer Boohoo — and so can your pals, with the catsuit also available in pink, blue, green and yellow.

Side by side images of Kylie Jenner dressed as a red Power Ranger for Halloween 2020 and a model wearing Boohoo Halloween Cut Out Detail Catsuit. Photo: Instagram/kyliejenner, Boohoo.
Feel the power like Kylie Jenner (left) with Boohoo's Halloween Cut Out Detail Catsuit, $35. Photo: Instagram/kyliejenner, Boohoo.

Boohoo Halloween Vinyl Catsuit - $35

Oops... Boohoo did it again with this red vinyl catsuit that's straight out of Britney Spears' iconic 2000 music video. With the pop princess now free of her father's conservatorship, what better time to celebrate Brit than Halloween?

A model wearing Boohoo Halloween red Vinyl Catsuit. Photo: Boohoo.
Be like Britney in Boohoo's Halloween Red Vinyl Catsuit, $35. Photo: Boohoo.

Boohoo Halloween Union Jack Mini Dress - $16

Tell us what ya want, what ya really, really want this Halloween. Could it be to dress up as the sassiest Spice Girl, Ginger? Pay homage to Queen, country — and Geri Halliwell — in Boohoo's Union Jack Mini Dress.

Side by side images of Geri Halliwell wearing a Union Jack dress while performing with Spice Girls at the Brit Awards, 24th February 1997, and a model wearing Boohoo Halloween Union Jack Mini Dress. Photo: Getty Images, Boohoo.
Fly the flag like Ginger Spice in Boohoo's Halloween Union Jack Mini Dress, $16. Photo: Getty Images, Boohoo.

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