You’re in the right place. Between this year’s movies, music, television, and internet moments, there’s plenty of material to work with. Whether you’re coordinating a group costume or throwing something together the day of the party, here are 10 ideas courtesy of 2026!
Sabrina Carpenter’s "House Tour" Pretty Girl Cleanup Crew
In her "House Tour" music video, Sabrina Carpenter recruits Margaret Qualley and Madelyn Cline for a little housekeeping — by which we mean robbing a mansion. All of this is very thriftable, (except the friends...).
Doechii at Daisy Chain Fields Festival
Doechii delivered one of the most memorable sets at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival earlier this summer. As long as you’re hot pink and wearing high pigtails, people should get the idea. The rest is kind of up to you.
Nikki from Obsession
Few horror characters made as much of an impression this year as Nikki from Obsession, and few articles of clothing got as much attention as her red zebra-print top. Pair it with black shorts and some fake blood, and you’ve got the look. Hopefully, nobody gets too attached...
Shane and Ilya from "Heated Rivalry"
"Heated Rivalry" gave viewers plenty of reasons to care about hockey this year, most of which had very little to do with hockey. Two hockey sweaters and someone you have a complicated relationship with should be pretty convincing.
Kim Petras and Charli XCX’s Bag Swap
Kim Petras and Charli XCX filmed a TikTok in which Kim switched her handbag to the other arm while Charli wasn’t looking, prompting the internet to run with the joke that it was an act of betrayal. Not everyone at the Halloween party will get it, but it'll make an interesting conversation starter...
"Adults" Friend Group
"Adults" returned for a second season this year. There are plenty of ways to recreate their looks, but the matching "Vote 4 Paul Baker" T-shirts from the season finale are the most identifiable. Even better, you can make them yourself in about 5 minutes with just a marker.
PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson in "Stateside"
PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson brought their respective "Fancy That" and "Midnight Sun" aesthetics together in the colorful, Y2K-inspired music video for their "Stateside" remix. Their contrasting wardrobes make this an especially fun costume for two.
Rosalía in "Euphoria"
Rosalía made quite the entrance in the third season of "Euphoria" as Magick, with her rhinestone-covered neck brace attracting almost as much attention as her acting debut. If you’ve ever looked for a reason to bedazzle medical equipment, this is your moment.
Olivia and Chappell in "Expectations"
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan brought their "Expectations" remix to life in a vibrant, game-show-inspired music video. It only came out October 15, so you’ve still got a shot at being the first to show up in these outfits. If you can recruit a David Byrne, even better.
KATSEYE
KATSEYE gave us no shortage of iconic looks this year, from their music videos and tour to their Coachella debut. We’re partial to these outfits from Weekend One, but there’s plenty more where those came from. The hardest part might be narrowing it down.
