If you do everything with your BFF—attend harvest festivals, bake autumnal desserts, and sip fall co*cktails while bingeing horror movies—why not take it one step further and dress as a pair this Halloween.
Coming up with a creative (and cute) costume is always a challenge, but it's one that's made easier with a little hive mentality.
Whether your squad decides to DIY or simply click "buy" on Amazon, there are plenty of disguises (many of which can come together at the last-minute) that suit both duos and groups of best friends. Think: matching costumes inspired by classic movies, book characters, scary witches, Disney heroines, funny food puns, 90s trends, or even the most classic pals of all time—The Golden Girls.
While you could totally host a crafternoon to assemble these best friend Halloween costumes in the cheapest way possible, you really don't need any sewing skills to get the job done in an affordable manner. And when you're done, get those cameras and Instagram captions ready, because you'll definitely want to commemorate the occasion. Pro tip: Before buying a pre-made costume, consider shopping your own closets to help bring the Pinterest-perfect looks on this list to life.
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Troop Beverly Hills
Take it all the way back to the late 80s with a costume inspired by the cult favorite move Troop Beverly Hills. Just don't forget your signature chant: "Beverly Hills, what a thrill!"
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Pink Ladies
Grab some pink satin jackets and gather your closest pals for a Grease group costume. Chances are you already have a pair of black leggings, a tank, and some pumps.
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Cookie Monster and Elmo
Friends with another kid at heart? Pair up as these Sesame Street icons. You can make the headband using a boa or feathers. No need to buy a tutu if you'd rather stick to wardrobe staples—any solid blue or red ensemble will do just fine for this cute idea.
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Mario & Luigi
This classic duo is always fun to dress up as, and it's such an easy DIY costume. You just need a pair of overalls and a green or red hat, plus a letter you can cut out with felt.
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Hocus Pocus's Sanderson Sisters
Whether you're a Sarah, Winnie, or Mary, if you dress as the Sanderson Sisters, getting into some trouble is inevitable. While you can try to DIY this trio's getups, it's easier to buy dresses and wigs made specifically for the roles.
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Hot Sauce
Play to your individual personalities with these DIY hot sauce costumes. Pro tip: Iron-on letters make the costume easier to DIY.
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Bad Princesses
Princesses...with a twist. Use homemade signs for a funny—and slightly irreverent—take on these fairy tales.
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Pantone Colors
We love this group's clever, easy to assemble costume. It's simple to personalize, too, since you don't have to stick to a neutral palette. You can choose whatever colors your group is most drawn to.
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Salt & Pepper
Nothing goes together better than salt and pepper. Match your friend with these S and P dresses, which can be made in a flash using frocks you already own and felt cut-outs.
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Mean Girls
We know, on Wednesdays we wear pink. But real Mean Girls can wear whatever they want. Just don't forget the Burn Book!
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Tinman, Scarecrow, & Lion
Sometimes the best squad is your family. And this blogger's DIY twist on the original Wizard of Oz crew is not only simple, but also creative.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly
Who is the peanut butter to your jelly? These two costumes pair so nicely together—just like you and your confidante will.
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Family from "Us"
Are you in this costume, or is it your tethered? Maybe we'll never know if you take a cue from the scary movie Us this Halloween.
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Beauty and the Beast and Chip
So only some of you have time to DIY? No problem. Pick up a Belle costume, and then make a chip using a tutu and some carefully placed felt. As for Gaston? Well, he just needs a wig and some dish gloves.
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Wizard of Oz
Think outside of the Yellow Brick Road this Halloween with a creative twist on the classic costume. No need to buy a Dorothy dress or coat yourself in silver paint. Take some creative liberties with your costume using things you already own.
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Dessert Duo
Looking for a sweet treat this Halloween? So were these besties! Make your own T-shirts with supplies you can easily source at the craft store (think: pipe cleaners for sprinkles and fabric paint).
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Netflix & Chill
Motto for the holiday? Netflix and Chill—the right way of course, which includes coordinating with your best friend in these DIY sweatshirts.
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Cruella de Vil and Dalmatians
Throw on an all black outfit if you're the Cruella de Vil of your group. If not, you don't need to buy a polka-dot getup—it just takes a white T-shirt and a black sharpie to create the cute Dalmatian spots.
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Sunshine and Rainbow
Add a dash of sunshine and rainbows to everyone's day when you step out in this costume, made entirely of tutus and tulle, on the holiday known for terrors.
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Golden Girls
Name a more iconic group of women. We'll wait. These Golden Girls are ready to get down this Halloween, sweaters and all.
