Halloween is just around the corner, but you haven’t quite nailed down the perfect costume yet. Sure, you can always slide on a witch hat or pop in a set of vampire fangs, but where’s the fun in that? Don’t worry. We’ve put together a list of fun, trendy costumes inspired by some of 2021’s greatest hits.

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Bernie Sanders Meme

  1. Who can forget the classic picture of Bernie Sanders at the inauguration ceremony? With his hunter green winter jacket, dark pants, and patterned mittens, Bernie definitely looked toasty sitting on that fold-out chair. Stay warm on Halloween by dressing up in some of your favorite winter duds. Don’t forget to finish off the outfit with a light blue face mask![1]
    • As an extra touch, sit on a fold-out chair with your arms and legs crossed.
    • Bernie actually got his iconic mittens from crafter Jen Ellis. However, Ellis only makes these mittens for charity, so you’ll have more luck picking up a similar-looking pair from a clothing store or online marketplace.
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Britney Spears

  1. Pay tribute to the #FreeBritney movement with one of this pop star’s iconic outfits. Recreate her “Toxic” look with a short-sleeved, knee-length blue dress along with an old-school flight attendant hat. Complete the look with dramatic blue eyeshadow, pink lipstick, dangling earrings, and red nail polish.[2]
    • If you’re feeling a little more playful, slip into a metallic red bodysuit as a tribute to her “Oops I Did It Again” music video. Or, you can always rock her green, bikini-style “I’m a Slave 4 U” outfit, complete with a toy cobra.
    • You can always steal a look from one of this queen’s other well-known music videos, like “Circus,” “Baby One More Time,” or “Slumber Party.”
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Olivia Rodrigo

  1. This “sour” pop star is the perfect inspiration for your Halloween costume. There’s no doubt about it—2021 was definitely Olivia Rodrigo’s year. One of her best moments was the release of her debut album, Sour. Recreate the unforgettable album cover with a long, wavy dark brown wig, along with a light pink camisole and a pair of jeans. Then, plaster your cheeks, nose, and forehead with playful stickers and stick-on rhinestones.[3]
    • To really go the extra mile, stick the word “sour” on your tongue with alphabetical stickers. Unfortunately, the stickers probably won’t stay in place for long.
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Lil Nas X

  1. This rapper’s unforgettable outfits leave countless costume possibilities. Pay tribute to his pink, cowboy chic look at the 2019 Country Music Awards with a black button-up with gold fringe, a pair of black skinny jeans, patterned black cowboy boots, a black belt with a dramatic belt buckle, and a black cowboy hat.[5]
    • For a “Montero”-style costume, pair a long, denim gown with a blue, Marie Antoinette-style wig, along with dramatic nails and jewelry.
    • For a casual look, slip into a Miley Cyrus-themed T-shirt, a pair of blue jeans, a statement jacket, and a white, sideways baseball hat.
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The Mandalorian

  1. It’s up to you to protect Baby Yoda now. Don’t worry—you can make your own version of Mando’s classic outfit with a black, long-sleeved shirt, along with a long, black cape, black boots, a black cape, and an over-the-shoulder holster belt. Then, recreate Mando’s traditional Beskar armor with cardboard and silver spray paint.[7]
    • You can buy some of Mando’s fancier accessories online, like his helmet and sniper rifle.
    • If you’re in the mood for something cozier, shop for an adult-sized Mandalorian onesie online.[8]
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Natasha Romanoff

  1. Why dress as a black cat when you can be a black widow? The MCU ended Natasha Romanoff’s saga as the Black Widow in a feature film with the same name—but that doesn’t mean her story has to end! Recreate her classic Avengers-era look with a sleek black jumpsuit, gun holsters for her waist and legs, bicycle gloves, knee-high boots, fake bullets, toy guns, and a short, wavy auburn wig. Complete the outfit with a thick elastic waist belt featuring her distinct red buckle.[13]
    • Pick out a white bodysuit, white canvas sneakers, white bicycle gloves, and a long auburn wig if you’d like to recreate her look from the Black Widow movie.[14]
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Harley Quinn

  1. Harley’s chaotic, colorful looks are perfect for Halloween. This beloved antihero has seen a variety of different costume changes after her appearance in the latest Suicide Squad movie, along with the Birds of Prey film. Still, who can forget the classic outfit from her DCU debut? Slip into a red-and-white, short-sleeved “Daddy’s Lil Monster” shirt, along with fishnet leggings, short blue-and-red shorts, and a bejeweled belt. Don’t forget her iconic pink and blue pigtails, red lipstick, and pink-and-blue eyeshadow![15]
    • To go the extra mile, draw some tattoos on her legs in body paint or washable marker.
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