Written by Mariah Sturdivant
October 2nd, 2022
Spooky Season is officially here! Whether you celebrate by trick or treating or by going out with friends, there's no doubt that the spirit of Halloween will be ignored. With that comes one major decision.... costume. Who are you going to be? What are you going to be? Don't be fright, here are some Halloween character-inspired costumes from 2022.
Zoe Kravitz's Batwoman
Cat woman may seem like a mundane and overused character. However, Kravitz's portrayal of Catwoman looks pretty different and unique. Sporting an early Catwoman outfit, Kravitz's appearance seems simple, yet sexier. The 2022 remake of The Batman gave fans a look at both Catwoman and Batman in their early years so this Catwoman costume will surely stand out.
Alexa Demie as Maddie
Alexa Demie a.k.a Maddy Perez is no doubt a fashion icon on the Emmy Winning show Euphoria. In season two, Maddy's fashion statement grew even more prompt and made heads turn. This is why this costume idea can lead to so many creativities. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this year's Maddy costumes to be a duo with Cassie costumes (considering what happened to the show's characters), but Maddy on her own would be just as perfect, if not more.
Moonknight
Marvel Studios have many characters that became popular costumes: Spiderman, Hulk, Thor, etc, Moonknight can easily join its other predecessors. Even though Moonknight is man, with a little bit of styling and shaping, a woman's version can be just as cool. That's the best part of Halloween costumes, you can be whatever you want with no judgment!
Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken
When these two first looks were released, I was in awe! To watch a franchise come to life is truly special. Also, the outfits in the first look posters was very Barbie and Ken-like, which means the costumes will be a perfect duo look. The flawless skins and bright colors will pop and stand out. We also can't forget the blonde hairs, the pieces that will make the costume come together.
Gru and the Minions
Because of the power of Tik Tok and the buzz that this film received, Minions: Rise of Gru became a hit. People would dress up as Gru and the Minions and see the film. These costumes would be perfect for a group and will surely be fun. People's reactions would be priceless. This will definitely be seen a lot during the Halloween activities.
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard
Again, I would highly recommend not making this year a Maddy and Cassie costume duo (the show will explain why), but Cassie would be a good costume on her own. There were many moments where Cassie's outfits were iconic. The makeup, the hair, everything was on point. Some of those looks include these:
If you need more inspiration, follow @euphoria on Instagram!
Ethan Hawke as The Grabber
The 2022 horror film, Black Phone had everything right in a horror movie. Heart, horror, action, and more. most importantly the film provided fans with a very scary masked villian known as The Grabber.
The creepy mask will be sure to make chills run down people's spines. So if you want to give a good scare, this costume is perfect.
Keke Palmer as Emerald Hayward
The aesthetic for Nope was absolutely perfect. The cinematography was well constructed. Even the plot of the film was well put together. There was one character that stood out the most and that was Emerald Hayward played by Keke Palmer. Not only did Palmer have the smooth attitude as Em, but the outfits makes her stand out more. There are a lot of different things that you can do with this character costume.
Tatiana Maslany as She Hulk
Once again, Marvel has proven to be a good go-to for Halloween inspo. This hot summer show sports an all-green look that absolutely cannot be missed. TikTok already created a She-Hulk filter that many people are loving. If you want a costume whose payoff will be worth it, She-Hulk will surely do it for you. Plus, the show also has other eccentric characters that make for good costumes.
Joseph Quinn as Eddie Munson
Eddie Munson was the screen stealer of the year. There were tweets, TikTok videos, fan clubs, etc dedicated to him. His character quickly became a fan fave. So there is no doubt that people will be rocking the iconic "HellFire Club" shirt this year. This costume is so simple and so inexpensive. If you're a Stranger Things fan, then Eddie is surely the way to go.
Austin Butler as Elvis
Butler's praised portrayal of Elvis might just be what makes this character come back to life. The hair, suit, and shoes are all stand-out pieces. Following the film's success, something tells me that there will be a lot of different Elvis this year.
Steven Yuen as Ricky "Jupe" Park
Steven Yuen's character in Nope is one of the easiest to replicate.
The red suit and cowboy hat are subtle yet effective. The people that have seen the film will understand and the costume will be perfect even after Halloween.
Olivia Newton-John as Sandy
Sadly, we lost an absolute legend this year with the passing of Olivia Newton-John. One of John's most famous and lovable characters was Sandy from Grease. Her beautiful look matched with her stunning vocals made Newton-John an overall great screen stealer. To honor her, a beloved Sandy costume would show that even though she is gone, she will not be forgotten.
All of these costumes can be inexpensive. The pieces can be brought or made which will make the costume even more special. If you need a Halloween costume this year, then start off with these and go from there!
The article is very insightful. I really like the Grabber costume. But if I had to add one it would be Batman my favorite character or tribute to my man Black Panther.