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2024’s Top Halloween Costumes: Taylor Swift Eras & Pop Culture Icons

 

Halloween is just around the corner, which for some means texting your group chat to coordinate your costumes. Here are some of the most viral shows, artists, and more from 2024 to help guide your costume decision paralysis.  

 

1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice   

Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. / Everett Collection 


"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" was released this past September and has awesome costume choices. Even if you are a fan of the Broadway version both give you a selection of amazing costume options. 

2. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour 

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Taylor Swift's The Eras tour kicked off in 2023 and ends in 2025, however, with an assortment of eras ranging from “Speak Now Taylor Version” to her newest album release “The Tortured Poets Department” you have a lot of options to choose from!  

3. Wicked (2024) 

Photo by Universal Pictures/ Youtube 

For theater lovers and best friend duos, the release of the new “Wicked” movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo comes out on November 22nd, 2024. A highly anticipated film, and even though the movie hasn't been released yet, you can start planning your outfits! You can dress up as Glinda (Ariana Grande) with a pink toile dress and a tiara, or as Elphaba by thrifting a witch's costume and green face paint!  Check out the trailer for other ideas that might inspire you by the costumes from the movie.

4. Raygun (Rachael Gunn) 

Picture Courtesy of Elsa / Getty Images  

Rachel “Raygun” Gunn, who stirred up some controversy with her break dancing in the 2024 Olympics would make a perfect costume to not only keep you warm but comfortable as well. This outfit is the perfect option for those who want to be comfortable and warm for those in cooler climates.  

5. Stephen Nedoroscik 

Photo courtesy of Clayton / Corbis Via Getty Images  

Continuing with the Olympics, Massachusetts native Stephen Nedoroscik, renowned for his performance on the 'Pommel Horse' in men's USA Gymnastics, can be easily depicted with a costume. All you need is glasses, USA Gymnastics attire, and a Rubik’s cube!

 

6. Deadpool and Wolverine  

Photo Courtesy of Jay Maidment / 20th Century Studios/MARVEL 

For all of the Marvel lovers, this is a perfect costume for duos! Deadpool and Wolverine came out on July 26, 2024, and is still a fan favorite reaching over $1.086 billion globally, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.  

7. Sabrina Carpenter 

Photo courtesy of VALERIE MACON / AFP 

Sabrina Carpenter's new album “Short n Sweet” came out this past month and has been a hit. Sabrina Carpenter also opened up for “The Eras” tour for the Latin America leg as well as 6 Australia and 6 Singapore shows back in 2024. Her “Brats Doll” and “Polly Pocket” clothing aesthetic has gone viral and makes a perfect Halloween costume. 

 

8. F1 racer 

Photo Courtesy of IMAGO  

The Formula One Grand Prix has been going on for the last couple of months, so for all the F1 fans this is the perfect outfit, especially for those in cooler climates to keep warm!  

9. Lizzie Mcguire 

Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney 

Lizzie McGuire was a fashion icon and gives us the chance to relive the 2000s era of clothing, you can recreate the iconic “Sing to Me Paolo” scene said by Isabella Parigi before her and Lizzie sing “This is What Dreams are Made of” scene.  

10. Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big! 

(Picture Courtesy Craig Blankenhorn / HBO) 

Are you a fan of Sex and the City, and need a couple's costume? This is a perfect costume for a chance to get dressed up and channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw!  

Now that you have your costume picked out, here are some tips to make a cute yet budget-friendly Halloween costume from the Fisher Fashion Society!  

Thrift Stores in Boston:  

1. The Garment District, 200 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 

2. Buffalo Exchange, 312 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 

3. Fenway flee, Sundays at 1400 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215 

4. Covet, 176 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 

5. Diversity Consignment, 713 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

6. Goodwill, 520 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 

 

Online Thrift Stores: 

  1. Thread Up 

  1. Poshmark 

  1. Depop 

 

Fisher Fashion Society Tips on Saving Money:  

● Always look to see if the store has a specific Halloween section, there may be others who have worn your costume previous years ago. 

● Check to see if the thrift store of your choice has discounts on specific items or categories (some stores will even have colored tags that will go on sale). 

● Decide on a costume based on items you have in your closet. Like for Sabrina Carpenter, or Taylor Swift, you may have some sparkly top or skirt you can use in your costume to save some extra money. 

● Borrow clothes from friends as well! They may have the one finishing touch to your costume you need!