Halloween is approaching and we’re already planning our Halloween costumes. This year, we’re sure to see plenty of familiar favorites: witches, vampires, black cats, nurses, etc. However, we’ll also see plenty of popular culture themed looks that are extremely relevant to the year 2021. From celebrity couples to Oscar winning films to ultra popular television shows, 2021 gave us tons of inspiration for epic Halloween costumes. Take a look at the gallery below to see 21 of our favorite Halloween costumes that will dominate 2021, then let us know what you’re dressing up as in the comments below.
“Bridgerton”
This show made a huge splash and their costumes were absolutely to die for.
“Wandavision”
This show was huge in 2021 and there are plenty of iconic characters to choose from.
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo dominated the charts and served major looks over the past year.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
This couple has been all over social media and they’ll definitely be inspiration for couples’ costumes.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
If you don’t want to go a Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, there’s always these two!
“Cruella”
This costume is going to be absolutely huge, thanks to the many incredible costumes worn by Emma Stone in the film.
Vaccines
For all the jokesters out there, expect to see some Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson costumes in the mix.
“Suicide Squad”
Harley Quinn was a Halloween staple in 2016 and now she’s back with a brand new look.
“Candy Man”
This horror movie was put off until 2021 and it was well worth the wait.
“Black Widow”
Natasha Romanoff will be at the top of everyone’s lists when it comes to costumes.
“House of Gucci”
Although this film won’t hit theaters till November, it will be a major trend this Halloween.
“Ted Lasso”
This show swept the Emmys and it will do the same to Halloween.
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X brought it with his looks in his music videos and we’re ready to see how his fans interpret them.
The Weeknd
There was so much hype around The Weeknd’s look this year and we’ll never forget it.
“Promising Young Woman”
This costume could be made in a pinch with a quick visit to any Halloween store.
Bernie Sanders
Although this iconic photo was taken in January, it will still be a big trend this Halloween.
“Friends”
Following the show’s reunion, get ready to see the gang get back together this Halloween.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The royal rebels are a great choice for an elegant Halloween couples’ costume.
Britney Spears
Following the Free Britney movement, expect the Britney Army to show up this Halloween.
Among Us
This game was huge in 2021 and fans will likely get extremely creative with their costumes.
Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala
This look is already being copied all over social media and it’s the perfect lazy costume look.