Halloween is hands down one of the best holidays of the year. When else can you dress up with your best friends, enjoy a few good scares, and eat way too much Halloween candy? But one pesky hurdle haunts us every single year: finding the perfect Halloween costume, especially if you’re looking for best friend Halloween costumes to please the whole group.
Luckily, we’ve got you covered with the best, most creative costume ideas for best friends right here. Whether you’re looking for a coordinated costume idea for you and your BFF, a trio Halloween costume, or a costume for the entire group, there’s a fun idea for every kind of friend group that’s guaranteed to make this year’s Halloween your best-ever yet. We’re talking plenty of and spooky costumes (it is Halloween, after all), but also plenty of funny costumes that encapsulate your laughter-filled friendship. And we can’t forget creative costumes inspired by pop culture, of course—from iconic dynamic duos (like Cher and Dionne from Clueless) to epic fictional friend groups (like the Golden Girls!).
Keep reading to discover the most creative best friend Halloween costume ideas for 2023—and after you add them to you cart, be sure to find that perfect Halloween Instagram caption for all your spooky photos together. Happy haunting!
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Devil & Angel
It doesn’t get any more classic than a devil and angel duo costume. The hardest part, of course, will be deciding who gets to dress up as who.
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Wednesday and Enid
They may be total opposites, but Wednesday and Enid are undoubtedly Nevermore’s sweetest outcast duo—just like you and your BFF.
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Milk and Cookies
Is there any food combo better than milk and cookies?! You and your BFF are guaranteed to be the sweetest duo at the Halloween bash with this costume.
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Barbie
Hi, Barbie! Grab your gal pals and don the hottest costume of the year. Thankfully, the Barbie movie gave us plenty of iconic outfits—so you and your friends can each become different variations of Barbie.
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“The Wizard of Oz” Glinda and Elphaba
There’s no Glinda the Good Witch without the Wicked Witch of the West. Bonus points if you belt out a duet of “Defying Gravity” together at the Halloween party.
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“Stranger Things” Robin and Steve
If you’re a Stranger Things fan, you know there’s no BFF duo that’s more iconic than Robin and Steve—especially when they’re wearing their adorable, matching Scoops Ahoy outfits.
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Mario and Luigi
Did you and your BFF grow up playing Super Mario games? Then these classic Mario and Luigi costumes are a no-brainer this Halloween.
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Pea Pods
You and your bestie are two peas in a pod—literally! If you’re basically the same person and always attached at the hip, these adorable, identical veggie costumes are a perfect homage to your friendship.
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Pack of Crayons
This easy group Halloween costume is all about color. Just grab three of your friends and each choose your favorite color from the crayon box!
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“Clueless” Cher and Dionne
Clueless costumes are both iconic and super stylish, so you really can’t go wrong. Plus, just imagine the amazing Instagram captions you and your bestie can use. A better duo? “Ugh, as if!”
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“Bring It On” East Compton Clovers
Bring It On might seem like it’s focused on a rivalry, but it’s really about the importance of friendship—a perfect message for Halloween with the besties. All you need to do now is learn a routine or two!
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“The Shining” Twins
Going the creepy route? You two will be the scariest duo at your gathering as the iconic twins from The Shining. The costume comes with everything you’ll need to look the part—it’s up to you to master their line: “Come play with us, Danny.”
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Rockford Peaches
These A League of Their Own costumes—based on the trailblazers who made women everywhere hit the sandlot—are a guaranteed home run. They even come with their own bats!
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Daphne and Velma
TV’s best gal-pals make a perfect best friend Halloween costume, since they always see through the spooks and scares they encounter. (Plus, you can add Scooby, Shaggy, and Fred to the mix if you’re going out with a group!)
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Dinosaurs
Sure, you could put a ton of effort into creating a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind best friend costume… or you could run around like gigantic toddlers in these hilarious blow-up suits. Your call!
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Thing 1 and Thing 2
You’re attached at the hip, so why should it be any different on October 31? These super-easy jumpsuits are eye-catching and warm, thanks to a cozy lining. (Yep, you can wear them as pajamas long after the holiday has passed!)
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Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy...unite! This costume is simple, hilarious, and perfect for any ride-or-die duo. Bonus: You can even jet off into the night in your invisible boat mobile at no extra cost.
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“Hocus Pocus” Sanderson Sisters
Need the perfect trio costume? Look no further! Dress as Sarah, Winnie, and Mary for a cute and Halloween-themed costume that will put a spell on everyone you greet.
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19
Bob Ross and Painting
Channel your inner Euphoria with this hilarious costume, which turns you and your best friend into everyone’s favorite painter and one of his masterpieces. Just imagine the photo ops!
Jake Smith
Jake Smith, an editorial fellow at Prevention, recently graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in magazine journalism and just started going to the gym. Let's be honest—he's probably scrolling through Twitter right now.
Shannen Zitz
Assistant Editor
Shannen Zitz is an Assistant Editor at Prevention, where she covers all things lifestyle, wellness, beauty, and relationships. Previously the Editorial Assistant at Prevention, she graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor's degree in English. If she’s not reading or writing, you can probably find her frequenting the skincare and makeup forums on Reddit or hogging the squat rack at the gym.
