There’s nothing scarier than not knowing what you’re going to wear on Halloween — from last-minute parties to spooky soirées — the best Halloween costumes for teens will require plenty of pre-planning. Luckily, the 2023 costume selection is anything but frightening. This year’s best teen Halloween costume ideas are cute, creative, and easy to DIY, which means you’ll have the perfect outfit for any and all upcoming Halloween festivities.
From costumes you can sport with your best friend (hello, Maddie and Cassie from “Euphoria”) to pop-culture twists on tried-and-true classics, we covered all the ghoulish bases. Looking for a cute Disney-inspired outfit (enter: The Little Mermaid) that you can recreate with affordable pieces from Amazon? You can find that here. How about a trick-or-treating ensemble you can make with items you already own (read: a t-shirt and leggings)? We’ve got that, too!
No matter your preference — whether it be a costume in honor of your favorite Netflix tv show (we’ve got some great Stranger Things outfit ideas, too!) or an outfit based on your most-listened-to artist (aka Taylor Swift or Olivia Rodrigo) — there’s sure to be a cool Halloween costume idea for you to recreate right here. Keep reading to discover the best Halloween costume ideas for 2023.
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