Emily Flores
Every Halloween, it’s the same story—someone walks in dressed as the brooding antihero, the glittery pop star, or the misunderstood villain, and you’ve seen it all before. These “main character” costumes had their moment, but now they’re just on repeat. If you’re aiming for something fresh this year, here’s exactly what you need to skip.
Barbie And Ken
You watched the movie and loved all the pink, but so did everyone else. That beach, Ken, look at the classic gingham dress, was cute for exactly one week last October. Now, you see them walking into every party, and your eyes just glaze over. This specific movie version became the default couple’s costume.
Wednesday Addams
A lot of people think they are bringing the dark vibes with that black dress and the perfect white collar. The problem is, this look became the official uniform for Halloween 2022, and it hasn’t quit since. Honestly, if you show up with the straight, twin pigtails this year, people will assume you just didn’t try to find a new idea.
Harley Quinn
She’s a fantastic character, sure, but she has been the Queen of Halloween for almost ten years now. Whether you pick the classic jester suit or the more recent pigtail-and-baseball-bat style, it feels totally predictable. That iconic red and black has been seen so much that it will just disappear in front of all the new trendy ideas like The Demetrius.
Joker
That ghostly white makeup and smeary red smile used to feel menacing and unique. Unfortunately, both famous film versions are now just the go-to costumes for someone trying way too hard to be “edgy.” You can bet at least three guys at any big party will have the same tired grunge energy and green hair.
Daenerys Targaryen
Her platinum blonde braids and flowing gowns were truly iconic when the show was on, which was a really long time ago. Now, the Mother of Dragons outfit feels like a historical costume rather than a current hit. Showing up as her basically announces that your costume planning started back in 2015.
Spider-Man
We all love the web-slinger, but the endless variants have made this costume utterly meaningless on Halloween. You will see Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, a classic Spidey, and three Tom Hollands. It’s hard to argue with the appeal of Spider-Man—he’s iconic and universally loved. But the sheer volume of Spidey variants is flooding.
Elsa From Frozen
Elsa’s signature look with the icy blue gown, the flowing braid, the quiet confidence—still holds visual charm. But after years of dominating Halloween, it’s become more of a familiar fixture than a standout choice. The costume now feels more aligned with childhood nostalgia.
Cruella De Vil
Whether inspired by the animated original or the modern live-action twist, the look is instantly recognizable, with so many versions appearing year after year. Cruella’s signature black-and-white hairstyle and bold fashion choices still make for a visually striking costume. However, you’re looking to bring something fresh, so this might be one to skip.
Wonder Woman
She is a groundbreaking and powerful superhero, which is exactly why this costume has been everywhere for decades. The red and gold outfit became extremely popular a few years ago with the latest movies. Because the look is so well-known, it is now an easy, obvious choice instead of a creative and exciting one.
Catwoman
That sleek black suit and cat ears, it feels like a classic, effortless look. That’s the problem; it is the ultimate “I need a costume right now” choice. Too many versions exist—from Zoe Kravitz to Michelle Pfeiffer, meaning no one version feels special or new at the party. It’s not that the look has lost its appeal; it’s just too familiar.