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60 Best Friend Halloween Costumes – The 2023 Complete Guide
Looking for Halloween costumes for you and your best buddy? We’ve got you. Here is an awesome list of best friend Halloween costumes.
Last Updated on August 30, 2023 by Cher
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It’s never too early to start dreaming about fall. Personally, I think that the pumpkin-spice season and the changing of the leaves is the best time of year.
And, of course, that includes Halloween! My best friends and I have been looking forward to Halloween for months.
We have compiled a list of 60 best friend Halloween costumes for you and your bestie to wear this year.
I’ll have to warn you, there are so many cute ones, it’ll be hard to choose.
In this post:
- Cute Best Friend Halloween costumes
- Best Friend Halloween Costumes For Girls
- Best Friend Halloween Costumes For Guys
Cute Best Friend Halloween Costumes
1. Thing 1 and Thing 2
Thing 1 and Thing 2 is an iconic and easy best friend Halloween costume. My best friend and I wore this Halloween costume last year.
We found Thing 1 and Thing 2 Stickers at our local Halloween shop and dug into our closets to find red shirts and the most obnoxious blue accessories that we could get our hands on.
If you have a little more time to plan, here are some fun pieces from Amazon so you can easily recreate the look.
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2. Peanut butter and jelly
Dressing as this salty-sweet combo is a fun way to celebrate Halloween with your best friend.
It’s the perfect, yet silly way to show how your best friend will always be by your side. Get these costumes from Amazon to recreate the look with minimal effort.
You’ll just need something neutral to wear underneath.
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3. Scooby Doo crew
These costumes are perfect for a friend group of four or five. Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne are easily recognizable characters, so your group will be sure to draw attention this Halloween.
Or, if it’s just you and your bestie, Daphne and Velma or Scooby and Shaggy make indivisible duos.
See if you can create the look with pieces around your house, or buy these costumes on amazon.
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4. Sandy and Danny
You and your best friend can take on Grease this Halloween. Sandy’s curls, red heels and scandalous black outfit are both cute and iconic.
And Danny’s black pants, white shirt and leather jacket are easy to recreate. You can even sport slicked back hair.
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5. M&M’s
This best friend Halloween costume is cute, simple and comfortable. All you need is a colored t-shirt with M&M’s logo on it and you’re good to go!
Pair it with a matching skirt or plain pants. Or, add a frilly tutu to make your costume extra fun.
And this costume can accommodate all your friends who want to join—there are plenty of colors to go around.
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7. Hot dog and fries
What a combo. Go for something goofy this Halloween with your best friend.
These costumes of a hotdog and fries may not be particularly mobile, but they’re sure to get a laugh out of your other friends.
How often do you get the excuse to dress as giant food?
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8. Salt and Pepper
We could all use the balance of salt and spice. That’s why you’ll find these two together everywhere, just like you and your best friend.
Keep it simple on Halloween with white and black outfits marked with a “S” and a “P”. Or, you can go all out with these costumes from Amazon, they even come with cute little caps!
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9. Pineapple and Strawberry
Go for this sweet combo with your best friend’s Halloween costume this year. And, it’ll be a fun DIY project that you and your friend can do together.
Take pink and yellow t-shirts and add the fruits’ features with pieces of felt. You can also use construction paper and headbands to make the stems.
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11. Mr. and Mrs. Potato head
These two are a packaged deal. Don’t be afraid to get a little silly this Halloween with your best friend and dress like this iconic plastic duo.
If you’re wanting something easy, you can get these costumes from Amazon. Or, you can make it a DIY project with cardboard, construction paper and all the glue you can find.
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12. Elmo and the Cookie Monster
Elmo and the Cookie Monster go way back, just like you and your best friend (or, at least it feels like it).
The red and blue duo is easy to recreate, you’ll just need pieces of clothing in blue or red and their recognizable cartoon features.
You can get these t-shirts from Amazon. Add some tutus to go all out!
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13. Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
Recreate this popular childhood tale with your best friend this Halloween. Anyone can rock either look.
You can make it as cute or as sassy as you’d like. Check out these costume pieces from Amazon to recreate the look.
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14. The Incredibles
This costume is great for small or big groups of friends. Go all out for these larger-than-life superheroes.
You’re sure to have fun running around in these spandex costumes all night. If you want, you can dress as one of the side characters instead, like Edna Mode.
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15. A Deck of Cards
This costume is so easy to put together. And you can include as many friends as you want—up to 52, in fact. You’ll just need a bunch of different t-shirts like these.
Pair it with a comfortable pair of black pants.
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16. Lifeguards
Are you itching for summer in October? Why not pretend you’re relaxing by the pool with your best friend this Halloween.
If you’ve ever worked as a lifeguard before, chances are you’re already set. If not, here are a couple of pieces you can buy to help you out a bit.
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17. Starbucks drinks
Go dressed as your favorite Starbucks drink this Halloween. Maybe an iced latte with whip? This costume is fun because you and your best friend can get creative with it.
For coffee, you’ll need a brown shirt or dress, and print out the Starbucks logo to attach. You can also paint an old paper towel roll green to have it act as a straw.
And for the whipped cream, you can use some white tissue paper or tulle.
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18. Teletubbies
Another good throwback. This is the first show I remember seeing on television.
If you and your best friends want ironic and funny costumes, you should dress as the Teletubbies.
To recreate this look, buy some colorful hats and add the appropriate features with some matching pipe cleaners.
Complete the look by wearing a shirt and pants of the same color!
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19. Cows
These Halloween costumes are silly and comfortable. If it’s a particularly cold night, you won’t regret your choice with this costume.
It’s essentially pajamas—you can’t beat that. And you can layer whatever you want underneath.
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20. Moana and Maui
We’ve all seen Moana way too many times. The songs are still stuck in my head, and the movie is just too good.
Dress as Moana and Maui this year for your best friend Halloween costume.It will be recognizable for sure.
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Related: 100 Cheap And Easy College Halloween Costumes – The Complete 2022 Guide
Best friend Halloween Costumes for Girls
21. Dorothy and Glinda
The Wizard of Oz has stood the test of time for a reason. Have your best friend Halloween costumes this year be an ode to the book and film.
You’ll have fun strutting around in Dorothy’s sparkly red slippers or Glinda’s frilly pink dress and crown. Don’t forget the magic wand!
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22. Angel and Devil
It’s always fun to show your light and your dark side every once in a while. Dress as an angel and devil with your best friend this Halloween.
You’ll balance each other out perfectly. You can put together a costume with any white or red and black pieces of clothing you already have.
You’ll just need some head pieces to finish the look.
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23. Aliens
This best friend Halloween costume has proved to be a popular one over the past few years. It’s super cute, and you have a lot of creative freedom when making your costume.
Any metallic pieces of clothing—especially in green or silver—will work in your favor. A funky headpiece and some glitter are also essential.
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24. Cher and Dionne from Clueless
Plaid and knee-highs will never go out of style. Dress as these two fabulous women with your best friend this Halloween.
They’re friendship is iconic, and so is yours. Replicate the look with these pieces from Amazon.
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25. Donna and the Dinamos
Since Mamma Mia 2 came out, there are so many cute looks to replicate from the young Donna and the Dinamos.
This look is my personal favorite. The flare pants and the blue and gold details are a must. And the feather boa is the perfect touch.
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26. Cheetah Girls
If you’re like me, you grew up watching The Cheetah Girls and wanted nothing more than to be just like them.
Indulge in your childhood fantasy and dress as the iconic group with your best friend this Halloween. It’s pretty easy, too.
Grab all the cheetah print clothing or old tracksuits you can find in you or your friends’ closets and throw together an early 2000’s inspired outfit.
And if you don’t have what you need, you can buy these pieces from Amazon.
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27. Mean Girls
Dress as your favorite Mean Girl characters this Halloween. Surely you and your best friend have seen this movie countless times.
I know that I could probably recite most of it. You might as well go out in pink this year to commemorate one of your favorite movies!
Short skirts, crop tops, or a pink tracksuit will be enough to transform you into one of the Plastics.
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28. Spice girls
Dress as this powerful girl group with your friends for Halloween this year. You’ll have fun figuring out who in your friend group is best suited for Scary, Sporty, Baby, Ginger and Posh Spice.
It’s likely that you already have the necessary clothing to put together this costume. However, if you don’t we’ve got you covered.
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29. Sun and moon
This celestial duo is a fun and off-beat costume for Halloween.
You can get these metallic skirts on amazon and headpieces to34. Riverdale cheerleaders
Ah, Riverdale. What a strange show. Yet, we’re all addicted to it.
You can show your appreciation for the show by dressing as a couple of River Vixens this Halloween.
Go for the full uniform or practice apparel, which you can find on Amazon.
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35. Loofahs
These costumes definitely make a statement. Dressed up as loofahs, you and your best friend will stand out this Halloween for sure.
Get these blue loofah costumes from Amazon. You’ll be cute and comfortable all night!
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36. Tequila, Lime and Salt
If you have a best friend trio, this is the Halloween costume for you. It’s another simple yet well-thought-out costume. You’ll just need white, gold and green dresses. Make the signs with some cardboard, a printer and maybe some paint.
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37. Space Cowboy
Friends will live forever in our hearts. Dress as Joey’s imaginary friend for your best friend Halloween costume this year.
You can get really creative with this one. Just make use of a cowboy hat and some metallic or sparkly clothing as a reference to stars.
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38. Lilo and Stitch
Have your best friend Halloween costume be an ode to another childhood classic. It’ll be hard to choose between Lilo and Stitch, as they make for two really cute costumes.
To recreate Lilo, get this red and white floral dress, and pair it with a green lei. For Stitch, snag this blue t-shirt dress and a Stitch ears headband.
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39. Boxers
This is another great best friend Halloween costume if you’re doing some last minute planning.
Take some black athletic shorts or spandex and a sports bra, and throw a robe over it. If you don’t have one, you can buy this pink satin one from Amazon.
Make sure to pull your hair back into a pony or some braids to get the full effect.
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40. Fairies
Halloween is the time to be whimsical. Give off silly and positive vibes with matching fairy costumes.
Create your costumes by choosing dresses of any color—pastels are great. Add some wings and a flower crown to finish the look.
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Related: 60 Amazing Halloween Costumes For College Guys – The Complete 2022 Guide
Best Friend Halloween Costumes For Guys
41. Mario and Luigi
Dress as these Nintendo twin brothers with your best friend this Halloween. The red and green hats are universal and recognized everywhere.
You can even wear the overalls if you’re really feeling it. But red and green shirts with jeans should suffice.
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42. Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro
Dress as these two unlikely best friends this Halloween. You’re sure to get a laugh from your other friends.
These Halloween costumes will never cease to be funny. Vote for Pedro!
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43. Dumb and Dumber
These two were certainly made for each other. They’re always getting into trouble, but at least they have a good time while they’re at it.
Recreate their iconic look with the blue and orange suits. Luckily for you, we’ve found them on Amazon.
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44. Mike and Sully
Dress as these two monsters this Halloween. These adorably weird creatures always have each other’s backs. You can go all out with some jumpsuits.
Or, simply wear some Mike and Sully t-shirts if you want your costume to feel more laid back.
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45. Jim and Michael
These characters from The Office are simple to recreate.
Although their friendship on the show is a little one sided at times, you and your best friend will have a blast as these characters this Halloween.
For Jim, put on some slacks, a tie and a white button down. Attach some circles of black construction papers to mimic his three-hole punch custom.
For Michael, dig out one of your suits and throw on a purple bandana to represent his infamous “Prison Mike” alter ego.
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46. Harry and Ron Weasley
Why not dress as another pair of best friends this Halloween?
And who doesn’t love Harry Potter? Replicate the look by ordering these robes from Amazon. Add on a red wig for Ron.
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47. Budweiser
The “King of Beers.” Where would you and your best bud be without it? Get a couple laughs this Halloween by wearing these big cans of beer.
You two can have fun waddling around parties all night long.
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48. Men in Black
I’m pretty sure most of us wanted to be recruited for Men in Black. At the very least, it was to hang out with Will Smith.
If you already have a classic black suit and tie, you’ll just need some dark shades to create the look. You can get these easily off Amazon.
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49. Westley and Inigo Montoya
These two give us quite the laugh in The Princess Bride. You and your best friend should dress as this humorous duo this Halloween.
You can recreate the look with these costumes from Amazon. They’re a little bit pricey, but totally worth it.
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50. John Bender and Andrew Clark
We’ll always love these two in The Breakfast Club. They might not have gotten along so well, but you and your best friend don’t have to recreate that bit.
For Bender, find some jeans, a red plaid shirt and a jean jacket. For Andrew, a varsity jacket and jeans is perfect for his look.
51. Thunderbirds
Yes, Grease makes its third appearance. You and your best friends could dress as the Thunderbirds this year.
All you’ll need are some black pants, white t-shirts and leather jackets. It’s simple enough and surely iconic.
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52. Trump and Pence
Get a little bit ironic with your best friend Halloween costume this year. Some light satire couldn’t hurt.
Whether you oppose Trump or not, these costumes are sure to elicit some laughs. Especially if you include the fly in Pence’s wig.
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53. Chick magnets
You and your best friend will start a few conversations with these costumes. And you only need the one costume piece! The rest is up to you. Keep it simple by wearing all black.
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54. T-Rexes
I see someone with this costume every single year. It never gets old. You and your best friend should wear these inflatable costumes this year. You’re sure to stick out in a crowd.
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55. Step Brothers
Only people who have seen the movie Step Brothers will get these costumes. That’s part of the fun—it’s like an inside joke.
Easily recreate the look with sweater vests and button downs. You should recreate this awkward family photo as well for good measure.
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56. Netflix and chill
This costume is really, well, chill. All you’ll need are the t-shirts, which you can find on Amazon. So easy! Your lazy side will be thanking you this Halloween.
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57. The Joker
It’s easy to lose track of how many renditions there are of the Joker. You and your best friend should dress as different versions of the Joker this Halloween.
Make it a competition! Who can make it creepier? Use these costumes as a starting point. Make the look more dramatic with some makeup.
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58. Jake from Statefarm
This is another easy one. First, as we all know from the commercials, you and your best friend will need some khakis. Second, you need a red polo and nametag.
It doesn’t get any simpler than that!
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59. Bob Ross and a Painting
Bob Ross’s calm voice has been soothing us for decades.
Show your appreciation for the artist by dressing as him and one of his happy trees with your best friend this Halloween. You can find all the costume pieces you need here.
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60. Robbers
Since you’re always up to trouble with your best friend, why not sneak around as robbers on Halloween?
You’ll have an excuse to run around and snag all the treats you can find. This costume set from Amazon includes the striped shirt, mask, cap, gloves and a money bag.
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Final Thoughts on Best Friend Halloween Costumes
You and your best friend won’t have to do any planning other than ordering the costume. I hope that you and your best friends were able to find some good options on this list!
Although, if you’re like me and my friends, you’ll end up changing your mind a million times until October 31st comes around.
No matter, whatever you end up wearing, be sure to have a great time!
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