Halloween Costumes for Your TV-Loving Squad
‘Stranger Things’: The Kids and Teens
Number of people: 8
Why it’s great: The show was a huge sensation, so your squad will be immediately recognizable. Plus, the ’80s are so trendy right now.
What you'll need:
* Pink dress, blonde wig, and box of Eggos for Eleven
* Tan coat and striped sweater for Mike
* Trucker cap, curly wig, and blackouts for teeth for Dustin
* Red jacket and camo headband for Lucas
* Red, sherpa-lined coat, striped sweater and Trapper Keeper for Nancy
* Teal sweater and lots of hairspray to tease hair for Steve
* Old jean jacket and a camera for Jonathan
* Plaid button-up shirt, oversized glasses, and auburn wig for Barb.
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‘Outlander’ Trio
Number of people: 3
Why it’s great: The show’s costumes are amazing and romantic, so this is an opportunity to really play dress-up.
What you'll need:
* Long, plaid dress with modern jacket and medical bag for Claire
* Kilt, brown vest, green coat, and curly wig for Jamie
* Red military uniform, tricorn hat, and fake sword for Black Jack Randall
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‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ Lawyers
Number of people: 4
Why it’s great: Your squad can stay low-key, but with a unique twist.
What you'll need:
* Short, curly-haired wig and grey pinstriped skirt suit for Marcia Clark
* Dark grey suit, red tie, and glasses for Johnnie Cochran
* Beige suit and tie with a weird pattern for Christopher Darden
* Black suit and colorful tie for Robert Shapiro
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The Mole Women of ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’
Number of people: 4
Why it’s great: You’ll love that moment when people see the picture of Jon Hamm and realize what your costume is.
What you'll need:
* Long dresses of varying shades of pink, purple, and blue
* Long wings, some curly and some braided
* Photos of Rev. Richard Wayne Gary Wayne
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‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago P.D.,’ and ‘Chicago Med’ Lead Characters
Number of people: 3
Why it’s great: This puts a different spin on the typical firefighter, cop, and doctor costumes.
What you'll need:
* Firefighter's uniform for Taylor Kinney's Kelly Severide
* Police vest and badge for Sophia Bush's Det. Erin Lindsay
* Doctor's coat and prescription pad for Oliver Platt's Dr. Daniel Charles
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The CW Superheroes From ‘Arrow,’ ‘The Flash,’ ‘Legends of Tomorrow,’ and ‘Supergirl’
Number of people: 4
Why it’s great: You want to play superheroes with actual costumes, but the movie versions are too played-out.
What you'll need:
* Green hoodie, green eye mask (or use face paint), bow and quiver of arrows for Arrow
* Red jacket with gold lightning bolt painted or sewn on, red pants, and red hood for The Flash
* Silver top and pants with two fighting sticks for White Canary
* Supergirl costume (found at retailers) or a blue top with the "S" logo, red skirt, red knee-high boots, and red cape
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‘Orange Is the New Black’ Inmates
Number of people: 5
Why it’s great: The jumpsuits will clearly state who your group is, but with enough individuality for everyone.
What you'll need:
* Tan jumpsuits for everybody
* Blond wig and panties in a bag for Piper
* Dark wig and glasses for Alex
* Multiple short pigtails and a notebook for Crazy Eyes
* Red wig and spatula for Red
* Short, cropped hair and a book for Poussey
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Marvel Netflix Superheroes: Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil
Number of people: 3
Why it’s great: You can dress up as superheroes without cheesy costumes.
What you'll need:
* Black, hole-ridden shirt for Luke Cage
* Black leather jacket and red lipstick for Jessica Jones
* Grey suit, red-tinted glasses, and walking stick for Matt Murdock
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‘BoJack Horseman’ Characters
Number of people: 4
Why it’s great: Dressing up as animals is pretty standard for Halloween, but this is a deep cut that fans of the show will appreciate.
What you'll need:
* Horse's head, suit, and fake whiskey drink for BoJack
* Cat ears, pink face paint, yellow cardigan, and green dress for Princess Carolyn
* Dog ears, grey V-neck shirt, and sunglasses perched on top of the head for Mr. Peanutbutter
* Green military jacket, white shirt, jeans, and glasses for Diane
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‘Mr. Robot’s’ Fsociety Members
Number of people: Any
Why it’s great: It’s super easy, plus totally plugged into the current zeitgeist.
What you'll need:
* The Fsociety masks (found at retailers)
* Grey hoodies
* Mr. Robot patches
* Laptop computers
* CD disks labeled with rock album titles
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Kathy Bates’s ‘American Horror Story’ Characters
Number of people: 4
Why it’s great: Bates has played such an interesting range of characters, so there’s something for everyone in your group.
What you'll need:
* Poofy dress with lace details and a lace fan for Madame Delphine (Coven)
* Velvet robe, headband, and beard for Ethel (Freak Show)
* White button-up shirt, red vest, and big glasses for Iris (Hotel)
* White shirt under a brown sleeveless dress and a cleaver for The Butcher (Roanoke)
(Credit: FX)
‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Siblings
Number of people: 6
Why it’s great: Your friends can look cute and sexy, but still be tongue-in-cheek about how all of the Kardashians look the same.
What you'll need:
* Form-fitting dresses and long, dark wigs for all of the women except for Khloe, who gets a blonde wig
* Black T-shirt, jeans, and an L.A. Dodgers cap for Rob
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Ready to roll with your squad on Halloween night — but need ideas for costumes? Look no further than your TV!
TV shows offer plenty of interesting ideas for group costumes. Of course, you'll probably see plenty of The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones squads on Halloween, so how about we help you dig a little deeper into the channels for your friends?
Here are 12 costume suggestions for your TV-loving squad and the gear you'll need to make it happen.