21 Fun Viral Pop Culture Costume Ideas You Need To Try For Halloween 2021

#1 AOC at the Met Gala

New York representative AOC attracted huge attention with her unique Met Gala look this year. Her controversial costume can be easily recreated with an off-the-shoulder white dress and red paint — and you write whatever your heart desires.

#2 Bennifer 2.0

2021 came with the shocking news of Bennifer 2.0 version. The world was not prepared for this relationship so why not present your horror of surprise with this iconic couple's look. If you are a couple then it is best with one of you dressing up as JLO and while the other wears a Boston t-shirt and drops their Dunkin’ Donuts.

#3

#4 Bernie Sanders at President Biden’s inauguration

With his comfortable dressing at President Biden's inauguration ceremony, Bernie won the hearts of many around the world. This gives you a chance to make his cozy attire your perfect pop culture callback for Halloween. This costume wins for comfort alone, and oh one comes pre-made for purchase, too.

#5

#6 Beyoncé at the Grammys

Beyoncé became the most awarded woman in Grammys history that night and this is worthy of a Halloween dressup. All that you need for this look is a long sleeve, bodycon black mini dress, black teardrop earrings, several (fake) Grammys, and very volumized hair.

#7 Billie Eilish for British Vogue

Billie’s iconic British Vogue photoshoot got viral for all the reasons right and deserves to be recreated for that perfect Halloween look. So what are you waiting for? Get to work and grab a blonde wig with bangs, beige lingerie and a trench coat and you’re set. Maybe some acrylic nails if you’re really looking forward to completing that look.

#8 Britney Spears

Britney has made it to the headlines this year with all the conservatorship drama and the iconic international movement to #FreeBritney. For this Birtney deserves to be remembered for her most iconic and dramatic looks in history and what is a perfect time but now to honor the queen? 

Recreate the “Lucky” video with baby pink, fluffy robe, or her “I’m A Slave 4 U” VMA’s performance with a green bikini top, denim shorts and a (hopefully fake) snake.

#9

#10 Christopher Meloni’s iconic “Interview“ photoshoot

Christopher Meloni gifted us a 'Zaddy' themed photoshoot for Interview magazine which immediately served as meme goals. It is up to you now to make the best of this opportunity and recreate the idea to the best of your ability, you can be Channel Detective Stabler, or bubblegum, or both. All it takes is a lime green, cropped tank top, pink pants and aviator sunglasses. Alternatively, you can channel the more sporty look with a cropped graphic tee, grey sweat pants and high white socks.

#11

#12

#13 The ship that blocked the Suez Canal

The Ever Given, AKA the ship that blocked the Suez Canal, became the most shared meme of all time this year. Ultimately it gives you the perfect opportunity to dress up as a boat and get in everyone's way. With this idea, actually, you might even win the best Halloween costume award too!

#14 Kim Kardashian-West at the Met Gala (or a shadow??)

Kim’s this year's Met Gala look went crazy viral for its aesthetic and might we say very interesting idea. This idea of dressing up as a shadow ultimately can be your go to look for this Halloween as it fits the theme perfectly.

#15 Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker in Las Vegas

Oh this one was a hot topic of this year, so why not go for this look and surprise everyone this year and you might even win the best Halloween couple award? For Travis, wear red checkered plaid pants, a leather jacket, and a black beanie. For Kourtney, sport leather pants and a low-cut black crop top.

#16 Lil Nas X in the ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ video

All of Lil Nas’ looks are mindblowing and some even look wildly complicated. So here we are with the easiest one, which is the denim look from the Montero video. All you need is a denim pantsuit, a matching Kitana fan, and an eccentric, blue Marie Antoinette style wig.

#17 Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the VMA’s

There are a lot of couples to pick from this year but what makes this one different is their ideal look for that perfect Halloween costume. Find a sparkly sheer dress for Megan and a shiny red suit for MGK — and maybe a urinal? — and you’re all set to go.

#18 Megan Fox & Kourtney Kardashian at the VMA’s or in Skims

Why not try something different and you and your best friend could go as the infamous VMA’s boy’s bathroom photoshoot….or if you’re feeling rebellious, emulate the SKIMS one instead. For VMAs, Megan needs her sheer dress and Kourtney a black, bodycon mini dress that laces up in front, or you can go all-out and try the leather look.

For the SKIMS aesthetic, grab black bikinis, long brunette wigs and feed each other fake fruit.

#19

#20 Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ album cover

Looking for that one different but the easiest look to sport for this Halloween? Don't worry we got you covered. Olivia Rodrggo's 'Sour' album was the highlight of this year so why not give it some Halloween recognition too and that too with minimum effort. Cover your faces in gemstones and stickers and voila — you’re the ‘Sour’ album cover.

#21 Or, Olivia Rodrigo in the ‘Good 4 U’ music video

Alternatively, you can get a navy blue cheerleading dress and long black gloves to transform into Olivia’s character from the iconic video.

#22 Rihanna and ASAP Rocky at the Met Gala

Okay, I think we got it wrong. Bernie's outfit was not the comfiest but this one definitely takes the cake. All you really need is a dramatic, colorful quilt for one half of the couple and a long, black puffy dress for the other.

#23 Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Oprah in that interview

If nothing else works out, you can always go for Prince Harry's grey suit and Meghan's long black wrap dress and a fake baby bump and if you are trio friends then one can go with Oprah look, wearing a purple sweater with matching slacks!

#24 Simone Biles

Simone Biles proved to be the real hero this year when she put her well-being before anything else at the Tokyo Olympics. She is a true champion so why not sport one of her looks for this night. All you need is a red, white and blue leotard!

#25 Tom Daley knitting at the Tokyo Olympics

Last is our favorite of all times for this year: Tom Daley knitting at the Tokyo Olympics. Simply put on a royal blue workout set (or Great Britain themed tank top) and carry knitting supplies around wherever you go and voila you are all set to win the best costume award tonight!