Costume Trends
Tech-Integrated Costumes - Especially popular among tech enthusiasts and younger crowds, these costumes use wearable technology to create effects like motion-activated lights and sounds. Examples include dresses with fiber-optic fabrics that change color and superhero costumes with built-in LED displays to mimic effects seen in movies. You can purchase or hand-make these costumes.
Retro Pop Culture Nostalgia - This will be big in 2024, with costumes inspired by 90s and early 2000s pop culture. Expect to see many dressed as iconic characters from beloved sitcoms, legendary musicians, or vintage video game characters. Think vibrant tracksuits, oversized glasses, and even portable boomboxes. Of course, Barbie will be a hugely popular costume this year.
Eco-Friendly Costumes -
With a growing emphasis on sustainability, many are opting for homemade or second-hand outfits. These can range from simple, homemade designs using old clothes and accessories to more elaborate ensembles sourced from thrift stores and online second-hand websites (i.e., Poshmark, Curtsy, Depop, etc.).
Pet Costumes -
Pet costumes are a must this Halloween — extra aura points if your pet matches your costume or is included in a group costume. From simple, comfortable outfits that turn a pet into a pumpkin or a spider to more elaborate matching owner-and-pet costumes, pets are a big part of the festivities. Examples include Yoda or Chewbacca, Scooby Doo, funny food items, career-themed outfits, Dorothy and Toto, Marilyn Monroe, etc.