Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits

Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits

A playful and imaginative fashion trend has taken over social media platforms throughout 2026 and is expected to have a strong impact on women’s Halloween costumes this year. Inspired by themes such as gargoyles, moths, mushrooms, woodland fairies, and 17th-century Pierrot clowns, this whimsical style is capturing the attention of many.

Lauren Sidebottom, a TikTok creator from Leeds who specializes in beauty and fashion, has chosen to embrace this trend by dressing as a weeping angel for Halloween. At 23 years old, and with a background in theatrical makeup from college, Lauren plans to use body paint, grey tights, a detailed makeup technique that includes drawn-on tears, and a grey wig to bring the costume to life.

According to Lauren, women in her age group are eager to stand out with their costume choices, favoring looks that are unique and “cool” rather than blending into the crowd. This desire for individuality aligns well with the whimsical nature of the trend.

Supporting this viewpoint, Tiggy Bellinger, a 21-year-old from West Sussex, highlights the appeal of DIY costumes, noting that making one’s own outfit helps steer clear of the common issue where many people end up wearing “the exact same thing.”

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