Tashi from Challengers
NIKO TAVERNISEAs Tashi, Zendaya wore many iconic outfits in Challengers, and you can def get away with putting on your best tenniscore outfit and calling it a day. But, if you really want to nail a Challengers look, the best way is to get your hands on that iconic "I Told Ya" shirt.
2Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesCarrie Bradshaw has worn many iconic outfits over the years on Sex and the City and ...And Just Like That, but her most well-known movie outfit has got to be her elaborate wedding gown from the 2008 Sex and the City film. Obviously, buying an extravagant wedding dress just for Halloween is a bit of a stretch, but the real accessory to focus on is the blue feather adornment on the veil.
3Emma Baxter from Poor Things
Atsushi Nishijima/Searchlight PicturesBig shoulders are back, baby! Emma Stone's character in Poor Things is always sporting giant, puffy shoulders, but this three-piece outfit is probably her most well-known. Just be warned: you might get a little chilly in those yellow short shorts!
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4Barbie from Barbie
Dale Robinette//Warner Bros.5Tinker Bell from Peter Pan
Taylor Hill//Getty ImagesTinker Bell is a classic and super cute option if you want to feel a little bit of extra magic this Halloween. Fairy glitter not included.
6Catwoman from Catwoman
Taylor Hill//Getty ImagesLiterally don't care if you're channeling Halle Berry, Zoë Kravitz, or Michelle Pfeiffer—Catwoman is an easy way to feel like a complete baddie this Halloween. Sharpen those claws, put on your most flattering cat suit (or all black if a cat suit is an absolute "heck no"), and order a mask to complete the sleek ensemble.
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7Mia from The Princess Diaries
John Nacion/WWD via Getty ImagesAll I'm saying is that Camila Cabello killed this look last Halloween, and so can you. All you need is a strapless white dress, oval sunnies, your dad's old headphones from the 90's, and of course a tiara.
8Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30
Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesLet's be real—when you first saw this dress on screen, you either hated it or had to have. (Ariana Grande had to have it so badly, she wore the dress on a regular episode of The Voice, not even as a costume!) This Halloween, let's all agree to file this colorful ensemble under: not a want, but a need.
9Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland
Tristar Media//Getty ImagesQueen coming through, and she's not afraid to steal hearts. The Queen of Hearts can be portrayed in so many different ways, but as long as you have wear a crown high on your head and stick to the deck of cards theme, people will have no problem knowing who you are.
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10Lara Croft from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
David M. Benett//Getty ImagesAngelina Jolie a-t-e in Tomb Raider, and so will you when you strap on your garter pocket utility belt. Dust off those combat boots we were all obsessed with in the 2010s, and don't be afraid to paint on some battle scars while you're at it.
SHOP UTILITY BELT AND TANK TOP
11Gracie Hart from Miss Congeniality
Tibrina Hobson//Getty ImagesIf you have a pink dress with a high slit and combat boots, then you just need a crown, sash, and leg holster to become Gracie from Miss Congeniality.
12Alabama Whitman from True Romance
Amy Graves//Getty ImagesTo channel Alabama Whitman from True Romance, you just need a red dress, leopard-print jacket, and some shades.
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13Isis from Bring It On
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesSay it with us now: "Brr! It's cold in here. There must be some Clovers in the atmosphere." Just sayin, the Clovers green cheer uniform is far superior to the Toros' boring red-and-black unis.
14Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad
David M. Benett//Getty ImagesGuarantee you've seen someone wearing this as a Halloween outfit since Suicide Squad premiered in 2016. Harley Quinn's fishnet tights, "Daddy's Lil' Monster" T-shirt, bomber jacket, pink and blue hair, and, yeah, a freaking baseball bat just look so badass.
15Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice
Rodin Eckenroth//Getty ImagesWhat could be more fun than dressing as the OG ~goth grrl~ for Halloween, complete with an eye-catching red wedding gown?
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16Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz
Jim Spellman//Getty ImagesDorothy and gingham go together like yellow bricks and roads. She looks so sweet and summery with her apron dress in The Wizard of Oz—and who could forget about those famous sparkly red shoes?
17Dionne Davenport from Clueless
Michael Loccisano//Getty ImagesYeah, Cher's yellow plaid ensemble is undeniably chic, but can we talk about Dionne's first 'fit from the movie for a sec?
18Elvira Hancock from Scarface
Alberto E. Rodriguez//Getty ImagesFor a fun throwback, dress up as the v chic Elvira Hancock from 1983's Scarface, complete with a long satin dress, bobbed wig, and heeled sandals.
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19Juno MacGuff from Juno
Rodin Eckenroth//Getty ImagesJuno's mismatched 'fit made us wanna try wearing a skirt over jeans (plus, this is the perfect Halloween costume to wear if you're expecting a lil bb).
20Nina Sayers from Black Swan
TheStewartofNY//Getty ImagesThe swan costume Natalie Portman wears in her final performance is so on point(e)—the crown, the eye makeup, the tutu—that it's no wonder this look became the one featured on movie posters.
Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle. She loves finding and testing the best skincare products to recommend, like the best tinted sunscreens, and is always researching the best cat accessories for her fur baby. She has over 10 years of experience as an entertainment and culture writer and editor, and her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.
Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.
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