Searching for the perfect costumes for a group of friends? The following group Halloween costume ideas will make an impression and garner loads of loot!
Whether it's to dress up for adults headed to a Halloween party or a group of children who will all be trick or treating together, group Halloween costumes make a splash and they can be a lot of fun to design and wear. There are dozens of options for the creative costumer, from favorite characters from TV and film to more creative groups like fairies, gypsies and fruits.
Classic Halloween Costumes for Groups
- Pirates – Increasingly popular in the last few years, pirate costumes are all the rage. Try dressing up a group as a swashbuckling captain, a lowly deck scrubber, a pirate lass, a serving wench, a parrot, and other distinctive pirate types.
- Dancers – From go-go to salsa, ballet to folk, dressing up as a dance troupe is sure to entertain and delight.
- Gypsies – A classic, romantic costume that works well for groups. Remember to bring along a deck of tarot cards or a crystal ball for a touch of the mysterious.
- Medieval – Medieval corsets and chain mail can be costly, but it certainly makes an impression on Halloween crowds. Go as knights in shining armor and their lady loves, or as Arthur, Lancelot, Merlin and Guinevere. The options are endless.
- 60's, 80's, or Other Decades – Dressing up like average people from a bygone era – or even a bygone decade – is always a popular group Halloween costume.
- Clowns – A cluster of clowns is always a fun, entertaining costume for a group. Make sure each clown has a distinctive wig and face paint for a unique look.
Movie, Book and TV Halloween Costumes for a Group
- Wizard of Oz – It's easy to make or find costumes for Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and even the flying monkeys, munchkins and even the Wizard himself.
- Harry Potter – Try dressing up as Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Neville, Luna, Dumbledore, other teachers… the list goes on. It's not the most creative group costume in the world, but it's certainly a popular one.
- Disney Characters – Creatures and characters from Disney movies are a perennial favorite for Halloween costumes. Try Disney princesses, Disney princes, or supporting characters like Bambi's Flower (the skunk) or Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
- Peter Pan – Peter, Wendy, John, Michael, NaNa, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and the Lost Boys.
- Superheroes – Ever-popular and always fun to make and wear, superhero costumes run the gamut from the X-Men and Spiderman to little known heroes.
Creative and Original Group Halloween Costume Ideas
There are dozens of possible Halloween costumes for groups, many of them simple to make and easy to wear. The following are some of the simplest Halloween costumes to work well on a group:
- Fairies – Filmy dresses, scarves, wreaths of leaves, tiaras and wings if they can be found.
- Spice Jars – Wear a round tube each labeled with the name of a different spice or herb.
- Greek Gods – Pin a sheet around each group member like a toga. Add finishing touches like a laurel wreath, a crown, or other defining touches for each of the gods and goddesses.
- Animals – Dress each member of the group as a different animal. Bonus points if each animal represented is part of the same family or comes from the same geographic area.
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