Looking for some new Halloween costume ideas this year? Whether you opt for trendy or timeless outfits, it’s always more enjoyable when you coordinate with friends or family. To help in your decision-making to make the best choices, here are some of the top Halloween costume ideas in 2022 for groups of all types and sizes.
6 Timeless Halloween Costume Ideas for Groups
1. Superhero Gang
Superhero culture has a lot to offer. Whether you’re into DC or Marvel, these storylines — and costumes — aren’t going out of style anytime soon. Pick your favorite and stage a duel with one of your friends. It can be Batman vs. Spider-Man, Wonder Woman vs. Black Widow, Superman vs. Captain America, and so on.
2. Greek Gods and Goddesses
With early-known versions of these myths dating back more than 2,700 years, Greek mythology remains not only a popular lesson in schools but it also has a devoted following, With countless god and goddess styles and colors to choose from, you can be any deity you want. Just make sure your friends choose something different.
3. Gangsters and Gun Molls
Rule the mean and tough and tumble streets while dressing up as a gangster or gun moll. Bound to turn heads and make an impact, you can create your mob with any combination of the following: black and white pinstripe suits, Fedoras, suspenders, ties, canes, toy guns, and cigars. Don’t forget to add a dash of red.
4. Disney Princesses
From Ariel and Jasmine to Aurora and Belle, finding a Disney princess costume is as easy as pie — and you have plenty of characters from which to choose. If your group has more than one Prince Charming, dress as Snow White and have others dress as dwarves.
5. Zombie Horde
Zombies are a Halloween staple — and the more, the merrier for a spooky and thrilling Halloween! Plus, you can turn any outfit into a zombie one, including the costume you wore last year. All you have to do is tear it up and stain it with fake blood.
6. Angels and Devils
Seeing an angel or a devil costume at a Halloween party may seem like a cliché, but when they appear in large groups, they definitely turn heads. Consider including archangels and mysterious dark angels in the mix.
Pro tip: If you need more inspiration for your group to look and feel their best, check out these timeless Halloween costume ideas for all ages, shapes, and levels of naughtiness.
6 Trendy Halloween Costume Ideas in 2022
1. Doctors and Nurses
Wearing scrubs never made more sense. And while it’s now the third Halloween since the start of the pandemic, nurse and doctor costumes are still trending. Stand out by mixing different medical costume styles in your group and nurse the party back to health.
2. Pirate Crew
Assemble a crew of pirates of all ages and add a few dashing maidens and you’ve got yourselves an outstanding costume group to conquer the party and lead it to victory.
3. Cruella and the Dalmatians
You may notice Cruella de Vil here and there at Halloween parties, but finishing the look with a group of dalmatians is indeed spot on! Plus, you can easily transform any white T-shirt into Dalmatian skin with a black sharpie.
4. Ninja Clan
Want to show off your agility and/or knowledge of martial arts? Nothing beats a group of deadly assassins with katanas, shurikens, staffs, and nunchakus.
5. Sexy Circus
Put on a sexy ringmaster costume and dominate your pack of wild friends like you mean it. They can dress as lions, tigers, or leopards. But don’t forget to summon a few circus clowns for extra cheer.
6. Cheerleaders and Jocks
Are the guys in your group into football? Have them dress as jocks, while the girls put on their favorite cheerleader costumes. Make sure you also include a referee and feel free to spice up your group with a few nerds and preps.
Make Your Group Stand Out This Halloween
Whether you have a large pack or a tight-knit group of friends, the key to finding the best group costumes is common ground. Have everyone in your Halloween group vote for the best ideas and adapt the winning choice to everyone’s style and comfort. You can go for timeless, trendy, spooky, or sexy costume ideas, as well as mix and match. Either way, this Halloween with your friends will surely be a blast!