Does it really cost $1.3M to be a fake NFL receiver?
Find out here. Three taps builds the costume, one more sends it to your cart. Then every costume everyone else is searching this year.
The answer
Charges, not convictions. He's presumed innocent; the helmet is presumed real.
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Costume ideastap one, it jumps to the kit
The Financial AdvisorHis 18-year-old accomplice. Wear the suit, carry the briefcase, never make eye contact.
Obsession: Nikki and SarahThe horror movie of the year. Stand in a dark corner. Bring the brick.
The BackroomsYellow wallpaper, buzzing lights, no exit. Cheapest scary costume on the list.
The BrideFrankenstein's bride, 2026 edition. The wig does all the work.
Greek gods and The OdysseyTogas, laurels, a trident. Scales from two people to twenty.
K-Pop Demon HuntersHuntrix and the Saja Boys. The group costume of the year for anyone under 25.
Doctor Doom and the villainsDoom, Skeletor, Harley. The movies made the villains the costume this year.
Spider-Man, Supergirl, the heroesTwo hero movies this year. Easiest couples costume there is.
Michael JacksonThe biopic year. One glove, one fedora, one moonwalk you've been practicing since the trailer.
Bad BunnyThe halftime show everyone's still talking about. Bunny mask, trucker hat, flag.
Minions, Toy Story, MoanaThe family and friend-group costumes the retailers say are trending. Everyone gets a character.
Team USAOlympics year. Tracksuits, a fake gold medal, ski goggles. Warm, too.
Sabrina CarpenterSequins, boots, the blowout. The most-recreated tour look on every campus.
Mario KartMario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi. Five friends, one photo everybody reposts.
Slasher squadGhostface, Michael Myers, Chucky, a mummy. Everyone picks their own killer.
WickedElphaba and Glinda. The duo costume for roommates who plan ahead.
F1 driverZip jumpsuit, headset, sunglasses. The most comfortable costume you can party in.
Y2K music videoLow-rise, metallic crop, tint shades, flip phone. Raid the thrift store, then fill the gaps here.
Inside Out emotionsColor-coded, one emotion each. The easiest big-group costume on the list.
Angel and devil, cowboy and cowgirlThe couples costumes that never lose. Cheap, fast, and everyone knows the bit.
Classics that never loseWitch, inflatable dinosaur, clown, pirate, skeleton. Bought at 4pm on the 31st, every year.The Financial Advisor7
His 18-year-old accomplice. Wear the suit, carry the briefcase, never make eye contact.
Obsession: Nikki and Sarah6
The horror movie of the year. Stand in a dark corner. Bring the brick.
The Backrooms5
Yellow wallpaper, buzzing lights, no exit. Cheapest scary costume on the list.
The Bride5
Frankenstein's bride, 2026 edition. The wig does all the work.
Greek gods and The Odyssey8
Togas, laurels, a trident. Scales from two people to twenty.
K-Pop Demon Hunters7
Huntrix and the Saja Boys. The group costume of the year for anyone under 25.
Doctor Doom and the villains8
Doom, Skeletor, Harley. The movies made the villains the costume this year.
Spider-Man, Supergirl, the heroes5
Two hero movies this year. Easiest couples costume there is.
Michael Jackson6
The biopic year. One glove, one fedora, one moonwalk you've been practicing since the trailer.
Bad Bunny6
The halftime show everyone's still talking about. Bunny mask, trucker hat, flag.
Minions, Toy Story, Moana7
The family and friend-group costumes the retailers say are trending. Everyone gets a character.
Team USA5
Olympics year. Tracksuits, a fake gold medal, ski goggles. Warm, too.
Sabrina Carpenter7
Sequins, boots, the blowout. The most-recreated tour look on every campus.
Mario Kart8
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi. Five friends, one photo everybody reposts.
Slasher squad8
Ghostface, Michael Myers, Chucky, a mummy. Everyone picks their own killer.
Wicked6
Elphaba and Glinda. The duo costume for roommates who plan ahead.
F1 driver6
Zip jumpsuit, headset, sunglasses. The most comfortable costume you can party in.
Y2K music video7
Low-rise, metallic crop, tint shades, flip phone. Raid the thrift store, then fill the gaps here.
Inside Out emotions6
Color-coded, one emotion each. The easiest big-group costume on the list.
Angel and devil, cowboy and cowgirl7
The couples costumes that never lose. Cheap, fast, and everyone knows the bit.
Classics that never lose8
Witch, inflatable dinosaur, clown, pirate, skeleton. Bought at 4pm on the 31st, every year.
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Everything else for the night
Costume basics14
The party24
Fog machineFog juiceStrobe lightBlack light
Party speakerKaraoke micPhoto backdropPhoto propsDrink dispenserJello shot cupsSolo cupsCandy, bulkAnimated candy bowlFake cobwebs12-foot skeleton5-foot skeletonWindow projectorOrange string lightsTombstonesPurple porch bulbs
Costume contest trophyWinner sash
Ring lightDisposable camerasKids8
Dogs6
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