If your only two options for Halloween this year are either a sexy mouse or a chic witch, why not look into some pop culture costumes to keep things fresh? Referencing a celebrity or TV show on Halloween guarantees your costume stands out in the crowd. Plus, it makes for a great conversation piece, allowing you to wear your fandom and culture-savvy (literally) on your sleeve.
Some of the best examples of pop culture costumes we've seen so far include the Disney Princess makeovers, complete with in-depth tutorials on how best to apply makeup to achieve each princess's look, meme costumes that teach you how to look like Grumpy Cat, and of course, the numerous Breaking Bad costumes -- meth not included.
34 Pop Culture Costumes
Celeb Costumes and Reference Wear Dominate Halloween 2013:
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Pop Culture Costumed Princesses
Isaiah Stephens Shows Halloween Disney Princesses in Costume
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90s Teen Queen Costumes
The Clueless-Inspired School Girl Halloween Costume Has Cher’s Approval
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DIY Drug Dealer Costumes
Get the Walter White Look With the Perfect Breaking Bad Halloween Costume
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Pixelated Halloween Costumes
This Halloween Minecraft Costume Leaves You Living a Gaming Reality
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Unusual Unicorn Outfits
These Creature-Themed Adult Onesies Are Truly Magical
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Princess Twerking Tees
Redbubble Just Released Hilarious Disney Princess Twerking T-Shirts
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Amazing Androgynous Disney Photos
One Androgynous Costume Maker & Disney Fan Replicated Characters
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Sultry Sci-Fi Costumes
These Women’s Star Wars Costumes by Costume Craze Show Sexy Side of N
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Sultry Sidekick Costumes
This Robin Halloween Costume Showcases this Sidekick Like Never Before
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90s Cartoon Character Costume
The Daria Costume by Jaimie Jenkins is Made Out of Paper Mache
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Twiggy-Inspired Beauty Tutorials
This Mod 1960s Hair and Makeup Tutorial is Perfect for Halloween
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Nostaglic 1980s Movie Masks
Scare a Younger Generation with the Sloth Halloween Mask
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Hilarious Literal Literary Costumes
This Shades of Grey Costume Spoofs the Popular Erotic Novel
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Hillbilly Hunting Halloween Costumes
Induce Laughter with This Duck Dynasty Halloween Costume
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Anime-Inspired Pair Costumes
Be Part of a Team with your Baby in a Pokemon Halloween Costume
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Drug Dealer Wardrobe Graphics
Nathan Peters Illustrated Walter White Clothing Over Five Seasons
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Cat Meme Makeup Tutorials
Win the Best Costume Award with This Grumpy Cat Makeup Tutorial
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Lazy Catwoman Costumes
This Snuggie-Inspired Heroic Blanket Makes an Effortless Halloween Costume
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Hipster Bat Costume Props
These Halloween Photo Props are Perfect for a Costume Party
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Creepy Fantasy Villain Masks
The White Walker Mask Lets Game of Thrones Fans Dress as Evil Zombies
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Surreal Disney Princess Makeovers
Youtube User Dope2111 Turned Herself into Real Disney Belles
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Chic Mouse Ear Headbands
Add Lace to a Mickey Mouse Ear Design to Create a Stylish Hair Accessory
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Stop Motion Movie Apparel
This Black Milk Corpse Bride Clothing Consists of a Dress and Leggings
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Creepy Poultry Disguises
The Turkey Mask from Fred Flare is Deliciously Disturbing
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Fashionable Pop Culture Costumes
Channel Your Favorite Character Fashionably this Halloween
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Poolside Villain Costumes
These Despicable Me Costumes are Perfect for Drying Off Tiny Minions
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Custom Superhero Blankets
These Superman Snuggies are Sure to Keep You Super Warm and Comfortble
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Outrageous Rapper Disguises
The Nicki Minaj Mask from Fred Flare Transforms One Into a Star
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Monkey-Carrying Damsel Costumes
Let King Kong Take You for a Ride with This Inflatable Costume
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Gamer Approved Rain Gear
The Retro Arcade Poncho From Fred Flare is Weather-Proof
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Fantasy Character Makeup Tutorials
Michelle Phan Recreates Daenerys Targaryen in a Makeup Tutorial
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Printable Galactic Masks
These Star Wars Printable Masks Feature the Movie's Favorite Characters
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Sci-Fi Princess Muffs
The Princess Leia Headband Turns You Into the Iconic Star Wars Character
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Twerking Popstar Makeup Tutorials
Kandee Johnson's 'Wrecking Ball' Makeup Makes a Perfect Miley
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Cross-Dressing Princess Cartoons
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Sensual Boarding School Shoots
The VS Magazine October 2013 Issue Features Stunning School Girls
Cartoonified Pop Culture Icons
Adrien Noterdaem Illustrates Fave Celeb Characters as 'Simpsons'
Time Period Princess Fashion
The Realistic Disney Princess Outfits Match the Women to their Time
Fantasy TV Halloween Costumes
Try This DIY Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Halloween Costume
Violent Princess Street Art
Herr Nilsson's 'Dark Princesses' Depicts Gun-Toting Disney Princesses
Cat Meme Cartoon Mashups
Eric Proctor's Digital Paintings Add a Twist to Grumpy Cat Memes
Curvaceous Cartoon Superheroes
These Disney Princess Superheroes are Killer Character Adaptions
Digital Disney Geek Makeovers
These Disney Characters Get a Digital Makeover for Capcom
Racy At-Home Celeb Photoshoots
Miley Cyrus and Terry Richardson Make a Controversial Team
Stylized Renaissance Ruffled Collars
These Renaissance Costume Collars Would Impress Any Poet
Glamorous Gatsby Halloween Costumes
Go as Daisy or Jay Gatsby for Your 2013 Halloween Costume
Couture Parody Tees
The 'UNIF' 'Hotmes' Sleeveless Tee is a Clever Play on 'Hermes'
Blossomy School Girl Loobooks
The Kitsuné Maison Fall/Winter 2013-14 Shoot is High School Sty
Infamous Drug Dealer Tees
The 'I Am The One Who Knocks' Tee Features a Breaking Bad Theme
Inflatable Concert Halls
The Arc Nova is a Mobile Inflatable Venue Which Will be Used for Music
Pixelated Halloween Costumes
This Halloween Minecraft Costume Leaves You Living a Gaming Reality
Vulgar Cute Kitten Tees
These Cheeky T-Shirts Tell You the Downside of Cats
Unusual Unicorn Outfits
These Creature-Themed Adult Onesies Are Truly Magical
Princess Twerking Tees
Redbubble Just Released Hilarious Disney Princess Twerking T-Shirts
Illustrated Pop Culture Portraits
CranioDsgn Offers Insane Illustrations of Breaking Bad
Haunting Gamer Helmets
Become a Demonic Monster with these Paintball Mask Designs
Disrobed Disney Star Covers
Miley Cyrus Goes Topless for Her First Rolling Stone Cover
Unimpressed Dog Memes
Nothing Seems to Please This Negative Norman in These Hilarious Photos
Kaleidoscopic Dark Side Drawings
See Sith Lords in Prismatic Color in this Star Wars Artwork
Sporty Vixen Fashion Photography
This Series Entitled 'Girls on Top' Features Athletic Women
Fantasy Cat Meme Tattoos
This Grumpy Cat Darth Vader Tattoo is a Pop Culture Mashup
Ferocious Raver Accessories
The Cheetah Party Bracelet From Fred Flare is Jungle-Themed
90s Cartoon Character Costume
The Daria Costume by Jaimie Jenkins is Made Out of Paper Mache
Sensual Superhero Swimsuits
These Superhero Bathing Suits from SciFeyeCandy are Adorably Powerful
Fierce Fantasy Illustrations
These Game of Thrones Posters Will Please Any Bannerman
Sci-Fi Robot Onesies
The 'Star Wars R2-D2 Adult Onesie' is the Perfect Way to Lounge Around
Patriotic Tight Accessories
These Springsteen Leggings from Fred Flare Show National Pride
Jeweled Bohemian Headbands
These Chic Floral Headbands Make Perfect Bridal Accessories
Studded Skin Photography
This Fashion Series Features a Gothic Model with Spiked Studs in Her Skin
Ironic Iconic Nerd Tees
This Carlton Banks T-Shirt Implies He Lives the Thug Life
Desert Gladiator Couture
The KTZ Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Eclectically Stoic and Exotic
Creepy Doll Makeup Tutorials
This Chucky-Inspired Tutorial is Gory and Sultry
Comedic TV Drama Infographics
Vulture's Series of Charts Highlights the Best Breaking Bad Moments
Literal Popping Costumes
This Bubble Wrap Body Suit is a Funny & Unique Costume for Halloween 2013
Wizardly Chic Outfits
Find Your Way Around Hogwarts with the Marauders Map Dress
Power-Infused Disney Princesses
The Iconic Disney Princesses are Depicted as Airbender Characters
Upcycled Hosiery Headbands
Turn an Old Pair of Leggings into a Chic Headpiece with This Tutorial
Upcycled Scarf Headbands
This Simple DIY Tutorial Turns an Average Scarf into a Chic Headpiece
Racy Video Dog Costumes
The Wrecking Ball Pug Costume is a Hilarious Tribute to Miley Cyrus
Disney Princess Running Outfits
These iGlow Running Ensembles Channel Fairytale Princess Charm
Remarkable Dawdling Doodles
The Thigh Doodles by Jody Steel are a Work of Art
Infamous Pop Star Accessories
This Miley Cyrus Costume Stands Out From the Pack
Cartoonish Device-Holding Tees
These T-Shirts Have a Cleverly Integrated Pocket for Gadgets
Ethnically Ornate Accessories
The Zaria Goddess Necklace from Fred Flare is Regal
Colorful Latte Art
Barista Yuuichi Ito Creates Vibrant Foam Paintings for Coffee Drinkers
Twerking Singer Manicures
These Miley Cyrus Nail Art Decals Celebrate the Controversial Star
Drug Dealing Bobbleheads
This Walter White Breaking Bad Bobblehead Will Stare You Down
Sci-Fi Motorcycle Gear
The Stormtrooper Motorcycle Suit is Geek-Chic and Protective
X-Ray Highlighter Onesies
These Electric Skeleton Footie Pajamas from Plasticland are Spooky
Fruity Cap Fashions
The Watermelon Hat from Fred Flare is Tastefully Edgy
Majestic Mermaid Costumes
These Fabric Tail Mermaid Costumes Let You Channel Your Inner Mermaid
Preppy 60s-Inspired Fashion
'The Misshapes' for ELLE UK Channels London's Iconic Mod-Era Fashion
Modern Flapper Accessories
These Triangle Empire Earrings from Fred Flare Revive 1920s Elegance
Glow-in-the-Dark Vodka Bottles
This Design from Hired Guns Creative is Memorable
Chic Streetwise Checkered Fashion
This ELLE Poland Spread Features Sleek Urban Ensembles
Athletic Superhero Gloves
These Under Armour Gloves Inject Hero Power into Athletes
Unexpectedly Toothy Treats
Andrew Bell Turns Hershey's Kisses into Vampire-Style Sculptures
Gelato-Inspired Illuminators
The Ice Cream Lamp from Fred Flare is Deliciously Bright
Shock-Inducing Conception Tees
Get a Reaction Out of People with This Pregnant Shirt
Fantasy Film Mashup Posters
These Posters Combine Star Wars with HBO's Game of Thrones
Mouthy Statement Tees
The Yo Gimme A Kiss Tee from Fred Flare is Outrageously Bold
Medieval Comic Book Armor
Batman Scalemaille Takes the Dark Knight Back to the Feudal Age
Fantasy TV Show Infographics
This Game of Thrones Season Finale Infographic Recaps Season Three
Special Effect Room Decals
The Little Mermaid Wall Brightens up a Room with Favorite Characters
Creepy Fantasy Villain Masks
The White Walker Mask Lets Game of Thrones Fans Dress as Evil Zombies
Campy Poolside Attire
The Hula Girl Cover-Up from Fred Flare is Summer-Ready
TV Series Instagram Parodies
Breaking Bad's Walter Jr. Now Has a Fictional Social Media Account
Eye-Popping Human Art
The 2013 World Bodypainting Festival is Elaborately Otherworldly
Edgy Superhero Sweaters
These Lacy Superhero Shirts from Fancy are Stylishly Sassy
Famous Character Action Figures
The Heisenberg Action Figure Lets You Play as Walter White
Adorable Animated Mashups
Kuitsuku's Artwork Depicts a Disney and Pokemon Mashup
Creepy Poultry Disguises
The Turkey Mask from Fred Flare is Deliciously Disturbing
Vampy Tooth Accessories
The Black Fang Ring from Fred Flare is Fiercely Chic
Sci-Fi Bird Abodes
Star Wars Fans Will Enjoy the Death Star Birdhouse
Monstrous King Kong Musicals
This King Kong Film-Inspired Performance Has a Life-Sized Character
Dancing Disney Princesses
Disney Ballerina by middleR3DD is Gracefully Abstract
Built-In Headphone Toques
The Tuned-In Knit Hat Plays Music While Keeping Ears Warm
Cute Canine-Captioned Tees
This Dog Print T-Shirt Depicts a Brave Companion
Super Heroic Graph Evolutions
The Evolution of Superman Symbols is Showcased in this Infograph
TV Series Criminal Portraits
Richard Davies Painted Hyper-Realistic Famous Television Characters
TV Show-Inspired Housecoats
Become Your Favorite Characters with the Adventure Time Robes
Shimmering Masquerade Eyewear
Walk Around in Disguise with the Black Mask Sunglasses
Cat Meme Cake Pops
Bakerella's Grumpy Cat Cake Pops Are Adorably Sweet
Immersive Animation Apps
The 'Disney Animated' App Lets Users Create Their Own Animations
Celebrity Noodle Portraits
Sarah King's Celebrity Noodle Art Brilliantly Uses Kabuto Noodles
Custom Superhero Blankets
These Superman Snuggies are Sure to Keep You Super Warm and Comfortble
Monstrous Inflatable Spiders
This 12 Foot Inflatable Spider Will Scare Your Kids
Sugary Drink Dispensers
The Frosted Donut Flask from Fred Flare is Sprinkle-Adorned
Outrageous Rapper Disguises
The Nicki Minaj Mask from Fred Flare Transforms One Into a Star
Celebrity Face Clocks
These Celebrity Wall Clocks Show Off Fandom
Satrical Women's Rights Videos
The Feminist Parody Makeup YouTube Video Spoofs Gender Roles
Celebrity Halloween Costumes
These Hollywood Looks Will Get You Ready for the Haunted Red Carpet
Marvelous Fantasy Mashups
This Story Book Game of Thrones Video Reflects How Fans Feel
Fantasy Character Makeup Tutorials
Michelle Phan Recreates Daenerys Targaryen in a Makeup Tutorial
Baroque Hosiery Accessories
These Gold Sequin Knee Socks Embrace Glam School Girl Styling
Ballooning Concert Halls
The Ark Nova Auditorium Will Host the Lucerne Festival Orchestra in Japan
Fantasy Show Rap Battles
The Game of Thrones Rap Battle Pits the Lannisters Against the Starks
Printable Galactic Masks
These Star Wars Printable Masks Feature the Movie's Favorite Characters
Kitschy Avian Timekeepers
The Pink Sanctuary Cuckoo Clock from Fred Flare is Eccentric
Nostalgic Sound System Tech
The Crosley iJuke Premier Dock Revives Retro Tech for a New Generation
Webbed Protective Headgear
Feel Like a Superhero While Riding Around Town in the Spidermam Helmet
Wizard-Themed Onesies
This Harry Potter Baby Costume by the 'Rae Gun' Etsy Shop is Cute
Novelty TV Photo Props
These Duck Dynasty Photo Props are Great for a Laugh
Late Night Series Spoofs
The Jimmy Fallon Breaking Bad Parody is Highly Entertaining
Film Heartthrob Accessories
These Hey Ryan Gosling Earrings Celebrate Everyone's Fave Leading Man
Pet Addict Sculptures
The Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure from Fred Flare Celebrates an Unlikely Hero
Anime Makeup Tutorials
This YouTube Makeup Tutorial Recreates a Cartoon Eye Look
Prehistoric Baking Essentials
These 3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters from Fred Flare are Ferociously Fun
Dapper Dessert Molds
The Mustache Candy Mold Makes Facial Hair Fairly Appetizing
Giant Super Hero Balloons
Balloon Artist Jeff Wright Created an Impressive Inflatable Model
Pop Culture Tribute Videos
The Lady Gaga 'Applause' Video is Full of Pop Culture Homages
Funky Fresh Food Tees
Stussy Teams Up with Artist Kevin Lyons for its Fall 2013 Tees
Caped Crusader Robes
The 'Batman Hooded Bath Robe' Will Make You Feel Like the Dark Night
Realistic Celebrity Makeup Transformations
This Jennifer Lawrence Makeup Look is Super Realistic
Sophisticated Halloween Skull Decor
Black Blooming's Skull Tray is a Chic Cocktail Party Accessory
Twerking Disney Rap Collaborations
The New Miley Cyrus Rap Video with Mike Will Made It is Racy
Celebrity Feud Music Videos
The Miley Cyrus/Sinead O’Connor Mash-Up is a Tear Jerker
Whiskered Facial Hair Magnets
The Mustache Fridge Magnets are a Fun Way to Decorate a Fridge