Gang's all here! We found the absolute best DIY [1] group Halloween costumes [2] that were made with friends, work buddies, or families in mind, whether you have four people or a huge party. From clever [3] to funny to cute, these 2019 costume ideas [4] will make solo costumes seem so last year. With everything from pop-culture references [5] (So many Stranger Things [6] ideas, so little time!) to ideas that span the decades, these homemade costumes will have every group dressed to impress in all the right ways.
Check out the best costumes [7] for groups ahead, and make this Halloween [8] frighteningly fun for everyone involved.
— Additional reporting by Emily Cappiello
Scooby-Doo Characters
Get ready to save the day (and get into some trouble) when your group turns into the Scooby-Doo gang. Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma should all be in attendance, and if you have a dog, that will only make this costume better!
The Rockford Peaches Team From A League of Their Own
Go for a home run this year when you dress up as the Rockford Peaches team from A League of Their Own. Make sure to wear matching shirts, baseball caps, and high socks to hit this costume out of the park. Hot dogs are welcome!
The Sanderson Sisters From Hocus Pocus
Watch out, witches! The Hocus Pocus [10] crew is back, and this time they are badder than ever. Long cloaks, wild wigs, and dangerous potions will make this costume Halloween-ready.
The Addams Family
Make this Halloween [11] a family affair! Be sure to include Uncle Fester, Morticia Addams, Wednesday Addams, Cousin Itt, and Thing.
Disney Characters
From Tinkerbell to Snow White, Jasmine to Mickey Mouse himself, dressing up as your favourite Disney character couldn't be more fun. Pick which character you want to be, and let the magic begin.
Batman Characters
Get ready to stir up some trouble when you and your gang transform into the iconic Batman members. Batman, Joker, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Robin, and Penguin can all take part in the fun.
'50s Girls
Blast back to the 1950s when you and your girls dress up in flouncy poodle skirts. Complete the costume with diamond studded sunglasses and cute accessories.
Clue Characters
Bring the board game to life when you and the crew take on the Clue characters. Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, and The Cook better be ready to solve another murder!
Annie Characters
We bet your bottom dollar that this group costume will win Halloween [12]. People can dress up as Annie, Oiver Warbucks, Miss Agatha Hannigan, Grace Farrell, and more.
Carl, Russell, and the House From Up
The Up characters couldn't be any cuter, so why not be the whole gang this Halloween [13]? Have someone dress up as grumpy old Carl, another person dress as little Russell, and someone else dressed as the house complete with colourful balloons. You'll get bonus points if you have a Golden Retriever to be Dug.
Superheroes
Halloween [14] won't know what hit it when it sees your group dressed up as the most powerful superheroes in the business. You can be Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Superwoman, Catwoman, or Black Widow, just to name a few.
Britney Spears Through the Years
Oops, you did it again! Channel your best Britney vibes when you turn into your favourite version of the singer-songwriter this Halloween [15]. Be sure to include the "Baby One More Time" Britney, the "Oops . . . I Did It Again" Britney, and the "I'm a Slave 4 U" Britney. The options are endless.
Circus Show
Get in your best circus attire and let the show begin! Lions, clowns, acrobats, and more can take part in this wild crew.
KISS
Rock out this year when you and the gang turn into this iconic rock band. Face paint, black shaggy wigs, and leather are a must.
Spice Girls
A wig, a little Union Jack dress, and some homemade accessories will help you channel the all-girl '90s British band.
Dead Toy Story Characters
Put a true Halloween [16] spin on the original Toy Story characters by adding ghostly makeup to every look. You'll want to take this group costume to the grave.
The Aliens From Toy Story
You can be everyone's favourite Little Green Men this year, and all you have to do is wear blue outfits and green accessories. Your work here is done!
The Decades
Have each person in your group dress up as their favourite decade for this cute costume. Be sure that everyone stands out on their own by wearing iconic outfit staples that defined each decade.
The Girls From Mean Girls and Regina George's Mom
If you want to rock Halloween [17] this year, dress up as Cady, Regina, Karen, Gretchen, and Mrs. George. All you need to do is find small red Christmas dresses, and make sure Mrs. George brings her camcorder!
Orange Is the New Black Characters
Be the baddest inmates of them all when you and your group dresses up as the Orange Is the New Black [18] cast. Make sure one person has an orange jumpsuit to stand out as Piper, and then the rest of the group can be whatever characters they want!
Hamburger Dinner
It's dinner time! This Halloween [19], get your squad to be your favourite meal by having one person dress up as a cow, one as a farmer, one as a hamburger, and one as someone who is hungry for dinner. Bon appétit!
Beanie Babies
Nothing gets cuter than this group costume! Decide what animal you want to be and dress up accordingly, then make little tags out of cardboard and paint.
Average Joe's Dodgeball Team From DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
Get your game face on when you and your squad dress as the Average Joe's team this Halloween [20]. You'll need yellow shirts with the Average Joe's logo and red gym bands.
Alice in Wonderland Characters
Take a trip down the rabbit hole when you transform into your favourite Alice in Wonderland characters. You can include the whole gang like Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar, and more.
Unicorns
Paper horns or headbands and colourful outfits can substitute store-bought unicorn costumes for ones with your own personal spin. Oh, and remember that you can never add too much glitter.
Taco Bell Hot Sauces
Seriously, this should win "best costume" every year, in my humble opinion. Get your t-shirts or tube dresses, make your felt labels, and get ready to pick your very favourite sauce.
Snow White Characters
The bigger the group, the better! Complete with Snow White, the Queen, the Seven Dwarfs, and the whole forest, this group costume is inclusive and cute.
Three Blind Mice
Sunglasses, mouse ears, and canes are all you need to pull off the Three Blind Mice outfit. If your squad has more than three people in it, feel free to be as many blind mice as you want.
Super Mario Bros Group
It's game time! Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Princess Daisy will make this group costume cuter than ever.
Santa and His Reindeer
If Christmas can't come soon enough, being Santa and his trusty reindeer will make the holidays fly by. You'll need a Santa suit, reindeer ears, and a sleigh if you're feeling crafty.
Where's Waldo?
Which Waldo is which? This group costume is easy for everyone! All you have to do is get red-and-white striped shirts, circular glasses, and red and white beanies. Done, done, and done.
Little Red Riding Hood Characters
Everyone will want to eat you up when you turn into Little Red Riding Hood this Halloween [21]. You'll need someone to dress up as Grandma and another person to be the big bad wolf.
Enjoy a Coke With Friends
Crack open the fun this Halloween [22] when you share a Coke with your friends. Feel free to get as creative as you want with your outfits, and just be sure to wear a whole lot of red.
Race Car Drivers
Watch out because you and your crew will be coming in hot this Halloween [23]. You'll need checkered flags, trophies, and team shirts to pull this costume off.
Ice Cream Sundae
Nothing is sweeter than an ice cream sundae! Colourful tutus, homemade shirts with sprinkle details, and cute cone hats will make this costume come to life.
Winnie the Pooh Characters
Cute and classic, dressing up as the Winnie the Pooh characters will be a hit every Halloween [24]. Make sure to have Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore in attendance, and you'll be good to go.
'90s Girls
Go back in time to the '90s by wearing light wash jeans, scrunchies, wind breakers, and fanny packs. Bonus: If you're a '90s kid, you might already have some of these accessories.
Ms. Pac-Man and Ghosts
Get your game face on! To be Ms. Pac-Man, you'll need to get a little crafty with a card board cutout and a bow. As for the ghosts, solid-coloured shirts with large eyes will do the trick.
Slumber Party
Cosy, cute, and ideal for large groups, dressing up in your slumber party attire will make this year's Halloween [25] costume complete. All you need to do is wear robes, slippers, and your favourite pair of PJs.
Game of Thrones Characters
While you can buy these costumes, you can get creative with things you have lying around or you can get crafty with some cardboard and fabric to make bring this group to life.
Stranger Things
Secondhand shopping or getting creative can help bring these DIY Stranger Things costumes [26] to life on the cheap, but doing it yourself makes it even more awesome.
Archie Characters
With some felt letters and fabric, you can transform your group into the Archie comics. Now, on to the more important question: Betty or Veronica?
Mario Kart
While the clothing may need to be bought if you're not that handy, that car definitely needs to be built. Start collecting cardboard now!
The Breakfast Club
No DIY [27] skills necessary — just some creative use of clothing from your own closet. Or your friends' closets, if necessary!
Grandparents
Raid your grandparents' closet, get some spray-in hair paint, work some magic with your contouring kit, and you are good to go.
The Handmaid's Tale Characters
A red robe or dress paired with an oaktag hat makes a handmaid. Easy enough, right?
Seven Dwarfs
Coloured t-shirts and some iron-on letters make these costumes a quick and easy no-fuss costume.
A Rainbow
It's a rainbow! While these guys do it with suits, your group can decide how to execute it in ways that may be more DIY [28]. Add a pot of gold for bonus points.
Group From Heathers
Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue mean something different when putting together your crew's Heathers Halloween [29] costumes.
Power Rangers
Leotards and fabric paint makes this group of ladies turn into the Power Rangers. It can do the same for you.
The Flintstones
You can make these costumes yourself with fabric, felt, and some other accessories, especially if you're able to rock a sewing machine (see what we did there?).
Superheroes
Superheroes never go out of style. Make the costumes yourself with your favourite medium (felt, iron-ons, etc.) if you can't find the perfect fit.
Trophies
Go for the gold with this set of trophies. Extra points if you make these during an Olympic year.
Playing Cards
White t-shirts and some image screens can give your squad an original costume with a small amount of DIY [30] work attached to it.
Voldemort’s Seven Horcruxes
Any Harry Potter [31] lover will marvel at this group. A few simple swaps and some creativity can make this a DIY [32] project that will be well worth it.
Punk Rockers
Break out the leather and the hairspray in order to transform into punk rockers. Expand the band by how many people you have in your squad.
Robert Palmer Dancers
A black dress and a thick red ribbon can make anyone "Simply Irresistible."
The "Spice" Girls
A red apron and some fun labels make these "spice" girls a clever joke that will definitely get your squad in the running for best costume.
The Shining
Grab your friends and get a little spooky with this group costume inspired by The Shining. Here's Johnny!
The Chanels From Scream Queens
With some DIY [33] accessories and a whole lot of pink, your crew, too, can be the Chanels.
Pizza Party
Lots of cardboard can turn this pizza party into a . . . bigger . . . pizza . . . party. Pepperoni anyone?
The Powerpuff Girls
Some ribbon or black belts can turn these plain dresses into the Powerpuff Girls in no time.
The Chipmunks
Oversized sweatshirts and felt/iron-on letters are all you need to make these costumes that will make people say, "Why didn't we think of that?"
Fruit Salad
Fabric paint is all that's needed to turn t-shirts into fruit salad. Well, and the rest of your squad.
Snapchats
Get your iron out and turn your plain yellow t-shirt into the Snapchat logo. Bring all your friends along — in "story" form.
Legos
Old shoeboxes can help make the Legos, while the heads can be made with poster board and markers.
Cupcakes
Some white tank tops, tulle skirts and felt accessories — from sprinkles to chocolate sauce — make these DIY [34] costumes well worth the effort.
Crayons
With some posterboard and creativity, you, too, can be any crayon in the box.
M&Ms
Coloured t-shirts and matching skirts and suspenders with the addition of the M&M logo make these fun, creative, and easy costumes to wear to any party.
Pac-Man Ghosts
Simple but fun, paper or iron-on decals can turn a shirt into a Pac-Man ghost costume.
Dominoes
Black outfit. White poster board. Lots of circles. Done, done, done, and down goes the competition.
Garden Gnomes
Some cardboard, tape, glue, and cotton can help this interesting and fun group costume come to life.
The "Old" Taylors
You can pull clothes you already have in your closet to make different versions of Taylor Swift [35] come to life.