Take your fancy dress to the next level this year with these teen Halloween costumes
Spooky season is just around the corner, so let’s start planning your outfit! There are three things you need to check when looking for a Halloween costume: cost, comfort level and of course, whether it’s cool!
We’ve collected a range of teen Halloween costumes that tick all three boxes and are bound to excite you this October.
There are costumes inspired by TV shows, video game characters and even famous films, so your friends and family will instantly recognise you and be in awe.
Take a look through our teen Halloween costumes and find an outfit you love.
22 terrifying teen Halloween costumes
11 Halloween costumes for teen girls
1. Astronaut teen Halloween costume
Shoot off into space with this amazing astronaut fancy dress idea. A white jumper and trousers covered in NASA patches make a great DIY teen Halloween costume. The incredible astronaut Kellie Gerardi is the perfect role model.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Josie's Journal
2. Bring It On teen Halloween costume
Become a champion cheerleader this October! The 00’s hit film Bring It On provides endless outfit inspiration. The Toros and Clovers cheerleading uniforms make the best Halloween costumes for teen girls.
Grab your two best mates and turn this teen Halloween costume into a trio Halloween costume.
3. Fairy teen Halloween costume
Sparkle and shine this Halloween by transforming you and your friends into fluttering fairies. A simple dress, glitter and some cheap fairy wings are an easy way to create a last-minute Halloween costume.
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4. Cat in the Hat teen Halloween costume
The best Halloween costumes for teen girls are the ones that will make your parents feel nostalgic. Dress as the iconic children’s character, Cat in the Hat, as a throwback to the childhood book and film.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from @audra.mllr
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5. Rollerblade Barbie teen Halloween costume
Skate your way through October with this fun, rollerblade Barbie costume. There are plenty of different Barbies you can choose to dress as, but we specifically love the ’90s vibe of this outfit.
This is a super easy teen Halloween costume, and it’s affordable, too. Turn this look into a cheap Halloween costume by following Pretty Life Girls' DIY tutorial.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pretty Life Girls
6. Hannah Montana teen Halloween costume
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Get the best of both worlds with this Hannah Montana-inspired costume. Transform yourself into a pop sensation with a sparkly skirt, printed top and a microphone headset. Lip-syncing is always encouraged when wearing this Halloween costume.
Use our pop culture celebrity Halloween costumes to find more famous fancy dress ideas.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from @thelaurennorris
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7. Soccer star teen Halloween costume
Support your team this Halloween by dressing up as a sports fan. An oversized jersey or football shirt paired with sneakers and some face stripes makes an easy teen Halloween costume. Don’t forget your foam finger!
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8. Marvel-inspired teen Halloween costumes
Marvel has a host of heroic characters which all make great fancy dress options. From The Avengers to Black Panther, the Marvel universe is the go-to for teen Halloween costume inspiration.
No matter your gender, there will be a character and a costume for you. You could turn this idea into a family Halloween costume!
- Teen Halloween costume idea from @blackwomenincostume
9. Dora the Explorer teen Halloween costume
Go on your greatest adventure to date with this Dora the Explorer-inspired costume. This is a brilliant Halloween costume for teen girls as it’s easy to recreate and looks cute too! Make sure you have her signature bob, purple backpack, pink top and orange shorts.
You even create a dog Halloween costume inspired by Dora’s best monkey friend, Boots.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pinterest
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10. Vanellope teen Halloween costume
Turn yourself into Wreck it Ralph’s sweetest character Vanellope. TikTok star Charlie Demilo has recreated her perfectly with a blue hoodie, black ponytail and sweet-covered hair.
See Vanessa Craft has a wonderful step-by-step tutorial if you want to DIY your Vanellope outfit. For more adorable ideas, check out our collection of cute Halloween costumes.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pinterest
Need more Halloween costume inspiration?
Head over to our collection of women’s Halloween costume ideas.
11. Wicked teen Halloween costumes
Thanks to the second Wicked film being released this year, we see these teen Halloween costumes becoming a big trend. Choose Elphaba or Glinda to dress up as and cast a spell over your neighbourhood.
This Halloween costume for teen girls makes the loveliest best friend outfit, too. Ideal for trick or treating!
- Teen Halloween costume idea from @emmasedition
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11 Halloween costumes for teen boys
1. Pumpkinhead teen Halloween costume
Halloween costumes for teen boys are best when they’re scarily simplistic. An all-black outfit with a pumpkin head mask is creepy yet quick enough for you to make this spooky season.
If you want to freak out your friends even more, head over to our scary Halloween costumes.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pinterest
2. Jurassic Park teen Halloween costume
What’s the coolest Halloween costume for teen boys we hear you cry! It has to be Owen Grady from Jurassic World. Not only is the character played by Chris Pratt, but he’s a dinosaur-rescuing, Navy veteran hero.
Jeans, a t-shirt and a pleather jacket are the basis of this costume but we love the additional toy dinosaurs and fake blood scratches.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pinterest
3. Ratatouille teen Halloween costume
Become a world-famous chef this Halloween with this hilarious Ratatouille costume. Dress in chef whites to become the bumbling Alfredo and use a cardboard cutout of a rat for Remy! Attach the cardboard cutout inside your chef hat to complete the illusion.
Head over to our funny Halloween costumes for more silly ideas.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pinterest
4. Pirate teen Halloween costume
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Sail the seven seas this Halloween with this swashbuckling Halloween costume for teen boys. Rob Green shows you how to recreate this look using clothes already in your wardrobe. Just add some gold jewellery and a parrot for a final touch.
Pirates make fantastic group Halloween costumes – you and your friends will become this October's most motley crew!
- Teen Halloween costume idea from @robagreen
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5. Disney Prince teen Halloween costume
Become a Halloween heartthrob by dressing up as one of the many Disney princes. From the cheeky Flynn Rider to the handsome Prince Eric, there’s plenty of dreamy princes for you to choose from.
Why not turn this teen Halloween costume into a couple's Halloween costume? Every prince needs a princess.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pinterest
6. Lumberjack teen Halloween costume
Lumberjack costumes make fun Halloween costumes for teen boys – especially ones who live in the city. Use a plaid shirt, jeans, boots and an axe to give the overall woodland man impression. Add a fake beard for extra laughs!
- Teen Halloween costume idea from It's Always Autumn
7. Back to the Future teen Halloween costume
Travel Back to the Future with this creative teen Halloween costume. Marty McFly’s iconic outfit can be recreated using some basic pieces of clothing, all of which can probably be found in your local thrift store.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from @j.a.cosplays
Looking for more Halloween costume ideas for guys?
Explore our men's Halloween costume ideas for more fancy dress outfits.
8. Minecraft teen Halloween costume
If you’re obsessed with Minecraft, then this is the teen Halloween costume for you. DIY your Minecraft character head from cardboard and use paint to create the pixel features. Cut out tools using cardboard and assemble your pals for a game of real-life Minecraft.
If you have younger children or siblings, look through our 21 kids' Halloween costumes to find them their very own costume.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Pinterest
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9. Star Wars teen Halloween costume
Can’t find a teen Halloween costume that’s right for you? Look to the galaxy! The Star Wars franchise has hundreds of unique and impressive characters for you to choose from.
Whether it’s Boba Fett, Mandalorians, Luke or Darth Vader himself, there’s an abundance of costume ideas to be found. There’s so many options you could even make your pet an outfit (we think Ewoks would make an amazing cat Halloween costume!)
- Teen Halloween costume idea from Zygote Brown Designs
10. Link teen Halloween costume
Princess Zelda needs saving, and we know you’re the guy for the job. Dress up as Link this Halloween and become one of the gaming world’s most beloved characters. More Than Thursdays show you how she made this detailed Link costume.
Video game characters make fantastic Halloween costumes for teen boys. Take inspiration from games such as The Last of Us, Fallout and Assassin's Creed.
- Teen Halloween costume idea from More Than Thursdays
11. Seven Halloween costumes for teen boys
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Haven't found the perfect teen Halloween costume yet? Watch Gab Gutierre's TikTok for more ideas!
- Teen Halloween costume idea from @itsgabgutierrez
Create a unique teen Halloween costume this October
Stand out from the crowd this October and find a teen Halloween costume you love. If you’re stuck, think about your favourite films, games or dream profession and use that as inspiration. Halloween will be much more fun if you dress as a character you love!
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