With Halloween right around the corner, we wanted to do something fun to get our office in the Halloween spirit. We decided to ask our team members for their predictions about what Halloween costumes are going to be making their debut this season, and which classic costumes will once again reign supreme. Here’s a list of the costumes that we think will be popular in 2021.
Getting Into the Game
Squid Game – Netflix’s new show skyrocketed in popularity immediately after its release, and remains the most-watched series to date. Add in the characters’ simple and easy-to-replicate outfits, and we’re sure that Squid Game-themed costumes will make an appearance on the Halloween costume circuit this year.
Among Us – Another immensely popular game that had a hold on younger generations is the online game Among Us. Kids and teens everywhere were glued to their screens, trying to identify the “imposter” among them. This leads us to predict that Among Us characters are another simple costume idea we will be seeing quite a bit of while out trick or treating.
The Classics
Harry Potter – What’s Halloween without a few wizards! Harry Potter remains a beloved book (and movie) series that has proven to be a very popular costume choice for both kids and adults. An incredibly devoted fan base that only continues to grow ensures that this trend is here to stay in 2021.
Zombie Everything – Though already a popular Halloween costume choice, the semi-recent explosion of Zombie-themed tv and cinema cements zombie costumes as a must-have on our list of predictions. Zombie bride, zombie doctor, zombie teacher: with a little makeup the possibilities are endless!
Superheroes – Whether you’re a Marvel or DC fan, Superhero costumes have been and probably always will be a staple when it comes to Halloween. This year, our team predicts seeing quite a few costumes from the latest superhero movies like Wanda Vision, Black Widow, and Wonder Woman to name a few.
Celebrity Influence
Kim K at the Met Gala – Every year, pop culture has a huge influence on Halloween costume choice. This year, we’re predicting that Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit, an all-black morph suit featuring a flowing train, will be a hit at Halloween parties everywhere.
Jojo Siwa – The dancer, singer, and actress, who recently appeared on Dancing With the Stars and experienced a huge growth in popularity on TikTok, has been thrust into the spotlight more than ever before. Jojo’s wildly unique style, complete with huge hair bows, bright colors, and sequins galore offers an easily recognizable look that we foresee being a popular Halloween costume choice this season.
Britney Spears – #FreeBritney was all over social media in recent months as a result of her ongoing battle against her conservatorship. Though her former looks (Baby One More Time, Toxic, and the iconic Jean dress) have been popular costume choices in the past, the drama surrounding her personal life puts her at the forefront of people’s minds, leading us to predict an explosion of Britney-inspired costumes in 2021.
Bernie Sanders – If you were online at the beginning of this year, then you’re familiar with the Bernie Sanders meme. His knit mittens and crossed legs at the Biden Inauguration delighted internet audiences and quickly became a popular meme format that is still making appearances today. An easily replicated and especially comfortable outfit, we believe the Bernie meme will definitely make an appearance at a few Halloween parties this year.
These are just a few categories that our team predicts will be taking center stage when it comes to Halloween costumes in 2021. Did you see your costume on this list? If not, what are you dressing up as this year?
We’re excited to see how we did with our predictions and to witness the awe-inspiring creativity that accompanies this spooky holiday.
Happy Halloween from the Paperkite Team!
