If Halloween gives you an annual case of whiplash from how quickly it creeps up on you, you aren't alone. Being short on time to plan a costume doesn't mean you have to dig into the back of the closet for that old witch hat. You can still plan a costume for the ages with just a little inspiration from the culture — which stands as the gift that keeps on giving. Take your pick from viral moments, fan-favorite characters, and unforgettable looks to recreate in celebration of All Hallows' Eve. And REVOLT is here to help! Check out these costume ideas from a few of our fave celebrities, and make sure to light up the timeline with pictures of your hard work so we can see them too.
1. Druski’s viral cable-swinging moment
Now Druski is arguably considered one of the modern-day kings of comedy, with so many viral moments that we can just do a Druski costume list with his comedic catalog alone. However, he took his viral skits to heavenly heights while dressed as a megachurch pastor, with Louboutins to boot.
Dress in a pastor’s Sunday best and strap a cable string to your back, and you are immediately embodying Druski flying through the air screaming “Do you want a revolution?”
2. "The Jennifer Hudson Show's" Spirit Tunnel shenanigans
How can we forget "The Jennifer Hudson Show’s" Spirit Tunnel walks? Our new "Soul Train" moment has become a destination for celebrity entrances. Media mogul Tyler Perry slid and clapped through the Spirit Tunnel appearance in Tyler Perry fashion.
Don a black shirt, some black slacks, and set it off with a white jacket. But please, don’t forget to bring the footwork and that thunderous alligator clap.
3. Principal Ava Coleman from "Abbott Elementary"
If you're a fan of ABC's "Abbott Elementary," you already know that Principal Ava Coleman does not play about her hot-girl attire in any situation, especially Halloween. Whether she's wreaking havoc in the Abbott classrooms or serving an outfit that has absolutely nothing to do with the school dress code, Ava always understands the assignment.
Grab a wraparound dress, a bust-down wig, statement accessories, and Ava's signature confidence, and voilà, you're ready for “Ava Fest.”
4. Zendaya’s 2026 Emmy Awards Look
Actress Zendaya has been that girl for quite some time now. However, the 1990s-inspired pixie cut she served at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards hit us with an instant dose of “Halle Berry, Halle Berry.” If you’ve been looking for an excuse to bring back the cropped cut and a polished red-carpet aesthetic, this is it.
A short pixie wig, a sleek ensemble, and a smouldering Zendaya “smize” will have you channeling one of our beloveds. It’s a bonus if you grab a friend who could be a bust down extraordinaire with sunglasses to play the part of A-list stylist Law Roach.
5. JAY-Z’s afro debut
JAY-Z's afro made its debut at the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia after years of sporting his signature locs. HOV's new hairstyle sent the internet into a frenzy. To honor how the GOAT's career continues reaching new heights over 30 years after his Reasonable Doubt debut, rock a full fro to recreate the look, and let the hair allow you to reintroduce yourself.
6. "A Different World": Hillman University's finest
The Netflix premiere of the long-anticipated reboot of the iconic HBCU-based sitcom "A Different World" proved that a perfectly cast ensemble can deliver a collective reset.
From Whitley Gilbert's timeless bourgeois regalia to Dwayne Wayne's signature flip-up glasses, and now the television couple's daughter Deborah's own take on the look, Hillman-inspired costumes and merch have never felt more right.
7. Beyoncé’s 2026 Met Gala look
When Beyoncé decides to grace us with her presence, the look is the event within itself. For 2026's Costume Art-themed Met Gala, Queen Bey stepped onto its red carpet for the first time since 2016, dripping in skin-toned mesh embellished with a diamond skeleton, perfect for Halloween.
Find Bey’s signature blond bodywave, grab some nude undergarments, a headpiece, and let the bedazzling begin!
8. Teyana Taylor at the 2026 Oscars
The singer-turned-Oscar-nominated actress had heads on a swivel every awards season. But when has Teyana Taylor ever disappointed as a showstopper?
Her 2026 Oscars look offers inspiration for a costume that is equal parts glamour and attitude. Get a spaghetti-strapped long, black dress, have some fun with some black and white feathers and prepare to give the paparazzi, or at least phone cameras, that work!
9. Knicks superfan or your favorite player
I think most of us can agree that New Yorkers deserve to have their moment after the New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years after besting the San Antonio Spurs at the 2026 NBA Finals.
The Knicks' blue and orange is your first dead giveaway that you’re part of the organization. Whether you recreate some of Spike Lee’s most memorable paraphernalia moments or show up as your favorite player, this costume idea is a slam dunk for the sports lovers and New Yorkers.
10. The Jackson family
While Michael Jackson’s 2026 blockbuster biopic brought renewed attention to the King of Pop's legacy, the Jacksons, as a unit, offer Halloween inspiration that will rock your world. If you go for Janet or Michael, try the "Scream" vibe. If you'd prefer Joe, get some colored contacts and a short afro wig. For Jermaine, thrift an ornate button-up and lots of hair gel. There are so many Jacksons and eras to choose from!
11. The rogue ChatGPT agent
Artificial intelligence has officially entered the group chat, and the idea of a rogue AI agent sure is a timely costume with plenty of room to go left.
Go futuristic with metallic accessories, exaggerated tech-inspired makeup, a robotic silhouette, or a look and sign that confirms your favorite chatbot has officially gone off-script.
12. Rihanna and her personal Navy
While dropping albums isn't first on her to-do list, blessing the internet with adorable babies has definitely been checked off. So why not dress up as Rihanna's personal Navy, complete with a fly fit and adorable babies or baby dolls in tow? This costume is especially perfect for a parent who wants to incorporate the little ones into the Halloween fun. Add in an A$AP Rocky look for some razzle dazzle.