Halloween is only a week away, and the stars have already delivered some great costumes from their first week of wild celebrations. From pop culture throwbacks to full-on scary looks, the celebrity costumes of 2025 are bold, fun, and trendy, and mostly good for inspiration. Big parties began early; for instance, on October 21, Victoria Justice hosted a "Love Zombie" party in Los Angeles.At the same time, the annual Bette Midler Hulaween gala, held on October 24 in New York City, offered up red carpet looks that matched the horror vibe and also portrayed clever references.Frankenstein Halloween at Königstein Castle - Source: GettyTop 8 Celebrity Costume Picks of Halloween 20251. Victoria Justice as a Gory BrideIn a spooky Halloween gathering on October 21 in Los Angeles, Victoria Justice dressed as a dramatic, "gory bride" character that was a nod both to her new single and to Halloween.She merged elements of a wedding dress with elements of horror, creating a look with blood, rips, and frightful makeup. If one wants scary-glam, this makes for a very powerful costume option.2. Chlöe Bailey as Foxxy CleopatraSinger Chlöe Bailey paid homage to Beyoncé’s character Foxxy Cleopatra from Austin Powers in Goldmember with her Halloween costume, which was a gold catsuit, big afro wig, and she posed to a caption stating"I’m Foxxy Cleopatra and I’m a whole lotta woman."This is pop culture calling done correctly! The costume is one easily replicated, and if one wants to recreate the vibe, it will need a metallic catsuit (or jumpsuit), big 70's vibes hair (or wig), and accessories of statement pieces like the hoop earrings or platform boots. This is great for music and movie fans alike.Chlöe Bailey's Foxy Cleopatra costume - via @chloebailey's Instagram account3. Paris Hilton & Family - "Toy Story" ThemeReality star and entrepreneur Paris Hilton did themed Halloween family costumes with her husband and two little kids, dressing as Little Bo Peep from Toy Story, and her husband, who was dressed as Woody, along with their son, who dressed as Buzz Lightyear, and their daughter as Jessie.Family costumes have big visual appeal, and this one is clever because it is animated-inspired and includes multiple characters. If one is inviting friends or family to dress together, this kind of unified group idea works great. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post4. Busy Philipps as Cher in MoonstruckActress Busy Philipps chose to dress as Cher's character from the film Moonstruck. This costume was seen at the Hulaween gala in New York on October 24.This is another example of picking a recognizable role from a film, then doing a recreation. For DIY, one can focus on outfit details from the original film, hairstyle and maybe props. It is stylish and nostalgic.5. Janelle Monáe – Coven-Witch / Vampire Beach ThemeJanelle Monáe, ahead of her Halloween festival "Wondaween," teased a vampire-beach / coven-witch style look at events in Los Angeles. This is a creative twist: not just a simple witch or vampire, but a themed immersion. For DIY: dark flowing clothes, dramatic make-up, maybe beach/water motif or vampire twist. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post6. Bette Midler as Her 1973 Promotional Poster SelfVintage meets costume: Bette Midler chose to dress as herself, as she appeared in a 1973 promotional poster. This mix of celebrity history and costume play is clever. If one likes vintage themes or wants to pay tribute to someone’s old look, this kind of idea can be both meaningful and stylish.7. Darren & Mia Criss as NYC ClownsAt the same Hulaween gala, married couple Darren and Mia Criss dressed up together as New York City clowns. Their choice brought a bit of whimsy and playful horror elements.Couple costumes allow teamwork and coordination. If one is picking for two people, think of something complementary like this: matching theme, similar palette, strong props (bright wigs, clown shoes, face paint). It is fun and memorable.8. Lucy Boynton as a Busy NYC WomanAlso spotted at Hulaween was Lucy Boynton, dressed as a busy New York City woman on the go. It is less obvious than some other costumes, but it has a fresh take. Sometimes subtle costume ideas can stand out because they are different.If one picks something easier, it can still be creative. Add a briefcase, oversized coffee cup, maybe a funny name tag, and it will be something memorable yet simple.Scary house in Biberach - Source: GettyThese eight costumes work for a few reasons. Firstly, they are timely for Halloween 2025. Since there are still a few days left before the spooky day, these costumes can work in real-time as well. They balance between easy to recognize and creative enough to impress. They use different styles: horror, nostalgia, pop culture, art, couples/family.As the big night draws closer, many stars will still be showing new Halloween looks. Netizens will be waiting for the major look reveal and draw inspiration from their favorite celebrities.