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The Most Relevant Pop Culture Halloween Costumes of 2016
Some love Halloween for its chills and thrills. Others love it because it’s the perfect time to tout your interests and earn some pop culture cred. Whether you are looking to wow your crew at the Halloween house party or surprise your kids with the coolest Halloween costumes on the block, check out our favorite pop culture Halloween costumes with Cash Back at Ebates. Don’t miss out on sales, coupons and promo codes from top Halloween costume stores. Get rock bottom prices on everything you need to make Halloween 2016 the best one yet.
In Memoriam
David Bowie Glam Rocker Adult Costume, $53.99 (Walmart) | Velvet Prince, $54.99 (Halloween Mart)
We lost quite a few music icons this year, but maybe none as devastating as Prince and David Bowie. Pay them tribute in style with these complete looks.
Suicide Squad
Harley Quinn Jacket & Shirt, $35.99 (Halloween Mart) | Suicide Squad Adult Joker Costume Kit, $31.99 (Costume SuperCenter)
Some call them #relationshipgoals. Others just call them good old psychotic fun. Score Joker and Harley Quinn costumes from Suicide Squad to step up your couple’s costume game.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Finn Deluxe, $49.99 (Halloween Mart) | Grand Heritage Rey Women’s Costume, $98.90 (Wholesale Halloween Costumes) | Bb-8 Women’s Costume, $29.90 (Wholesale Halloween Costumes)
How cruel was it that Star Wars Episode 7 came out in December last year? You’ve had to wait 10 whole months to dress up like Rey…or at least have a good excuse to do so.
Finding Dory
Disney’s Finding Dory Dory Adult Costume, $42.90 (Wholesale Halloween Costumes)
Chances are, your kids loved Finding Dory and the obsession is still going strong. This costume is perfect for those parents looking to be good sports for their family’s group costume.
The Huntsman
Ravenna Skull Dress Costume, $54.90 (Wholesale Halloween Costumes)
Some of us have serious dreams of being a princess while others would rather rule their kingdom with an iron (yet manicured) fist. If you’re the latter, try the evil queen from The Huntsman on for size.
Pokémon
Pikachu Dress Women’s Costume, $44.90 (Wholesale Halloween Costumes)
People are STILL playing PokémonGO so this sassy Pikachu is definitely trendy. Just make sure no one catches you.
Stranger Things
Stranger Things Eleven Dress, $79.00+ (Etsy)
DIY costumes are all fun and games until you realize you can’t sew. Luckily, the makers at Etsy have you covered. Create the Stranger Things costumes your friends will covet!
Stranger Things Barb Dress, $52.50 (Etsy)
In a world full of Nancys, be a Barb. With this plaid dress, all you need are thrift store glasses and a Trapper Keeper to become this beloved Bestie.
Ghostbuster Girl
Ghostbusters Girl Costume, $21.84 (Yoyo.com)
The all-female cast of Ghostbusters still continues to be a huge deal for little girls everywhere. Remind yours that she can do anything, including save the day from monsters.
Zootopia
Nick Wilde Classic Costume, $22.39 (Costume SuperCenter) | Judy Hopps Classic Costume, $23.19 (Costume SuperCenter)
If your kids think Gazelle is the greatest singer of our time, they may have watched Zootopia 10-too-many times. Just go with it and grab them a Nick or Judy costume. They’ll go savage for it.
Briana is a shopaholic whose newest obsession is matching top-and-skirt sets (but she also can’t resist a good jumpsuit). She loves rock music, horror movies and is an all-around pop culture junkie. She is, without fail, always down for karaoke. Her blog, Mamafierce, is a chronicle of personal fashion, body positivity and the adventures of motherhood. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, three-year-old son and tortoiseshell cat, Divvy.
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