If you’ve scored an invite to a Halloween party this year, you know the struggle is real when it comes to picking a costume - especially last-minute.

You could dig out the basics like a ‘hot devil’, chuck a sheet on and call yourself a ghost, but we won’t be turning heads now, will we?

This year has already given us plenty of pop-culture moments to work with, and some require little effort to make a big statement. 

We’re talking about everything from concert cheating scandals, cursed brain-rot memes, to iconic and kinda messy celeb moments. 

I’ve rounded up 10 ideas that require minimal effort but will serve maximum looks!

Last-minute iconic pop-culture 2025 Halloween costumes:

Coldplay CEO scandal | couple

The concert scandal that broke the internet this year is an affordable and easily recognisable idea for any couple.

All you need between you is a blue polo shirt, jeans, a black singlet, some gold bracelets, and a couple of purple concert wristbands.

What will really make this costume hit is nailing the hug and hide technique whenever someone asks ‘What are you dressed as?’

Labubu | solo or group

The internet's favourite obsession, blind box Labubu dolls are great for a solo or group moment, no matter the size.

The beauty is that you can go as any of the little furry friends, and there’s plenty to choose from.

You’ll just need a furry jacket or onesie, get crafty with some ears, and perfect the signature smile with makeup or face paint.

'The Life of a Showgirl' | solo

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is one of the biggest albums to drop this year.

This can be interpreted in whatever way you want it to - but the more glitz and glam the better - think sequins, feathers… the works!

Adapting a store-bought flapper girl costume is probably the easiest execution - and I’m at least expecting a feather boa as a bare minimum effort… or you’re CANCELLED!

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show | solo or group

Walk into the party and tell everyone to sit down, be humble, with your crew of backup dancers with bright red wigs.

To nail the perfect Kendrick vibe, grab the baggiest blue jeans you can find, pair them with high-top sneakers, a blue bomber jacket, and a black backwards cap - and BOOM.

Look around at everyone else’s costumes and know, “they not like us.”

‘It’s not clocking to you’ Justin Bieber | solo

The easiest celeb costume to pull off this year is the video of Bieber confronting paparazzi. 

A blue hoodie and an iconic attitude. Bonus points if you avoid all flash photography at the party.

Ballerina Cappucina | solo

It might be niche, but those who get it, get it.

The brain rot meme that took over our FYPs this year is perfect for a hilarious costume.

You can get creative with creating a headpiece, or just rock around with a coffee mug to do the trick. The main part of your costume is the baby pink ballerina dress or tutu.

Reece Walsh toilet scandal | solo

The NRL star, who can’t stay out of the headlines, made a total meme out of himself slurping water from a newly installed toilet a couple of months back.

He’s continued the gag all the way to the grand final and even got his head coach to drink out of a toilet-shaped mug. 

A Broncos jersey and a toilet seat around your neck would be the easiest way to pull this one off.

Trisha Paytas’ kids | group

It’s no secret that the YouTubers’ pregnancies have been widely talked about online, but even more so, the names of their children ALWAYS make headlines - because they’re ICONIC.

If you’ve got two friends keen on a group costume but don’t want to match, Malibu Barbie, Elvis, and Aquaman are a fun option that’ll score you bonus points for creativity.

Robert Irwin ‘DWTS’ | solo

As much as we’d LOVE to suggest his Bond’s photoshoot that left us all swooning, a safer option might be the wildlife lovers ‘Dancing With The Stars’ week one costume.

You’ll just need some beige coloured pants and a bright jungle print button up - I’m sure there’s plenty that have been worn to summer festies before.

But by all means, if you’ve got the confidence to walk into a room in just your jocks with a fake snake around your neck, go for it!

Bianca Censori red carpet look | solo

Honestly, you might want to skip this one. Some iconic moments are better left in the past. If you do, though, maybe leave the fur coat on until you get home…

Halloween is less than a week away, so it’s time to get your plan sorted! Whatever you decide to do, there’s no doubt you’ll get people talking.