View it as a treat or an overhyped trick, there's no escaping it: Halloween is almost upon us.
Yes, it's time for that annual celebration of trying to outdo everyone else with an elaborate costume which has absolutely nothing to do with All Hallows' Eve.
This year certainly hasn't been short of inspiration for anyone looking to make a statement. Maybe you could go dressed as the 'Barbenheimer' meme? Or Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?
If you aren't that into pop culture you could always buy a more offbeat outfit (spaghetti and meatballs, anyone?)
Still, if none of the above tickles your fancy, you can at least feast your eyes on the latest celebrity offerings.
The likes of Heidi Klum, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and many, many others go above and beyond in their efforts to put on the best possible display for their fans.
This year is no exception with the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Kim Petras and Adele all getting in on the act early. Here are the best from the celebrity world so far.
Heidi Klum as a peacock
October 30, 15:40The Queen of Halloween has done it again but is having other people as part of your outfit cheating?
North West sought inspiration from her dad's third album for her costume
October 30, 15:39 @kimandnorthNot everyone was into Katherine Ryan's outfit. I mean, Wotsit got to do with Halloween?
October 30, 14:46This is terrifying
October 30, 14:21This is exceptional
October 30, 14:01Oh, we should have realised that Justin was the man behind the mask
October 30, 14:01Halsey transforms into a sea siren
October 30, 13:38The pop star referenced her own song, The Lighthouse, with her Halloween costume this year.
Alan Carr becomes... just Alan
October 30, 13:16 @chattymanAllan discontinued? I dont think so #attitudeawards #barbie
Billie Eilish goes country for Kendall Jenner's bash
October 30, 13:16Nicole Scherzinger as Hermione
October 30, 13:01 @nicolescherzingerIt’s Harry Potter week tonight on @The Masked Singer ! Tune in - the costume department worked their wizardry on us! “It’s sort of exciting, isn’t it? Breaking the rules!” #TheMaskedSinger
This is a fun roundup of some iconic looks
October 30, 12:09Saweetie is one hell of an Edward Scissorhands
October 30, 11:17We know this isn't a costume, but Kim Kardashian's home decor deserves a post of its own
October 30, 10:58Paris Hilton has enlisted the help of her baby boy for her second costume
October 30, 10:58 @parishilton🥹Twinning with my baby Phoenix on his first Halloween. ✨🍄👸🏻👶🏼🍄✨
Next, Lizzo as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
October 30, 10:28Lizzo has shown off not one, but two costumes in the space of a few hours. First up: Tina Turner
October 30, 10:12James Charles nailed Hannah Montana, right down to the studded belt
October 30, 10:10Trust Florence Pugh to go for funny over sexy in her costume choice. Hero.
October 30, 09:36Hailey Bieber has 'slayed' Carmen Electra in Scary Movie
October 30, 09:20Comedian Benito Skinner has caused some controversy with his choice
October 30, 09:20Another Britney, this time in the form of Jessica Alba
October 30, 09:04 @jessicaalbaAn icon @Britney Spears 🎤💃🏽✨💘🎶 #ItsBritneyB*tch #Halloween2023 #BritneySpears
An icon @Britney Spears 🎤💃🏽✨💘🎶 #ItsBritneyB*tch #Halloween2023 #BritneySpearsThis is the 'calm before the storm', apparently...
October 29, 16:38Kendall Jenner as Marilyn Monroe
October 29, 16:35Happy Birthday Mr President indeed
Lizzo as Tina Turner
October 29, 16:07Simply the Best?
Amelia Dimoldenberg as Mr Bean
October 29, 15:20We've got a lot of time for this Mr Bean outfit from presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Megan Thee Stallion as Poison Ivy
October 29, 15:14Megan might have actually made Batman and Robin watchable.
Rosalia as Bjork's Swan dress
October 29, 15:09No word on whether this is exactly the same dress.
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox as Ryuk and Light Yagami from Death Note
October 29, 14:53We're not sure how Kelly and Fox had time to wear two outfits but they went all out with this anime cosplay.
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz as Rosemary's Baby
October 29, 14:51A great nod to a great horror movie !
Khloe Kardashian and family as cows
October 29, 12:37Nothing to say other than this is very cute.
Tyga as Art the Clown from Terrifier
October 29, 11:51Nice to see some modern horror represented.
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber as Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick
October 29, 11:46The Elvis actor goes Pop Art.
Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer as Britney Spears
October 29, 11:24OK...Britney is definitely a popular theme this year.
Margot Robbie as V from V for Vendetta
October 29, 10:56To be fair to the Barbie actor, she has had to wear pink nearly all year so she deserves a chance to wear black instead.
Justin Bieber as a diver
October 29, 10:53Errrm...ok then. Thanks for trying Justin.
Zara Larsson as Britney Spears in 'Toxic'
October 29, 10:43Much like Paris Hilton, Zara Larsson also dressed as Britney in the 'Toxic' music video. Awkward...
Gritty as a mermaid
October 29, 10:38If you are familiar with the Philadelphia Flyers mascot you'll know that this isn't the strangest thing he has done.
Demi Lovato as Snow White
October 29, 10:19No Seven Dwarfs in site but this is great from Lovato.
Ed Norton as David Beckham
October 29, 10:1910/10 for Ed Norton as Beckham. He pulled this off effortlessly. His wife, Shauna Robertson as Victoria isn't bad either.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly as The Bride and Gogo Yubari from Kill Bill Vol 1
October 29, 10:00We just hope that they recreated the fight scene too.
Leonardo DiCaprio as a duck
October 29, 09:50We'll give Leo a 1/10 for this. At least he tried.
Ice Spice as Betty Boop
October 29, 08:56The rapper left little to the imagination with this outfit.
Heidi Klum teases her 2023 outfit
October 28, 14:32The model, known for her extravagant and over the top Halloween outfits, has teased what she'll wear this year on Instagram saying her motto is 'go big or go home.'
Chris Brown as the Grinch
October 28, 14:30How did they know it was him?
Chloe Bailey as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones
October 28, 14:21The singer/actor did her best rendition of a Song of Fire and Ice.
Hailey Bieber as Rachel from Friends
October 28, 13:38Not content with one outfit, Hailey Bieber also did a take on one of Jennifer Aniston's looks from Friends.
Ariana Grande as a cat
October 28, 13:34Pop superstar Ariana Grande kept things simple by dressing as a cat.
Kim Petras as Cherry from Planet Terror
October 28, 12:18German pop star Kim Petras dressed as Rose McGowan's character from the cult classic movie Planet Terror (complete with machine gun leg).
North West as The College Dropout Bear
October 28, 12:10North West dressed as the bear from the front cover her dad, Kanye West's iconic 2004 album.
Hailey Bieber as a vampire
October 28, 12:07Hailey Bieber dressed as a vampire for a milkshake tutorial on her YouTube channel.
Keke Palmer as The Bride of Frankenstein
October 28, 11:49Nope actor Keke Palmer channeled the Golden Age of Hollywood for her outfit.
Adele as Morticia Addams
October 28, 11:43Adele actually performed as the matriarch of The Addams Family during her Las Vegas residency on Friday.
Kourtney Kardashian as Pregnant Kim Kardashian at the 2013 Met Gala
October 28, 11:40Heavily pregnant Kourtney Kardashian used her bump to maximum effect by dressing as her own sister Kim in the outfit she attended the 2013 Met Gala in.
Paris Hilton as Britney Spears
October 28, 11:40Celebrities dressing as each other seems like a theme as Paris Hilton as dressed as Britney Spears in her iconic 'Toxic' music video.
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