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13 'Wednesday' Halloween Costume Ideas for 2023

Halloween is upon us, friends, and we're calling it now: Wednesday costumes are going to be everywhere in 2023—and tbh, that shouldn't be a surprise to you. Ever since the series premiered on Netflix in November 2022, it's still all TF over social media, thanks to its v quotable lines, fun goth-prep 'fits, and truly iconique dance number. And though it may be a while before we see season 2 (which is def happening, btw), you can take a trip back to Nevermore Academy with these super-easy Wednesday Halloween costume ideas, which are a snap (lol) to put together.

Whether you're looking to dress up like Wednesday Addams, Enid Sinclair, or any other member of Nevermore Academy, we've got tons of lewks ready for you to rock on October 31—including a perfect dupe of Wednesday's Rave'N Dance ensemble. Just saying, these costumes are pretty much guaranteed to earn ya tons of love on IG (unless, ofc, you find social media to be a soul-sucking void of meaningless affirmation or w/e). Ahead, all the best Wednesday Halloween costumes for 2023.

Wednesday Addams

Looking to recreate the classic Wednesday Addams uniform? You just need a black Peter Pan collar dress, a pair of Mary Janes, and plenty of attitude, bb.

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Long Sleeve Dress
ZIW Long Sleeve Dress
Thigh High Socks
Century Star Thigh High Socks
Eugenia Flat
Zou Xou Eugenia Flat
Oiled Up Nail Lacquer
Candy X Paints Oiled Up Nail Lacquer

Enid Sinclair

Wednesday's roommate Enid has tons of cute 'fits throughout the series, but this pink-and-pastel ensemble is def one of her best.

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Teddy Cropped Jacket
FANCYINN Teddy Cropped Jacket
Pink Plaid Dress
WSTCCOS Pink Plaid Dress
Classic Opaque Tights
Los Angeles Apparel Classic Opaque Tights
Tira Mary Jane Shoes
Koi Tira Mary Jane Shoes

Xavier Thorpe

Wanna be comfy for Halloween? Then take on Wednesday's suitor Xavier, who's all about the ~chill artist~ vibe.

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Full-Zip Hoodie
Goodthreads Full-Zip Hoodie

Now 40% Off

Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Russell Athletic Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Now 31% Off

Straight Leg Jeans
Fear of God Essentials Straight Leg Jeans
Artist Paint Brushes
Country Chic Paint Artist Paint Brushes

Tyler Galpin

Another low-key Wednesday costume, dressing up as the troubled Tyler Galpin just involves a brown polo, a pair of jeans, and his red barista apron.

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Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
Amazon Aware Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

Now 40% Off

Weathervane Apron
Freedom Tees USA Weathervane Apron
Straight-Fit Jean
Amazon Essentials Straight-Fit Jean

Now 48% Off

Edge Sneaker
Good Man Brand Edge Sneaker

Now 20% Off

Donovan Galpin

And dressing up as Tyler's dad is even easier—all you really need is a black windbreaker and a sheriff's hat.

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Windbreaker Jacket
Perry Ellis Windbreaker Jacket

Now 11% Off

Sheriff Hat
Beaupretty Sheriff Hat

Larissa Weems

Principal Weems loves a color-coordinated 'fit, and her penchant for long trench coats will make sure you stay toasty on Halloween night. Don't forget apply a red lip!

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Long Cardigan Jacket
ANRABESS Long Cardigan Jacket

Now 20% Off

Tie Waist Midi Dress
Julia Jordan Tie Waist Midi Dress

Now 61% Off

Short Satin Gloves
QRBTSCL Short Satin Gloves
Moda Low Heel Pumps
DREAM PAIRS Moda Low Heel Pumps

Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates

If you're looking to take on the big baddie at Nevermore (spoiler alert!), then you'll need to recreate her eclectic style (complete with a pair of cat-eye glasses, obv).

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Open Front Cardigan
ZESICA Open Front Cardigan

Now 19% Off

Tiered Midi Skirt
Allegra K Tiered Midi Skirt
Paz Clog Boot
Charlotte Stone Paz Clog Boot
Cat Eye Glasses
Zeelool Cat Eye Glasses

Gomez Addams

Dressing up as Wednesday's dad simply calls for a double-breasted pinstripe suit and thin lil mustache. Voilà!

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Pinstripe Suit
EraSpooky Pinstripe Suit
Human Hair Mustache
Forum Novelties Human Hair Mustache

Now 12% Off

Morticia Addams

And if you wanna play Wednesday's mom, then you'll wanna get yourself a slinky black dress, strappy shoes, and the perfect shade of deep plum lipstick.

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V-Neck Maxi Dress
YAOHUOLE V-Neck Maxi Dress
Black Strappy Sandals
Modatope Black Strappy Sandals
Taner Hoops
Gorjana Taner Hoops
Unlocked Satin Crème Lipstick in Deep Plum
Hourglass Unlocked Satin Crème Lipstick in Deep Plum

Pugsley Addams

Wednesday's brother may not be the most popular kid in school, but this Pugsley costume will def make you one of the most popular guests at the party.

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Regular Fit Jersey Shirt
H&M Regular Fit Jersey Shirt

Now 44% Off

Knee Length Shorts
EKLENTSON Knee Length Shorts
True Rib Crew Socks
Chaps True Rib Crew Socks
1461 Mono Oxford Shoes
Dr. Martens 1461 Mono Oxford Shoes

Dr. Valerie Kinbott

Wednesday's therapist is the queen of quiet luxury—just make sure your costume includes her trademark crescent moon necklace.

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Pure Wool Turtleneck
LANPULUX Pure Wool Turtleneck

Now 22% Off

The Classic Pleat Straight Leg Trouser Pant
Summersalt The Classic Pleat Straight Leg Trouser Pant
Crescent Moon Necklace
Valloey Rover Crescent Moon Necklace
The Loafer
Rothy's The Loafer

Nevermore Academy Student

Want to look like Bianca, Yoko, Ajax, Eugene, or one of the other zany pupils at Nevermore Academy? You just have to get yourself a purple pinstripe blazer, black slacks, and a skinny black tie.

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Stripe Blazer
FOTOLARE Stripe Blazer
Black Tie
AIMENGWU Black Tie
Relaxed Oxford Shirt
Everlane Relaxed Oxford Shirt
The Crop Pant
Aam the Label The Crop Pant

Wednesday at the Rave'N Dance

Ofc we have to include Wednesday's lewk from the iconic dance scene. If you can't afford her actual gothic-inspired Alaïa gown, then this $36 knockoff is the next best thing.

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Fit and Flare Dress
Aphratti Fit and Flare Dress
Malia Combat Boot
Soda Malia Combat Boot
EcoSmart Blackout Tights
Hanes EcoSmart Blackout Tights
Lip Pencil in Nightmoth
MAC Lip Pencil in Nightmoth
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