Get ready to fire up your glue gun and raid your local thrift store—Summerween 2025 is coming in hot with costume ideas that are equal parts clever, pop culture-savvy, and surprisingly easy to DIY.
Whether you’re dressing up solo, as a couple, or planning a group ensemble, we’ve rounded up the top trending Summerween costumes we think are going to take over the party circuit this year.
Here’s our insider look at what (and who) everyone will be dressing up as in 2025—and how to make it happen without blowing your budget.
Couple Costumes: For Lovers, Fighters & Internet Debaters
Hiccup & Astrid (How to Train Your Dragon)
With the buzz surrounding the upcoming live-action adaptation, Hiccup and Astrid are soaring back into costume popularity. Think fur, leather belts, braided hair, and Viking flair. A thrifted brown vest, some faux fur scraps, and a cardboard shield go a long way. Bonus points if you bring a plush Toothless!
Sinners: Stack & Mary
TikTok has turned these sultry sinners into cult icons, and we expect to see them in every haunted house and bar crawl.
Anakin & Padmé (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)It’s the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith, and the prequel nostalgia is strong. Their tragic romance is perfect for couples who want to bring the drama.
Elon Musk vs. Trump (Twitter War)
A hilarious (and topical) costume for the meme-lords. One person rocks a SpaceX tee, the other a red tie and MAGA hat. Add cardboard Twitter logos and speech bubbles with outrageous tweets for a touch of absurd realism. Easy to DIY and guaranteed to spark conversation (and probably debate).
Group Costumes
Stranger Things Cast
It’s the final season’s fever pitch. Grab a gang and mix up the decades: 80s hair, Hawkins High jackets, Eleven’s signature nosebleed, and lots of walkie-talkies. You probably have most of this stuff already—just hit your local thrift shop for denim, scrunchies, and mall goth vibes.
WWE Wrestlers
Whether you’re going as Hulk Hogan, The Rock, or someone from the current roster, this one’s all about big belts, bigger personalities, and homemade championship belts out of gold-painted cardboard. Stretchy clothes + face paint = instant smackdown-ready.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Thanks to viral TikToks, docuseries buzz, and a fascination with faith-meets-scandal storytelling, this satirical yet stylish theme has sparked a costume craze.
Solo Costumes: For the Guys
Severance Employee
Minimalist, mysterious, and very “corporate dystopia.” White button-down, tie, and a Lumon Industries badge.
Benson Boone
This singer is having a moment. Extra fun if you can do his signature backflip
Domingo from SNL
Channel the now-iconic character from the viral SNL sketch—black button up, blue blazer, and a goatee.
Solo Costumes: For the Ladies
Sabrina Carpenter
This one is easy to DIY; you can pick an outfit from any of her iconic music videos—blonde wig optional but encouraged.
Handmaid’s Tale
Still hauntingly relevant. You’ll need a red cloak and white bonnet. It can be crafted easily with a red dress and a handmade paper bonnet.
Glinda & Elphaba (Wicked)
Wicked fans, rise up! Whether you sparkle like Glinda or go green as Elphaba, these iconic witches are perfect for BFFs or solo stunners.
Final Thoughts
2025’s costume scene is full of bold choices, sharp references, and pop culture throwbacks. What makes these picks even better? Nearly all of them are DIY-friendly. With a little creativity, you’ll have a costume that’s both timely and totally unique.
Tag us @abqlive in your best looks and let the costume contest prep for Summerween begin!
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