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Are you searching for the perfect pop culture costumes ahead of Halloween, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Well, you’re in the right place.
Here at ShopBillboard, we believe in a bargain. There’s no sense in emptying your pockets for a costume you might only wear once. In the spirit of frugality and with Halloween almost upon us, we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up a few costumes for both men and women that reference some of the most influential pop culture moments of 2025, in our humble opinion.
We’re talking Wicked, Wednesday, Squid Game and so much more. These costumes are not only affordable, but high-quality to boot with multiple four-to-five star ratings and hundreds of reviews. Keep reading to shop our picks for pop culture Halloween costumes for $50 and under below.
Wednesday Addams Nevermore Academy Rave’n Dance Costume for Women
A black women’s Wednesday costume.
You couldn’t possibly go anywhere without seeing some kind of Wednesday media, especially this year. While you’re waiting for the show’s third season to premiere, why not shop this Wednesday Addams costume via Walmart? The costume currently retails for $47.74 and makes reference to Addams’ iconic dance scene to “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps in the show’s first season. The costume is a multi-tiered dress in black with voluminous sleeves and a collared neckline. Sizing for this costume ranges from 4 to 6 through 16 to 18.
Ready to play red light, green light? If you were just as gripped by season three of Squid Game as we were, then you’ll love this Adult Doll Costume from $49.99 from Amazon. The costume comes with a dress, knee-high socks and, of course, that creepy doll-like half mask. Sizing ranges from small to XL. Shoes are the only accessory item that doesn’t come with this costume, however that allows wearers to get a little creative.
The live-action Lilo & Stitch film was a hit this year, re-imagining the classic animated film. Now, you can dress like everyone’s favorite lively alien for just $39.99 at Spirit Halloween. The women’s costume consists of a long-sleeve blue hooded dress affixed with a set of ears and Stitch’s face on top. The garment is simple and super comfortable for those who don’t want to do too much this Halloween. Sizing ranges from XS to XL.
Ready to take on deadly challenges like Tug of War, Marbles and Hopscotch? Then snag this Squid Game 456 player costume for just $49.99 at Spirit Halloween. The men’s costume consists of a green and white two-piece tracksuit with the number 456 on the front, along with a blue patch. Spirit Halloween also has a women’s version of this same costume, also for $49.99. This is another one of those easy and comfortable costumes that get the point across with little to no effort.
If you’re a fan of the M3GAN franchise, you’ll want to grab this $24.99 costume following the 2025 sequel’s success. The costume is available on Halloweencostumes.com and comes in sizes small to plus. The creepy doll-esque costume consists of a dress with a zipper down the center back accompanied by striped sleeves, decorative buttons, a pleated skirt and large bow sewn on the front, all true to the campy character.
Woman Invisible Woman Cosplay Costume Adult Women
A jumpsuit in blue and white for the Invisible Woman.
Any superhero fans out there? If you were a big fan of Fantastic Four: First Steps, then you’ll love this Invisible Woman, aka Sue Storm, costume available on Amazon for just $39.99. The costume is basically a printed form-fitted jumpsuit with a zipper up the back. Sizing ranges from XS to XXL. The costume is extremely detailed and is made of stretchy fabric that comfortably hugs the frame. If you’re looking to cosplay the superwoman for Halloween, or at your next comic convention, this jumpsuit is for you.
Five Piece Elphaba Cosplay Kit
A five-piece costume set for Elphaba from Wicked.
Everyone loves Wicked. The film’s first half was a major hit and it’s likely the second half, coming to theaters Nov. 21, will do the same. If you’re more of an Elphaba, rather than a Glinda, Amazon has a starter kit to easily channel your inner witch retailing for $14.99. The five-piece set comes with green gloves attached to nails along with glasses with circular frames, green face paint, a witch’s hat and a sponge to apply the face paint. If you want more from your costume game, you can get all this plus an Elphaba-esque wig for $29.99.