September means pumpkin spice lattes, sweaters, and the spooky season coming closer and closer. With Halloween rapidly approaching, the clock is ticking on deciding what costume to wear. Maybe you want to do something niche that will keep people guessing or maybe you want something more popular that everyone will instantly be able to recognize. Pop culture references from the past year are a great place to pull inspiration from. If youāre a foodie and want to show it, take a look back at the popular movies, music, TV shows, and social trends to see what could work as a costume in food form.
In general, pop culture and food are heavily intertwined. You can always go classic with something like Spongebobās Krabby Patty, but if you want to be more on-trend, pick something a little more niche, like a TikTok food trend that went crazy this year or a TV show reference the whole world was obsessed with. Maybe you want your costume to be funny, sexy, simple, or something a group can wear. If youāre a foodie and at a loss at what costume you should pick, we did the hard work of brainstorming pop culture Halloween costume ideas for food lovers that will have anyone who is online laughing at your fit. Plus, many of these costume ideas are also wallet-friendly. From TikTok food trends to food references in movies, here are some delicious pop culture Halloween costumes for food lovers.
Dubai Chocolate
Dubai chocolate has taken America by storm and is one of the most popular flavors right now. Mixing pistachios and chocolate, it can be found almost anywhere that sells candy. This costume easily combines green and brown together and people will recognize trendy Dubai chocolate. Taking a brown shirt and pants then painting green stripes over it perfectly replicates a Dubai chocolate bar and can be a fun DIY costume. Accessorize with chocolate-themed jewelry, and youāre all set for a sweet night.
āYes, Chefā
The Bear has been a popular TV show for the past several years, and fans thankfully had a new season this year to enjoy. The signature tattoos, white shirt, and blue apron of Carmyās signature look is an easy and cheap costume anyone can put together.
Performative Matcha Male
The recent āperformative maleā trend pokes fun at men curating soft outfits, reading feminist literature and, of course, sipping from a matcha. This one can be great for the girlies for another funny costume. With a baggy shirt and jeans, a book, and matcha, you can be a great performative male for Halloween.
Sabrina Carpenterās āGo Go Juiceā
Like āEspresso,ā Sabrina Carpenter released another food-themed song that can be a hit at parties. This song from her new album, āManās Best Friend,ā is about drinking heartbreak away. Your āGo Go Juiceā group costume can be an intoxicating mix of cocktails you dress up as with all of your friends. Different colored ācocktailā dresses, name tags of your drinks, like ācosmoā or āmartini,ā and a hat or headband of your selected drinkās garnish would tie the looks together.
The Hot Dog Lunch From Weapons
Weapons was recently released in theaters and amazed audiences with its incredible story, writing, and insane hot dog lunch. People were shocked by a close-up shot of a tray of seven hot dogs, four cookies, potato chips, carrots, and ranch ā all for two people. Sadly, it couldnāt be eaten because of a bloodbath. People have been posting about it and recreating the tray since the movieās release, and it can make the perfect group costume. One person can be a hot dog, another person can be the potato chips, carrots, and so on. Get creative! Maybe splatter some fake blood on, too.
Maria & Verity From Black Mirrorās āBĆŖte Noireā Episode
While Black Mirror fans have been complaining of declining value for the past few seasons, it can still make a great costume. The second episode of the seventh season, titled āBĆŖte Noire,ā centers around Maria, who works as an executive at a candy company, and Verity, who appears innocent but really wants revenge for the past. You can dress up as these two characters for a great duo costume. Maria as the astounding āthe empress of the universeā and Verity. A more luxurious costume, dress up as Maria with a spiking gold crown and flowing blue dress. Your bsf can be the simple Verity in a white robe and gelled hair to replicate her fresh-out-of-the-shower look. This costume is perfect for a pair where someone wants to go all out and the other is just at the party for the food.