The Most Popular Halloween Costumes For 2018 Are Revealed

It's hard to believe but it's almost October, which means it's almost Halloween. It seems that summer has just ended and we've just gotten the kids back to school but it's already time to start thinking about trick or treating and of course, getting those costumes ready for the kids.

Pop culture has always had a huge impact on Halloween costumes, and this year is no different. Global fashion search platform Lyst and Pinterest have together come up with a list of their top 10 most predicted popular costumes for Halloween 2018, and you definitely need to check these out so you can get started on your costume ASAP.

Thanks to the popularity of last year's box office hit I, Tonya, Lyst and Pinterest predict that dressing as Tonya Harding will be one of the most popular costumes of the year. Let's face it, kids and adults alike can wear this costume. All you need is a pair of leotards, an old skating dress and a lot of blue eyeshadow!

Not surprisingly Archie Andrews and his fellow Riverdale students are also expected to be popular costume choice this year. Lyst reports that Pinterest saves for Riverdale costume ideas have jumped 316% this year. Bughead, Betty and Jughead's couple name , were the most pinned of the show's characters.

Halloween is also a time to reflect on the past, and it seems this year that the 90s are where it's at! There has been a reported 100% increase on Pinterest for 90s makeup and costume ideas, and Lyst reports a combined increase of 920% in searches for many iconic 90s brands. Everything old is new again, especially at Halloween.

It's no surprise to anyone that Black Panther will be a huge source of inspiration for Halloween this year. Not only was it one of the highest grossing movies of the year, but has become a fan favorite for kids everywhere. Lyst reports that there has been a 504% increase in searches for Wakandan costume ideas, with Princess Shuri being one of the most popular characters. Wakanda Forever indeed.

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Disney is always a hit with kids and adults alike on Halloween, and while you'll probably be seeing quite a few Black Panthers at your door Halloween night, there's another Disney character who is predicted to make her own impact. The Incredibles own Edna Mode is predicted to be a popular costume choice this year with Pinterest searches up almost 700%!

Animals are always a popular choice over Halloween, and this year it seems that the pink flamingo is the people's choice. Thanks to the popularity of Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again, it looks like Abba inspired outfits are also going to be popular this Halloween.

With Pinterest searches for all things astro up 33% this year, Lyst is predicted that "cosmic fairy" will be a popular costume choice this year which means you get to have fun with makeup, hair color and glitter, which is what Halloween is all about!

Lyst also points out that Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist who influenced many of this year's main fashionistas, will also be a popular costume choice. But there's one costume that Lyst and Pinterest think will be the most popular choice of the year and you may find it surprising.

After Doja Cat's video for 'Mooo' went viral, it's no surprise that people have been searching for cow costume ideas. Lyst reports that Pins on cow makeup and costume inspiration are up nearly 680% year on year and they predict that cows will be the most popular costume for Halloween 2018.

What is your family dressing up as?