While the holiday is based on spooky origins – marking the end of the harvest period in Europe and a time when the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest – costumes don’t necessarily have to follow suit.
Traditional choices like witches, zombies and ghouls are an obvious choice but in recent years the pop culture costumes referencing the biggest talking points, celebs and shows of the year, have taken the lead.
No matter what your Halloween style is you’re sure to find something from the best Australian stores, below.
Boohoo
Outside of some seriously cool outfit options, we're loving Boohoo's huge range of accessories (perfect for those who don't love going all-out) and their matching pet options for your fury friend.
Princess Polly
Princess Polly have an amazing range of Halloween costumes and accessories - the best part is that a lot of the items can be reworn oursude of the spooky season!
Pretty Little Thing
If you're after a more daring Halloween outfit, PLT is the place for you, stocking costumes, accessories, makeup kits and lots of vinyl.
Amazon AU
Love to go all out? Amazon has an incredible range for you and the whole family from basic accessories to over-the-top inflatable outfits.
Catch.com.au
If you love a classic you'll want to head to Catch - think Catwoman and the Flinstones.
CostumeBox
If you you're after a complete outfit that requires minimal effort putting together but looks legit, Costume Box is your go-to.
Costumes.com.au
More than just costumes, you can also grab decorations for your house, costumes for your pets and accessories.
Sephora
If you're looking for some Halloween makeup inspo, Sephora has the perfect look and products to pull it off.