Forget the store-bought costumes, Halloween 2025 is set to be the biggest year ever for dressing up in Australia, and the internet is already buzzing over the essential DIY looks. If you want maximum attention on your costume without spending a fortune, you need to nail one of these pop culture obsessions!
The New Mega-Trend: K-Pop Demon Hunters Are Taking Over
@notsophiesilva A Rumi costume has been CALLING MY NAME 🌟 never taking this off my body idc #notsophiesilva #31daysofhalloween #halloweencostume #rumi #kpopdemonhunters ♬ Golden – HUNTR/X & EJAE & AUDREY NUNA & REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast
The most talked-about costume of the year is hands-down the K-Pop Demon Hunter. This fierce, fashion-forward aesthetic combines the sleek style of an idol with dark fantasy elements. It looks high-effort, but you can pull it off without a sewing machine.
The No-Sew Guide to Slaying a Demon Hunter Look:
- The Outfit Foundation: Build your look on black and metallic pieces. Think a dark crop top, pleather pants, or a silver-accented jacket. Layering is what gives it that complex, supernatural edge.
- Acessorise Hard: This is where you bring the drama. Pile on the chain necklaces, stud earrings, and any metallic embellishments you can find.
- The Must-Have Prop: Every Demon Hunter needs a sidekick, and this year, it’s the viral Derpy Tiger pumpkin bucket. Start with a basic pumpkin bucket and spray paint it bright blue. Use paint pens to draw the iconic tiger face. To make the ears, cut two small triangle shapes from blue felt. For a strong, lasting bond, apply a powerful adhesive like a Gorilla Super Glue Gel to secure the felt ears firmly to the sides of the bucket.
The Gothic Icon: Wednesday and Her Handy Sidekick
@mrthomasenglish Wednesday Addams Costume! @Netflix #wednesdayaddams #wednesday #addamsfamily #netflix ♬ original sound – Vinny Thomas
She remains the undisputed queen of goth chic, and the Wednesday Addams costume is simple, classic, and always a hit. But to make your look truly complete and trend-worthy this year, you absolutely must include Thing.
Quick Steps for a Perfectly Morbid Look:
- The Wardrobe: All you need is a black dress, black tights, and those signature braided pigtails. Maximum recognition, minimum fuss.
- The DIY Thing Prop: Forget expensive silicone hands. Create a creepy, lifelike ‘Thing’ using paper mache. Once your hand prop is dry and painted, you need a reliable way to attach it to your shoulder or the lapel of your blazer. For a mess-free, fabric-safe solution, a quality Fabric Glue is perfect for securing your hand directly to the material.
The Cutest Chaos: Mastering the Labubu Mask
@lenalemon_ 1/144 chance to pull me 😚😜 #labubu #halloween #costume ♬ som original – Kosta
The most surprisingly popular costume this year comes from the world of collectible toys: the eerie-cute Labubu. These fuzzy, mischievous monsters are a viral hit, and the costume is surprisingly simple to DIY, focusing entirely on texture and the face.
Creating the Iconic Labubu Vibe:
- The Mask is Everything: Challenge yourself to create a custom Labubu-inspired mask. The look is all about texture, so layer faux fur, felts, and various fabrics to build up the unique shape and fuzziness of the face.
- The No-Stitch Solution: You don’t need a sewing kit to join different materials. To bond those unique felt and fur pieces to your mask base, Double-Sided Tape is the ideal choice for a clean, secure, and instant hold.
- The Outfit: Complement your spectacular mask with an outfit that matches the colour of your favourite Labubu—think fuzzy onesies or chunky separates in bright yellows, pinks, or blues.
Don’t Let a Costume Crisis Ruin Your Night!
No matter how carefully you craft your look, Halloween nights can be chaotic. If your Demon Hunter’s armour breaks, your Thing hand comes loose, or your Labubu ear tears, a roll of Heavy-Duty Tape is the ultimate secret weapon. Keep a small roll on hand for those inevitable costume hiccups to ensure everything stays perfectly held together from sunset to sunrise.
