Lifestyle Holidays & Occasions 20 Festive Halloween T-Shirts and Sweatshirts That Double as Costumes It's the easiest way to embrace the spooky season. By Julia Guerra Julia Guerra Julia Guerra is a freelance contributor with over six years of experience writing beauty, health, wellness, style, parenting, and food content. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on October 12, 2022 @ 01:52PM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Target/ Old Navy/ InStyle Dressing up for Halloween becomes trickier as you get older. The pressure to decide on a costume, then find the time to actually put the look together, looms in the back of your mind like a silent slasher villain waiting to strike. Suddenly, it's weeks or days before October 31st, and you're scrambling. You could poke around the clearance section of Spirit Halloween, or piece together a makeshift getup out of whatever's in your closet. Or, if you want to go the lazy route, you could treat yourself to a Halloween T-shirt or sweatshirt that poses as a costume - or, at the very least, proves you're celebrating in some way or another. 13 Halloween Costumes Inspired By 2022's Most Popular TV Shows and Movies Have you noticed the surplus of spooky and cutesy Halloween T-shirts invading your social feeds over the last few years? We have a feeling that's by design. Adulting is hard, and adhering to the same holiday traditions you once loved as a kid can be challenging. Even the easiest last-minute costumes require some amount of effort, and between juggling work obligations, friends, and family obligations, energy is of the essence these days. So whether you're desperate to don some kind of costume on All Hallow's Eve or have decided that this year, you'll just have to accept defeat and go for convenience over creativity, we've rounded up some of the spookiest and quirkiest Halloween T-shirts and sweatshirts on the market. From costume substitutes to movie homages, there's something for everyone. Nothin' Chillin Killin Horror Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Etsy Do you like scary movies? What's your favorite? If you answered Scream, this is the graphic tee for you. Wear this funny tee solo or add a ghostface mask for fun. Doesn't Even Go Here Hoodie Courtesy Available at Shop.betches Mean Girl stans will immediately get the reference, and this one works for after the holiday, too. Lacey Chabert's New HSN Clothing Collection Is Just as Joyful as Her Hallmark Movies Halloween Skeleton Print Long Sleeve Casual Shirt Courtesy Available at Chicme If you’re observing Halloween at the office, this button-up from Chic Me is festive and appropriate for the workplace. Pair the skeleton print top with a pencil skirt and heels and act confused when co-workers stare. Horror Movie Characters Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Etsy Freddy, Jason, Michael, Pennywise, Chuckie, Ghostface, Jigsaw — the gang's all here! Star Wars™ Graphic Gender-Neutral T-Shirt Courtesy Available at Oldnavy.gap While you could go all-in on a Storm Trooper costume this Halloween, it's probably safe to assume that, if you're reading this, you're looking to do the bare minimum. Claim your fandom — the easy way! — with this comfy tee from Old Navy. Tipsyelves Women's Skeleton Sweater Courtesy Available at Tipsyelves Tipsyelves is a go-to for easy Halloween costumes. While its skeleton onesie will forever have our hearts, the brand's cozy skeleton sweater is also a genius Halloween garment. If your celebratory plans involve lounging on the couch and watching scary movies, just pair the sweater with some biker shorts or yoga pants and call it a night. Heading out in search of boos? Take the look to the next level with this easy skeleton makeup tutorial. So, There's Actually a Reason Why Witches Wear Pointed Hats and Fly On Brooms OUNAR Basic Witch Top Courtesy Available at Amazon Just add a pointy hat, UGG boots, a Starbucks to-go cup, and you're set. Sanderson Sisters Vintage Band Tee / Halloween T-Shirt Courtesy Available at Etsy If you've recently watched Hocus Pocus 2 and feel like rocking some Sanderson Sisters gear this year, the band tee is a unique way to reference the movie without being cheesy. Just add a pair of jeans and your favorite sneakers to complete the ensemble. If you have to layer up because it's chilly, opt for a chunky knit cardigan, worn open to make sure the logo remains on display. Hannah Waddingham Knows She Has Big Witch Energy I'm Fine Graphic Novelty Zombie T-Shirt Courtesy Available at Amazon Zombie costumes are cool. Zombie victim costumes? Even better, not to mention easier. Throw on this tee with your favorite pair of jeans and running sneakers (as proof that you at least tried to get away) and voila! You don't have to add blood splatters and scars on your arms and neck, or dust on powdery makeup to give the impression that you're 'turning,' but it's highly encouraged if you're willing to put in the effort. Goldenshineart Dancing Skeletons Crewneck Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Etsy Who says skeletons can't be lively? This dancing skeleton sweatshirt is all over social media, so you know this pick is, at the very least, photogenic AF. It's also extremely comfortable and slightly oversized, best paired with leggings and combat boots. boohoo Witch Halloween Printed Oversized T-shirt Courtesy Available at Us.boohoo Sure, it's simple, but it still gets the spooky point across — without the annoying pointy hat. Vlcraftworks Halloweentown University Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Etsy If you were a '90s kid, chances are you couldn't wait for Disney to air Halloweentown every year after its initial release in October of 1998. You also probably wished you could visit the holiday-themed realm and go for a ride on a Windsweeper 5000 (the 'It' broomstick before Harry Potter's Nimbus 2000 came on the scene) with Grandma Aggie. With this Halloweentown University Sweatshirt by FlameDesignUS on Etsy, you can live out the fantasy this Hallow's Eve, while simultaneously representing one of the best DCOMs there ever was. 15 Ways to Turn the Most Basic Pieces in Your Closet Into a Halloween Costume Hot Topic Monsters Inc. Mike Wazowski Eye T-Shirt Courtesy Available at Hottopic Technically, this is a nod to Mike Wazowski, but depending on what you wear on the bottom or the pieces you layer over it, you can be any old monster. We suggest going all out with some sort of fuzzy coat or working animal prints into your look for a fashion-forward spin. ShopForeverFriday Max Likes Your Yabos Unisex Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Etsy IYKYK. Ouija Board Graphic Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Target This graphic t-shirt from Target has us reliving middle school sleepovers spent hovering over the photographed letter board, hoping to make contact with a spirit. Whether or not you’re a believer is irrelevant; if you’re a 90s kid, just looking at this tee will have you feeling nostalgic. Beetlejuice Suit Cosplay T-Shirt Courtesy Available at Hottopic You don’t need a three-piece suit to pose as “the ghost with the most” this Halloween, thanks to this Beetlejuice-inspired cosplay t-shirt from Hot Topic. Just pair with black bottoms, and leave your hair and makeup a mess to channel Michael Keaton’s character’s rambunctiously repulsive spirit. Sunday Scaries Sommers Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Wildfox Halloween 2022 may fall on a Monday, but riddle us this: Is there anything scarier than a Sunday evening? We think not. Vanessa Hudgens' New Fabletics Collection Is Perfect for Spooky Season FIFTH SUN Wednesday T-Shirt Courtesy Available at Pacsun She’s baaack! Jenna Ortega is Wednesday Adams in the new Netflix series, Wednesday, and the actress is serving up all of the spooks. But rather than getting all dressed up in your little black dress, you can opt to cause a creepy disturbance with this T-shirt from PacSun, featuring a graphic of Wednesday Adams and a multiple-choice question, asking whether or not you're feeling happy inside. Tattoo Bones Cozy Fleece Glow In The Dark Sweatshirt Courtesy Available at Torrid At first glance, this sweatshirt looks like your average skeleton graphic, but upon closer inspection, you'll find it's actually a mix of all things Halloween: cats, bats, spiderwebs, and more. The added bonus? It glows in the dark! EveryWear Matching Graphic T-Shirt for Women Courtesy Available at Oldnavy Going as a ghost? Keep your sheets on your bed and opt for this white t-shirt instead. Trust us, you'll breathe better. Plus, there's the option to match the little ones in your life.