14 Best Sports Costume Ideas to Inspire Your Inner Athlete

Starting off with a bang, this sporty costume will have everyone thunderstruck. For a similar sparkly vest, check out Amazon's Forplay Women's Seeing Stars Cheerleader Costume ($69). Add pom-poms, cowboys boots, and read more about the actual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader beauty routine here to complete the look.

Former gymnasts rise up — it's your time to shine (literally). Find a sparkly leotard — we like Amazon's Jeypinmi Women's Metallic Gymnastic Leotard ($14) or Ranrann Rhinestone Leotard ($16) — a pair of oversized sweatpants, and go to town with the glittery makeup. Bonus points for the slicked-back bun and medal (gold, of course).

Celebrate women's basketball by dressing up as one of your favorite players. We love this version of Caitlin Clark (and her basketball). All you'll need is a WNBA basketball jersey, sweatband, leggings, and matching undershirt. Although, if you'd rather be the literal basketball, we get it.

A twist on the traditional gymnastics costume, this rhythmic version requires a few more props. Any festive leotard will do, but we love how this version also incorporates colorful tights, a ball, and matching ribbon. Just make sure to stretch beforehand.

The simplicity of this ballet costume is what makes it so great. Staying true to classic ballet attire, you can re-create this look with a black leotard, tights (whatever color works best for you), a wrap-around skirt, and satin ballet flats that look just like the real thing — we love Free People's Aurora Flats ($138), which are available in tons of different colors. For a more affordable option, you can also check out Amazon's Trary Ballet Flats ($32, originally $37).

Let's ride. This look inspired by Formula 1 works great as a group or solo costume, and it's fairly simple to DIY. The base is a high-neck black bodysuit, a matching jacket, and joggers, with ironed-on logos you can find or customize online (just make sure they're heat-transferable and clothing-safe).

Look like a knockout by dressing up as a boxer this Halloween. Start with a sports bra or crop top, matching boxing shorts, and a silky robe. Then pull your hair back into braids and snag a pair of boxing gloves online — like these Forum Novelties Boxing Gloves ($14) from Amazon. Bonus points for mouthguards and creative makeup.

This take on the Olympic figure skater draws inspiration from Tonya Harding, but you don't need much to re-create a similar look. The basics include a sparkly leotard and skirt (or flowy mini dress), an '80s style jacket, and a low bun. We like this Aislor Figure Skating Dress ($20) or Feeshow Figure Skating Dress ($13), both from Amazon. Actual ice skates not required.

We love this throwback skater look. Get into the sporty Halloween spirit with a bucket hat, artsy jeans, converse, and plenty of color blocking. It does seem to help if you can actually skate.

You don't have to work from home to accomplish this perfect swimmer costume, but the customized Zoom background definitely adds to the final look. Re-create the ensemble with a swim cap, goggles, and strategically-placed towel. Bonus points if you can dig up your old swim team one-piece and sweatpants.

Tenniscore is alive and well, so why not put that tennis skirt to good use? We love this monochrome version inspired by Serena Williams, featuring a mock-neck tank, pleated tennis skirt, tennis shoes, and tennis racquet.

Get ready to serve with this unique handball outfit. You'll need a tennis skirt, Olympic zip-up (we believe this cute confetti number is from around 1988), a gold medal, and a handball, of course.

Breakdancing had a big moment at the Paris Olympics, and one breaker proved to be particularly memorable. Enter: Australia's Raygun. Her green jumpsuit and kangaroo hops have become an iconic part of pop culture (they've even made an appearance on late night television). But truthfully, any Olympic breaker is worth drawing inspiration from — especially if you're trying to show off your own dance moves on Halloween.

Can't decide which sport to pick? Get a group together and dress as Team USA. Put your most patriotic gear to good use (we love that this version includes the literal Olympic torch), and rep your team with pride.

Chandler Plante is an assistant editor for PS Health and Fitness. She has over four years of professional journalism experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributing to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group. In her free time, she enjoys finding new ways to rock her 18(!) different eye patches, and making videos about chronic illness, beauty, and disability.