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There is truly no better time of year to let your imagination run wild than Halloween. But if you need a little help in the costume department, look no further than our list of the best Halloween costume ideas for women that will allow your alter ego to shine (whoever she is!).
Many of the looks you below go beyond your typical witch or classic vampire (although those are great too). We tried to make our round up of epic Halloween costumes for females really honor all facets of a woman by including cute, sexy, funny and clever ideas. We have iconic Disney heroines and villains, strong women who made history, outfits inspired by pop culture and even looks that could easily make a quick group costume and best friend getups that will definitely turn heads. Some you can buy months ahead of Halloween night and others you can DIY at the very last minute.
Whether you’re aiming to recreate the look of someone sweet like Glenda the Good Witch or are going for a more edgy look, like Catwoman, you’re sure to find just the costume that will convince all of your friends and everyone at your Halloween party that you have the best costume of all time.
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Barbie Costume
It feels obvious, but who cares? There are few things we can think of that would be better than walking into a room and seeing a bunch of Barbies! The cowgirl version will be popular, but we also love the fitness look here, especially if you need a couples' costume.
2
Taylor Swift Costume
It seemed like all anyone talked about this summer was Taylor's Eras tour (and rightfully so). Channel your inner T-Swift by rocking one of her iconic music video outfits, like the one seen here from "22."
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Sari from Cocaine Bear Costume
You're going to make everyone LOL when you walk in wearing this costume. Played by Keri Russell, Sari had a distinct look of the comfortable pink jumpsuit throughout the film.
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Emily from Emily in Paris Costume
Say "Joyeux Halloween!" to everyone you meet when you're Emily Cooper. You probably have everything you need in your closet to transform into her, except maybe the beret, but that is crucial!
5
Error 404 Costume
For a punny good and low-lift idea, grab your favorite t-shirt and some stick-on letters to become everyone's nightmare: an error 404 message.
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Ariel from the Little Mermaid Costume
For under the sea fun, you can't beat Ariel. And when you DIY the look, you can pretty much use all the items again after Halloween (even the whosits and whatsits).
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Nepo Baby Costume
The internet became obsessed with the idea of nepo babies in Hollywood in December, and the obsession has continued. In January, Hailey Beiber sent shock waves through the world when she proudly displayed her nepo baby shirt, and now you can too!
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Tanya from White Lotus Costume
As Tanya would say, "you got this." So long as you wear your most fabulous dress, sunglasses and a scarf. And don't forget, some chaotic behavior.
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Wednesday Addams Costume
She isn't perky, but she's certainly a badass. Gomez and Morticia Addams' daughter is the gothic goddess we all want to be. With her matching braids, black dress and white collar, you can take a walk in her shoes for a day.
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You're as sweet as can be, so let your costume show that off with an easy pullover-style piece of cake that can be worn with any outfit.
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Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus Costume
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Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus Costume
She was everyone's favorite teacher, who encouraged us to
"Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!" The set comes with everything, including Liz Ard.
Fun, flirty and totally iconic, go back to the early 2000s by dressing up as Jenna Rink from everyone's favorite coming of age movie.
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While M3gan, the AI doll who takes on a life of her own, may look fairly innocent, she is not to be messed with. You can rock her chic look with this set that includes the dress, bow tie, striped sleeves and socks. Add a blonde wig to complete the look.
An icon in her own right, Wilma makes for a great singles look or pairs well when you grab your Fred to make a couples costume.
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Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. Costume
Go comfy and cute this year with a onesie that looks just like your favorite Disney character. Mike from Monsters, Inc. is great, but you can also do Winnie the Pooh, Stitch or Olaf.
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Yes, Shuri goes on to become the Black Panther in 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but her original outfit still deserves to get some shine. This full bodysuit is made to look like her high-tech battle gear from the original movie.
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Queen of Hearts Costume
In a world of Alices, you're a Mary Elizabeth Heart (that was the Queen of Heart's real name!). Luckily, you can recreate her opulent outfit with a red down and a deck of cards.
To make the collar: Wrap a large piece of paper around your neck so you can trim it down to the right size. Then, staple cards from a deck all around the paper collar, layering them for a fanned-out effect.
It'll be a whole year until Beetlejuice 2 comes out, but you will still look incredible in Lydia's iconic red wedding dress. This option comes with everything you need, including the veil!
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This villain may be known for her ability to manipulate, but trust us, you won't need any convincing to want to put on this costume. It comes with a green sequined mini dress and ivy head piece.
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Smartypants Costume
When you're truly down to the wire, go for this easy-as-can-be costume. Wear any pants you want, just glue some Smarties candy to them. Don't forget the glasses for an extra touch.
