Last Updated on August 7, 2022
Looking for your 2021 Halloween costume? You’re in the right place. I’ve compiled over 40 women’s halloween costumes with links on how to recreate them.
Whether you’re looking for something funny, creative, new, or classic, there’s something for everyone on this list of Women’s costumes!
White Claw
What is it:
Everyones favorite OG spiked seltzer water, of course! This one’s a 21+ costume, but if you’re of age it could be a super fun DIY group costume.
What you’ll need:
White tube tops, silver metallic shorts, body glitter, and neon accessories
UFC Fighters
What is it:
Show off your fighting skills by dressing like UFC girls. This idea can work individually or in groups.
What you’ll need:
Silk robes, short shorts, sports bras, tennis shoes, and gloves
Tour De Frat Participants
What is it:
If you’re planning on party hopping this year, dress for the occasion in Tour De Frat participant costumes. Look super cute while staying comfy in athletic attire.
What you’ll need:
Leggings, Sports bras, marathon signs, medals, wrist bands, tennis shoes
Tiger King
What is it:
Potentially the most talked about Netflix show of the entire year, starring Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. This costume should be a hit this year, as it’s brand new for 2020
What you’ll need:
Joe Exotic
Mullet wig, baseball hat, faux facial hair, flamboyant shirt, and tight jeans
Carole Baskin
Leopard print top, funky earrings, flower crown
Tiger: Tiger onesie
Tacos
What is it:
Tacos… Duh! Show your love for Chipotle, Taco Bell, or whatever Mexican food you fancy by dressing up like this years favorite menu item.
What you’ll need:
Brown Dresses, felt, and fabric glue for to DIY the look
Space Cowgirls
What is it:
A Western costume taken to a whole different galaxy. This one provides plenty of room to mix and match, so do your own thing!
What you’ll need:
Metallic cowboy hats, pastel wigs, silver metallic clothing
Both From Space: Tune Squad meets Alien
What is it:
An unexpected intergalactic crossover! Both of these costumes are from space, but in a totally different way. They make great costumes individually, but are especially punny combined.
What you’ll need:
Alien: Alien pom poms, galaxy shirt, glitter makeup, metallic tu-tu
Tune Squad: Bunny ears, tune squad jersey, tennis skirt
Daphne and Velma from Scooby Doo
What is it:
A fresh take on a cartoon classic, Scooby Doo! This iconic duo works well on it’s own, but if you have more in your group you could always include other characters like Shaggy and Scooby himself.
What you’ll need:
Daphne: orange cardigan, orange pleated skirt, orange socks, red shoes
Velma: Purple dress, green scarf, white boots, headband
Race Car Driver
What is it:
A Halloween classic that has not been overdone. Look like you stepped out of the Indy 500 by dressing like a Race Car driver this Halloween.
What you’ll need:
Aviators, checkered outfit, black tights, black boots
The Purge
What is it:
If you want to go a bit scarier this Halloween, dress like characters from the Purge movie series.
What you’ll need:
Black crop tops, black tights, black shorts, black boots, purge masks, fake blood
Netflix and Chill
What is it:
A Punny DIY Costume that’ll work for any occasion. Netflix and Chill has been one of the most popular phrases for the year, so this makes for a great duo costume.
What you’ll need:
Red sweatshirt, striped socks, converse, white felt, fabric glue
Mummy
What is it:
Come back from the dead with a mummy costume this year. If you’re running out of time this might be one you could do with supplies laying around the house. For this, all you need is some old white t-shirts.
What you’ll need:
Tan bodycon dress, fabric, makeup
Mario and Luigi
What is it:
An iconic Nintendo duo!
What you’ll need:
Mario: blue overalls, red shirt, white gloves, red hat, mustache
Luigi: blue overalls, green shirt, white gloves, green hat
Maddy From Euphoria
What is it:
One of the main characters on the popular TV show, Euphoria. Maddy wore this green cheerleading outfit in season 1 of the show in a super memorable look.
What you’ll need:
Metallic cheerleading costume, rhinestones, teal shimmery eyeshadow
Lilo from Lilo and Stitch
What is it:
The lovable Hawaiian main character who takes in an alien as family. Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind.
What you’ll need:
Hula skirt, red tube top, hula anklets and headband, stitch stuffed animal
Lara Croft from Tomb Raider
What is it:
English archaeologist, treasure hunter and tomb raider, Lara Croft. Originally played by Angelina Jolie, you cannot go wrong with this classic costume.
What you’ll need:
Green crop top, belt, leg straps, black shorts
Kim Possible
What is it:
Call me beep me if you wanna reach me– The theme song we will never forget. The high school cheerleader who saves the word from super-villains in her spare time.
What you’ll need:
Black long sleeve top, black purse belt, black boots, green jeans, red temporary hair dye
Kill Bill
What is it:
An Iconic and super memorable look from the classic film Kill Bill.
What you’ll need:
Yellow jumpsuit, fake blood
Kanye West’s Yeezy Models
What is it:
I feel like Kanye.. A recognizable but customizable group costume in tribute to Kanye West’s fashion brand.
What you’ll need:
White hat, tan leggings, green bomber, plastic high heels
Jessica Rabbit
What is it:
The beautiful & animated Jessica Rabbit, known for her allure and matching red dress and hair.
What you’ll need:
Red sequin dress, red temporary hair dye, purple gloves, red lipstick
Sarah Sanderson from Hocus Pocus
What is it:
The flirty and funny Sanderson sister from Disney’s Hocus Pocus.
What you’ll need:
Red skirt, purple and red corset, red lipstick, broom
The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus
What is it:
A great halloween option for a group of three- dress as all three Sanderson Sisters from Disney’s Hocus Pocus. Even though it’s from the 90s, the movie is super popular even today!
What you’ll need:
Witch costumes, colorful makeup
Harley Quinn
What is it:
Ever since Margot Robbie played Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, this costume has become super popular. It is such a fun, colorful outfit.
What you’ll need:
Fishnet tights, blue shorts, daddy’s little monster shirt, bomber jacket, pink and blue hair dye, baseball bat
Guy Fieri
What is it:
Welcome to flavortown! A super funny and creative costume of Guy Fieri, TV personality and restaurateur.
What you’ll need:
Red flame button up, khakis, facial hair, blonde wig, white sunglasses
Girl Scout
What is it:
If you were ever a part of girl scouts– you know!
What you’ll need:
Sashe, white shirt, brown skirt
Freudian Slips
What is it:
This one took me a second– a subtle but hilarious joke for all the psychology nerds out there.
What you’ll need:
a slip & iron on letters
Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz
What is it:
“We’re not in Kansas anymore!” Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz had a super cute outfit that makes for a great halloween costume
What you’ll need:
Blue dress, white socks, red shoes, and hair bows
Devil
What is it:
A Halloween classic that is super easy to pull off on limited time and supplies.
What you’ll need:
Black dress, black tights, headband and pitchfork
Deer
What is it:
A cute go-to halloween costume that hasn’t been overly done.
What you’ll need:
Antlers, face paint, tan bodysuit
Deer in the snow
What is it:
An opportunity to dress warm for Halloween if it is cold where you live! Another take on a classic deer costume.
What you’ll need:
Antlers, face paint, fur vest, black jeans, boots
101 Dalmations
What is it:
101 Dalmation’s main villain, Cruella de Vil and the dalmation pups. It’s a great costume because you can have as many pups as there are people in your group.
What you’ll need:
Cruella de Vil: black leather dress, fur coat, red boots, wand
Dalmations: black and white clothing, black fabric markers
Cher and Dionne from Clueless
What is it:
A tribute to the 90s’ classic film Clueless, and two main (super fashionable) characters.
What you’ll need:
Cher: Yellow plaid skirt & jacket, white top, white boots, white socks
Dionne: black and white plaid skirt & jacket, red top, black boots, black socks
Britney Spears Music Video
What is it:
Britney’s outfit in her famous Oops I Did it Again music video.
What you’ll need:
Britney: Red body suit, red heeled booties
Bratz
What is it:
You’ve seen the dolls… The spunkier and more fashion forward version of barbie dolls.
What you’ll need:
Bratz shirts, mini skirts, chokers, glitter
Boba
What is it:
A super cute DIY take on Boba Tea.
What you’ll need:
Tan dress, black felt, pink construction paper for straw
Barbie
What is it:
A Revamped and festival ready version of Barbie
What you’ll need:
Barbie tank top, barbie necklace, rhinestone hat
Baked Potatoes
What is it:
A hilarious pun– baked potatoes. This one only works if your 21+ but makes for a subtle and hilarious group costume!
What you’ll need:
tan shirts, black fabric marker for letters, socks, converse, hats
Forest Fairy
What is it:
I am OBSESSED with this beautiful & magical costume.
What you’ll need:
Fairy dress, Flowers, hair accessories
Moana
What is it:
The main character of arguable one of the greatest movies of all time!!
What you’ll need:
Ice Cream with Sprinkles
What is it:
A super cute take on a tasty treat!
What you’ll need:
Pirates
What is it:
Super cute matching pirates costume! (and a hooters girl) ?
What you’ll need:
Toilet Paper
What is it:
One of 2020’s Hottest Commodities
What you’ll need:
Toilet paper roll, construction paper, black clothes
Wilma Flinstone
What is it:
An adorable take on Fred Flinstone’s wife.
What you’ll need:
Poison Ivy
What is it:
Fun fact: Kim K did this costume one year!
What you’ll need:
Killer Frost
What is it:
Classic DC Comics Villain
What you’ll need:
Forest Elf
What is it:
Cute, feminine, and subtle costume.
What you’ll need:
Cheetah Girls in Tracksuits
What is it:
A take on the Cheetah Girls iconic look!
What you’ll need:
Wonder Woman
What is it:
A modern look inspired by the classic DC Comic character
What you’ll need:
The Purge with Glowing Masks
What is it:
Another way to do a purge costume, complete with the glowing masks
What you’ll need:
Simple Gnome
What is it:
A garden classic inspired simple costume!
What you’ll need:
Bowl of Fruit Loops
What is it:
This DIY costume from pool noodles is so cute and fun for summer lovers!
What you’ll need:
Captain Jordan Costume
What is it:
A female version of the famous Captain Morgan, complete with a personalized label!
What you’ll need:
Killer Nurse
What is it:
Another example of a killer nurse costume, this time vintage-inspired
What you’ll need:
Kim Possible and Shego
What is it:
The perfect Disney inspired women’s duo costume! Kim possible and her villain Shego
What you’ll need:
Limited Edition Hairstylist Barbie
What is it:
This is the perfect costume for hair stylists!
What you’ll need:
Cruella DeVille and Dog Costume
What is it:
A super elegant costume and adorable way to involve your dog!
What you’ll need:
Tennis Player
What is it:
The perfect sporty costume, and a great excuse to wear a cute tennis skirt!
What you’ll need:
Chel from The Road to El Dorado
What is it:
Tulio’s Girlfriend in the Road to El Dorado
What you’ll need:
That completes the roundup! I hope this list provided you with some ideas for your costume this year.
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