Halloween Costume Ideas?

From scary to sexy, here are over 100 costume ideas for women.

Costume Ideas for Women
Costume Ideas for Women. Rain Blanken
by Rain Blanken
Updated July 14, 2017

Question: Halloween Costume Ideas?

"I need ideas for a Halloween costume. Costumes are so expensive. What kinds of costumes can I make myself?"

Answer: Halloween costume ideas are easy to come by here at About.com. Whether you want a costume for you or your dog, most are easy to make without spending much money.

Costume How-To's and Ideas

Hot Costumes This Year:

  • The Great Gatsby Flapper
  • Miley Cyrus VMA Costume
  • Mayhem from Allstate Commercials
  • Star Trek Crew
  • Katy Perry
  • Catwoman
  • Poison Ivy
Celebrity Costumes:
  • Miley Cyrus VMA Costume
  • Lady Gaga
  • Katy Perry
  • Amy Winehouse
  • Michael Jackson
  • Snooki and the cast of Jersey Shore
  • Marilyn Monroe
Famous Character Costumes:
  • Bella Swan
  • Corpse Bride Costume
  • Avatar Na'Vi Costume
  • Edward Cullen
  • Harry Potter Costumes
  • Catwoman
  • Poison Ivy
  • Rainbow Brite
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • DIY Rapunzel Costume
  • More Character Costumes to Make

Classic Halloween Costumes:

  • Zombie Couple or Group
  • Vampire Costume
  • Maiden or Wench Costume
  • Gypsy Fortune Teller Costume
  • Princess Costume
  • Women's Pirate Costume
  • Make a Fairy Costume
  • Ballerina
  • 70's Disco Costume
  • 20's Flapper
  • French Maid
  • Ninja
  • Cavewoman
  • Angel
  • More Classic Costumes to Make

Costume Accessories:

  • Make a Mini Mad Hatter Top Hat
  • Halloween Jewelry to Make
  • Yarn Hair Pieces
  • Make a Flowered Barrette
  • Turn Chopsticks into Hair Sticks
  • Catwoman Mask
  • Make a Fake Mustache
  • Make a Fake Beard
  • Harry Potter Glasses
  • Make a Hooded Cape
  • Fairy Wings
  • Dragon Wings
  • Yarn Wig
  • Paper Mache Mask
  • Ninja Mask
  • More Costume Accessories to Make

Makeup and Face Painting:

  • 8 Fake Blood Recipes
  • Zombie Gore
  • Kitty Face
  • Spiderman
  • Classic Witch
  • Skull Face
  • Make Latex Wounds Look Real
  • Expert Halloween Makeup Tips and Tricks
  • More Makeup and Face Paint Tutorials

Sexy Costumes for Women:

  • The Great Gatsby Flapper
  • Miley Cyrus VMA Costume
  • Rosalie Cullen Costume
  • Hot Vampire
  • Catwoman
  • French Maid
  • Sexy Fairy
  • Playboy Bunny
  • Amy Winehouse
  • Katy Perry
  • Lady Gaga
  • Avatar Na'Vi Costume
  • Costumes for Redheads
  • More Sexy Costumes to Make
Hot Men's Costumes
  • Edward Cullen
  • Ninja
  • Hot Vampire
  • Jack Sparrow
  • Ninja
  • Harry Potter
  • Captain Kirk
  • Staples Easy Button
  • Mayhem from Allstate Commercials
  • More Guy Costumes to Make
  • Jedi Knight
Funny Costumes
  • White Trash Costume
  • Bad Angel
  • Cavewoman Costume
  • Jersey Shore Girl
  • Man Costume for Women
Group Costumes
  • Old MacDonald and Barnyard Animals
  • Star Trek Crew
  • Rainbow Brite and the Color Kids
Couple's Costumes
  • Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke
  • Edward and Bella Cullen
  • Ron and Hermione
  • Corpse Bride and Groom
Need More? Visit our complete guide to Costume How-To's and Ideas.

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