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The best Halloween costume ideas for women
From spooky fancy dress to movie classics, nail this Halloween with our pick of the best costumes.
Is Halloween cancelled this year? Of course it's not! Just because we can't have big costume parties or go out trick or treating doesn't mean we cab't still dress up and have a spooktacular Halloween at home!
Need Halloween costume ideas? We've pulled together a mix of classic and quirky costumes for women, from spooky outfits to classic movie looks and pop culture fancy dress. They're all options you can buy right away, but also that can help inspire you if you fancy making your own costume this year.
Just like our guides to costumes for babies or costumes for pets, we've picked out a range of fun and spooky costumes with plenty of variety for everyone. There are some Halloween classics in the list, as well as characters from iconic films, including Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, Grease and The Wizard of Oz. Many on the list would work well for family costumes or group costumes, with lots of co-ordinating options available.
Not all of the picks on the list are quaking in your boots scary, but there's no rule that Halloween costumes have to be. If you really want to stick with the spooky spirit, there's always that easy Halloween trick of adding some gory face paint and fake blood and going as the 'dead' or 'zombie' version of, well, anything.
So, take a look and maybe you'll find exactly what you're looking for, or at least get those creative cogs turning in your mind. Most of all, remember that Halloween is meant to be fun and dressing up is not just for kids!
Here are 15 of the best Halloween costume ideas to give a go this year...
Very Medieval Maiden - Adults Costume
This regal Medieval maiden costume can work as many different characters but is also a dashing costume in its own right. We particularly like the emerald headpiece.
ASDA Harry Potter Professor McGonagall Adult Fancy Dress Costume Green
Capture the stern but fair Professor McGonagull's recognisable look in this cape and hat combo featuring the Hogwarts crest.
Asda Adult Pink Ladies Fancy Dress Costume Pink
This classic jacket inspired by the coolest girl gang of all time is iconic. Pair it with Grease-inspired looks from your own wardrobe, the sunglasses that come with it and a neckerchief, and you'll be totally comfortable but easily recognisable.
HalloweenCostumes Ghostbusters Women's Jumpsuit Costume, £56.99
This classic costume with the Ghostbusters official logo patch and ladies fit also comes with interchangeable name patches with all the original film characters' names, so is perfect for group costumes.
ASDA Adult Disney Mrs Incredible Fancy Dress Costume
Become the matriarch of this super hero family for just £22. Also great for group costumes.
Very Cruella de Vil - Adult Costume
A style icon, strike a pose in this Cruella de Vil outfit... don't worry it's faux fur.
Very Pirate Lady
You're never too old to enjoy charging about pretending to be a pirate. This ladies costume is flattering without being too short or revealing and is just £20.99.
HalloweenCostumes Gothic Witch Costume, £19.99
If you don't want to spend a lot, this fitted witch look with ragged yet glamorous sleeves and split, plus hat and belt, costs just £19.99.
Very Adult Scooby Doo Velma Costume
The iconic brain power behind the mystery gang's plot and scheme unravelling. Velma will keep all the ghouls and vampires in check this Halloween.
HalloweenCostumes Ravishing Ringmaster Womens Costume, £47.99
Take charge in this cool ladies' ringmaster costume. Comes with hat, bowtie, trousers waistcoat and jacket.
HalloweenCostumes Adult Little Red Riding Hood Costume, £47.99
The most adorable 'mummy and me' costume, this sweet knee-length style is also perfect for your mini-me. You could even rope your partner in as the wolf.
Amazon Ladies Cheerleader Fancy Dress Outfit Uniform with Pom Poms
This super affordable American High School cheerleader outfit is available in sizes 6-16 (Ladies 14-16 UK) and 6 colours, and it also comes with pom poms.
HalloweenCostumes Kansas Girl Deluxe Women's Costume, £47.99
You'll want to wear this charming Dorothy costume year round, and it comes in a plus size version too, and a lower priced shorter alternative.
HalloweenCostumes Creepy Clown Women's Costume, £37.99
This outfit is flattering, fitted and cute, while still being scary and a reasonable length. Hat, neck piece, dress, petticoat and socks are all included. You could also switch to full length tights if bare legs aren't for you.
HalloweenCostumes Women's Dark Sorceress Costume Dress, £42.99
Full Halloween spooky, but with definite glamour. This elegant Sorceress outfit will have you sweeping down the hallways in style.
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