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80 Creative Halloween Costumes for Women That Will Help You Win Fright Night

Sarah Stiefvater

By Sarah Stiefvater

Updated Sep 17, 2025

Additional reporting by
Stephanie Sengwe

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You know the drill. The temps start to drop, the light gets shorter, leaves change color. Gourds appear. And then, you blink and Halloween is here. Meaning it’s time to start plotting what cute, silly or spooky costume you’ll be wearing. Not to mention coordinating group Halloween costumes for the entire crew. And whether you decide to hit the streets or stay in your yard (stocked with treats, of course—including plenty of nut-free Halloween candy), you want to make sure your costume is ultra-Instagramable. From iconic Halloween movies like Freddy Krueger and spooky icons like Wednesday Addams and Beetlejuice to pop culture icons like Elle Woods, Ariana Grande and Frida Kahlo, here are 80 creative Halloween costumes for women that you’re sure to rock on October 31.

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Sarah Stiefvater

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