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There's no shortage of fairy-tale characters, classic movie stars, or Julia Roberts in that pretty off-the-shoulder number to convince us that the little red dress is a winner. As crimson-colored garments radiate sophistication, confidence, sex appeal and a flair of edge, there's no surprise many turn to the hue for costume play. Just think of Ashley Graham, who transformed into Jessica Rabbit in 2019; Winnie Harlow, who channeled RuPaul in 2018; and Kelly Ripa, who gave her best handmaid in 2017 (a less sexy idea, for sure). The inspiration is endless. Luckily, we've got you covered this season. Ahead, five celeb-favorite Halloween costumes crafted around one really, really good red dress. Plus, where to snag that dress.
Bella Hadid as Lydia Deetz
Bella Hadid impersonated Lydia Deetz from Tim Burton's 1988 Beetlejuice film with a frothy bloodred tulle gown, layered over a polka-dot sheer blouse. Ace this look by teasing your hair and adding a bouquet of dead red roses.
Loulou
Floral Appliqué Tulle Dress
Supermodel Heidi Klum adores Halloween, and she throws the most lavish celebrity-filled every year. In 2002, she showed up as the ever-popular flapper girl, Betty Boop, a powerful symbol of bold sexuality.
Alice + Olivia
Harmony Mini Slipdress
Alessandra Ambrosio as Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red never looked so good! The best part? It's easy to achieve with a short, ruffled red minidress—a favorite technique among fashion brands and houses.
Rhode
Molly cutout-back cotton-poplin dress
Zoë Kravitz as a Tired Vampire
Hilarious as this costume is, we can't help but obsess over Kravitz's creativity. All you'll need for this look is a silky red robe or wrap dress loosely tied around your favorite pj's.
La Perla
Long Belted Silk Robe
Heide Lindgren as Jessica Rabbit
Your full permission to vamp it up in a red gown—not that you needed it.
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12 Red Halloween Costume Ideas To Try If You’re Feeling Spicy And Monochromatic
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Even if stepping outside still leaves you drenched in sweat, there’s no denying there’s a bit of spooky season in the air. School’s back in session, the weather is (hopefully going to start) growing cooler, and you’re probably starting to think about what you might want to be for Halloween. If you always get stuck in the same rut of not knowing what to be or if you frequently find yourself scrambling to throw together a costume at the last minute, fear not! I’ve got you covered with 12 different red Halloween costume ideas to get your spooky season creative juices flowing. (These are the best creative juices because they are pumpkin spice flavored.)
These red Halloween costume ideas have something for everyone. I’ve rounded up a dozen classic, monochromatic ideas from all the corners of every universe you can imagine, from the MCU to Disney villains to Pixar heroes to Taylor Swift. Because your girl understands a budget, there are plenty of affordable options on this list mixed in with the splurges so you can read on without fear of breaking the bank. Feel free to dress these red costumes up, down, or phone a friend and turn a solo costume into a group effort. Without further ado, here are 12 red Halloween costume ideas you won’t want to miss this year.
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01
Lydia Deetz From Beetlejuice
Fans of Beetlejuice, this one is for you. Leg Avenue’s red dress and lace veil combo is the perfect foundation for a costume inspired by Winona Ryder’s character in the movie. Add some red opera gloves, dishevel your hair, and you’ll be ravishing in red on Halloween.
02
Little Red Riding Hooded Cloak
The original Little Red Riding Hood is quite a dark fairy tale, so I’m recommending you fill in this red velvet cloak with whatever version of Little Red suits your fancy. Maybe you’re the wolf in the cloak of a girl you’ve just eaten. Maybe you’re a girl soaked in the blood of the wolf you just killed. Maybe you’re just yourself in a mini-dress with a picnic basket. It’s Halloween. There are no rules.
03
Wanda Maximoff From WandaVision
Take a page directly from episode six of WandaVision and dress up like Wanda (as Wanda) for Halloween. This costume includes her iconic bodysuit, cape, headpiece, gloves, leggings, and boot covers. It’s a one-stop shop for stealing Wanda’s vintage look.
04
30-Second Stress-Free Devil Costume
If all else fails, you can always grab this devil costume kit. You can pair the tail and horns with a red dress, jumpsuit, or even a hoodie. This Halloween costume is a classic for a reason, and it can be as difficult or as simple as you need it to be.
05
Elastigirl (Or Violet) From The Incredibles
Another great candidate for a group costume is everyone’s favorite Pixar mom, Elastigirl aka Mrs. Incredible. Party City’s Elastigirl ensemble comes with the jumpsuit, gloves, mask, and boot covers you need to look like the supermom, so you’ll be ready to save the world in stretchy style. If you’re not quite ready to nurture your maternal instincts, you could also be the Incredibles’ eldest child, Violet, in this costume.
06
Seeing Red (Literally)
One of my favorite ways to make a major Halloween statement while still wearing my everyday clothes is by popping in a pair of colored contacts and I’ve been buying them for years. With a pair of red spooky contacts, you can be anything from a zombie to a demon to a member of the Volturi.
07
Britney Spears In “Oops! I Did It Again”
If you’re looking to play with hearts on Halloween, why not channel major Y2K energy with this red metallic catsuit? The best part is, to fully look like Britney from the “Oops! I Did It Again” video, the only other things you’ll need are black boots and an early 2000s-inspired hair and makeup look. So simple, but so iconic.
08
Taylor Swift On The Red Tour
Okay, if you’re not a Swiftie, you can use this costume to go out as a circus ring leader. If you are a Swiftie, use this set to channel major Red tour energy. The ensemble comes with a dress, sequined coat, and hat — all you’re missing is your microphone and fishnets.
09
The Queen Of Hearts From Alice in Wonderland
Look like the royalty you are in this Queen of Hearts costume from Leg Avenue. The collared gown and crown come with this set, but you can make it your own with some accessories. Reviewers on Amazon also suggested investing in a hoop skirt if you’re interested in expanding the flare of the ‘fit.
10
Cruella De Vil From Cruella
If you don’t want to design your own dress, but you do want to dress like eccentric fashion designer Cruella De Vil, try this gown from Glory Sunshine. Be sure to add blood-red opera gloves and a black and white wig to channel as much Emma Stone-as-Cruella energy into your look as possible.
11
Jessica Rabbit From Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Let me count the ways I love this costume. One of the most iconic ladies in red, Jessica Rabbit is a classy *and* classic staple Halloween costume. This set from Roma Costumes is one of the rare versions of the costume that comes with all three pieces — the iconic wig, purple opera gloves, and the dress — which does make it one of the more expensive costumes on this list, but it comes with rave reviews.
“Best money I’ve ever spent on a costume...The quality is superb,” wrote one happy customer. Another shopper wrote, “Love it!!!! It looks fabulous and I love the corset-style top. It's probably the best Jessica Rabbit costume available, so no need to continue shopping around - you found it!”
12
Buttercup From The Princess Bride
For another throwback look, try the dress Princess Buttercup wore in The Princess Bride. This ensemble includes the floor-length gown and an adjustable belt so you’ll be ready to fall in love with any farmboy you wish.