Black Dress Halloween Costume Ideas
The ultimate list of Halloween costumes you can DIY with a black dress as the star.
Everyone loves a black dress so it’s understandable that perhaps you would want to wear one on Halloween. Afterall, black screams spooky, right?
Luckily for yourself, if you are a woman on the hunt you’ve got plenty of options! Lot’s of Halloween costumes pair nicely with a black dress. This could be a dress you already own, or even if you just want an excuse to buy a new dress.
For each of the options on the below list I’ve left recommended products including the perfect dress to pair with each look. But don’t think you HAVE to get the dress I recommend, you could use whatever dress you already own and save the money.
Which also makes this not just the ultimate list for little black dress Halloween costume ideas, but also the perfect list for women’s last minute Halloween costumes, women’s cheap Halloween costumes. And finally, women’s last minute costume ideas, because a lot of the stuff to put together these looks you will probably already own.
And if you don’t, most of the recommendations I’ve added are for next day delivery.
#1 Beauty Queen “Miss Halloween” Costume
First on the list and the perfect example of how to last minute DIY a Halloween spooktacular outfit from your little black dress is the Miss Halloween beauty queen look here from the drop dead gorgeous (see what I did there?) Molly Mae Hague.
This is an Halloween outfit Molly rocked back in 2021 and still today this holds up as a creative choice for the LBD.
Side split dress
Miss Halloween Sash
Plain Sash
In case you want to write your own message on a sash (I’d recommend doing so in fake blood) you can use these ones.
Elevate the look with a black tiara
Fake Blood
Don’t forget the heels
#2 Audrey Hepburn Costume
Now we can’t mention costumes, dressing up, outfits, little black dresses or Halloween without mentioning the little black dress OG icon - Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Black Dress
Long Gloves
Black Heels
Black Oversized Sunglasses
Pearl Necklace
Hair Piece
Black Cigarette Holder
#3 Bat Costume
What’s more Halloween then a bar?
Well, arguably a few things but you get the point. A bat costume is something you can really have fun with. Here’s my recommendation to dress as a chic adult bat this Halloween…
Bat Shrug and Ears
Bat Tights
To really go the extra mile and dial in the theme, why not go for these super cute bat tights.
The Dress
As for the dress, to really make the bat wing shrug pop and show of the tights, I’d recommend something strapless and above the knee. Something like this.
Bat Sunglasses
Finally, to really complete the look. Check out these chic little bat sunglasses.
#4 Black Cat Costume
What rhymes with bat? cat, and something that screams Halloween is the little black cat. Perfect to pair with the little black dress.
The black cat costume has been on a journey. Check any classic Halloween costume list on google, or any last minute Halloween costume ideas list and you will see the humble black cat.
As cliché as it is, it’s still a relevant costume. It’s so cliché in fact, that it’s actually a great choice. If that makes sense?
And the beauty of the black cat is there are so many ways to go about it. Basically, whichever black dress you have, just throw on some cat ears and makeup and it’ll work.
You could go cute and cosy like this…
Cute black cat Halloween costume - Image source Pinterest.
Or you could go minimalistic like this one…
Minimalistic black cat Halloween costume - Image source Pinterest.
A classic which I can’t not mention. Is the sexy black cat Halloween costume like these lovely ladies giving the phrase “Halloween is a great excuse to show of your body without judgement” and doing it well.
Sexy black cat Halloween costume - Image source Pinterest
Sexy latex black cat Halloween costume - Image source Pinterest
Other then that, just get creative. Here’s my favourite kit to help you get started…
Black Cat Set
Simple Halloween Cat Makeup
Finally, it’s the makeup that’ll make you stand out with this one so here’s my favourite cat makeup tutorial I’ve found to help you out.
#5 Wednesday Addams
Given Wednesday’s cult classic following and Halloween association, you just know this outfit is going to make a comeback this year.
Here’s how to replicate the classic Wednesday Addams Jenna Ortega costume.
Black Nail polish
Black Lipstick
Long Black Wig
The Dress
Knee High Socks
If that’s not the look you’re after, then why not go for the classic dance dress? Just make sure you practice the dance before going out because people will be asking you to do the dance all night.
The Dress
If that doesn’t suit you, you can’t go wrong with the classic.
Classic Wednesday Addams dress
Morticia Addams
As a side note, whilst we’re on the subject of Wednesday Addams, you could also go with the classic black dress queen - Morticia Addams.
Morticia Addams costume
#6 Ghostface from Scream
Ghostface from Scream is another classic look which thanks to Jenna Ortega has had a revamp.
Here’s some inspiration on how to rock a modern Ghostface costume this Halloween.
Ghostface Costume for women - Image Source Pinterest
As long as you have the knife, mask, and a splash of fake blood. Any dress would do but I’d recommend something loose fitting up top.
The Dress
Ghostface Mask
Fake Knife
Fake Blood
#7 Maleficent
Maleficent is an costume which you can either go all in with, or last minute low effort and it still looks great.
So once again, any black dress you want with this one, it’s more about how you accessorize.
Here are a few examples of people who went all in with the outfit…
Maleficent Cosplay - Image source Pinterest
Maleficent Cosplay 2 - Image source Pinterest
Maleficent Costume for a Halloween party - Image source Pinterest
And here are some examples of people who kept it minimalist yet still rocked the look.
Maleficent Costume for a Halloween party 2 - Image source Pinterest
Sheer Maleficent Halloween costume - Image source Pinterest
Below are a few recommended products to make your Maleficent costume look amazing.
Maleficent Horns
Feather Shawl
Hooded Cape
Red Lipstick
How to do the Maleficent Makeup
Speaking of lipstick. Don’t forget the makeup. Below is a tutorial I found on YouTube which should help you out because it’s not just about the red lips, it’s about getting that sharp jawline look.
#8 Vampire Costume
The Vampire, a great last minute look that you can put as much effort as you want in to. At the end of the day, a vampire is just a regular person with fangs, so if you want to go sexy vampire, go sexy vampire, you want to go cutesy vampire, go cutesy vampire, gothic, go gothic and so on and so on.
Personally I’ve always like the cottagecore type dresses for vampires, something a little more gothic like this one.
Cottagecore Dress
Vampire Fangs
Whether you’re going all in or minimal effort, you’re going to need vampire fangs. The only ones I recommend are the Scarecrow ones below. They’re comfortable and customisable. Meaning they’ll stay in your mouth all night and look great.
Scarecrow Vampire Fangs
And of course, you’re going to need…
Fake Blood
If you’re going simplistic, that’s your look complete. However, if you want to put some real effort in, I’d recommend these 2 finds.
Hooded Cloak
Sheer Gloves
#9 Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel Halloween costume - Image source Pinterest
Black fallen angel Halloween costume with black halo - Image source Pinterest
Black fallen angel Halloween costume with black horns - Image source Pinterest
Similar to the vampire, this can be a real low effort costume. All you actually need is some black wings. Pair them with ANY black dress and shazam! you’re a fallen angel.
Which also means it’s nice and budget friendly!
Wings and Halo
It’s also another outfit that would benefit from these gloves…
Sheer Gloves
And if the black halo isn’t for you. how about these.
Black Horns
#10 Witch
There are so many fantastic witch costumes that utilise a black dress. Honestly, it’s difficult to whittle down the list to just a few looks. You can really have fun with this. Here are the 2 varieties that stand out in the witchverse.
Option 1; Kendall Jenner’s Classy Witch
The Dress
The Gloves
Side note: make sure you wear some rings over the gloves
Option 2; The Wicked Witch
Green wicked witch Halloween costume - Image source Pinterest
Now if you want to go a little more classic and want to be scrubbing green paint of your body all of November, I’d recommend the wicked witch.
The Dress
Green body paint
#11 Black Bunny
Modelled perfectly above by the dangerous woman herself Ariana Grande, next on our list is the black bunny.
This is an outfit which in part, thanks to Ariana Grande, is slowly rivelling the classic black cat costume.
Here’s a few more inspirational ideas for your Halloween bunny costume.
PVC Black bunny Halloween costume inspiration - Image source Pinterest
Easy Bunny outfit for Halloween - Image source Pinterest
Cheap bunny costume for Halloween - Image source Pinterest
And here’s what you will need to get the look…
Bunny Ears Option 1
Bunny Ears Option 2
Bunny Tail
The Dress
The Gloves
#12 Cruella de Vil
Ah, Cruella De Vil, what a fantastic idea for a black dress Halloween costume. I’ll list what you need below, but first, let’s have some inspiration shall we.
Cruella De Vil Halloween costume inspiration - Image source Pinterest
Cruella De Vil Halloween costume inspiration 2 -Image source Pinterest
Cruella De Vil Halloween costume inspiration 3 - Image source Pinterest
The Dress
Red Gloves
Cigarette Holder
#13 Nun
Nun Halloween costume idea - Image source Pinterest
For the classic nun you can wear whatever black dress you want/have. Don’t think it has to be one of those oversized long sleeved dresses either, feel free to go crazy.
To really complete the nun costume this Halloween, you will need;
The Nun Kit
And if you want to go for the dead nun look, don’t forget your fake blood.
Fake Blood
#14 Flapper Girl
1920s Great Gatsby Flapper girl Halloween costume idea - Image source Pinterest
DIY 1920s Great Gatsby Flapper girl Halloween costume idea - Image source Pinterest
The humble flapper girl is a classic option which you will probably use time and time again. Everyone’s always throwing 1920s themed parties, Great Gatsby parties, and of course… Halloween.
The Dress
The Flapper Girl Set
Fishnet Tights
Vintage Fan
And that concludes our list of black dress Halloween costumes that you can easily DIY this year. If you have any recommendations that wasn’t on the list, do let me know in the below comments, don’t forget to let me know your favourite look and of course! Feel free to send your Halloween photos to hello@smartblend.co.uk and I’ll add them to this article!
Happy Halloween!
xoxo, Cameron
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