23+ Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Females
Halloween costumes for women that you can easily DIY at home in time for Halloween.
So you’ve put off your Halloween costume and now you’re franticly searching for last minute options. We’ve all been there. But do not threat! I’ve got 23 fantastic options from pop culture, classics, and timeless Halloween costumes that you can DIY yourself last minute.
In-fact, many of these costumes can be done with stuff you probably already have in your wardrobe, so even if your Halloween party is tonight, you’ll be sorted!
I’ll give inspiration and recommended products for each and every look. So scroll on through or use the below table on content to jump to a certain look.
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#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 a little black dress is the Miss Halloween beauty queen look here from the drop dead gorgeous (see what I did there?) Molly Mae Hague.
Chances are you already own a little black dress so this should come easy. Here’s how I would do it from Scratch…
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
Whilst we’re on the subject, don’t think you have to do it exactly like Molly Mae did. Think outside the box. Do you have a pink dress? You could go as Miss Congeniality.
Miss Congeniality - image source Pinterest.
Got a red dress? White dress? Or any beauty looking dress? Try going for the prom queen look.
Red prom queen - Image source Pinterest
Pink prom queen - Image source Pinterest
Black Prom Queen Costume - image source Pinterest
#2 Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction
Mia Wallace from pulp fiction is an absolute classic last minute costume idea for the ladies. And you have 2 options.
First option is pre overdose. This is the easiest. Just throw on some black pants or a skirt, white shirt and black bob wig, you’re done. You’ve probably got everything you need already other then the wig but how important is it, really?
The second option is after the stabbing, something a little more dishevelled, fake blood, a needle sticking out your chest. You know, here’s some inspiration…
Mia Wallace Pulp Fiction Halloween Costume - image source Pinterest
Pulp Fiction Halloween Costume - image source Pinterest
If you’re doing this from scratch, here’s what you’ll need.
The Shirt
The Pants
Fake Blood
Black Wig
#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
Wednesday addams Halloween Costume - image source Pinterest
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 DIY 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 Mime
Easy female mime halloween costume - Image source Pinterest
Easy female mime Costume for a Halloween party - Image source Pinterest
Easy female mime Costume for a Halloween party 2 - Image source Pinterest
For optimal low effort on DIYing the perfect mime, all you need is some pale makeup, and a striped top. That literally it. However, if you’re going from scratch, here’s what I’d recomment.
Stripe Top
Black Skirt
Black and White Makeup
Red Lipstick
White Gloves
#8 Vampire Costume
Women’s vampire costume - image source Pinterest
Vampire makeup inspiration - image source Pinterest
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. My favourite last minute low effort option has to be the Kendall Jenner witch…
The Dress
The Gloves
Side note: make sure you wear some rings over the gloves
#11 Bad 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
Bloody Bunny - 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 Devil
A devil is a great choice for a last minute costume. It’s actually my choice of costume this year, I’m going back to the classics. But enough about me. What’s great about this look is that all you really need is the horns and something red, which makes it super cheap.
You can fit the devil around your own personal look, the ways you can go about doing this are countless. So as long as you have something red, just throw on some horns and you’re good to go. Here’s a few looks to inspire you.
Devil costume - image source Pinterest
Slit throat devil costume - image source Pinterest
Saucy devil - Image source Pinterest
Couples devil costumes -Image source Pinterest
Devil wears prada - Image source Pinterest
Classy Devil - image source Pinterest
Sequin Devil - image source Pinterest
Leather devil - image source Pinterest
To get you started, here’s a few recommendations…
Devil Horns
Red Suit
Red Gloves
Devil Sunglasses
Red 2-Piece
#13 Nun
Nun Halloween costume idea - Image source Pinterest
Nun Halloween costume inspiration - 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 Greek Goddess
Simply Greek goddess costume - Image source Pinterest
Greek goddess costume - Image source Pinterest
The goddess costume isn’t just for American Frat parties. This makes a great last minute idea for Halloween. Any white outfit paired with some gold and you’re good to go. Here’s what I’d recommend to get this look from scratch…
The Dress
Accessories
#15 Karen Smith from Mean Girls
I’m a mouse… Duh!
Mouse Ears
Black Dress
Pink Ribbon
#16 Nudist on stike
This has got to be the easiest most last minute costume you can wear this Halloween.
Just wear whatever you would normally wear, write “Nudist on strike” on some cardboard and wear that around your neck. Done. It doesn’t easier then this.
#17 "Jolene" Halloween Costume
Probably the most famous homewrecker we’ve never seen. Dolly Parton’s number 1 enemy, Jolene.
All we know is that her name is Jolene, Her beauty is beyond compare, she has flaming locks of auburn hair, ivory skin and eyes of emerald green. Her smile is like a breath of spring and her voice is soft like summer rain. I’d say as far as last minute costumes go, this is a fantastic choice.
Auburn hair wig
Name Sticker
#18 Bandit
The classic bandit is one you can do many ways. The classic would be a black hat and striped sweatshirt. But you can go as minimum or maximum as you want - swag bags, handcuffs, eye masks.
Bandit Halloween costume - image source Pinterest
You could even paint on the eye mask instead of buying one.
Bandit eye makeup for Halloween - image source Pinterest
And if the classic isn’t for you, try something more “Spring Breakers”
Group bandit halloween costume - image source Pinterest
The Sweatshirt
The Mask
The Swag Bag
#19 Risky Business
Womens Risky Business Group Halloween Costume - Image source Pinterest
Womens Risky Business Halloween Costume - Image source Pinterest
If Tom Cruise can rock this look, then so can you!
Large Shirt
White Socks
Black Sunglasses
#20 Snow White
With Snow White making it’s return, not only is this a great last minute costume, but it’s trendy. Next year this will be one of if not the most popular Halloween costume, so get ahead of the trend and get yourself Snow White ready now.
The reason it’s a great last minute look is because all you really need is something white on the bottom, blue on top and a hint of red.
Snow white Halloween costume idea - Image source Pinterest
Snow white Halloween costume idea - Image source Pinterest
Easy Snow white Halloween costume idea - Image source Pinterest
As a side note, here’s some inspiration for groups…
Group disney Halloween costume idea - image source Pinterest
Yellow Skirt
Blue Corset
White Stockings
White Gloves
Red Headband
#21 Skeleton
What’s great about the Skeleton look is that it’s all in the face. What you wear isn’t even important. You don’t have to even wear black! Wear whatever you want if it’s last minute, as long as you have skeleton makeup, you’re skeleton.
Classy Skeleton - image source Pinterest
Mermaid skeleton Halloween costume - image source
Women’s Skeleton Costume
#22 Ariel
The Little Mermaid is another one of those which has always been somewhat popular, but now with the remake is going to be massive.
A few ways you could do this one, obviously walking around with a mermaid tail all night isn’t ideal. So you might think your stuck with one of her land outfits.
But let’s be honest, that’s a boring choice. So here’s what I’d do to get that new ariel mermaid look this Halloween in a way that’s a lot more chic.
The Pants
Don’t Forget to Accessorise
If you want to be more Kylie Jenner about your Little Mermaid costume I’d recommend…
Mermaid Skirt
Shell Bra
For extra last minute mermaid energy, just go for something purple on top and green on the bottom. Maybe even throw in a wet hair look if you have the time.
#23 Evelyn from Everything Everywhere All at Once
Everything Everywhere All At Once was an absolute hit that raked it in during the Oscars. And no character was as prominent as Evelyn.
That being said, I think this one will be an unexpected choice for a Halloween costume this year, but you can’t deny that any 2023 pop culture list has to involve Evelyn from Everything Everywhere All at Once. And the costume is actually quite easy to replicate, so here’s how you can DIY the look yourself.
The Pants
The Shirt
The Vest
Fake Blood
And that concludes our list of last minute Halloween costumes for females 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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