Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples

September 11th, 2008 • Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen • Related • Filed Under

51S9V47EMCL. SL160 Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and CouplesThis Halloween, you could don a creative costume for women (think Hilary Clinton or Sarah Palin), or stick with the “tried and true” costumes (Queen Elizabeth or Amelia Earhart). Here’s an extensive list of unique costumes for women, girls, and couples!

First, though, here’s a quotation about Halloween from Gwen Stefani:

“Being in a band you can wear whatever you want - it’s like an excuse for Halloween everyday,” said Stefani.

Choosing creative Halloween costumes whenever you “go to work” would be like playing dress-up and donning a different persona in front of thousands of people. If you’re an introvert, you could wear a mask or glamorous head piece (think of those Venetian masks that are worn at the Carnivale every year in Venice!). 

By the way, Amazon has a huge selection of beautiful regular and plus-size Halloween costumes for women Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples and girls. Click on the baby in the lady bug costume for more info about that for October 31st. If you’re looking for simple homemade costumes for Halloween or creative costumes for women and girls, check out the following ideas. I’ve also included some creative Halloween costumes for couples, so husbands and partners aren’t left out… 

Creative Halloween Costumes for Women & Girls

Money-saving tip: go to a second-hand store, such as Value Village or the Salvation Army, to find ready-made Halloween costumes or eclectic and vintage clothes. You can shop with your costume in mind, or go with an open mind and pull something together as you shop!

Pirate Swashbuckler Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - a great Halloween costume for women is a strong, ruthless, seaworthy female pirate. You could dress up as the fictional Elizabeth Swann from The Pirates of the Caribbean, or real Mary Read or Anne Bonny.

“Wardrobe Malfunction” Costume Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - this trendy Halloween costume for women (not girls) comes with a huge naked boob popping out of a dress or blouse.

Jane of Tarzan & Jane fame Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - I had this Halloween costume for years, and never got tired of wearing it! I love how powerful, strong, and smart Jane is; she makes this a perfect creative Halloween costume for women or girls.

 

Mardi Gras Costumes, Masks, Beads & More

 

Wonder Woman Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - this is a tried-and-true favorite Halloween costume for women, worn by females of all ages!

Sexy Witch Costume Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - ditch the old notion of a witch wearing a shapeless black cape and hideous nose. Instead, create a simple homemade costume for Halloween out of a sexy black dress with a ragged black hem and sleeves, black choker necklace, wild black hair, high heeled black shoes, and dramatic gothic makeup. This can be a unique, unusual, and highly creative Halloween costume for women.

Moulin Rouge Dancer Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - a la Nicole Kidman in the movie Moulin Rouge! This is a fantastic Halloween costume idea because it’s totally open to interpretation.

A 20’s Flapper Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - a definite classic Halloween costume for women, that never goes out of style.

A Pioneer Lady or Female Pilgrim from the 1800’s Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - the loose-fitting dress and apron will make you feel relaxed and unself-conscious (not like the sexy black witch costume!). The pioneer or pilgrim is a great costume for girls.

Female Zorro Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - if the Swashbuckler Pirate Lady doesn’t suite your tastes, go as a female Zorro. After you gather your sword, mask, and black hat - all you need is a white steed!

Catwoman, Batgirl, or Spiderwoman Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - okay, these aren’t exactly creative Halloween costume for women or girls, but they are definitely tried-and-true favorites.

Gangster or Mafia Girl Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - this Halloween costume for women can be sexy, tough, aggressive, intimidating, and illegal - or a mixture of all of the above! Again, it’s a great choice for a homemade Halloween costume because it’s open to your interpretation and imagination.

Medieval Renaissance Queen or Peasant Girl Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - vintage stores may have tons of gorgeous dresses to choose from - but start your Halloween shopping early!


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Creative Halloween Costumes for Couples (or Women or Men!)

You can rent, buy, or make these costumes from second-hand clothing stores. Shopping for these costumes together could be a fun and bonding experience!

  • Adam & Eve Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples
  • Arwen and Aragon
  • Bacon & Eggs Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples
  • Ball and Chain
  • Barbie and Ken
  • Bee Keeper and Bee
  • Biker Couple
  • Bonnie and Clyde
  • Bride and Groom (you can wear your wedding dress again!)
  • Cleopatra and Mark Anthony
  • Cowboy and Cowgirl
  • Danny and Sandy (from the movie Grease)
  • Dark Knight Batman and Robin (very, very popular)
  • Drew Carey and Mimi
  • Fay Wray and King Kong
  • Female Devil and Male Angel
  • Female Doctor and Male Nurse
  • Football Player and Cheerleader
  • Fred and Wilma Flintstone
  • Gangster and Flapper
  • Harry Potter and Hermione
  • Hippie Couple
  • Jack and Jill
  • Kermit and Miss Piggy
  • King and Queen of Hearts/Spades/Diamonds/Clubs
  • Lock and Key
  • Lucille Ball and Ricky
  • Mouse and Cheese
  • Pirate and Parrot
  • Plug & Socket Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples
  • Pirates Elizabeth Swann and William Turner (or Captain Jack Sparrow)
  • Robin Hood and Maid Marion
  • Santa and Mrs Claus
  • Shrek and Fiona
  • Sonny and Cher
  • Stamp and letter
  • Tarzan and Jane
  • The Matrix Couple (from the movie The Matrix)
  • Toothpaste and Toothbrush
  • Viking Couple

If you have any tips for creative Halloween costumes for women, girls or couples, please comment below!

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  1. Comment by Hayley on 7 October 2008:

    I think that these costumes need to be more unique and funny. I had seen these costumes before. I want my costume to be something that almost no one else will think of.

  2. Comment by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on 7 October 2008:

    The “Unique Costumes for Men & Women That You Can Make at Home” are very unique and funny! There’s a list of over 400 creative Halloween costumes for women, and even if one of those doesn’t work for you, it’ll at least get you thinking in different ways. Here’s the link….

    http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/2008/09/24/unique-halloween-costumes-for-men-women-that-you-can-make-at-home/

  3. Comment by Marilyn on 15 June 2009:

    Halloween is fast approaching and very much around the corner. I am sure you have many events lined up for the celebration! The possibilities of creative Halloween costumes are limitless — and there are many ways an adult can have fun and relive childhood days.

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