17 Red Halloween Costume Ideas That’ll Spice Up Your OOTD

The original Little Red Riding Hood is quite a dark fairy tale, but you can fill in this crimson cape 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 soaked in the blood of the wolf you just killed. Maybe you’re just yourself in a minidress with a picnic basket. It’s Halloween. There are no rules.

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, so iconic.

If you are a Swiftie, you can use this set to channel major Red energy. The ensemble comes with a dress, sequined coat, and hat — all you’re missing is your microphone and fishnets.

If you’re not a Swiftie, you can use this costume to go out as a circus ring leader. Think: Britney Spears’ “Circus.”

Another option that’s Taylor-made for Swifties, you could cosplay as the singer at Travis Kelce’s football games — or even as the tight end himself.

At one of the Chiefs’ matchups in September 2024, she basically wore a jersey as a dress with over-the-knee black boots and some gold jewelry and called it a day. Easily dupe-able.

Swiftie’s bestie Blake Lively made one of the most noteworthy cameos, as Lady Deadpool, in one of 2024’s most noteworthy movies, Deadpool & Wolverine. If you want to make an equally noteworthy move on Halloween, you should consider dressing up as her onscreen alter ego.

If you and your SO plan to coordinate this year, there’s a very obvious (Ryan Reynolds-approved) match for this one.

Are you the main character of your friend group or, at the very least, the leader? If so, you should probably spend this Halloween dressed up as the Red Power Ranger.

Throughout the franchise, from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, the Red Ranger was almost always the one in charge. This complete Red Ranger costume set from Fashion Nova will have you ready to save the day.

If you were of a fan of this year’s Beetlejuice sequel, this one’s for you. This particular costume from Amazon is the perfect foundation for a costume inspired by Winona Ryder’s character in the OG movie.

Add some red opera gloves, dishevel your hair, and you’ll be ravishing in red on Halloween.

In the Powerpuff-verse, there’s one baddie that’s (literally) a head above the rest. Miss Sara Bellum was the mayor’s assistant, aka the person who actually ran the City of Townsville.

If the faceless character’s sassy personality isn’t enough to convince you to try out this costume, maybe the fact that Doja Cat dressed up as Bellum for Halloween in 2021 will do the trick.

If you want to look like a snack, why not literally dress up as one? Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are known for their burning flavor, so you’ll definitely get spicy points with this costume.

Pro tip: Try bringing along your own bag of these infamous cheesy puffs for an extra layer of authenticity, plus a fun and vaguely unsettling conversation starter.

Take a page directly from Episode 6 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.

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.

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 Lulus. 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.

As an added bonus, you can rewear this dress for another special occasion.

A 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 the same costume.

One of the most iconic ladies in red, Jessica Rabbit is a classy *and* classic staple Halloween costume. This set is one of the rare versions of the costume that comes with all three pieces: the iconic wig, purple opera gloves, and the dress.

“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!”

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.

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.

One of the easiest ways to make a major Halloween statement while still wearing your everyday clothes is by popping in a pair of colored contacts. With a pair of red ones, you can be anything from a zombie to a demon to a member of the Volturi.