9 Easy Brunette Halloween Costumes For Brown-Haired Girlies

When it comes to a campy, creepy classic, Lydia Deetz, as portrayed by Winona Ryder in the 1988 cult classic movie Beetlejuice, is the only way to go. The angsty teen has so many great, gothic looks, but my personal fave is her red wedding ‘fit. All you need is a few yards of red tulle to pull it off. Well, the tulle and some hair gel to really get her pointy bangs.

While Ryder’s character has a lot of iconic looks throughout the movie, her wedding dress is one of the best. The red, the ruffles, and the gloves all make it a winner. To make recreating that costume easy, you can buy Leg Avenue’s Beetle Bride Costume. It comes with a veil, gloves, and a pretty accurate dress.

Halloween is all about witches, so why not dress as one of the most famous good witches out there? Kiki, the adorable delivery girl from Kiki’s Delivery Service is a super easy costume to recreate. All you need is a black dress, a big red bow, a broom, and a helpful, if sarcastic, sidekick cat.

Kiki’s black dress is pretty loose so she can stay comfortable during all of her airmail deliveries, so ASOS’ Smock Midi Dress fits the bill. It shares a similar bodice and length with Kiki’s dress and once you add a red bow, everyone will clock your character right away.

Who doesn’t love a pop culture Halloween costume? When it comes to the pantheon of 2022’s pop culture icons, there are few as major as Olivia Rodrigo. Luckily, she also has a pretty easy style to recreate. All you really need is a plaid skirt, crop top, and platform shoes to steal the singer’s look.

Pastel Goth’s Plaid Mini Skirt is a perfect starting point for your Olivia Rodrigo costume. It looks like it could’ve come right out of the Sour singer’s closet and has maximum re-wear potential.

In honor of her retirement, dressing up as Serena Williams makes for a perfect costume. Her ability to bring glam to the tennis court means you can dress both comfortably and fashionably this Halloween.

You can’t just toss on any old tennis dress for this costume. You have to go with something stylish. The backless detail and bow on Halara’s Backless Dress combine athletic style with a touch of femme sweetness, the perfect combo for a night out as the tennis legend.

To look like the littlest Morgan, you just need a cottagecore nightgown like this Lace Trim Maxi Dress and some DIY determination. Simply smear your nightgown in dirt, makeup, or dye to give it that “I’ve been trapped in a well” look.

Get your nerd on by dressing up as one of my favorite cartoon superheroes: Raven from Teen Titans. The human-demon hybrid was the coolest person on TV when I growing up, and she remains iconic to this day. Also, she wears a cape. Enough said.

Since her outfit does have a lot of moving parts, it’s probably easier to go the route of buying a costume outright. This version of Raven’s ‘fit comes with a bodysuit, cape, and boot covers for a full cosplay look.

Lara Croft is an ingenious costume because she’s super recognizable and her costume is basically casual separates. All you really need is a tank top, cargo shorts, and some thigh holsters.

Throughout all of her iterations, cargo pants or shorts are a Croft staple. All the pocket options on BLVB’s Bermuda Shorts totally make them Tomb Raider-approved.

Childhood characters get a lot of praise on Halloween, so taking it all the way back to Recess will definitely earn you some cool points. On Recess, there was no one quite as hardcore as Spinelli. Her leather jacket and combat boots made her a style icon and channeling her Bikercore energy will have you causing mayhem in no time.

Honestly, I don’t like buying things just for Halloween. I much prefer shopping for costume ideas that I can and will wear again, like this orange beanie from Amazon. Add a pair of pigtails secured with red hair ties, a leather jacket, and some striped tights, and you’ll be the toughest gal on the playground.

If you’re prone to disappearing during nights out, Carmen Sandiego is the brunette Halloween costume idea for you. The Robin Hood-like character is known for her red trench coat and braininess, so definitely make sure you have a few geographical facts hidden up your sleeve.

Sadly, trench coats can cost a pretty penny and it’s hard to find one that really matches this signature thief’s crimson-inclined style. Luckily, there’s a Carmen Sandiego Costume on Amazon that includes her coat, hat, and yellow scarf. In this getup, you definitely won’t be freezing this Halloween.