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Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game on Sept. 15.
17 Red Halloween Costume Ideas That’ll Spice Up Your OOTD

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by Sophia Moore and Margaret Blatz
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Spooky season is very much here, which means the deadline for figuring out what you want to be for All Hallows’ Eve is fast approaching. Fortunately, if you’re looking for red Halloween costume ideas, there are plenty of amazing options to choose from.

Whether you’re planning to go all out with a detailed look or throw something together from what’s already in your closet, it’s no exaggeration to say there’s something for everyone. You can find crimson-inclined, monochromatic concepts coming from all corners of every universe you can imagine, from the MCU and Disney heroes to the snack food aisle and nostalgia-inducing childhood faves. Pop icons like Britney Spears and Taylor Swift also have iconic moments (or even entire *albums*) in the vibrant shade.

Since everyone’s budget is different — especially when it comes to one-time occasions like Halloween — there are plenty of affordable options mixed in with some splurges. Feel free to dress these up, down, or phone a friend and turn a solo costume into a group effort. Without further ado, below you’ll find 16 red Halloween costume ideas you won’t want to miss this year.

01Little Red Riding Hood

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.

02Britney Spears In “Oops!... I Did It Again”

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.

03Taylor Swift’s Red Era

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.”

04Taylor Swift On Game Day

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.

05Lady Deadpool From Deadpool & Wolverine

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.

06The Red Ranger From Power Rangers

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.

07Lydia Deetz From Beetlejuice

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.

08Miss Bellum From The Powerpuff Girls

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.

09A Bag Of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

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.

10Wanda Maximoff From WandaVision

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.

11The Queen Of Hearts From Alice in Wonderland

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.

12Cruella De Vil From Cruella

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.

13Elastigirl (Or Violet) From The Incredibles

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.

14Jessica Rabbit From Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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!”

15Buttercup From The Princess Bride

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.

1630-Second Stress-Free Devil Costume

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.

17Seeing Red (Literally)

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.

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