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16 Red Halloween Costume Ideas For Fire Signs, Vixens, & Villains

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by Sophia Moore and Margaret Blatz
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Spooky Season is here! With just a few weeks left until Halloween, now is the time to nail down your costume. Whether you’re going all out with a major Halloween look or throwing something together from what’s already in your closet, the deadline for figuring out what you want to be is here. If you always get stuck in the same rut of not knowing what to wear or if you frequently find yourself scrambling to put together a costume at the last minute, fear not! I’ve got you covered with 16 different red Halloween costume ideas to get your spooky season creative juices flowing. (These are the best creative juices because they are pumpkin spice flavored.)

These red Halloween costume ideas have something for everyone. These crimson-inclined, monochromatic ideas come from all the corners of every universe you can imagine, from the MCU to Disney villains to the snack food aisle to Taylor Swift. Because your girl understands a budget, there are plenty of affordable options on this list mixed in with the splurges so you can read on without fear of breaking the bank. Feel free to dress these red costumes up, down, or phone a friend and turn a solo costume into a group effort. Without further ado, here are 16 red Halloween costume ideas you won’t want to miss this year.

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01

The 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 is almost always the one in charge. This complete Red Ranger costume set from Fashion Nova will have you ready to save the day.

02

Britney Spears’ “Oops!...I Did It Again” Jumpsuit

Britney is back, baby, and you can celebrate her return by throwing it back to one of her early hits for Halloween. Her “Oops!...I Did It Again” red catsuit will put you in the best Y2K mood possible. If you want to be really authentic, find a friend to dress up as an astronaut and buy a replica of that necklace you thought the old lady threw into the ocean at the end.

03

Lydia Deetz From Beetlejuice

Fans of Beetlejuice, this one is for you. Leg Avenue’s red dress and lace veil combo is the perfect foundation for a costume inspired by Winona Ryder’s character in the movie. Add some red opera gloves, dishevel your hair, and you’ll be ravishing in red on Halloween.

04

Little Red Riding Hooded Cloak

The original Little Red Riding Hood is quite a dark fairy tale, so I’m recommending you fill in this red velvet cloak 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 a girl soaked in the blood of the wolf you just killed. Maybe you’re just yourself in a mini-dress with a picnic basket. It’s Halloween. There are no rules.

05

Miss Bellum From The Powerpuff Girls

In the Powerpuff-verse, there’s one baddie that’s (literally) a head above the rest. Ms. 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.

06

A 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.

07

Wanda Maximoff From WandaVision

Take a page directly from episode six 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.

08

30-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.

09

Elastigirl (Or Violet) From The Incredibles

Another 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 this costume.

10

Seeing Red (Literally)

One of my favorite ways to make a major Halloween statement while still wearing my everyday clothes is by popping in a pair of colored contacts and I’ve been buying them for years. With a pair of red spooky contacts, you can be anything from a zombie to a demon to a member of the Volturi.

11

Britney 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, but so iconic.

12

Taylor Swift On The Red Tour

Okay, if you’re not a Swiftie, you can use this costume to go out as a circus ring leader. If you are a Swiftie, use this set to channel major Red tour energy. The ensemble comes with a dress, sequined coat, and hat — all you’re missing is your microphone and fishnets.

13

The 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.

14

Cruella 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 Glory Sunshine. 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.

15

Jessica Rabbit From Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Let me count the ways I love this costume. One of the most iconic ladies in red, Jessica Rabbit is a classy *and* classic staple Halloween costume. This set from Roma Costumes is one of the rare versions of the costume that comes with all three pieces — the iconic wig, purple opera gloves, and the dress — which does make it one of the more expensive costumes on this list, but it comes with rave reviews.

“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!”

16

Buttercup 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.

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