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50 Halloween Costumes for Girls: Cute, Spooky and Fun Ideas

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You’ll find both traditional favorites and more unusual Halloween costume ideas for girls, including Disney characters, Harry Potter, DC superheroes, Star Wars costumes, retro dress-up looks, and plenty of options that have nothing to do with being a princess.

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Halloween costumes for girls can be sweet, spooky, funny, adventurous, sparkly, or completely unexpected. This collection brings together 50 costume ideas for girls with very different personalities, from classic princesses and witches to superheroes, animals, movie characters, and costumes that are just plain silly.

Halloween costumes for girls

This list of Halloween costumes for girls is organized by style, making it easier to jump to the ideas that fit her best. Browse princess and fairytale costumes, witches and spooky looks, superheroes, cute animals, classic dress-up ideas, and funny or unique costumes that are made to stand out.

Quick Picks: Halloween Costumes for Girls

With 50 options on this list, it helps to have a few places to start. These are some of the costumes that stood out to me for different styles and personalities.

  • For the princess fan: Descendants: The Rise of Red Costume
  • For the girl who wants spooky: Beetlejuice-Inspired Costume
  • For the superhero fan: Wonder Woman Costume
  • For the animal lover: Peacock Costume Dress
  • For the Star Wars fan: Rey Costume
  • For the girl who wants everyone laughing: Crazy Cat Lady Costume

50 Halloween Costumes for Girls by Style

This list of Halloween costume ideas is grouped by style so you can skip straight to the kind of look she is most likely to love. You will find everything from princess and fairytale costumes to spooky looks, superheroes, animal costumes, classic dress-up ideas, and funny or unusual outfits.

There are also plenty of character Halloween costumes for girls throughout the list, including Disney favorites, Harry Potter, DC superheroes, Wizard of Oz characters, and Star Wars costumes for girls.

      

 

Princess and Fairytale Costumes

For girls who love a little magic, these princess and fairytale looks include royal gowns, storybook favorites, and fantasy-inspired Halloween outfits for girls who want to feel extra special on Halloween night.

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Alice in Wonderland Costume for Girls
I love how instantly recognizable this one is without needing a pile of accessories. The blue dress, white apron, and bow give it that classic Alice look that works beautifully for Halloween, storybook day, or dress-up.
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Rise of Red Princess Costume
I love that this one gives girls a princess-inspired option that doesn’t look like a traditional ball gown. Red’s bold Wonderland style is especially fun for Descendants fans who want something with a little more attitude.
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Light-Up Princess Costume
The lights are what make this one so much fun! It has all the sparkle of a classic princess dress, but the light-up details make it especially cute once trick-or-treating starts after dark.
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Medieval Princess Costume
A beautiful choice for girls who love castles, royalty, and storybook-inspired dress-up with an old-world look. This is such a pretty alternative to the usual modern princess dresses. I love the old-fashioned, storybook look for girls who are into castles, royalty, and medieval fantasy.
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Spanish Princess Costume
I love how different this is from the typical princess costume. The dramatic red-and-black style gives it a beautiful flamenco-inspired look that really stands out.
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Greek Goddess Costume for Girls
This one feels elegant without needing a ton of accessories to make the look work. The flowing white-and-blue design is a pretty choice for girls who love mythology or want something a little different from a standard princess dress.
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Elsa Costume from Frozen
Elsa is one of those characters that never seems to disappear from Halloween wish lists. This sparkling blue look gives Frozen fans the icy princess style they’re hoping for.
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Little Mermaid
I really like the shimmery, colorful details on this one. It has that magical under-the-sea look without being exactly the same mermaid costume every other girl is wearing.
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Hooded Huntress Costume
This is one of my favorites for a girl who wants fantasy without all the pink and sparkle. The hood and darker styling make it feel adventurous, mysterious, and strong.
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Arabian Princess Fancy Costume
The bright colors make this such a fun princess option. It has a Jasmine-inspired look that Aladdin fans will recognize without being another traditional poufy princess gown.
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Mirabel Costume from Encanto
You really can’t miss Mirabel with all those bright colors and embroidered-looking details. This is a cheerful choice for an Encanto fan who wants a character costume that feels playful instead of fancy.
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Witches, Vampires and Spooky Costumes

These spooky Halloween costumes for girls bring just the right amount of creepy fun. Choose from witches, vampires, skeleton-inspired looks, and other Halloween classics for girls who would rather be spooky than sweet.

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The Wizard of Oz: Glinda
Not every witch has to be spooky! I love this one for girls who want Halloween magic, a gorgeous dress, and plenty of sparkle while still getting to say they dressed as a witch.
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Fairytale Witch Costume
This is such a cute take on a classic witch. It has enough traditional Halloween style to be instantly recognizable without making the costume feel too dark or scary.
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Victorian Vampiress Costume
I love the dramatic old-fashioned look of this one. The long dress gives it a much more theatrical vampire feel than simply adding a cape and fangs to a regular outfit.
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Wicked Witch of The West
Sometimes a classic is exactly what you want. This is a fun pick for Wizard of Oz fans or any girl who wants to go all-in on the traditional wicked-witch look.
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Vampire Halloween Costume
Vampire Halloween Costume
The winged details are what caught my attention here. They give the costume a little extra drama and make it feel much more interesting than a basic vampire dress.
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Beetlejuice-Inspired Costume for Girls
This one is quirky, spooky, and definitely not another princess costume! I love it for girls who prefer Halloween characters with a little weirdness and personality.
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Story Book Witch Costume
This has such a fun storybook-witch feel to it. It’s a nice middle ground for girls who want to dress as a witch without going super scary.
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Hermione Granger Costume
For the girl who would rather spend Halloween at Hogwarts, Hermione is an easy choice. I love that this is a character costume she can enjoy for Halloween and still pull back out later for Harry Potter dress-up
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Superhero Costumes for Girls

Let her save the day in one of these superhero costumes for girls. From well-known comic-book characters to powerful caped favorites, these are fun costume ideas for girls who want an action-packed Halloween look.

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Batgirl Tutu Costume
The tutu makes this Batgirl costume extra cute without losing the superhero look. It’s a fun option for girls who want capes and crime-fighting with a little more flair.
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Catwoman Costume for Girls
This is a sleek choice for Batman fans who would rather be the mysterious Catwoman than another caped hero. I especially like it for girls who want something darker without being traditionally spooky.
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Justice League Supergirl Tutu Costume
I love the combination of superhero and tutu here. It keeps the recognizable Supergirl look while making the costume feel a little more playful.
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23
Harley Quinn Costume for Girls
Harley Quinn is definitely one of the bolder options on this list. This recognizable red-and-black look is a fun choice for DC fans who want something with more personality than a traditional superhero costume.
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24
Super DC Heroes Wonder Woman Costume
Wonder Woman is such a classic superhero choice. I especially like this one for girls who want a strong, instantly recognizable character without needing a complicated costume.
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25
Pink Supergirl Costume Dress
This is a fun twist on the traditional Supergirl colors. The pink makes it feel a little different while still keeping the cape-and-superhero look everyone recognizes.
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Rey Costume for Girls
Not a Superhero, but definitely a Hero! Rey is a great choice for girls who love Star Wars and want to be the hero of their own adventure. I like that the neutral wrapped style is immediately recognizable without being overly complicated.
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Cute Animal Costume Ideas

Animal costumes are an easy choice when you’re looking for cute costumes for girls. From colorful birds and ladybugs to foxes and dalmatians, these playful options work well for Halloween, school events, and dress-up long after October is over.

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Playful Bear Costume for Girls
This looks ridiculously cozy! I love animal costumes like this for younger girls because they’re cute, easy to recognize, and can be much warmer than a thin princess dress on a chilly Halloween night.
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Inflatable Axolotl Costume
An axolotl costume is exactly the kind of wonderfully random thing I want in a Halloween list. If she loves funny animals or wants something almost nobody else will be wearing, this one definitely stands out.
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Dalmatian Costume Set
This is such an easy way to create an adorable puppy look without dealing with a giant full-body costume. The spotted accessories make the character obvious while still letting her move around comfortably.
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Peacock Costume Dress
The colors on this peacock costume are gorgeous. I love it for a girl who wants an animal costume that still feels fancy and dramatic.
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Scampering Squirrel Halloween Costume
A squirrel is such an unexpectedly cute Halloween choice! This would be especially fun for a girl who loves woodland animals and wants something different from the usual cats and puppies.
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Ladybug
You really can’t go wrong with a ladybug for a sweet, classic animal costume. It’s colorful, recognizable, and especially cute for younger girls.
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33
Inflatable Dancing Hippo Costume
I laughed when I found this one, which is exactly why it belongs on the list. An inflatable dancing hippo is perfect for a girl whose number-one Halloween goal is making everyone else laugh.
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Halloween Fox Costume
This fox costume looks so soft and cozy. I especially like it for cooler Halloween weather when a warm animal costume sounds much better than shivering in a sleeveless dress.
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Black Cat Furry Costume
A black cat is a Halloween classic, but the furry details make this one much more fun than simply adding ears and a tail to black clothes.
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Classic, Career, and Historical Dress-Up Ideas

Not every Halloween look needs to come from a movie or storybook. These classic and career-inspired dress-up ideas for girls include recognizable favorites, retro looks, and imaginative options that make it easy to create a fun costume without following the latest character trend.

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50s Favorite Girls Car Hop Costume
This is such a cute throwback! I love the retro car-hop look for girls who want something recognizable and fun without dressing as a current movie character.
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Peace & Love Hippie Costume
The bright colors and retro styling make this one instantly fun. It’s an easy choice for a girl who likes a laid-back costume with plenty of personality.
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Girls Army Costume
This is a fun choice for girls who like military or historical-style dress-up rather than princesses and superheroes. The structured green jacket, matching skirt, and cap give it a polished vintage-inspired look.
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Police Officer Costume for Girls
This one even has the sunglasses to finish the look. It’s a classic career costume that works just as well for everyday dress-up as it does for Halloween.
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Angel Costume
I love all the pretty detailing on this one. An angel is a sweet classic choice for girls who want something light and whimsical without dressing as a princess.
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Halloween Cheerleader Costume
Halloween Cheerleader Costume
This is a fun choice for girls who want something sporty rather than sparkly or spooky. The accessories help make the cheerleader look feel complete instead of just looking like a regular outfit.
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Pirate Costume
Walk the plank! A pirate costume is always fun because she gets to really play the character. Add a few dramatic “Arrrs!” and she’s ready to spend Halloween searching for treasure.
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Funny and Unique Halloween Cosplay Outfit Ideas

For something a little different, these Halloween costume ideas for girls lean funny, unexpected, or just plain fun. They’re especially good for girls who want a costume that stands out from the usual princesses, witches, and superheroes.

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Funny Tourist Costume for Girls
This one is wonderfully ridiculous, which is exactly the point. I love it for a girl who would much rather get laughs on Halloween than dress up as another princess or superhero.
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Dunk Your Doughnut Costume
She can literally go trick-or-treating dressed as a treat! This silly doughnut costume is an easy pick for girls who love food costumes and want something cheerful and unexpected.
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Hilarious Poop Emoji Costume for Girls
There is absolutely no pretending this one is sophisticated. 😂 But for the girl who thinks poop jokes are hilarious, it might be the costume she talks about for years.
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Beauty School Dropout Costume for Girls
This one is such a fun throwback for Grease fans! The dramatic silver look is quirky, sparkly, and completely different from the costumes most kids will be wearing.
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Old Lady or Grandma
There is something hilarious about a kid showing up dressed like somebody’s grandma. Add the wig and accessories and this becomes one of those costumes that gets reactions everywhere she goes.
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Funky Punky Bones
This is exactly why I kept it out of the regular spooky section. It’s technically a skeleton, but the neon bones, bright tutu, and colorful details turn it into something completely different from the usual black-and-white skeleton costume.
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Crazy Cat Lady Costume for Girls
This one makes me laugh every time I see it. The collection of little cats takes the “crazy cat lady” joke all the way, making it perfect for a girl who wants a costume people will actually stop and look at.
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Chewbacca Costume for Girls
This may be one of the most unexpected Star Wars costumes on the list. The furry hood, dress, and bandolier-inspired details make Chewbacca surprisingly cute while still being unmistakably Chewie.
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How to Choose a Halloween Costume for Girls

The best costume is not necessarily the fanciest one. It is the one she is excited to wear and can actually enjoy once Halloween night arrives.

Before ordering, check the size chart for the specific costume instead of assuming her usual clothing size will match. It is also worth checking exactly what is included, since accessories shown in a product photo are not always part of the costume.

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Think about where she will wear it, too. A long princess gown may be perfect for a school party, while trick-or-treating may call for something easier to walk in. If Halloween tends to be chilly where you live, look for a costume with enough room to layer clothes underneath or choose one of the warmer animal and character options.

Most of all, let her personality lead the decision. Some girls want a sparkling princess dress. Others would rather be Hermione, Chewbacca, a vampire, a police officer, a squirrel, or even a poop emoji. That variety is exactly what makes Halloween dress-up so much fun.

Character Halloween Costumes for Girls

Character costumes are always popular because kids already know who they want to become. This list includes recognizable favorites from movies, books, comics, and television, including Elsa, Mirabel, Hermione Granger, Glinda, Beetlejuice, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Catwoman, Red from Descendants: The Rise of Red, and more.

Star Wars costumes for girls are included too, with both Rey and Chewbacca giving girls very different ways to bring the galaxy far, far away to Halloween night.

Classic Dress-Up and Historical Costume Ideas

Not every costume needs to come from the latest movie. Classic dress-up ideas can be just as much fun and often work for school events, spirit days, plays, and imaginative dress-up long after Halloween is over.

The car hop, hippie, police officer, cheerleader, pirate, angel, army girl, and other vintage-inspired looks in this collection give you several options if she prefers a more traditional costume. These also work well for shoppers searching for historical or land-girl-style costume ideas rather than character costumes.

Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

  • Choose a costume that is easy to walk in and does not drag on the ground.
  • Add reflective tape, a flashlight, or glow sticks if the costume is dark.
  • Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible.
  • Have younger children trick-or-treat with an adult and older kids stay with a group.
  • Check candy and treats before kids eat them.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

There are a lot of different directions you can go with girls’ Halloween costumes. Here are a few quick answers to common costume-shopping questions.

Popular Halloween costumes for girls include princesses, witches, superheroes, favorite movie and book characters, animals, and funny costumes. Elsa, Hermione Granger, Wonder Woman, Glinda, Rey, and classic witch costumes are all recognizable choices, but unusual options can be just as much fun.

Girls who do not want a princess costume have plenty of choices. Try a superhero, witch, vampire, Star Wars character, animal, police officer, pirate, hippie, funny food costume, or an unexpected option like a crazy cat lady or inflatable animal costume.

Check the size chart for the individual costume instead of relying only on your child’s usual clothing size. If she will wear layers underneath for trick-or-treating, consider that extra room when choosing a size, and check reviews for notes about whether the costume runs small or large.

More Halloween Costume Ideas

Need more costume inspiration? These Halloween costume collections can help you keep browsing by character, theme, or who you’re shopping for.

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  1. What a fabulous round up of costume ideas! There’s sure to be something for everyone in this list. Pinning. Thanks for sharing at the Halloween Link Party.

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