Need easy, cheap, or last-minute creative Halloween costume ideas? This list has 40 Cute and Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for adults, couples, families, and friends!

40 Cute + Creative Halloween Costume Ideas

Happy October 1st Everyone! Halloween is officially my favorite time of year, and every season I absolutely love creating a ton of Halloween Makeup looks, having a Halloween Movie Marathon with my boys, and of course dressing up and picking out a fun Halloween costume to create.

Right now, you’re probably asking yourself questions like:

• What can I dress up for as Halloween?
• What are the most creative Halloween costumes?
• What can I wear to a Halloween party?

That’s why today I’ve rounded up 40 Cute + Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for women, couples, groups, friends, and families, with both spooky and non-spooky Halloween costume ideas for your next Halloween party. 

The Best Creative Halloween Costume Ideas For Your Next Halloween Party

This list seriously has it all! Looking for a Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for Women?

Choose from cute and spooky costumes such as Wednesday Addams, a fortune teller, Holly Golightly, Disney costumes, and more. 

Or if you’re on the hunt for a creative Halloween couples costume or family Halloween costumes for kids and parents, there’s so many cute ones to choose from!

My personal favorites are DIY Halloween costumes such as zombie family costumes, ninja turtle costumes, or the grease family! 

The best part is all of these creative Halloween costumes are easy to put together and you can find all the tutorial and costume details by heading to the individual post under each photo.

You can also save any of these creative Halloween costume ideas to your Halloween Pinterest board for easy reference later.

Creative Halloween Costume Ideas For Women

Ladies – forget going as a boring cat or witch for the 100th time this year and try out one of these amazing and creative Halloween costume ideas for women! 

Fortune Teller Halloween Costume via Wild One Forever

This Fortune Teller Halloween Costume is so creepy and easy to create! Even better, you can get the skirt, belt, headband, and crystal ball shipped to you fast on Amazon Prime. 

Miss Universe Halloween Costume via Living After Midnite

How adorable is this Miss Universe Halloween Costume?! It’s an adorable play on words, and all you need is a dress, a sash, bouquet, and crown!

DIY Snow White Halloween Costume via I Am Style-ish

If you’re a fan of Disney princesses, then you just might love this cute DIY Snow White Halloween Costume! If you’re on a budget, you can even go thrift shopping to find everything you need. 

Wednesday Addams Halloween Costume via Lauryn Cakes

I love this fun Wednesday Addams Halloween Costume that requires only this black skater dress, black ankle boots, and black lipstick!

She Pennywise from “IT” Halloween Costume via Blonde and Ambitious Blog

This She Pennywise recreation from the movie “IT” is EPIC! Simply grab a red wig, a vintage clown costume, and don’t forget the iconic red balloon! 

Mythical Unicorn Halloween Costume via Mash-Elle

This darling Mythical Unicorn Halloween Costume is both pretty and simple! Grab a cute unicorn headband and some holographic glitter and you’re good to go!

Skeleton Bride Halloween Costume via Wild One Forever

This is probably the prettiest Skeleton Bride look I’ve ever seen! Love the lace dress and the skull makeup detailing. 

Deer Halloween Costume via 87pages

This Deer Halloween Costume is very simple to re-create. You can follow my Easy Deer Makeup tutorial for the face and grab some deer antlers here. 

Boo from “Monsters Inc.” Halloween Costume via Bowtiful Life

Any Monsters Inc. fans? This Boo costume is adorable and SO simple to make! Throw your hair in some dog ears and grab some purple leggings, an oversized pink tee, and white sneakers. 

DIY Cactus Halloween Costume via Shrimp Salad Circus

If you want a costume that is sure to win any costume contest you enter, then try this DIY Glowing Cactus Halloween Costume! It’s so cute and isn’t nearly as hard to create as you think. 

Rapunzel Halloween Costume via Bowtiful Life

If you have long hair, then a Rapunzel Halloween Costume might be the perfect choice! Don’t have long hair? Then grab this cute rapunzel braided wig with faux flowers. To finish it off, add a stuffed frog on your shoulder. So fun and easy!

Britney Spears Halloween Costume via Southern Belle in Training

“Oh Baby, Baby”…this Iconic Pop Halloween Costume is so cute and easy to create! You can either DIY it using items in your own closet or grab this cute Britney Spears costume off of Amazon to totally look the Britney part!  

Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Halloween Tutorial via Amy Victoria Baldwin

When all else fails for Halloween, why not create a Sugar Skull “Day of the Dead” look? Add in a floral crown and some fake blood to really bring the look home! 

Purple Unicorn Halloween Tutorial via Lush to Blush

I’m a sucker for cute unicorns and this colorful Purple one is so pretty! Grab a purple wig, a unicorn headband, and throw on some face glitter. 

Galaxy Girl Halloween Tutorial via Kindly Unspoken

Want to rock your inner space princess for Halloween? Check out my easy Galaxy Girl Makeup Tutorial with pink, purple, and blue colors, stars, and a touch of shimmer! 

Holly GoLightly Halloween Costume from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” via Hill Heady

This classic look is super simple to re-create with a white button up shirt and a sleeping mask. It’s a great choice if you need a last-minute costume fast!

Netflix & Chill Halloween Costume via For the Love of Glitter

This Netflix & Chill is a great last-minute Halloween costume idea! Grab some comfy lounge shorts, white sneakers, and this Netflix tee! 

Starbucks Halloween Costume via Sparkle Shiny Love

You can’t get more basic for Fall than a Starbucks Halloween Costume! Any coffee lover will think this costume is adorable and you can even wear it with a comfy pair of boot slippers! 

Disney Teacup Dress Halloween Costume via Suburban Wife City Life

Anyone want to have a tea party?! This adorable Disney Teacup Costume is very simple to make and you can even use a dress you already own! 

Leslie Knope from “Parks & Recreation” Halloween Costume via LegaLee Blonde

If you love the show Parks & Recreation, then this fun costume is for you! Grab your favorite pants suit, a voting pin, and you’re good to go!

Go Zombies Halloween Costume via Fashion A-Fare

This Go Zombies costume would be very easy to create and I love that it puts a fun spin on a traditional zombie costume.  

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Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for Friends/Couples

Need some fun Halloween costume ideas for groups and friends? Wondering what’s the best Halloween costume for couples? Then check out these super creative Halloween costume ideas for friends and couples! 

Wilma & Pebbles from “The Flintstones” Costume via Tf Diaries

Grab your bestie and create this adorable Wilma & Pebbles costume! You can easily DIY your dresses and add some accessories for this Flintstones look.  

Harley Quinn & Joker Couples Halloween Costume via Blonde and Ambitious Blog

If you want to win the cute Halloween couple contest then check out this Harley Quinn & Joker costume! So simple and fun! 

Bad + Boujee Friend Halloween Costume via The Daily Amy 

You can’t find a more simple costume to create than this Bad + Boujee Friend Halloween Costume. You only need some sunglasses and some DIY signs! 

Lucy & Ethel from “I Love Lucy” Halloween Costume via Tf Diaries

Any I Love Lucy fans? These retro Halloween costumes are adorable and you can probably create it with items already in your wardrobe. 

Alice & White Rabbit in Zombieland Halloween Costume via Blonde and Ambitious Blog

Absolutely adore this fun zombie twist on Alice in Wonderland! It’s such a great idea for a couples contest! 

Mommy & Me Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for Parents + Kids

Napoleon Dynamite and Kip Halloween Costume via Tf Diaries

This Mommy & Me costume is probably the cutest Halloween costume idea EVER! Love the Vote For Pedro Tee!

Little Red Riding Hood & Big Bad Wolf Halloween Costume via By Jen Rose

Love this darling Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf Halloween Costume! You could even have Dad dress up as the hunter too!

Strawberry & Banana Halloween Costume via I Am Style-ish

Grab some bright colored t-shirts and create this adorable Strawberry & Banana Halloween Costume! I love the little headbands too!

Cabbage Patch Doll Halloween Costume via Luv Bec

If you’re a mom of a baby girl then you should definitely try this super cute Cabbage Patch Doll Halloween Costume! It conveniently goes around a push stroller. 

Creative Halloween Costume Ideas For Families with Kids

Want to really have some fun trick-or-treating this Halloween? Then dress up as a family with your kids! Check out these fun and creative Halloween costume ideas for families with kids!

Hippie Family Halloween Costumes via Outfits & Outings

This Hippie Family is too cute and would be very simple to re-create. Tie-dye, flare jeans, and retro accessories are all you need. 

Taco Family Halloween Costumes via Prescribed Design

If your family loves Taco Tuesday, then why not be a Taco Family for Halloween? Love the fun hats and the pinata costume! 

Trains and Conductor Family Halloween Costumes via Paisley and Sparrow

How cute are these DIY trains?! You can easily wear it over your regular outfit for Halloween. 

Ninja Turtles Family Halloween Costumes via Beautifully Candid

Save a pizza box and grab these adorable Ninja Turtle Halloween Costumes! It’s a fun way to include the whole family. 

Grease Family Halloween Costumes via Outfits and Outings

If you have some leather pants and jackets, sunglasses, and white t-shirts, then you can easily create this cute Grease Family Halloween Costumes! 

Zombie Family Halloween Costume & Makeup Tutorial via Kindly Unspoken

You can never go wrong with zombies for Halloween and these Zombie Costumes are super easy to DIY with some simple white t-shirts, fake blood, and smokey eyeshadow palette. 

Skeleton Family Halloween Costumes via Hey Aimee Nicole

Go the traditional route this Halloween with this fun and spooky skeleton family costumes! These matching family Skeleton pajamas make it easy to re-create. 

Pacman Family Halloween Costumes via Covet by Tricia

LOVE this cute Pacman Family Halloween Costumes! The DIY shirts would be so easy to re-create. 

DIY Deer Family Halloween Costumes by Feathers and Stripes

Oh Deer! This DIY Deer Family Halloween Costumes are too cute and very easy to create with some simple deer antlers! 

Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto Halloween Costumes via Sugar Spice and Sparkle

You can never go wrong with a classic Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto Halloween Costume! Don’t forget your Mouse Ears! 

 

LOOKING FOR HALLOWEEN MAKEUP Ideas?

• Easy Deer Makeup
• Melting Ice Cream Makeup 
• Easy Galaxy Makeup
• Spooky Spider Makeup
• Cracked Pumpkin Makeup
• DIY Zombie Makeup & Costume
• Colorful Butterfly Makeup
• Easy Halloween Makeup Looks

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Hope you enjoyed today’s roundup of 40 Cute and Creative Halloween Costume Ideas! Which creative Halloween costume idea in this list is your favorite? Are you dressing up this year? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for stopping by! – Cara

 

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