17 Halloween Costume Ideas for Brunettes That Turn Heads

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s always fun when you get the play dress up. As for me, I was invited to a fun costume festival this year so I decided that I wanted to get a little more creative. I decided to go with a classic costume but with a fun twist: a modern day cat woman.

The Easiest (Laziest) Brunette Costume: Cat Woman!

Now you may be asking yourself, why cat woman? First, black is super slimming. Second, I think costumes with headbands are not only super cost effective but are a no brainer. Lastly, this makes the most amazing last minute costume.

My Honest Opinion on Two Types of Cat Ears for Brunettes

1. Small Medium Plush Cat Ears

First of all the reason why I purchased two is because every single year during Halloween, I always have to make sure I have a backup outfit. There’s nothing worse than being unprepared in my opinion 😂 If you are going to any kind of event, make sure you have a backup outfit even if it’s something simple.

These small medium cat ears were amazing because for someone with a naturally bigger head, they were NOT uncomfortable at all! The plush texture made these super comfy so you can basically wear this all night.

2. Bigger Fluffy Cat Ears

Now these were impactful! It again, fits bigger heads like mine. If you have big hair this will also look pretty stellar on you. The thing is, these faux fur ears are absolutely huge (even on me) so if you’re leaning towards more of a cute goofy cat look, this is it.

If you’re a brunette like I am then a black kitty headband is going to be my #1 choice. I also paired the ears with a jumpsuit and knee high boots:

Elevate Your Halloween Look with These Creative Costumes

Ready to try something new this Halloween? Here are some DIY-friendly costume ideas perfect for brunettes. Each one includes easy tips to bring the look to life.

Wonder Woman Costume DIY

Create your own Wonder Woman look with a red corset, blue skirt or shorts, and gold accessories like a belt and headband. To DIY, use gold duct tape for the belt and star accents on the skirt. Add red boots (or red boot covers) to complete the heroic look.

Vintage Inspired Dress Costume

One year I dressed up as a vintage inspired girl who loved the 40’s and 50’s. This was low key also inspired by Dita Von Teese who at the time I was always reading about. I even purchased her book “Your Beauty Mark” and was super fascinated by it. She’s such an icon when it comes to hair rollers and eyeliner. I spent countless hours watching videos of her talking about her eyeliner and lip liner techniques 🙂

Belle from Beauty and the Beast

To DIY a Belle costume, wear a long yellow dress and pair it with simple black flats. For a finishing touch, style your hair into a half-up bun and add a red rose accessory. Thrift stores are great for finding the perfect ball gown-style dress on a budget.

Morticia Addams Gothic Glam

For Morticia, you’ll need a long black dress—try using a fitted black maxi dress from your wardrobe. Wear dark red lipstick, add black nail polish, and let your dark hair fall sleek and straight for an instantly recognizable look.

Cleopatra’s Egyptian Queen Look

Start with a long, flowing dress (preferably white or gold). Add a black wig with bangs and gold accessories like cuffs, a belt, and a headdress. Use bold eyeliner to create the iconic Cleopatra winged look, and finish with gold eyeshadow for extra glam. Eyeliner is SO essential to creating her look.

Pocahontas Adventure Style

Wear a faux suede dress or a brown tank top with a matching skirt. Add turquoise jewelry, braided hair, and simple moccasin-style shoes. To DIY, cut fringe into the dress or skirt hem to replicate the Native American-inspired design.

DIY Catwoman Costume

All you need is a black catsuit or leggings and a fitted black top. Add a black mask, black boots, and gloves. Use a DIY cat ear headband by gluing black felt ears to a plain black headband for an extra touch of feline fierceness.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider Look

Grab a green or grey tank top, khaki shorts, and hiking boots to nail this look. Style your hair into a low braid, and add a toy gun holster to your belt for authenticity. You can make your own holster using a belt and some black duct tape.

Hermione Granger’s Wizarding Look

Another year I dressed up as a “Hermione” from Harry Potter. This was a super fun costume to wear because I also got to go to a Harry Potter festival with it and drink butter beer. Growing up I was such a fan of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. That wand is from my travels from Disney World is Florida where I got to actually experience the scene where Harry chooses his wand.

Esmeralda’s Bohemian Vibe

Create this free-spirited look with a flowy skirt, off-the-shoulder blouse, and large hoop earrings. Add gold bangles and loose curls for extra flair. You can also DIY a tambourine prop using a paper plate and small bells.

Velma from Scooby-Doo

An orange turtleneck, red skirt, knee-high socks, and glasses complete this easy costume. To DIY, cut an orange tee into a turtleneck and pair it with red shorts if you don’t have a skirt. A thrift store is a good place to find the pieces for this look.

Carmen Sandiego’s Sleuthing Style

For this mysterious look, find a red trench coat and matching hat. Add black gloves, boots, and a suitcase or spyglass as props. Use black felt or fabric to create a wide-brim hat band for added authenticity.

DIY Snow White Costume

Wear a blue top with puffed sleeves and a yellow skirt. Add a red headband or bow to your hair, and style it in a classic bob or curls. You can add some red lipstick to finish off the Snow White look.

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Find a simple black dress and add a pearl necklace, long black gloves, and oversized sunglasses. For an updo, twist your hair into a bun and add a rhinestone tiara or hair clip.

Frida Kahlo’s Artistic Style

Wear a colorful dress, add a flower crown to your hair, and style your hair in braids or an updo. Use a brown eyeliner pencil to enhance your brows, and add a bold necklace for a complete Frida look.

Princess Leia’s Classic Outfit

For Princess Leia, wear a white dress (a white long-sleeve top with a skirt works, too) and add a silver belt. Create the iconic buns by parting your hair into two sections and twisting them into circular shapes over your ears.

DIY Black Widow Costume

Wear a black jumpsuit or leggings with a fitted black jacket. Add a red belt (or use a strip of red fabric) and black gloves. Style your hair with loose waves, and add a toy gun holster to complete the super-spy look.

Halloween is the perfect time to let your creativity shine, whether you’re opting for a classic look or trying out a unique twist. These DIY costume ideas make it easy to transform into iconic characters using pieces you may already have at home or can easily find. From bold superheroes to enchanting princesses, each look is designed to help you embrace the spirit of Halloween while also staying true to your personal style.

The Key To A Great Lasting Costume Makeup Edition

So the key to an amazing costume, no matter where you go, in my opinion is longevity. I always wear Urban Decay’s setting spray because it locks in my makeup. No matter what type of makeup I do, I always end up doing a winged eyeliner, lashes or a red lip. If you’re out all night, you do not want your makeup to slip and slide. I highly recommend spraying your makeup with something that locks it in.

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