1
Ariel from The Little Mermaid
The seashell bra and green tail are cute, but if you’re going to do Ariel, then we suggest doing this Halle-inspired lewk from this year’s Little Mermaid live-action movie.
2
Barbie
Just a friendly reminder that 2023’s Barbie gifted us with not one, but two red-haired Barbie characters, played by Hari Nef and Nicola Coughlan. So—are you going to be the doctor or the diplomat?
3
Allan from Barbie
And ofc, you always have the option to play Michael Cera’s Allan, aka the unsung hero of Barbie.
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4
Melissa Schemmenti from Abbott Elementary
To dress up as everyone’s fave second-grade teacher, you’ll need a fitted pantsuit, a lanyard, and plenty of attitude.
5
Ice Spice
Rapper Ice Spice is having a major moment, so copying one of her (many) iconic looks for Halloween is a v good idea.
6
Daisy Jones from Daisy Jones and the Six
Take it back to the ’70s with a look inspired by singer-songwriter Daisy Jones.
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7
Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Throw on your best red gown and purple gloves, and you’ll be a dead ringer for this sexy ‘toon.
8
M3GAN
Listen, we know M3GAN came out in early 2023, but you better believe you’ll be seeing her everywhere this Halloween.
9
Starfire from Titans
Snag the style of this Teen Titans member with an all-purple ensemble and ass-kicking boots.
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10
Shiv Roy from Succession
With a tailored suit and no-nonsense bob, you can easily become the oh-so-polarizing Shiv Roy.
11
Julia Carpenter from Madame Web
We may not see Madame Web in theaters until 2024, but it’s not too early to start dressing up like Sydney Sweeney’s character.
12
Vanessa Palmer from Yellowjackets
Just checking: We all agree that resident redhead Van is the best character on Yellowjackets, right??
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13
Ace Ventura
All the older millennials will get this reference, promise.
14
Miranda Hobbes from And Just Like That…
In season 2 of the Sex and the City spinoff, Miranda returns to her fiery red roots, which means her character once again makes the perfect redhead Halloween costume.
15
Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates from Wednesday
If you’re looking to take on the big baddie at Nevermore (spoiler alert!), then you’ll need to recreate her eclectic style (complete with a pair of cat-eye glasses, obv).
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16
Roxanne from A Goofy Movie
Dressing up as Max’s crush only requires a teal T-shirt, a lil face paint, and a stack of books to hug to your chest. Done!
17
Jessie from Toy Story
Take on everyone’s fave redheaded cowgirl for Halloween with this cute lil ‘fit and a single braid.
18
Cheryl Blossom from Riverdale
Channel your best Cheryl Blossom with a Vixens cheer uniform, red lips, and plenty of sass.
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19
Florence Welch
Do you have red hair and a long, sheer, drapey gown? Then you’ve got a Florence Welch costume, bb.
20
Poison Ivy
Live out your villain dreams in a green and leafy getup.
Editor
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Associate Fashion Editor
I’m Cosmopolitan’s Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.
