It happens with every costume party: you tell yourself you’ll have a plan, but by the time the day comes you’ve forgotten all about it. Time to pull out the witch costume you’ve used for years in a row. Not anymore!
Say goodbye to boring, repetitive costumes for Halloween or costume parties. This year, you’ll stand out from the crowd! Here’s a list of easy DIY women’s costumes you can create with things you already have.
- Tinkerbell
This character is super recognizable, so it’s easy to create a costume without too much effort. All you’ll need is a short green dress, fairy wings, and a classic updo. You’ll get bonus points if you use some glittery, magical makeup! You can try to convince your beau to match with you like Peter Pan, but this Tinkerbell costume is just fine on its own.
- Holly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
If you want to spend your evening looking classy, Holly is a great choice! Get decked out in a short pearl necklace, a little black dress, and a fancy updo. A big pair of sunglasses complete the look, and if you’re getting hungry, you can include a croissant in your costume too! This Breakfast at Tiffany’s costume is timeless.
- A Pineapple
Is your favorite color yellow? For this fun and easy costume, all you need is a yellow outfit and a green headpiece. You can make a pineapple hat out of some headwear you already own, or you can even use a real pineapple top if you want this costume to be extra authentic.
- Pageant Winner
With this costume, you can go all-out! Choose your fanciest dress and get dolled up for your next costume party as a pageant girl. You can use an old tiara and white gloves if you have them. If you have some old white fabric from a sheet or curtain, you can make your own sash and customize it based on your town or country!
- Rosie the Riveter
If you feel like a strong woman, show the world that “you can do it” with an easy Rosie the Riveter costume! Grab some jeans and a blue button-down, or a different color if you’re in a pinch. Put your hair up with a red bandana, and you’re done! Flex your bicep for a great photo op if your costume party has a photo booth.
- Dani from Midsommar
Do you have a flower crown leftover from your 2014 hipster days? This costume is a great way to reuse it, and if you liked the movie Midsommar, it can act as a great conversation starter. Use an old flower crown and a long white dress, and you’re done! If you have a group of friends, you can easily plan and match them for your costume party.
- Mona Lisa
This costume idea is fun, easy, and super customizable. Print out a picture of the Mona Lisa or another famous woman’s portrait, and cut a hole in the center. You can use an old picture frame to complete the look! Under the frame, you can wear whatever you want, but a black dress works just fine.
- Men in Black
Channel your inner Will Smith and save the world for your costume party. Grab an old black suit and tie, and you already have a costume! Use some sunglasses to tie it all together. This is a great costume if you’re going to a party with friends and you’re all in a pinch. Who needs Men in Black when you’ve got women?
- She Sells Seashells
If you’ve gone on a tropical vacation, you might have some old seashells lying around. For this funny women’s costume, you can use any old jacket, but a trench coat works best. Glue, tape, or sew your seashells into the inside of your jacket, and you’re done! To start some party conversations, try getting people to do the tongue twister for you!
- A Character from The Birds
Do you remember this old Hitchcock movie? If you have a skirt and blazer set, or any other look from the 60s, you can recreate The Birds. Mess up your hair and add some dirt to make it look like you’ve gone through a bird attack. If you have a printer, find some pictures of birds or feathers and tape them all over your body. This is an easy but unique costume!
We hope you got inspired by our easy women’s costume ideas! If you’re really lost for ideas, try ordering a costume online at Oya Costumes. Whether it’s Halloween or you’re just headed to a friend’s costume party, we’re sure you’ll find something special!
