17Little Mermaid Halloween Costume Ideas to Become Part of Ariel's Fearless World

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It's never too early to start prepping for Halloween. You have to decide if you're going to dress up with your besties for a group costume, if you'll be booed up with an adorable couple's look with your SO, or if you'll be flying solo. Once you get that squared away, then there are so many iconic characters and entertainers to base your costume on. Think about it for a sec, bestie. You can dress up as anyone, from fictional characters like Wednesday Addams and Elle Woods to IRL superstars like Britney Spears. And, of course, we can't forget about Disney characters, like Ariel from The Little Mermaid, for your next Halloween costume idea.

Along with inspiring the viral mermaidcore fashion trend, The Little Mermaid has two classic iterations to choose from that tell an inspiring story about finding your place in the world. And ofc, who doesn't love a cute love story hidden in the middle of a young girl's journey of self-discovery? Plus, The Litter Mermaid delivers fierce looks that are great for Halloween costume ideas. Ariel makes the trek from under the sea in sparkling sequin that vibrantly bounces against the water. Then she debuts a light and airy look on land once she finally gets her legs, making The Little Mermaid the perfect costume choice no matter the weather this spooky szn. Gotta love the flexibility.

If you've tuned into The Little Mermaid and feel inspired to find your next Halloween costume idea, welcome. Lol. From spot-on recreations to looks you can incorporate into your day-to-day wardrobe, scroll ahead for the best Halloween costume ideas inspired by The Little Mermaid.

Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel Ruffle Dress

Ariel sacrificed her voice just to become "part of that world." Look as regal as the princess did when she first got her legs in this light and airy ruffle dress.

Disney The Little Mermaid Lace-Up Sweetheart Dress Plus Size

Make a splash with bits and pieces of Ariel's life courtesy of this adorable sweetheart dress. It features sea shells and underwater florals that call back to the princess' life in the Kingdom of Atlantica.

Lace Corset

If you're looking for a practical way to serve Ariel vibes this spooky szn, grab a purple corset. That way, you can use it as part of your costume on Old Hallow's Eve and add it back into your rotation whenever you feel the need.

Mermaid Tail Costume Princess Sequin Maxi Skirt

Want to look like you swam straight from the Kingdom of Atlantica and headed to your costume party? Then a mermaid skirt is a must. This sequin maxi boasts a tulle tail that will make you look like Ariel before she got her legs.

Holographic Fish Scale Print Pearls Beaded Mermaid Costume Set

When you're dressing up as a super-popular character, there are chances that someone else will do the same. Get ready to be the star of the Halloween party when you show up in this two-piece set. Even if there are other Ariel-inspired costumes around, no one will be rocking a look this unique.

ReneeCho Womens Mermaid Dress

There won't be any doubts about which Disney princess inspired your costume with this dazzling mermaid dress.

Adult Ariel Costume - Disney Princess

Want to skip out on a mermaid skirt? Wear pants instead. This adorable jumpsuit features ocean blue bottoms and cute chain and fin-inspired accents.

Shellie Platform Sandal

If your Halloween costume is complete then you need a pair of shoes to go along with it. These Betsey Johnson platforms feature the cutest aquatic embellishments.

Starfish Hair Clip

No matter if you're rocking a wig, protective styles, or your natural hair, these starfish hair clips are the perfect way to add an additional layer of under the sea vibes to your costume.

Raffia Sea Shell Embellished Platform Sandal

Ariel may not have worn shoes as she swam through Atlantica and beyond, but these platforms are too cute and on-theme to pass up.

Magical Mermaid Adult Wig Halloween Accessory

If your costume is inspired by the animated version of The Little Mermaid, then this vibrant red wig is a must-have.

ROUGE ALLURE Luminous Intense Lip Colour

The slightest attention to detail is all you need to upgrade a Halloween costume every now and then. The Little Mermaid's makeup artist Kat Ali revealed to Vogue that she used Chanel 174 Rouge Angelique lipstick to achieve Halle Bailey's look in the film.

Long Copper Red Curly Wig

No Little Mermaid costume is complete without Ariel's signature copper tresses.

Sea Shell Starfish Bracelets

Your costume will shine a little brighter courtesy of this sea shell and starfish bracelet.

Pearl Shoulder Bag

What's a costume without the right accessories? This pearl studded shoulder bag screams under the sea.

Zina Pearl

Be cozy and channel mermaid-core at the same time when you snag a pair of pearl-studded sneakers.

Face Jewels

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative as you want with your makeup. Turn your costume up a few notches with sparkling face jewels.

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