A Hot Girl’s Guide to the Best Amazon Halloween Costumes

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The best time of year is upon us. It’s the season for candy corn, slasher flicks, and letting cobwebs pass as decor (when really, you just need to dust). If you haven’t sorted out your Halloweekend outfits yet, don’t fret. We have lots of cute costume ideas here at ELLE, but I’m here to break down a few easy Halloween costumes from Amazon.

These are mostly made of things you A) already own, or B) need to purchase but could totally re-wear. I can make an exception for a festive accessory or two, but I’m not interested in buying a hot Bob Ross getup because when could I possibly wear that other than this one day a year? If you’re looking for an affordable and simple look that’s still chic and Instagrammable, look no further. Here, find 14 easy Halloween costumes you can get on Amazon.

Dorothy

Iconic characters like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz tend to make for fantastic Halloween costumes that can be worn again. Judy Garland and this character will always be timeless, and thus a trusty option for that costume party. I personally have this gingham dress for my own dress-up purposes and can attest that it’s just as cute on October 31 as it is paired with white sneakers during the summer months. But as Dorothy, try these sweet ballet flats that are very much aligned with our favorite fall 2023 shoe trends.

Plaid Short Puff Sleeve Square Neck Shirred Mini Dress

Cotton Mary Jane Shoes

Straw Bag

Nani from Lilo & Stitch

Perhaps one of the very best older sister characters in cultural lore, everybody loves Nani. And it doesn’t hurt that she’s a total 10/10. This costume is extremely easy to throw together last minute. Just get out your jean shorts and Timberland boots, iron on a quick heart patch onto a crop top, and voilà. Piece of cake. This can also be turned into a group costume in a snap. Paging hot David!

Basic Crop Top Scoop Neck Short Sleeve

Pink Heart Embroidered Iron On Patch

High Waist Denim Shorts

Waterproof Hiking Boots

Princess Mia from The Princess Diaries

As the song goes, “Miracles happen once in a while, if you believe.” The miracle I’m personally willing into existence is that I might do as good of a job as Hailey Bieber did when she dressed up as the girl next door-turned-princess Mia Thermopolis. It’s an all-time look for an all-time movie. And if you’re looking to make a group costume out of this, there are plenty of other endearing characters to rope your friends into (including Anne Hathaway’s pre-makeover look from Paolo).

21” Full Evening Satin Gloves

Tiara

Retro Oval Sunglasses

Strapless Ruched Flared Mini Dress

Lightweight Portable Headphones

Classic Witch

This might be a hot take, but here’s where I stand. Black cat ears: Basic. Witch: Failsafe. I can’t quite spell out the reasoning behind this, but I stand by it. A witch is a nod to the holiday’s very essence, as well as an homage to a long history of fierce women. Plus, this might be the easiest to throw together last minute. If you’re like me, you have ample black garments in your wardrobe to choose from. Make this the year you buy a pointy black hat and keep it on hand for all the Octobers to come. If you do actively practice witchcraft, even better (but it’s not a prerequisite).

Witch Broom and Hat Set

Super Long Stretchy Ruched Mesh Tulle transparent Gloves

Long Black Slip Bodycon Maxi Dress

Megan thee Stallion or Cardi B

If you got it, flaunt it. That’s what I always say. If I could have one drop of the bad bitch energy these two have, I would be unstoppable—unchecked. It’s actually for the best that I don’t, now that I think about it. I shouldn’t wield such power. But anyway! The looks Cardi and Megan serve when strutting down that topsy-turvy hallway make for the perfect costume for you and your bestie. It’s optional but highly recommended to also carry around a pot of macaroni and/or a bucket and mop.

Off The Shoulder Criss Cross Wrap Bardot Ribbed Knit

Elbow Length Gloves

Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Crop Blouse

Long Opera Satin Gloves

Betty Boop

She’s the blueprint for all the baddies. And she’s just plain cool as hell. If I had darker hair or could pull off a wig, this costume would be at the top of my list. Not only are her look and vibe totally hot and chic, but Betty Boop is also not a very common costume. In the realm of cool girl costume dressing, uniqueness is a virtue. You aren’t likely to see a slew of fellow Betties, and if you did, that would actually be pretty rad.

Chunky Gold Hoop Earrings

Flapper Black Wig

Satin V Neck Silky Mini Dress

Leather Heart Garters

Pink Panther

For the gals who aren’t sold on the idea of dressing up at all, might I suggest this uber-cozy option? It requires minimal effort and will keep you warm and comfortable while your pals shiver in their Little Red Riding Hood frocks. Personally, half the time I ditch a party it’s because I don’t want to change out of my sweats. As the Pink Panther, you don’t have to. And you get to pretend to be a jewel thief—how fun!

Fluffy Pink Cat Ears Headband

Crystal Diamond Paperweight

Sweatpants and Sweatshirt Set

Pink Plush Fuzzy Slip On

Gogo Yubari from Kill Bill

She’s on every film bro’s list of greatest opponents. It’s Gogo, y’all. Although she’s only in one scene in the film, she owns that scene and certainly leaves a big impression on movie viewers everywhere. Life hack: This costume is especially doable if you had to wear a uniform for school. Dig out that skirt, my friend. If not, this Amazon skirt has built-in shorts. So, go on and channel your inner Gogo. Just try not to get in any fights, okay?

Fall Casual Blazers

Long Sleeve Button Down

Ladies Adjustable Pre Tied Bowtie

Plaid Skirt for Women with Shorts

Over The Knee High Socks

Princess Leia

Let me address the elephant in the nerd-filled room. A lightsaber wasn’t really part of Leia’s get-up—she was more of the blaster type—but I still think you can get away with this if for no reason other than recognizability. The dress and belt could easily be worn time and time again, and space buns are a simple enough hairdo. If you’re raiding your brother’s room to borrow the lightsaber he already owns, make sure it’s blue. This is your only hope of successfully clapping back at anyone who tries to mansplain that Leia didn’t carry a lightsaber. If someone gives you a hard time about this detail, just tell them to check their facts, because Leia technically does use a blue lightsaber to train with Luke in an episode IX flashback. (And thank you, to my boyfriend for all this information.)

Knitted Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

Metal Chain Dress Belt

7 Colors Lightsabers

Pixie

You could lean into the Tinkerbell of it all if you’re so inclined, but you can also decide to be your own kind of pixie, whatever that looks like for you. Honestly, almost any cottagecore-adjacent outfit will do for this one. Floral dress? Sure. Just pop on those wings and call it a day. But I do draw the line at those pointy elf ear accessories; The best I can do is pointed-toe shoes. Final offer.

Fairy Wings for Adults Fairy Costume

Frill Bustier Crop Top

Flared Skirt with Drawstring

D'Orsay Pointy Toe Ankle Strap Wrap Ballet Flats

Nancy Drew

Everybody dresses up as the Scooby-Doo gang. Skip Daphne or Velma, and instead go for the less overdone option of Nancy Drew, the original woman in STEM. Pretty much any solid-colored top or sweater will do the trick. Pair it with a pencil skirt or pedal pushers in true Nancy Drew form.

Leather Wide Headband

Ribbed White Turtleneck Long Sleeve

High Waisted Wool Plaid Mini Skirt

Handheld Magnifier

Rechargeable Flashlight

Elizabeth James from The Parent Trap

Elizabeth James is one of the top 10 onscreen mothers, according to no one other than myself. This low-lift idea comes from ELLE’s senior video producer Laura Hacker, and it requires hardly anything at all. The primary components are a button-down shirt, sunglasses, and a hair roller. You can decide whether you want to talk in a posh British accent and quote this Natasha Richardson character all evening, but I strongly recommend it.

Large Hair Rollers

Retro Oval Narrow Sunglasses

Long Sleeve Corduroy Boyfriend Shirt

Fake Cigarettes (Pack of 6)

Dora the Explorer

Dora was the original travel influencer, and you can’t change my mind about that. Who didn’t love watching her adventures as she jetset around who-knows-where doing who-knows-what. What I do know, however, is that this costume is fierce. And not only that, but it’s comfortable, too. Orange biker shorts, white sneakers, AND I get to carry around a backpack all night instead of a purse? I’m in.

Workout Crop Top T-Shirt

Buttery Soft Biker Shorts

Explorer Plush Backpack with Map & Keychain

Karsyn Lettuce Edge Sock

Carina Sneaker

Tanya from The White Lotus

Okay...I have a confession. I have not seen The White Lotus. I know, I know; I’m terribly out of touch. But not so out of touch that I would overlook such a glaringly obvious costume idea. Pop culture or current zeitgeist costumes can be a total trap because you risk looking like a bandwagoner. But I do believe that Tanya makes an excellent costume inspiration. For that matter, any Jennifer Coolidge character is an excellent idea.

Square Fashion Sunglasses

Chiffon Scarf transparent Wrap

Oversized Cover Up Dress

Alibi Shatter-Resistant Plastic Champagne Flute

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