Halloween costumes for girls are my favorite to feature probably because I don’t have any girls of my own. Girl costumes are just so cute and creative that I want to make several every year. They can also be super inexpensive and original!
If you’re looking for unique girls Halloween costumes, then I’ve got you covered! Whether your girl is just walking or a tween I’ve found the best ideas around including character costumes, princess costumes, costumes for teens, animal costumes, funny costumes, simple costumes, and more. I’ve even included easy Halloween accessories to make that can be used alone or with a costume. There’s definitely an idea here for your girl!
Halloween costumes for girls don’t have to take a lot of time or money. Find the cutest, most original, and easiest ideas around! These best Halloween costumes for girls will give you tons of ideas to choose from.
If you’re looking for a specific costume then you can click the DIY Costume Finder button above to be taken to the Tip Junkie Halloween Costume Pattern File Box. There you will find costume ideas listed in alphabetical order with direct links to the pattern to DIY or costume to buy if I couldn’t find a free pattern online.
Creative Halloween Costumes
1. Bubble Bath Halloween Costume ~ This bubble bath Halloween costume pattern by gigglesgalore cost less than $15 to make. Such a creative idea and fun!
2. Needle and Thread Costume ~ Made from a lamp shade and rope this needle and thread halloween costume pattern is amazing and created by creatingreallyawesomefunthings.
3. Skein of Yarn Halloween Costume Who knew poster board and pipe cleaners could make such a creative Halloween Costume Idea? This creative Halloween costume for girl is created by Dukes and Duchess.
Angel Wings
4. Angel Costume ~ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom nailed this costume! The DIY Angel Costume includes a full tutorial plus pattern. Note: the wings and halo were purchased, not DIY’d.
5. Bumble Bee Costume~ I’m buzzing with delight over this bumble bee costume by Sugar Bee Crafts! A simple tulle tutu skirt is made to wear of black leggings and shirt.
6. Cat DIY Costume ~ Meow! I’m purring with delight over this adorable kitty cat costume complete with a pink fluffy tail.
7. Ladybug No-Sew Costume ~ How sweet is this no-sew ladybug costume by Yesterday on Tuesday? It’s an easy costume that comes together easily, black felt circles are glued to a red shirt, red tulle is weaved through the skirt and the headband is assembled using glue.
8. Butterfly Costume Wings Costume Pattern ~ A free pattern to make these beautiful monarch butterfly costume wings by Buggy and Buddy. Pair them with black leggings, leotard and tights to make the perfect butterfly costume.
9. Parrot Costume Pattern~ This easy parrot costume by Make It & Love It really IS easy. I was skeptical at first, but wow, this is incredible, right? Talk about big bang for your efforts. Love.
10. Unicorn Felt Consume Pattern ~ This DIY felt unicorn costume by Lia Griffith is going to be the talk of the school. I mean, it’s just so perfect and on-trend! It has a downloadable pattern so you can make it without a problem. {score}
Character Costumes
11. American Girl Costume ~ A large box and some white duct tape used by Dukes and Duchess turned into such an easy Halloween Costume for girls.
13. Barbie Costume~ Girls will love pretending to be a life size Barbie. Aww Sam nailed this adorable roller disco barbie costume that includes a free printable to make the box.
14. Dorothy DIY Costume ~ If you can sew a straight line then you can sew this adorable Dorothy costume found at Seven Clown Circus. You’ll be skipping down the yellow brick road when you see how easy it is to make.
15. Little Red Riding Hood Costume ~ I’m loving this Little Red Riding Hood Costume by Mommy by Day Crafter by Night. Deep inside the enchanted woods stood an adorable Little Red Riding Hood. A few key elements make this fantastic costume, a hooded cape, tulle skirt and a basket.
Disney Halloween costume ideas that you can make at home with free patterns to DIY and a few that you can buy. Let me know in the comments if I’ve forgotten one and I’ll be happy to find it for you.
16. Alice in Wonderland Costume Pattern ~ When you find out how easy it was to assemble this absolutely stunning Alice in Wonderland costume for her you’ll be amazed. Most of the items for the costume were found at home! Shared by Lay Baby Lay.
17. Little Bo Peep Costume ~ Every good Little Bo Peep costume needs a hoop skirt, so it’s a good thing we found a tutorial for making one! You’ll love learning how to make a DIY hoop skirt so that your little girl can grab her staff and be recognized as Little Bo Peep with her lost sheep.
18. Little Bo Peep Costume ~ My version of Vintage Little Bo Peep. Skirt, vest with plumes, Bonnet, lamb and crook. The perfect costume for your Little Miss. It took me all year (I am cheap so I only bought items on clearance. ie. lamb, candy cane) to gather the items but It finally came together.
Minnie Mouse Costumes
19. Minnie Mouse Costume ~ The thing I love most about this Minnie Mouse Costume found at Sugar Bee Crafts besides the fact that it’s NO SEW, is that it’s not skimpy. Got to love a Halloween costume for girls that’s easy, sweet, and covers the tushie!
20. Dory DIY Costume ~ Just keep swimming…inspired by the Finding Dory movie this simple cardboard girls costume by Babble is sure to be a hit.
Disney Princess Costumes
If you’re looking for Disney princess costume patterns then you can use any of the ones below. The first link is a basic Butterick pattern to get you started on several of the princess dresses that you can customize with color and fabric.
Elsa and Anna Princess Aprons ~ Darling aprons inspired by the movie, FROZEN. There is even an optional cape for Anna. Sturdy, machine washable, a 2 hour project.
TuTu Skirt Pattern for Disney Princess {no sew} ~ When it comes to making easy costumes for girls, tutu skirts and dresses are the way to go because they are no-sew. This Sleeping Beauty or Aurora Disney Dress is easy to make and isn’t very costly either!
25. Maleficent Halloween Costume ~ Create a gorgeous Maleficent costume from a black bodysuit, tulle and a cat ear headband.
26. Belle Costume ~ Can you believe that this Belle costume is homemade? Homemade Toast shares the pattern so that you, too can make your little one her very own Belle costume. Wow.
30. Jasmine Disney Princess Costume~ If your daughter wants to be Princess Jasmine for Halloween, then Rae Gun Ramblings has hooked you up. She provides a great tutorial for making a Princess Jasmine Halloween costume for girls that’s not too difficult!
This Tinker Bell Costume for your girl found on Sincerely Jean Blogis simple and inexpensive to make. The tutorial has detailed instructions (plus supply list) so you can’t go wrong!
Your little one will love to play dress up on Halloween but also year round with these fairytale costumes. Use them on the holiday and then re-purpose for everyday play. {score}
42. Fairy Tutu Costume Pattern~ There’s not much sweeter than a fairy! This tutorial for making a fairy costume is easy. It’s a little more difficult than making a simple tutu skirt, because it is a tutu dress, but it is still simple. Your little one can wear this as a dress up outfit all year!
43. White Swan Costume Pattern ~ An easy DIY pattern by A Pumpkin and a Princess is so sweet. Make a tulle tutu skirt and add an inexpensive white feather boa for the feathers.
44. Mermaid Tail Pattern~ You little one can be Ariel with these No-Sew Mermaid Tails byLiving Locurto! Mermaid tails are so trendy right now. You can make your own in under 30 minutes using your hot glue gun.
45. Cheerleader DIY Costume ~ Just Destiny shares us just how easy it is to make a girls Halloween costume with this cheerleader costume. Ribbon and iron-on letters are used to make the varsity top.
46. Nurse Costume Pattern ~ Making a nurse costume for your daughter is super easy if you have a pillow case lying around. Ziggity Zoom offers a complete tutorial for making a nurse costume including how to make the prescription pad.
48. No-Sew Superhero Costume {free template} ~ How cool are these superhero-inspired costumes?! Use the free templates to make a superhero girl or a superhero boy costume. No sewing required.
49. Super Girl Costume Homemade No-Sew ~ Add some sass to your Super girl’s costume with these fun no-sew accessories. You can make the entire costume in just 2 hours. {smiling}
52. Troll Costume Pattern ~ Make a Halloween dress for your girl inspired by The Troll’s movie! This Princess Poppy Costume DIY is an easy sew! Loving this cheery DIY Princess Poppy Costume shared by Fleece Fun!
53. If your girl is looking for a scary costume, eHow shows you how to make a Girl Zombie Costume. I find it a little disturbing, but that may just be me!
54. Cotton Candy Costume Pattern~ Could this darling girl be any sweeter?! {giggle} Batting is spray painted pink and attached to a t-shirt. Get more details on Hello, Wonderful!
59. Knight No-Sew Costume~ Here’s a Felt Knight Costume by Hello Nutritarian that’s quick! It’s a no-sew knight costume tutorial that’s perfect for girls and only takes about 2 yards of felt and a tube of craft glue. Wow, right?
Halloween accessories for girls can be super simple and can make a huge difference! If you are in a pinch they can BE the costume. They can also be that one item that pulls the costume together to make it cohesive. Here are dress up accessories for girls that will come in handy. You can make these easily.
Dress Up for Girls
66. Troll Hair Tutorial~ Adventures in Wunderland shares this great craft perfect for Halloween! Make a Troll’s headband for a fun costume that will be the talk of the party!
67. Unicorn Headband Tutorial~ Have you ever wondered How to Make a Unicorn Headband for a fun girls Halloween accessory? DIY Inspired shows us how so that your if you need a last minute accessory, you’ve got one!
68. Butterfly Wing Pattern~ Dress up butterfly wings are a staple in many girls dress up boxes, and they make a great accessory for Halloween. Put them on with tights and long sleeved shirt and you’ve got a ready made costume. This tutorial by Crazy Little Projects is so sweet!
Dress Ups
69. No-Sew Superhero Masks are great to have on hand. You can use them in a pinch for a Halloween costume, even making them a family costume, and your daughter can use them year round. To make your own no-sew superhero mask, all you’ll need is fabric, heat-n-bond, elastic and grommets. Your kid will be a superhero in no time.
70. Tutu No-Sew Tutorial ~ A no-sew tutu can be so versatile, and so easy to make. The Pinning Mama shows us how to make a tutu skirt the easiest way!
71. Cape Pattern ~ This Pink Princess Cape found at Pretty Prudent is the perfect go-to cape. It is complete with a fur collar and pom pom trim . What little girl wouldn’t want to wear it all day everyday or on Halloween?
Princess Crowns
72. Felt Dress Up Princess Crowns for kids by Megan Nielsen ~ This pattern for a crown is fabulous because you can use it to make a crown for royalty and really, who doesn’t want to be a prince or princess? I love that you can absolutely customize the shapes and colors. {{score}}
73. Flower Crown Tutorial ~ This one is easy to make and has tons of lovely silk flowers that will last your little princess many wears! Tutorial by The Nonpareil Home includes how to make a tutu skirt so that a flower fairy costume can be assembled quickly!
74. Fabric Prince Crown Pattern~ How To Make A Fabric Dress-Up Crown this Halloween is do-able. The Long Thread shows us how. How cute is this??
75. Hand Mirror Tutorial~ Mirror, Mirror on the Wall? Or in your hand? If your princess needs a hand mirror, the folks at The Pinterested Parent show up how using cardboard!
76. Yarn Wig Tutorial ~ If making a Yarn Wig is in the cards for you this Halloween, you’ll adore this fabulous tutorial for making a yarn wig from U Create.
Thanks Ladies! I just adore your DIY Halloween costumes. Feel free to share yourI was featured on Tip Junkie badge on your blog, Facebook, or Instagram. You earned it! {knuckle bumps} I’m honored to have the opportunity to feature your homemade Halloween costumes.
If you love these Halloween crafts then you’ll find a THOUSAND more just as
creative over on the Tip Junkie Halloween site!
What Did I Miss?
Leave a comment below. I’d love to know what Halloween costumes you are making or are planning to wear this year. I also take requests, so if you’re looking for a specific pattern or idea let me know in the comments. I’ll be happy to find it for you and add it to this list for fellow Tip Junkie’s.
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