Let us guess—you're looking for blonde Halloween costumes because you have light hair and want to look convincing without having to buy a wig or blonde hair dye to complete your look? Or maybe you already have a blonde wig on hand and wanna find a new way to use it for your costume this year? We don’t know your life, but we do know of a few good blonde costume ideas to get you inspired.
From celebrities past and present to fictional characters from movies and TV shows, we've come up with 24 solid ideas that are all centered around different shades of blonde hair to inspire your Halloween look this year. Whether you're working with a shorter cut, long lengths, curls, or waves, you'll find a famous blonde on this list that'll work for you. So what are you waiting for? Get scrollin' through these blonde moments (and be sure to check out all our other Halloween costume ideas for 2023 as well!!).
1. Barbie
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Specifically, Margot Robbie as Barbie, 'cause even though the Barbie movie hit theaters back in July, you already know that Barbiecore costumes will still be E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E this Halloween.
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2. Tanya McQuoid from The White Lotus
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IDC what Kourtney Kardashian claims—Tanya McQuoid invented the Dolce Vita aesthetic.
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3. Taylor Swift
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There are approximately a million ways to dress up like T.Swift, but the easiest has to be her "Shake It Off" lewk from the Eras Tour.
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4. Beyoncé
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The Renaissance tour 'fits have been...elaborate, to say the least—but everyone will get the picture if you don lots of sequins, fringe, and an oversized hat.
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5. Amy Lau from Beef
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She may have been 100 percent unhinged at this point...but blonde Amy was still such a vibe, no?
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6. Enid Sinclair from Wednesday
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Yep, it's going to be a big year for Wednesday costumes, and for blondies, Enid is the way to go.
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7. Keeley Jones from Ted Lasso
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Still mourning the end of Ted Lasso? Then a costume inspired by Keeley is a must (and tbh, we're still not over this mini golf lewk).
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8. Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad
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Ever since Suicide Squad debuted in 2016, Harley Quinn costumes have DOMINATED Halloween, and you simply can't go wrong with this badass look Margot Robbie rocked in the original movie.
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9. Elvira Hancock from Scarface
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For a fun throwback, get yourself a blue evening gown and transform into the v chic Elvira Hancock from 1983's Scarface.
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10. Sandy Olsson from Grease
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Tell me about it, stud. Slip on your tightest black pants, an off-the-shoulder top, and a pair of red-hot heels. Then, make sure your hair is super-curled to pull off this look.
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11. Cher Horowitz from Clueless
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Cher's yellow plaid ensemble is always a good look, and it's a costume that everyone is sure to recognize.
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12. Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
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Are you ready to take some legal action? You can recreate Elle's iconic lewk (which was also taken on by Kim Kardashian in Halloween 2019) with a pink dress and pink tinted sunnies.
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13. Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch
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Marilyn has TONS of iconique outfits you can take on for Halloween, but the easiest to recreate is probs her look from The Seven Year Itch.
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14. Britney Spears
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Again, you could dress up as Britney a dozen different ways, but one of the easiest routes to take is her shiny red jumpsuit from "Oops!...I Did It Again."
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15. Vivian Ward from Pretty Woman
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If you've got bobbed blonde hair, then all you really need to do is replicate Vivian's fun cut-out dress and thigh-high black boots to become the star of Pretty Woman.
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16. Buttercup from The Princess Bride
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Listen, we know this movie came out in the '80s, but it's still a classic, okay??
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17. Regina George from Mean Girls
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Sure, Regina's sexy bunny costume is a Halloween staple, but if you wanna do something a lil more unexpected, then go with her Spring Fling look (complete with a DIY flower-adorned neck brace).
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18. Sailor Moon
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An oldie but a goodie, anime fans are sure to appreciate this fun throwback costume.
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19. Serena van der Woodsen from Gossip Girl
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As long as you've got messy blonde hair and are always in a rush to go somewhere else, then your Serena costume is complete. But the below outfit pieces would help, too.
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20. Marie Antoinette
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It's giving "let them eat cake" vibes.
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21. Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
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Sure, Game of Thrones is so 2019, but Daenerys is still Mother, okay??
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22. Tiffany Valentine from Bride of Chucky
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Bonus points if you can get your partner or bestie to dress up like Chucky.
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23. Madonna
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Wanna rock an '80s-inspired costume this year? Go with a look from the legendary Madonna.
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24. Princess Kida from Atlantis: The Lost Empire
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire is the most underrated Disney movie, and no, we won't be accepting any arguments at this time.
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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.
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