best costume ideas for women

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Lovehoney Fantasy French Maid Luxe Costume

Ooh la la! You can never go wrong with a sexy maid outfit for Halloween. We love how this costume from Lovehoney comes with a cute lace headband and miniature apron, too.

Ann Summers Tuxedo Bunny Outfit

Take inspiration from Mean Girls' Regina George this Halloween and opt for this sexy bunny outfit. Ann Summers' costume comes with all the accessories – collar, cuffs, ears and even a fluffy tail. We're obsessed with the ice cream-pink hue but it also comes in fuchsia and baby-blue options (all available in sizes XS to XXL).

Fun Shack Ladies Skeleton Halloween Costumes

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This sexy take on the classic skeleton Halloween costume is just TDF. Even better, this baby comes complete with the matching gloves and stockings. Just grab your favourite heels and you're ready to party.

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Lovehoney Fantasy Chic-Bunny Costume

We think our gal Bridget Jones would approve of this uber cute bunny costume that comes complete with matching ears and a tail. The velour bodysuit is super sexy but the sheer mesh details offer a touch more coverage (not to mention support for bigger busted gals who NEED to wear a decent bra). Choose to wear yours with leather pants or fish-net tights.

Tammy Girl Halloween fairy satin cami mini dress with wings in lilac

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For a more casual take on the sexy halloween costume, look to Tammy Girl's cute fairy outfit. You're bound to wear this lilac slip dress again and again post fancy-dress party.

Ann Summers Horny Devil Outfit

It doesn't get more classic than a cheeky devil costume for Halloween, does it? We love Ann Summers' sexy outfit which includes a red velvet bodysuit, fishnet tights and diamanté horns.

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Ann Summers Jewelled Janelle Dress

Whether you're going as an alien or space cowboy for Halloween this year, this sheer mini dress from Ann Summers will go down a treat. Just look at those tiny crystals that'll shimmer with your every move.

Asos DESIGN Halloween headband with bunny ears and glove set

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Lacking inspo for Halloween 'fits this year? You can never go wrong with a LBD and lace bunny ears. We love how this set comes with matching gloves, too.

Lovehoney Lovehoney Plus Size Fierce Wet Look Zip-Around Catsuit

One of the most versatile sexy halloween costumes in our edit, this wet-look catsuit from Lovehoney will work for multiple characters come Oct 31. Just add a mask for a saucy superhero look, or whiskers and lil' cat ears for a flirtatious feline 'fit.

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Ann Summers Air Hostess Outfit

This sexy air hostess outfit is giving Britney Spears, in her iconic Toxic music video, and we're not mad about it.

Ann Summers Elvira guipure lace and sheer mesh corset top in black

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Going as the black swan or an evil fairy this year? This black lace leotard is ideal. We're obsessed with the corset-style back and cute tutu skirt. Just add some gothic AF makeup and you're all set.

Ann Summers Heart Racer Set

Ann Summers has just dropped a whole load of new sexy halloween costumes on its site and it's safe to say we are obsessed. We love the look of this racer set with its shiny PU cropped top and chequered mini shorts.

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IDOPIP Queen of Hearts Costume Adult Women

The Queen of Hearts from Alice In Wonderland was basically the OG villain and is hella iconic. We love this sexy take on the traditional 'fit complete with choker, crown and chequered socks.

Ann Summers Ringmaster Body

This ringmaster bodysuit is serving some serious Greatest Showman vibes – in the best way, of course. We particularly like the tasseled shoulders and sultry sweetheart neckline on this lil' number.

ASYOU Buckle detail PU flare trouser co-ord in pink

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Going as Barbie this Halloween? We think ASYOU's bright pink co-ord is perf for a sexy take on the iconic character. The buckle details are hot, hot, hot.

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Lovehoney Fantasy Frisky Flight Attendant Costume

We love the gorge plunging keyhole cut-out on this hot-red flight attendant costume. The dress turns to reveal a sexy backless design, too.

Fantasy Lingerie Mermaid Costume

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Is this Halloween costume giving anyone else flashbacks to that Kim Kardashian mermaid outfit? We're obsessed with Love Honey's sheer crop top and mini skirt combo.

Fever Women's Red Riding Hood Costume, Dress and Hooded Cape

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Little Red Riding Hood, anyone? Check out the tie-up corset wait and cute cropped cape on this costume.

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Ann Summers Police Jumpsuit

If you're not into short and skimpy halloween outfits, a jumpsuit is a great way to still be sexy with a touch more coverage. This police outfit from Ann Summer has a sultry keyhole cut-out, and comes with handcuffs and a matching hat.

Rubie's Miss Scissorhands Secret Wishes Costume

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Here's a slightly punk-y costume that will inevitably result in people saying 'don't run!' all night long.

Rosie Davenport is an Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK and Red Online, covering fashion, beauty and travel reviews, as well as major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Rosie has reviewed everything from Reformation dresses to the latest massage guns and knows the new brands to bookmark as well as the latest trends to follow. Before this role, Rosie was a Fashion Ecommerce Writer on publications including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping for nearly two years, and gained a MA from Central Saint Martins in Fashion Journalism in 2021, focussing on the rise (and rise) of fashion podcasting. Rosie has also worked at The Times, been a sub editor at The Mail on Sunday’s weekly YOU magazine and produced in-depth retail reports for the trend forecasting agency WGSN. Her career highlight? Previewing Prada’s AW21 menswear show in the depths of lockdown and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons from her bedroom. Outside of work, Rosie can be found rummaging through vintage shops or getting lost in one of London’s iconic department stores. You can follow Rosie on Instagram @rosie.davenport

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