The 10 Best Girls’ Halloween Costume Ideas for 2024

From creative DIY combos to quick purchases you can find in stores, we’ve got you covered with some easy, fun, and eye-catching last-minute Halloween costume ideas - plus some tips for putting them together. 

For each look, you’ll likely only have to order a few new accessories - and you might be able to create them using things you already have at home! 

So, why not try have a little fun transforming yourself into: 

1. Sabrina Carpenter

With more chart-topping singles than we can count in 2024, Sabrina’s been everywhere this year and - especially for blondes - this is such a cute, easy costume to try for Halloween. 

To create her signature look, you’ll just need to use some serious hair volume spray, put on something pastel yellow or pink, and go for a full-coverage, glossy makeup look.

If you’ve got a brunette friend to go with you as Jenna Ortega from Sabrina’s ‘Taste’ music video, even better! Just like Sabrina and Jenna in the viral music video, you can splash a little fake blood on your outfit (and add a prop like a fake ax or chainsaw) to add the perfect Halloween touch.

Where to buy: Check out ASOS or H&M for a Sabrina-style leotard or dress, and don’t forget to look for some sparkly gloss at Ulta Beauty or Sephora to perfect the look!

2. Wednesday Addams

Speaking of Jenna Ortega, Wednesday Addams is a perfect option. The series may not have come out this year, but it’s still one of Netflix’s hottest shows (with series two coming at the start of next year) - and a great, easy look for this Halloween. 

You’ll need some braids, a collared dark shirt or dress, a black tie and lots of eyeliner. And if you can get your hands on a fake hand prop from the Halloween store, then you’ve really nailed it. 

Where to buy: Stores like Spirit Halloween and Target carry great Wednesday Addams uniforms, while Amazon has plenty of braid wigs and the iconic fake hand prop.

3. A glam vampire

Who doesn’t love a good vampire costume? It’s dark, mysterious, and, best of all, super simple to put together. A long black coat or dress, dark lipstick, and a little fake blood are all you need for a classic vampire look. For a glam twist, add some glittery eye makeup or jeweled accessories. 

You could even draw some stitches onto your face with eyeliner to channel Monica Bellucci’s vampire-like character from this year’s hottest Halloween film, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’. 

Where to buy: Get your glam vampire essentials from Party City or Claire's for accessories like fake blood and glittery makeup. You’ll find your black coat or dress on Zara or at Forever 21!

4. Taylor Swift

As Taylor’s Eras tour comes to a close, there’s no better time to celebrate the queen of pop than by dressing as her for Halloween. This is an especially great option for girls who love to stay away from the gory side of Halloween and just use the parties as an excuse to wear something cute! 

There are also so many directions you could take this look in. You could go old-school Taylor with a simple white dress, tight curls and cowboy boots, or enter your Lover era in something pastel pink with lots of sparkles!

Where to buy: Grab your sparkly outfits from Revolve or Lulus for your Lover-era glam. For old-school Taylor, hit up Boot Barn for cowboy boots and Urban Outfitters for a cute white dress.

5. A ‘90s throwback

Y2K and the ‘90s have been having a major renaissance this year, making it the perfect decade to draw inspiration from for your Halloween costume. Think plaid skirts, chokers, denim jackets, and scrunchies. 

You can channel Cher from Clueless with a preppy outfit, or give yourself the perfect excuse to watch some more Friends reruns and emulate one of Rachel Green’s iconic looks.

Where to buy: For all things ‘90s, head over to ThredUP for some vintage finds, or check out Urban Outfitters and H&M for plaid skirts, scrunchies, and cute chokers.

6. Mabel from Only Murders in the Building

Another easy option is to go as Selena Gomez’s beloved character from the slightly Halloweeny hit show ‘Only Murders in the Building’. Think mustard yellow tones, thick fluffy coats and some chunky podcast recording headphones for this one. 

The latest season of OMITB has just dropped, so it couldn’t be a better time to channel this fashion-forward detective’s look!

Where to buy: Look for mustard-toned jackets and chunky coats at Mango or Zara. You can also score some podcast-worthy headphones at Best Buy to complete the Mabel look.

7. Sandy from Grease

It’s been done, but it’s timeless - and effortless! If you’ve got a black off-shoulder shirt and some black leather leggings to hand, pair them with tight curls, red heels and a red lip to rock Sandy from Grease’s iconic final scene look, just like Gigi Hadid did on the red carpet recently:

Where to buy: Find your black leggings and off-shoulder top at Zara or Express, while DSW has red heels that will give you Sandy’s finishing touch.

8. An animal print icon

Animal print has been huge in 2024, so why not capitalize on the trend by going head-to-toe in leopard or snake print clothing? Draw on a couple of whiskers and add a cute headband, and you’re good to go!

Where to buy: Check out Nasty Gal or PrettyLittleThing for the trendiest leopard or snake print outfits. ASOS also has fun animal print headbands to complete the look.

9. Zendaya from the Challengers movie

Challengers was one of the most talked about movies of the Summer, so for a super-cute and current look, go for a cute white tennis dress, trainers and bring a racket to the party to channel Zendaya’s main character tennis energy.

Where to buy: For a chic tennis-inspired look, grab a white tennis dress and sneakers at Nike or Lululemon. Dick's Sporting Goods also has rackets if you want to go all-in on the costume!

10. A black cat

Last but not least, we had to include the classic effortless black cat costume! If you’ve had an invite to a party that’s literally starting in a few hours, you cannot go wrong with putting on an all-black outfit, drawing on some eyeliner whiskers, and adding some black cat ears to a simple headband. Voila! You look super cute - and you’re ready to go. 

Where to buy: You’ve probably got all you need already, but for a quick black cat outfit, visit Target or Walmart for black cat ears and eyeliner. Pair them with an all-black outfit from Old Navy or Gap for a no-fuss look!

Time to go get that costume sorted!

There you have it - some fun, easy, and creative last-minute Halloween costume ideas that will make you the star of the party.

And if your initial costume choice doesn’t work out, don’t sweat it. Why not try ordering a few pieces to try on before the big night? When you download ReturnQueen’s hassle-free doorstep returns app, returning the items you’re not in love with is as simple as scheduling a pickup, so you can focus on finding the look that’ll make this Halloween your best one yet!