Halloween is just around the corner, and if you happen to have naturally red hair or have always dreamed of having red hair, why don’t you use this spooky season moment to dress up like the iconic red-haired characters and actresses? Thankfully, these redhead Halloween costume ideas will give you some inspiration!
From the iconic heroine characters that are ready to capture the bad guys to famous Disney favorites, there are so many redhead Halloween costume ideas on this list that will make you look fiery, fierce, and fun.
So pull out that red wig you’ve got tucked away in your closet (if you aren’t a natural redhead) and find the perfect personality to fit the look you want!
18 Cool Redhead Halloween Costume Ideas
1. Scarlet Witch from WandaVision
If being a villain is something that you want to be this year, then this red-headed villain is your perfect costume. The bold and beautiful look matches perfectly together with the red hair. Definitely a must-try.
With only women headpiece’s, red basic bodysuits, red cape, and women’s high-knee boots, you can dress up as the star of WandaVision. You can look at the simple DIY Scarlet Witch costume here. (Image source: Fandom.com)
2. Poison Ivy from Batman
If your goal is to take over Gotham City and have the ability to seduce even the toughest of men, Poison Ivy will be perfect. With an exterior as beautiful as ivy, but an interior as deadly as poison, nothing will get in your way when you style as this seductive green villain. (Image source: Fandom.com)
3. Black Widow
Do you have a “don’t mess with me” attitude? Then dress as an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a member of the Avengers team, Natasha Romanova or Black Widow. Has an incredible fighting skills, you sure will capture all the bad guys this Halloween with this costume. Pretty yet dangerous. (Image source: Pinterest)
4. Pennywise from IT
Whether you hate it or not, there’s no denying that many clowns have red hair. And If you happen to want to dress as one but don’t want to be a funny clown, be a murderous one, like the one from IT. Best part? That scary clown from the IT movie isn’t just for men. One of the great costumes you’ll ever wear! (Image source: Pinterest)
5. The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland
Let’s become a queen for one night by dressing as The Queen of Hearts and your unruly subjects will bow down to you as the queen in Alice in Wonderland.
Even though this costume is no easy feat, you can still get creative by mix-matching your black, red, and white clothes with tulle and cards! Perfect for the love of fashion. (Image source: Pinterest)
6. Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Do you have a red gown and purple gloves and wondering what to do with them? As long as you have natural long red hair, this easy costume is a winner. You definitely will be a dead ringer for this sexy toon. (Image source: Pinterest)
7. Princess Merida from Brave
Wild red curls women! Show off your rebellious side and do what your heart wants. To get this brave look, you’ll need a green dress, a bow, an arrow, and leather accessories.
Princess Merida is a great idea if you want to dress like a princess that isn’t like the typical Disney princess mold. (Image source: Pinterest)
8. Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland
Are you looking for a new look? I’ve got you covered. This costume is for the redheads who are a fan of fantasy, and also good at applying effects makeup.
Throw on your best, trendy red outfit, an ostentatious green top hat, and your most eclectic outfit— a teacup, for example—and people will know who you are. You can get creative with this fun costume. (Via Instagram: @charismastar)
9. Jessie from Toy Story
If getting into some crazy adventures with the gang is something you’d like to do, you’ll be sure to love Jessie. The cowgirl character with a sassy attitude and a little bit of spunk to her is perfect to recreate for your Halloween party!
To complete the look you need a braided ponytail with a yellow ribbon and don’t forget the red cowboy hat, button-up shirt, and cow-printed bottoms! (Image source: Pinterest)
10. Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy
Ready to become a guardian of our enormous galaxy? So put your outfit on and play your role! This outfit requires green body paint, but guaranteed Guardians of the Galaxy fans will be excited to see you. (Image Source: Deviantart.com)
11. Ariel from The Little Mermaid
You sure can’t get tired of this classic little mermaid costume! A few key pieces are what you’ll need to pull off the Ariel look. A red wig, a seashell bra, a green mermaid tail, and plushies of Sebastian the crab and Flounder, and then you’re ready to dive into a deep wide ocean!
But you can always just wear a purple top and a green skirt if you don’t want to go overboard. (Image Source: Pinterest)
12. Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Make this Halloween a little spookier by dressing up a nightmarish look in this patchwork patterned piece. Partner with Jack Skellington and you’ll win Halloween. The Sally is good for someone who really likes makeup. (Image Source: Behance)
13. Rogue from X-Men: The Animated Series
To dress like Marvel’s Rogue or Anna Marie, you just need a green and yellow bodysuit, a brown leather jacket, matching yellow gloves and boots, and voila! You’ll become a part of the mutant crew! (Image Source: Pinterest)
14. Daphne from Scooby-Doo
Daphne Blake is a pretty easy Halloween costume to throw together last minute. With only a purple dress, a purple headband, a green scarf, and redheads (or a red wig), everyone will instantly be able to tell who you are.
It works even better if you have a few friends along to get the crew all together to solve some mysteries and don’t forget Scooby doo! (Image source: Deviantart.com)
15. Sansa Stark from Game of Thrones
Lives in a really cold area? Sansa Stark is a great red-haired costume for you. To get this look you’ll need layers of black clothes and covered in faux fur. Don’t forget to wear your hair in a braid, and use wolf-inspired accessories too. (Image Source: Pinterest)
16. Kim from Kim Possible
With a simple outfit that you can probably put together with clothing items you already have, like a black crop top, olive green pants, and black shoes, you’re ready to go and fight some bad guys. (Image source: Sara du Jour)
17. Ruby Roundhouse from Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Another beautiful yet skilled fighter character that you can easily copy.
A red crop top, cargo shorts, a black leather vest, an adjustable choker, fingerless gloves, a brown utility belt, and brown knee-high boots are the things you’ll need to get the look of RubyRoundhouse. One of the great characters of Jumanji. (Image source: Pinterest)
18. Princess Anna from Frozen
Instead of dressing as a villain or a hero, why not dress as a very optimistic, eccentric, and maybe even a bit naive princess, like Anna from Frozen? To look like this character, dressing in blue or green is a must. And a purple cape to finish off the look. (Image Source: Geek X Girls)
Make Your Halloween Celebration Fun
After checking out the list of redhead Halloween costume ideas, you’ll find there are many diverse characters with red hair that you can copy. Even, there are still some characters that aren’t mentioned on the list like Ginny Weasley, Ginger Spice, Pippi Longstocking, Cheryl Blossom, or even Blossom for Powerpuff Girls.
Whether you have red hair or not, I hope that you find a costume that you’ll love and suits your personality! Happy Halloween!
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