Halloween is the perfect time to channel an icon. These costumes celebrate Black women in film, music, and pop culture, with easy ways to DIY each look.
Here are 15 Halloween costume ideas for Black women.
1. Storm (X-Men)
A silver wig and black bodysuit make a powerful superhero look.
Get the look:
- Silver wig
- Black bodysuit
- Cape
2. Tiana
A green gown or waitress outfit from The Princess and the Frog.
Get the look:
- Green gown
- Lily pad accessories
- Updo
3. Foxy Brown
1970s glam with a big afro and flared pants.
Get the look:
- Afro
- Flared pants
- Gold hoops
4. Diana Ross
Big hair and sequins for disco diva glamour.
Get the look:
- Voluminous wig
- Sequin gown
- Statement earrings
5. Shuri (Black Panther)
A sleek bodysuit with Wakandan details.
Get the look:
- Black bodysuit
- Silver accents
- Braids
6. Whitley Gilbert
A Different World's preppy style.
Get the look:
- Blazer
- Pearls
- Pleated skirt
7. Destiny's Child
Matching camo or white for a group.
Get the look:
- Matching outfits
- Hoop earrings
- Group pose
8. Moesha
'90s braids and a bandana.
Get the look:
- Braids
- Bandana
- Baggy jeans
9. Cleopatra
Gold collar, eyeliner, and a white dress.
Get the look:
- White dress
- Gold collar
- Winged liner
10. Josephine Baker
1920s flapper with finger waves.
Get the look:
- Flapper dress
- Finger waves
- Pearls
11. Clueless Dionne
A plaid skirt suit and hat.
Get the look:
- Plaid skirt suit
- Hat
- Knee socks
12. Wonder Woman
Gold and red armor-inspired outfit.
Get the look:
- Bodysuit
- Gold tiara
- Cuffs
13. Pam Grier Jackie Brown
A flight attendant uniform and afro.
Get the look:
- Navy uniform
- Afro
- Scarf
14. Aaliyah
'90s tomboy chic: baggy jeans, a crop top, and side-swept hair.
Get the look:
- Baggy jeans
- Crop top
- Side-part hair + sunglasses
15. Queen of Hearts
Red and black gown with a crown.
Get the look:
- Red gown
- Crown
- Heart props
Choose a character you love and focus on the signature hair or accessory. That detail makes the costume instantly recognizable.
Save these for your Halloween plans.