24 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas For Brunettes

Halloween is arguably, one of the most fun holidays of the year. It comes with a lot to look forward to, like seasonal snacks, scary movies, and spooky get-togethers with friends. There’s also the costume element, which is always super exciting — that is, until you realize you have nothing to wear.

If you find yourself coming up empty in the idea department, it might help to draw inspiration from features you already have, like your dark hair. There are so many incredible costume ideas for brunettes that make dressing up a breeze, whether your hair is curly or straight, short or long, light brown or jet-black. Choosing a costume that already fits with your hair color will save you from having to wear an itchy Halloween wig. And most of these brunette costume ideas are really easy to assemble, too. (Looking at you, people reading this article at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31.)

Take a look at the ideas below inspired by people and characters with brown hair and see if anything stands out, then dig through your closet. You might be able to save money by using items you already have, like a white T-shirt, cool boots, or that red headband you totally forgot about. Of course, you could also rush ship a few things your way if need be to create the perfect look. Keep scrolling for a list of Halloween costumes for brown hair.

1. Catwoman

A Catwoman costume is a Halloween classic. You can get inspired by Zoë Kravitz’s iteration, Anne Hathaway’s take, Halle Berry’s, or old-school Michelle Pfeiffer. To copy their look, simply throw on some black leather — be it a catsuit or separates — and make sure to get yourself cat ears or a mask to pull the whole costume together. You can even carry around a cat stuffed animal for the full effect.

2. Jackie from Yellowjackets

Jackie from the Showtime hit show Yellowjackets is another beloved brunette to embody this Halloween. To do it up, get your friends to play along and make this a group costume for a full Yellowjackets soccer team.

3. Wednesday Addams

Even though Netflix’s show Wednesday came out two years ago, it’s never a bad time to embody the character, especially since the original The Adamm’s Family has been around for decades. To pull off a Wednesday Addams Halloween costume, simply part your hair down the middle and give yourself low, braided pigtails. From there, all you have to do is wear a black collared dress and black tights. (The more goth, the better!)

4. Mabel Mora from Only Murders In The Building

Looking for something slightly spooky? Consider channeling Selena Gomez’ character, Mabel Mora, from Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. Perfect for a brunette, this costume just requires a cream-colored turtleneck sweater, a brown or beige plaid skirt, and some fake blood to smear all over your top — or just on your face if you don’t want to ruin a shirt.

5. Kang Sae-byeok from Squid Game

With a new Squid Game on the horizon, you could use Halloween to show how much you loved the show — especially because it makes for an easy costume. To be Kang Sae-byeok, for instance, all you need is a greenish-teal tracksuit. Tape a number onto it and you’re golden.

6. Chani from Dune

Zendaya’s character from Dune may be from 2021 (well, more like 10,191), but it became an instant costume classic. To recreate her desert “stillsuit” look — without having to buy a whole suit — look for earth-tone fabrics and interesting textures. As a finishing touch, make sure your hair is windswept.

7. Noel Fielding from The Great British Bake Off

Are you also in love with The Great British Bake Off, kooky fashion, and dessert? To emulate host Noel Fielding’s style, wear an artsy shirt, black heels, skinny jeans, and style your hair in a cool shag. For good measure, you could BYO-Dessert.

8. Rosie The Riveter

If you have a denim shirt, jeans, or boilersuit and a red bandana, you can easily go out as Rosie the Riveter. Be sure to flex your bicep the entire evening for added effect.

9. Betty Boop

For a 1930s Betty Boop look, pull on a slinky red dress, draw on some red lipstick, and add a few spit curls around your forehead. Bonus points if you have a red boa, pumps, and gold jewelry. What really sells it, though, is the attitude.

10. Eleven

Eleven from Stranger Things is a surefire hit at Halloween parties, especially if you have extremely close-cropped or buzzed brown hair. Look for a pink dress, knee-high socks, white sneakers, and a blue windbreaker. Don’t forget to carry a box of Eggos around, too.

11. Tina Blecher

To dress up as Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers (or 2022’s The Bob’s Burgers Movie, to be more specific), put a barrette in your hair and curl the ends slightly. Complete the look with a blue shirt, blue skirt, socks, thick black glasses, and a cranky attitude. Remember to do her signature dance, too.

12. Velma

When in doubt, there’s always Velma from Scooby Doo. This super cute costume is all about bright colors, so look for an orange sweater, red skirt, and bright shoes. Oh, and glasses. Because she can’t see without her glasses.

13. Mia Wallace

To be Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction, simply curl your hair under and style your bangs so they go straight across. Have a ketchup joke lined up, and you’re set.

14. Holly Golightly

Tease your hair into a beehive updo and brush your bangs slightly off your face for the iconic Breakfast At Tiffany's hairstyle. Add a few jewels, like a crystal choker necklace or a tiara. Long black gloves would look cute, too.

15. Cookie Lyon

Feeling fancy? Then dress up as Cookie from Empire. All you’ll need is a deep side part or high ponytail, big jewelry, and a healthy dose of animal print.

16. Mary Poppins

To go all-out as Mary Poppins, don a wide-brimmed boater hat, black lace-up boots, and a collared coat. To keep things simpler, wear red lipstick with a dress and carry an umbrella. As for a hairstyle, it’s all about the low bun.

17. Olivia Pope

If you have shoulder-length brunette hair and love Scandal, then you should definitely be Olivia Pope this Halloween. Don't forget the wine glass and her motto: "It's handled."

18. Katniss Everdeen

Pull your hair back into a long messy braid, dig out your earth-tone clothes and a pair of boots, and enjoy Halloween as Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. If you can get your hands on a fake bow and arrow set, may the odds be ever in your favor.

18. Olivia Rodrigo in “good 4 u”

Another instant classic for brunettes is recreating Olivia Rodrigo’s look in the “good 4 u” music video — or any of her songs, for that matter. As Rodrigo channels icons from the ’90s and 2000s in this video, so can you, but with a modern pop music spin. Just find a blue cheerleading costume and pair it with some long black gloves and hair clips.

19. Hermione

The OG Hermione from Harry Potter was described as having “bushy brown hair.” Rock yours with a cloak, Gryffindor tie, and a witch hat. Extra credit if you carry books and a wand.

20. Princess Jasmine

Want to wear something comfy on Halloween? Go as Jasmine from Aladdin — she lives in loose jogger pants. Pull your hair back into a low, loose braid, and make sure you have lots of volume around your face. Add a jeweled headband, and you’ll give off total princess vibes.

21. Belle

Belle is one of the most popular brunette Disney princesses of all time — you just need dark hair long enough to pull back into a ponytail and you’ll be ready to dance amongst your books. Don't worry about finding her yellow ballgown; her blue and white ensemble works just as well and is easier to pull together.

22. Snow White

If you have a short, dark bob — and just so happen to love all things Disney — then Snow White is your gal. All you’ll need is a primary-colored outfit, headband, and maybe even a little blue bird.

23. Mary from Hocus Pocus

The cast of the ’90s cult fave Hocus Pocus has a variety of hair colors to represent each member of your friend group. But as a brunette, you kind of have to go with Mary, right? Practice your witch cackle in the mirror before heading out.

24. Wonder Woman

While this costume might take a little bit of planning, it doesn’t get cooler than Wonder Woman. Not only is she coming to save the day, but she happens to be a fierce brunette.