50 Most Iconic Halloween Costumes for Redheads
Including but not limited to The Pioneer Woman.
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The best part of spooky season? The opportunity to transform into iconic characters for a night of tricks and treats! If you're here, you're probably looking for the perfect DIY Halloween costume, and you definitely have red hair (or a bottle of red hair dye). Since Ree Drummond is known for her red locks, there's no better place to share some inspiration for Halloween costumes for redheads than right here on her site. You might even discover a costume for The Pioneer Woman herself!
Luckily, there are so many pop culture Halloween costumes for all you red-haired girls and ghouls! Think: beloved TV show characters like Kim Possible, Daphne Blake from Scooby Doo, and Wilma Flintstone as well as movie characters like Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus, and The Queen of Hearts. Lean into the scarier side of Halloween by going as Pennywise the Clown or even Chucky.
Of course, you'll also find options for family Halloween costumes and best friend Halloween costumes. You can be Jessie from Toy Story while your family chooses other characters—or take on the persona of Lucy Ricardo while your bestie goes as Ethel. No matter which idea you go with on October 31, one thing is for certain: You're sure to learn that redheads definitely have more fun!
Get even more Halloween costume inspo:
Glinda the Good Witch Costume
While the new Wicked movie features Glinda with blonde hair, the original Good Witch from The Wizard of Oz has beautiful red locks. Channel her magic with a sparkling pink gown, dazzling tiara, and glittery wand.
Helly R. from Costume
Who says work and play can't mix on Halloween? With her striking red hair, sharp office attire, and a mysterious edge, you’ll perfectly channel the bold rebel from Lumon Industries on Severance. Be sure to wear your employee badge!
The Mad Hatter Costume
Go down the rabbit hole this Halloween as the red-headed Mad Hatter! With a quirky hat, mismatched patterns, and, of course, a good cup of tea, you'll embody his whimsical madness. Don’t be late for the costume party!
Ginger Spice Costume
Spice up your Halloween as the ultimate '90s icon: Ginger Spice! Rock your red locks with Union Jack glam, platform boots, and loads of attitude. Whether you’re belting out tunes or striking a power pose, you’ll bring plenty of fiery girl power to the night.
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Shiv Roy Costume
With sleek red locks, sharp business attire, and a no-nonsense attitude, you’ll dominate the room as Shiv Roy from Succession. Perfect for climbing the party chain, this red-headed power play is both glam and cunning. Power moves and familial drama sold separately!
Black Widow Costume
Unleash your inner spy with a Black Widow-inspired costume featuring her fiery red hair and sleek, all-black tactical suit. Whether you're saving the world or just enjoying the party, Natasha Romanoff’s iconic look is perfect for anyone ready to slay the day and look amazing doing it!
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Vincent Van Gogh Costume
Talk about a masterpiece of a costume! Sport his signature red beard, a dapper suit, and maybe even add a quirky bandaged ear to bring this artist to life. Soon, you'll be ready to Gogh make history on Halloween.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Costume
Brighten up the party with Kimmy’s signature red hair, vibrant cardigans, and sunny optimism. Add a pair of pink pants and a backpack to complete the quirky, unbreakable look. Smile big and show everyone you’re ready to tackle the celebration—one candy bag at a time!
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Elastigirl Costume
Here's a way to stretch your creativity! Rock Elastigirl's red hair and sleek red-and-black supersuit as you save the day (or the costume party). It's the ultimate flexible fun!
Ron Weasley Costume
Grab your Gryffindor robe, a trusty wand, and don’t forget Ron’s signature fiery red hair. This lovable wizard’s charm is sure to cast a spell on everyone come October 31.
Chuckie Finster Costume
Take it back to the '90s with a Chuckie Finster costume. You'll just need wild red hair, square glasses, and his signature blue tee and green shorts for a look that screams adorable chaos. Bonus points for untied laces!
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Penelope Featherington Costume
Dress up as the "Diamond" of the most recent season of Bridgerton: Penelope Featherington. Aside from her signature red locks, Penelope's new and improved look features blue Regency-style gowns with beaded embellishments. Pair it with gloves, sparkling jewelry, and a feather pen to record all of the gossip from the night.
Lily Bloom Costume
Another redhead who recently graced the silver screen is Blake Lively's Lily Bloom from It Ends With Us! The flower shop owner's style includes lots of layers, patchwork, blazers, and heeled boots.
Anxiety Costume
Inside Out 2 became a box office hit this year for its whimsical yet realistic portrayals of human emotions like Ennui, Envy, and Anxiety. And if you're a natural redhead, Anxiety's orange costume is even easier to create! Just wear an orange and white striped sweater and brown trousers as well as a high, spiky ponytail on top of your head.
Jessica Rabbit, Roger Rabbit's wife in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, has become one of the most iconic redhead symbols to date! All you need is a long red gown and purple gloves to dress up as the sultry singer.
Cady Heron Costume
Out of the many redheaded Lindsay Lohan costumes, Cady from Mean Girls is one of the easiest to recreate! All you need for her look is the oversized pink polo she borrowed from her friend Damian.
Joan of Arc Costume
This Halloween, go all out as Joan of Arc, the national heroine of France. While she's sometimes depicted as a brunette and other times a redhead, if there's one thing that's consistent, it's her shining chainmail and armor.
"The Little Mermaid" Costume
It's been a year since the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid premiered, but the costume remains a classic! If you'd rather dress up as Ariel's aquatic self rather than her human form, opt for a green mermaid-style skirt and a shimmery purple top. And don't forget a long, flowing red wig!
Channel your inner Chappell with a sash inspired by the one she wore on the cover of her breakout album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess! The fiery pop star has so many looks, but the school dance-inspired look from her album cover is most synonymous with her name. Wear a turquoise homecoming dress, a tiara, and of course, a sash with "Chappell" written in glitter.
Barbie Costume
Yes, Barbie can have red hair! In fact, Greta Gerwig's recent Barbie movie presented us with two redheaded Barbies—played by Nicola Coughlan and Hari Nef. So, choose your favorite and look pink, plastic, and fantastic this Halloween.
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
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