These Are the Best (and Most Creative) Halloween Costumes for Brunettes This Year

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In a blink of an eye, you’ll be visiting a pumpkin patch and begin to rewatch all your favorite Halloween movies. Most importantly, you’ll have to decide on an epic Halloween costume to debut on the spookiest night of the year. Maybe you’ll want to have a trendy moment this time around with our pop culture costumes or go for a classic look with some of the best Halloween costumes for women of all time! But of course, you can’t go wrong with going as an iconic brunette character or idol. From dressing up like the fierce Wonder Woman to the diamond-studded Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, there is a costume for every brunette!

Whether you are already a brunette or wanting to switch up your hair color this October with these gorgeous brown hair color ideas, theses brunette Halloween costumes are easy to put together. DIY these looks with what you already have at home or shop directly from our roundup to complete your costume ensemble. Have another hair color that you want to sport this year? We also have the best blonde Halloween costumes and redhead Halloween costumes. Whatever you decide to dress up as, just know that these versatile brunette Halloween costumes are always a win in the books!

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1) Selena Quintanilla Costume

Honor the legendary Tejano-music icon by dressing up as the one and only, Selena Quintanilla! DIY one her classic concert outfits like the famous purple jumpsuit or bedazzled black bustier.

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2) ’13 Going On 30′ Jenna Rink Costume

This iconic 13 Going On 30 dress is the perfect costume if you are heading to a fun Halloween party and want to dance the night away. Show off your “Thriller” dance moves just like Jenna in the movie.

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3) Shuri Costume

$59.99

Talk about a power suit! Dress up this year as the fierce Shuri from Black Panther and head to all the Halloween parties with your superhero crew!

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4) Wonder Woman Costume

$59.99

Who wouldn’t want to be Wonder Woman for a day? Transform into this popular brunette superhero by donning this star spangled costume, including her iconic gold tiara.

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5) Tina Belcher Costume

If you love Bob’s Burgers, all you’ll need is a blue T-shirt and skirt, glasses and knee-high socks to turn into your favorite awkward teenage girl from the adult animated comedy.

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam »

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6) Serena Williams Costume

To really bring your A-game this Halloween, dress up as legendary tennis pro Serena Williams in her famous black tutu, which instantly became iconic when she wore it at the U.S. Open in 2018.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »

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7) Wednesday Addams Costume

$35.00

Becoming your favorite (and coolest) Addams family member couldn’t be easier: Just throw on a black collared dress and put your long brown hair into braids.

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8) Rosie the Riveter Costume

You can’t forget one of the most iconic brunettes in history, of course! To recreate Rosie the Riveter’s chic, fierce look, simply slip on your go-to denim and put your brown locks up in a red bandana — then adopt a “we can do it” attitude towards anything and everything.

Get the tutorial At Vida Fashionista »

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9) Velma Dinkley Costume

If you have a short, dark bob (and lots of orange and red in your closet), it’s easy to dress up as the brainiest member of the Scooby Doo crew. Just don’t always lose your glasses like Velma does!

Get the tutorial at The Trendy Files »

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10) Belle Costume

Go ahead, “be our guest” and dress up as your favorite brown-haired Disney princess for Halloween — a.k.a. Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

Get the tutorial at Keiko Lynn »

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11) Provincial Belle Costume

She’s beauty and she’s brains! If you’d rather keep it simple as provincial Belle, wear your go-to blue dress and tie your hair in a bow before carrying around your favorite books everywhere.

Get the tutorial at Merrick’s Art »

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12) ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Holly Golightly Costume

There’s nothing more chic than dressing up as Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s — or recreating her iconic updo hairstyle from the movie. Not to mention, we love any excuse to wear a tiara and a classic LBD!

Get the tutorial at Living After Midnite »

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13) Princess Leia Costume

$52.01

While we’re talking about famous brunette hairstyles, you obviously can’t forget Princess Leia’s from Star Wars. Because who wouldn’t want to rock her iconic space buns?

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14) ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Kiki Costume

Love Studio Ghibli films? This adorable costume idea has you dressing up as Kiki from Kiki’s Delivery Service, complete with her signature blue dress and red bow. (Bonus points if you have a broomstick and a black cat, too!)

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam »

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15) Mary Poppins Costume

Not only is our favorite magical nanny a brunette, her timeless look is also incredibly easy to emulate with just an umbrella, bowler hat and a pinned red bow on your white ruffled blouse.

Get the tutorial at Keiko Lynn »

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16) Joanna (and Chip) Gaines Costume

Gather up all your best home tools! This one is perfect for those who love Fixer Upper — especially if you have someone to be the Chip to your Joanna.

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17) Mona Lisa Costume

She’s perhaps the most well-recognized brunettes of all… and all you’ll need to imitate her look for Halloween is a black dress and a mysterious smile.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »

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18) Snow White Costume

$54.83

For another brunette Disney princess we all know and love, dress up as Snow White with this easy store-bought costume (which includes her adorable red hair bow).

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19) Mia Wallace Costume

$54.99

Stun this holiday as Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction with a bold red lip and dark brow.

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20) Kelly Kapowski Costume

$34.99

Party like it’s the ’90s with this Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell costume. Get into this retro look for Halloween as the brunette girl next door.