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43 Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Choosing a Halloween costume is not easy! There are so many choices from scary to spooky to cute and more. We have done some of the hard work for you and found 43 Halloween costume ideas for teens. Any of these costumes will be a hit at any Halloween party. Take a look to find your favourite.

1. Wednesday Addams

The Addams family are classic costume choices for Halloween. Wednesday Addams is a great choice for teens. Her look is easy to recreate and will look spooky. You could even get your friends to dress up as the rest of the kooky family.

2. Stranger Things Nancy and Steve

Stranger Things has become a horror TV show favourite, which makes the characters from the show great costume ideas. You could be any of the characters but these two have dressed up as Steven and Nancy. This would be the perfect couples costume and it is easy to recreate. We love this simple and awesome costume idea!

3. Creepy Clown

Clowns are very creepy! So it is no surprise that clowns are popular Halloween costumes. This costume uses vibrant colors and still has the scary look. You could even wear an outfit like this and wear scarier makeup. A clown is a low-cost outfit that could be recreated in so many ways.

Creepy Clown for Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Source: @debdan62

4. Stylish Skeleton

If you want to dress up for Halloween but don’t want to be too over the top then this next pick could be for you. This outfit is black and spooky with a skeleton skirt. An outfit like this is easily recreated and will give you the Halloween look. You can be as stylish as you like with this!

5. Gypsy Costume

Next, we have a gypsy costume. A gypsy costume is a creative choice, it will give you a mystical look with a crystal ball. You could recreate your gypsy costume however you like but a crystal ball is a must have. You could even add some dark makeup to give the costume a Halloween vibe.

6. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice is an iconic Halloween move. He is a male character but that does not mean that the girls can’t dress up as him to! A costume like this is the perfect way for the girls to dress up as this scary character. You could even go more over the top with the makeup. However you recreate the Beetlejuice look just make sure you include stripes. Stripes are a must have!

7. Hotel Transylvania Mavis and Johnny

Hotel Transylvania is a fun vampire movie. These two have dressed up as Johnny and Mavis. Mavis is the perfect vampire costume choice for any teen. You could could even get your other half or a friend to dress up as Johnny to. We love this creative and spooky costume idea!

Hotel Transylvania Mavis and Johnny for Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Source: @kit.sun.e

8. Day of the Dead Skeleton

Day of the Dead costumes are very popular for Halloween. With this next costume idea we can see why! This costume features the intricate makeup, the floral crown and a funky outfit. You could easily recreate something like this. With the Day of the Dead skulls you get to be both vibrant and spooky.

9. Hermione Granger Costume

Take inspiration from the wizarding world of Harry Potter this Halloween and dress up as one of the characters. This costume is of Hermione Granger from the Deathly Hallows. A costume like this is simple to recreate and would be a hit at any Halloween party. You could dress up as any of the characters to create an awesome Halloween look.

10. Scarecrow

Scarecrows can be either cute or terrifying. This costume has gone for a cute look. An outfit like this would be perfect for any teen. It is low-cost, easy to create and the makeup is simple to do too. We love this look and it would be a great look for any girl this Halloween.

11. Gothic Costume

Next, we have a Gothic costume. This is a great image to take inspiration from as it can be used for a few different costumes. It has everything a Halloween costume needs. Add some teeth to create a vampire outfit or add some long nails and dark makeup to create a witches outfit. You could even just wear it as it is.

12. Mermaid Costume

Mermaids are very popular so would be a great costume choice for any teen. You can be as creative as you like with a mermaid costume to create a look unique to you. The costume featured is great as inspiration. The basics you will need are a bra top and a mermaid style skirt. You can also buy mermaid scale stencils to create the perfect makeup.

13. Zombie Costume

Zombies are iconic characters for Halloween. A zombie costume is very easy to create. All you will need are clothes, makeup and fake blood. Rip your clothes, add the blood, wear dark makeup and you are good to go. Zombies are great last minute costumes too.

Zombie Costume for Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Source: @morganmar

14. Belle Costume

Beauty and the Beast is a Disney favourite. Instead of being scary, this Halloween you could be sweet and wear a Belle costume. You could buy the costume or get creative and make it yourself. A Belle costume will be a hit at any Halloween party.

15. Funny Nerds Costume

Be unique this Halloween with a costume like this one. This costume is of the popular sweets Nerds. Candy costumes are perfect for Halloween as you can be the treat. Something like this is perfect for the teen who does not want to take Halloween too seriously. It is a fun look!

16. The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Costume

The Nightmare Before Christmas is an iconic Halloween movie. So, why not dress up as Sally? You can buy a Sally costume or if you like crafts, you could attempt it yourself. This is a spooky costume that would be perfect for any party. You could also get a friend to dress up as Jack Skellington!

Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Costume for Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Source: @ryu_shidara

17. Witch Costume

Witches are classic Halloween characters. This witch costume is spooky and cute. You could add some dark makeup to create a scarier look or add some green makeup for the iconic wicked witch costume. It is easy to recreate and is low-cost. A witch is great as a last minute costume too.

18. Pirate Costume

Ahoy there matey! Pirates are great Halloween costume choices. You could be a cute pirate this like this costume featured or add some dark makeup to be a scary pirate or even a ghost pirate. This is a fun costume that will suit any teen.

19. Unicorn Costume

Unicorns are very popular. So, why not dress up as a mystical unicorn this Halloween. This outfit is easy to recreate. You will need a white crop top and tulle skirt. Add your unicorn horn and some pretty makeup and you are good to go. We love this costume idea!

Unicorn Costume for Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Source: @vah_castro

20. Mummy Halloween Costume

Mummies are great choices for Halloween. The costumes are low-cost and easy to make. We also love these costumes because you can be creative. You can style your bandages however you like. This scary mummy has gone for a top and skirt combo. If you wanted a scarier look add some darker makeup.

Mummy Costume for Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Source: @viriguz

21. Spooky Ghost Costume

It wouldn’t be a Halloween list without a ghost costume. This spooky costume is perfect for Halloween and would suit any teen. You could buy a ghost costume or recreate one yourself. If you wanted to be really scary, then add some dark makeup.

22. Scary Skeleton Costume

Next, we have a scary skeleton costume idea. A costume like this is easy to wear as it is just one piece. You will only need to concentrate on awesome skeleton makeup. There are so many tutorials available online to help you create spooky skeleton makeup. Skeleton costumes will be a hit at any party.

23. Harley Quinn Costume

Next on our list is this Harley Quinn costume. Harley is a very popular Halloween costume choice. You could easily recreate an outfit like this. You could also get someone else to dress up as the Joker. This is a fun costume choice that everyone will love.

24. Creepy Zombie

Next, we have a creepy zombie costume idea. Her face and neck have fake wounds and her makeup is dark too. There are tutorials online which can show you how to make gory wounds like these. You can finish off the costume with contact lenses and you can wear any outfit. You could rip the outfit a little to make it look more zombie like.

25. Bratz Doll Makeup Idea

One of the biggest Instagram makeup trends was to make yourself look like a Bratz doll. We love this idea because it is super stylish and it is kind of creepy which is perfect for Halloween. Here are two amazing Bratz inspired looks. As you can see, she has the glam eyes and lips. This is a cool idea for Halloween parties. There are Bratz makeup tutorials online and you could base your costume on your favorite doll.

Bratz Doll Makeup Idea

Source: @cakefacerj

26. Gangster Clown

Another popular costume for Halloween is the gangster clown. It is a fun, creepy and cool idea. You could recreate something like this. Her makeup has the classic clown features and her outfit gives the costume a gangster twist. This costume is simple to create and will be great for any last minute events.

27. Harley Quinn Costume

Next, we have a costume idea inspired by Harley Quinn from the movie Suicide Squad. This is a cool costume that fans of the movie will love. You can buy Harley Quinn costumes online and there are lots of makeup tutorials online too. You can recreate this or choose a different version of Harley Quinn.

Harley Quinn Costume

Source: @abbyroberts

28. Cute Sunflower Scarecrow

Scarecrows are another classic Halloween costume. Next, we have a glam version of a scarecrow. She a stitched mouth, sparkly eye makeup and a sunflower on her nose and around one eye. The gold sparkly makeup is gorgeous and makeup like this is perfect for those who want to look cute instead of creepy. You can find lots of tutorials for makeup like this online.

Cute Sunflower Scarecrow Makeup

Source: @alex21andra

29. Scary Prom Queen

The next idea is scary, creepy and is perfect for parties. Here we have two Halloween prom queens. They are both wearing pretty dresses with crowns and sashes. A costume like this gives you the best of both worlds because you can wear a beautiful dress but also give everyone a fright too.

Scary Prom Queen

Source: @sivanayla

30. Halloween Makeup with Gory Scratches

Can’t decide whether to be a werewolf or a vampire? Then don’t, you can be both! This makeup features bloody werewolf scratches with vampire inspired eye makeup. It is such a cool and unique idea! There are tutorials online for creating wounds like these and you can buy contact lenses online. You can also use these gory scratches for other makeup like zombies too.

Halloween Makeup with Gory Scratches

Source: @alex21andra

31. Spooky Skeleton

Next, we have a spooky skeleton idea to show you. They are both wearing the same makeup which includes a skeletal mouth and nose, smokey eyes and elegant black patterns. This is an easy to wear look that is perfect for Halloween. Finish off the costume with a black dress and you will be good to go. As you can see, you can wear this makeup with a group too.

32. Vibrant Pop Art Zombie

Stand out from the spooky crowd with this next idea! Here we have pop art zombie makeup. The makeup uses very vibrant colors and features different illusions from the brain being visible to having half of her mouth missing. Makeup like this is perfect for those who want to try something different and for those who love zombies. You can find tutorials for makeup like this online.

33. Bat Makeup for Halloween

The next makeup idea is cute and perfect for Halloween. For this look, the makeup artist has created glam eye makeup with bats. Makeup like this gives you the best of both worlds because you can look gorgeous but also join in Halloween too. Recreate this or you can make it even scarier with dark eye makeup and you can even wear some vampire teeth! You can check out what products were used to create this look on the page below. Finish off the costume with a black outfit.

34. Snow White Costume for Halloween

Love fairy tales or Snow White? If so, this idea is perfect for you. Here we have a Snow White costume with a Halloween twist! She has the classic black hair and the ribbon. Her dress is painted on but you can buy Snow White dresses online. The look is complete with a creepy cracked doll like face. This is a very unique idea. Recreate this or you can create a similar look with any princess or character.

35. Half Skeleton Makeup

Next, we have another skeleton idea to show you. This time a makeup artist has created a half and half look. So, half of her face is glam and the other half looks like a scary skeleton. We love this idea because you can be glam but creepy too. There is a YouTube tutorial available down below for the makeup. Complete the costume with a black outfit or something that looks like a skeleton.

36. Skeleton Cheerleader

Another cool Halloween costume you could wear is a skeleton cheerleader. You could create something like this. She has painted her face and body to look like a skeleton and she has finished off the costume with a cheerleader’s outfit. You can view tutorials online for skeleton makeup and you can buy Halloween cheerleader costumes too.

Skeleton Cheerleader Halloween Costume

Source: @alvajay

37. Scary and Gory Werewolf Costume

The next costume idea features a scary werewolf. She has created wolf like makeup with contact lenses and gory scratches. We love her furry eyebrows, they look so cool! A werewolf is a classic Halloween costume and this would be perfect for a party. Recreate the makeup and finish off the costume with any clothes, maybe add some rips.

38. Halloween Queen

Do you love Halloween? If so, you need to dress up as a Halloween Queen. You could try something like this. She is wearing a glitzy crown and necklace complete with blood, stitches and white contact lenses. This is a scary and easy to wear look that will give everyone a fright. You can wear any dress or outfit with this makeup. Other features like fangs can also be added. This makeup can be turned into many costumes so just have fun and experiment.

Spooky Halloween Queen

Source: @sarahnewsfx

39. Cute Deer Costume Idea

Next, we have a cute deer costume to show you. The makeup artist has created stunning deer makeup complete with a floral crown and antlers. A costume like this is perfect for those who want to dress up without being scary. You can check out a short tutorial for the makeup and view the products used on the page below. For the outfit you could color match it to one of the flowers. So, maybe wear a light pink dress.

Cute Deer Costume Idea

Source: @lissypink10

40. Catwoman Costume

Another popular costume for Halloween is catwoman and next we have a cool example of what you could wear. She is wearing glam catwoman inspired makeup with black cat ears. Her body has been painted to look like catwoman but you could just buy a costume online. This is a cool, dark and stylish costume that would be great for a party. You can check out what products were used to create the makeup on the page below.

41. Half Pop Art Zombie Makeup

Earlier in the post we shared a pop art zombie look. If you loved that idea, then you may like this one too. Here we have another colorful zombie. Her makeup uses different colors and she also has created a half illusion too. This is a unique look that will get you noticed! You can view tutorials online for half zombie makeup. We love this idea, it is one of our favorites.

Half Pop Art Zombie Makeup

Source: @_facebeat_

42. Creepy Halloween Clown

The next costume idea features a creepy clown. Her makeup has the classic clown features but with a scary twist as the makeup looks bloody. The costume is complete with pigtails, a t-shirt and baseball bat. A costume like this is easy to create and will give everyone a fright. It will be great for any last minute Halloween events too.

43. Spooky Spider Makeup Idea

Spider makeup is another very popular look for Halloween. Here is an awesome example. There is a spider leg design around her eye, so when her eye is closed it looks like a scary spider. The makeup is finished off with a small spider on her forehead too. This is a creepy and easy to wear look. You can view tutorials online for makeup like this and you can just finish off the costume with a black outfit.

We hope you have been inspired by our Halloween costume ideas for teens!

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