74 Movie Character Costumes You Can Recreate at Home

Have you ever wanted to dress up like someone from yourfavorite filmbut don’t know where to begin? Well, we compiled a list of 74 movie character costumes that are not only super recognizable, but they’re also extremely easy to recreate at home forHalloween. (Becausecrafty activitiesand spookycupcakescan only take you so far.)

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gal gadot wonder woman costume
Warner Bros.

1. Gal Gadot InWonder Woman

  • Character:Wonder Woman

So you can fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

Get the look:Wonder Woman costume set(from $69);superhero shield($15)

crazy rich asians
Warner Bros. Pictures

2. Constance Wu InCrazy Rich Asians

  • Character:Rachel Chu

Mother-in-law approved.

Get the look:iEFiEL chiffon dress(from $35);Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace In Rock Crystal($100);Unisa Carcin Sandal($60)

uma thurman pulp fiction costume
Miramax

3. Uma Thurman InPulp Fiction

  • Character:Mia Wallace

You may already have these pieces in your closet—save for the iconic bob.

Get the look:Missufe T-shirt dress($30);ASOS stilettos($30);Justinstones necklace($7.50);eNilecor short bob wig($22)

forrest gump costume
Paramount Pictures

4. Tom Hanks InForrest Gump

  • Character:Forrest Gump

Box of chocolates not included.

Get the look:Lululemon Hotty Hot High-Rise Shorts(from $68);Aeropostale polo shirt($10);卡车司机帽($10);Pareberry tube socks($10)

lucy liu charlies angels costume
Columbia Pictures

5. Lucy Liu InCharlie's Angels

  • Character:Alex Munday

Shh…don’t tell Charlie.

Get the look:Wild Fable leggings($7);Lace Up Front Tank Top($8);Delhia Boot($40)

harley quinn costume
Warner Bros.

6. Margot Robbie InSuicide Squad

  • Character:Harley Quinn

Because everyone deserves a walk on the wild side.

Get the look:“Daddy’s Little Monster” T-shirt($28);CosInStyle bomber jacket($46);Large Fishnet Tights($33);Suicide Squad Adult Harley Quinn Wig($50)

tyra banks life size costume
Buena Vista Television

7. Tyra Banks InLife-Size

  • Character:Eve

Hi, I’m Eve. And you’re my special friend.

Get the look:HDE latex mini dress(from $19);Didder silver crystal tiara($10);Pear Shaped Drop Lariat Necklace($17);Barbie doll($10)

kate hudson almost famous costume
Columbia Pictures

8. Kate Hudson InAlmost Famous

  • Character:Penny Lane

Dressing like famous people is just more interesting, amirite?

Get the look:Plus Borg Collar Belted Faux Suede Coat($53);Bluetime lace shirt(from $7);Express high waisted jeans($20)

mrs doubtfire costume
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9. Robin Williams InMrs. Doubtfire

Character:Mrs. Doubtfire

Who needs prosthetics?

Get the look:Mrs. Doubtfire Halloween Costume($45)

black panther costume
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10. Lupita Nyong'o InBlack Panther

Character:Nakia

In Wakanda we trust.

Get the look:Yandy African warrior costume($72);Suede Pointed Knee-High boots($50)

elle woods costume
Tracy Bennett/MGM Pictures

11. Reese Witherspoon InLegally Blonde

Character:Elle Woods

What, like it’s hard?

Get the look:Star Vixen ballerina wrap dress(from $14);Lulu’s lace-up heels($42);Wild Fable sunglasses($12)

bring it on costume
Beacon Pictures

12. Kirsten Dunst InBring It On

  • Character:Torrance Shipman

There must be some Torros in the atmosphere.

Get the look:Cheer Fantastic uniform(from $40);Lunea-Wo canvas sneakers($15);PUZINE cheerleading pom poms($10)

gabrielle union bring it on
Beacon Pictures

13. Gabrielle Union InBring It On

  • Character:Isis

Or the Clovers, if that’s your thing.

Get the look:Katamy Clovers cheerleader uniform($100);Adokoo canvas sneakers($24);PUZINE cheerleading pom poms($11)

dreamgirls costume
Dreamworks Studios

14. Jennifer Hudson InDreamgirls

  • Character:Effie White

Flawless vocals not required.

Get the look:Dreamgirls dress($70);Toy microphone($8.50);Dream Paris stilettos(from $23)

wednesday addams costume
Paramount Pictures

15. Christina Ricci InThe Addams Family

  • Character:Wednesday Addams

Simple, yet recognizable.

Get the look:Melynnco Womens casual dress(from $20);Rubie’s Store wig($20)

the matrix
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16. Laurence Fishburne InThe Matrix

  • Character:Morpheus

Ideal for long jacket lovers.

Get the look:Retro Gothic Victorian Frock Coat($30);Royal Girl oval sunglasses($13)

royl tenenbaums costume
Touchstone Pictures

17. Gwyneth Paltrow InThe Royal Tenenbaums

  • Character:Margot Tenenbaum

It’s the closest thing to actual royalty.

Get the look:Aofur faux fur parka($77);BABEYOND Satin Gloves($12);Pink crystal hair clip($9)

pretty in pink costume
Paramount Pictures

18. Molly Ringwald InPretty In Pink

  • Character:Andie Walsh

Cue Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s “If You Leave.”

Get the look:Polka Dot Belted Round Neck Midi Dresses($19)

mulan live action
Walt Disney Studios

19. Liu Yifei InMulan

  • Character:Mulan

You know, to defeat the Huns.

Get the look:Mulan Women's Deluxe Hero Red Costume($53)

back to the future costume
Universal Pictures

20. Michael J. Fox InBack To The Future

Character:Marty McFly

It’s Doc approved.

Get the look:Flannel Easy Shirt($30);BDG jeans(from $49);Levi Strauss & Co. denim jacket($40);J+S aviator sunglasses($19)

michael myers costume
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21. Nick Castle InHalloween

  • Character:Michael Myers

Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.

Get the look:Walls Store coverall(from $39);COSMOVIE Michael Myers mask($15)

mean girls costume
Paramount Pictures

22. Amanda Seyfried InMean Girls

  • Character:Karen Smith

“K” is for Karen…right?

Get the look:Misfay spaghetti strap dress($21);Jiasly blonde wig($22);Finov self adhesive rhinestones($10)

black swan costume
Searchlight Pictures

23. Natalie Portman InBlack Swan

Character:Nina Sayers

Can also double as a ballerina.

Get the look:Lace Up Black corset($19);v28 tutu skirt($13);Floral Fall crown($13);Capezio ballet tights($17)

ghostbusters costume
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24. Bill Murray InGhostbusters

  • Character:Peter Venkman

Who you gonna call?

Get the look:Rubie's Store costume with inflatable backpack($45)

dorothy costume
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25. Judy Garland InThe Wizard Of Oz

  • Character:Dorothy Gale

There’s no place like home.

Get the look:Fun Costumes Store Dorothy dress($40);Rubie's Adult Dorothy Sequin Shoes($27)

breakfast at tiffanys costume
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26. Audrey Hepburn InBreakfast At Tiffany's

  • Character:Holly Golightly

Chicandtimeless. Just add a croissant.

Get the look:Grace Karin vintage tea dress(from $30);Zivyes Holly Golightly accessory set($25)

to all the boys ive loved before costume
Courtesy of Netflix

27. Lana Condor InTo All The Boys I've Loved Before

  • Character:Lara Jean

Peter Kavinsky…need we say more?

Get the look:Ecowish swing dress($37);Zeagoo quilted jacket(from $28);Large scrunchie($7)

emma stone la la land costume
Summit Entertainment

28. Emma Stone InLa La Land

  • Character:Mia

“The City of Stars” is already stuck in our head.

Get the look:Allegra K floral dress(from $26);Capezio tap shoe(from $30)

clueless costume
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29. Alicia Silverstone InClueless

  • Character:Cher Horowitz

As if!

Get the look:Fun Costumes Store Clueless costume($60);Sinwere retro cellular phone($10)

zorro costume
Sony Pictures

30.安东尼奥禁令deras InThe Mask Of Zorro

  • Character:Zorro

Toy sword FTW.

Get the look:Goldstitch cape($19);Tigerdoe Zorro accessories($17);Deluxe Zorro sword($49)

marilyn monroe seven year itch
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31. Marilyn Monroe InThe Seven Year Itch

  • Character:The girl

A portable fan is a must.

Get the look:California Costumes Marilyn dress(from $16);Dream Pairs White heels($41)

sandy grease costume
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32. Olivia Newton-john InGrease

  • Character:Sandy Olsson

Hopelessly devoted to nailing this costume.

Get the look:Everbellus leggings($21);Sarin Mathews blouse(from $10);Minimalist Point Toe Court Pumps($22)

danny zuko costume
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33. John Travolta InGrease

  • Character:Danny Zuko

We’ve got chills, they’re multiplying.

Get the look:Perry Ellis suit(from $22);Diig dress shirt($25)

despicable me costume
Universal Pictures

34. Minion InDespicable Me

  • Character:Minion

Bello!

Get the look:Adult Inflatable Minion costume($100)

beauty and the beast costume
Walt Disney Pictures

35. Emma Watson InBeauty And The Beast

  • Character:Belle

Tale as old as time.

Get the look:Disguise Store blue dress(from $40);Amazon Essentials black flat($12)

hocus pocus costume
Walt Disney Pictures

36. Bette Midler InHocus Pocus

  • Character:Winifred Sanderson

Another glorious morning. Makes me sick.

Get the look:Spirit Halloween Hocus Pocus costume(from $100);Anogol red queen wig($32)

natalie portman jackie o
Fox Searchlight

37. Natalie Portman InJackie

  • Character:Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

First lady vibes.

Get the look:Forum Novelties First Lady Costume($30)

parent trap meredith blake costume
Walt Disney Pictures

38. Elaine Hendrix InThe Parent Trap

  • Character:Meredith Blake

An Evian bottle prop = a must.

Get the look:Longyuan T-shirt dress(from $17);Furtalk summer hat($26)

the notebook costume
New Line Cinema

39. Rachel Mcadams InThe Notebook

  • Character:Allie Hamilton

Noah won’t be able to resist.

Get the look:Angashion skater dress($20);Kosmos pearl jewelry set($15)

noah the notebook costume
New Line Cinema

40. Ryan Gosling InThe Notebook

  • Character:Noah, Jr.

If he’s a bird, we’re a bird.

Get the look:Men's Skinny Khaki pant(from $14);Izod button-down shirt($16);Russell Athletic tank top(from $9)

million dollar baby costume
Warner Bros. Pictures

41. Hilary Swank InMillion Dollar Baby

  • Character:Maggie Fitzgerald

Fists up!

Get the look:Sioro bathrobe(from $14);Sanabul punching bag gloves($28)

princess diaries costume
Buena Vista Pictures

42. Anne Hathaway InThe Princess Diaries

  • Character:Mia Thermopolis

Shut. Up.

Get the look:French Toast pleated skirt(from $9);Beninos simple shirt($22);Patiky criss-cross bowtie($9)

princess leia costume
20th Century Fox

43. Carrie Fisher InStar Wars

  • Character:Princess Leia

May the force be with you.

Get the look:Rubie's deluxe costume(from $74);Rubie's Princess Leia headband($30)

pretty woman costume
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44. Julia Roberts InPretty Woman

  • Character:Vivian Ward

If you don’t wear it, it’ll be a big mistake. HUGE!

Get the look:Simple favor vintage dress(from $24);Furtalk sun hat($26)

mary poppins costume
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45. Julie Andrews InMary Poppins

  • Character:Mary Poppins

Add a spoonful of sugar for even more fun.

Get the look:Smiffys nanny costume(from $42);Elope Mary Poppins hat($25)

anna karenina costume
Universal Pictures

46. Keira Knightley InAnna Karenina

  • Character:Anna Karenina

A stunning costume, to say the least.

Get the look:Miusol formal dress($64);Ingemark statement necklace($10)

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Miramax Films

47. Gwyneth Paltrow InShakespeare In Love

  • Character:Viola De Lesseps

Renaissance fashion at its finest.

Get the look:Auscosplay victorian dress($168)

princess and the frog
Walt Disney Studios

48. Anika Noni Rose InPrincess And The Frog

  • Character:Princess Tiana

A true classic.

Get the look:CosWigShop princess costume($70);Didder crystal tiara($10)

cinderella costume
walt Disney Studios

49. Lily James InCinderella

  • Character:Cinderella

Just don’t forget the glass slippers.

Get the look:Leg Avenue princess costume(from $57);Clear Heels Pointed Toe Ankle Buckle Dressy Pumps($50)

kill bill costume
Miramax Films

50. Uma Thurman InKill Bill: Volume 1

  • Character:The Bride

几乎任何黄色上衣suffice.

Get the look:Fun Costumes Store motorcycle suit($65);Marc Joseph New York ankle boot($143)

west side story costume
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51. Rita Moreno InWest Side Story

  • Character:Anita

Her wardrobe is as retro as it gets, but this pink number takes the cake.

Get the look:1950s Retro Rockabilly Prom Dress(from $19);Calvin Klein pumps(from $60);Medium Hoop Earring($62)

battle of the sexes
Fox Searchlight

52. Emma Stone InBattle Of The Sexes

  • Character:Billie Jean King

You can’t go wrong with a classic tennis outfit.

Get the look:Adidas Women's Club Tennis Dress(from $70);Fashion Round Glasses($15)

halloween once upon a time in hollywood
Warner Bros.

53. Margot Robbie InOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood

  • Character:Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate, at your service.

Get the look:Zengjo Long Sleeve Turtleneck($17);Afibi Stretchy Flared Mini Skirt($18)

little women halloween
Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures

54. Florence Pugh InLittle Women

  • Character:Amy March

Or any of the March sisters, for that matter.

Get the look:I-Youth Womens Victorian Costume Dress(from $80)

lady bird
A24

55. Saoirse Ronan InLady Bird

  • Character:Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson

School uniform and a cast? Simplicity at its finest.

Get the look:摩托车百褶裙的法国吐司($11);Double Plus Open collared shirt($20);CastCoverz! arm cast cover($20)

anastasia steele halloween
Universal Pictures

56. Dakota Johnson InFifty Shades Darker

  • Character:Anastasia Steele

Bonus points for a Christian Grey accessory.

Get the look:Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve Oxford Shirt(from $21)

never been kissed costume
20th Century Fox

57. Drew Barrymore InNever Been Kissed

  • Character:Josie Geller

The ’90s nostalgia is aplenty.

Get the look:Marabou feather robe(from $43);Gloria Vanderbilt white jeans(from $12);Hanes T-shirt(from $6)

princess merida
Disney

58. Kelly Macdonald InBrave

  • Character:Merida

Being brave never felt so good.

Get the look:Miccostumes Women's Merida Adult Cosplay Costume with Quiver($59),Yuehong Long Curly Orange Wig($26)

movie character costume regina
Lorne Michaels Productions

59. Rachel McAdams InMean Girls

  • Character:Regina George

Because you can totally make “fetch” happen.

Get the look:Purple bra(from $7);St. John's Bay Womens Scoop Neck Sleeveless Tank Top($5);Black pleated skirt($13)

movie character costume queen
Universal Pictures

60. Jodie Turner Smith InQueen & Slim

  • Character:Queen

Double animal prints? Yes, please.

Get the look:Tiger Stripes Print Mini Cami Dress($10),Lou Boot($128)

movie character costume nisi
New Line Cinema

61. Halle Berry InB*a*p*s

  • Character:Nisi

The gold teeth are 100 percent optional.

Get the look:Amilia Spaghetti Strap Bodycon Jumpsuit($21);Yellow Crop Denim Jacket(from $17);Clear Vinyl Dress Sandals($80);Blonde wig($11);Skinny metallic Italian leather belt($40)

movie character costume black widow
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

62. Scarlett Johansson InBlack Widow

  • Character:Black Widow

Killer combat skills not required.

Get the look:Party City Adult Black Widow Costume($38)

movie character costume michele
Touchstone Pictures

63. Lisa Kudrow InRomy And Michele's High School Reunion

  • Character:Michele

Find the Romy to your Michele, and you’ve got an epic BFF costume.

Get the look:Women’s Pink Reunion Dress(from $45)

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64. Diana Ross InMahogany

  • Character:Tracy Chambers

Take a trip back to the ’70s with this classy ensemble.

Get the look:Wide Brim Floppy Hat($22);Seamless Merino V-Neck Sweater($80);Business Essential Ivory Wide Slacks($40)

movie character costume justice
Columbia Pictures

65. Janet Jackson InPoetic Justice

  • Character:Justice

Add some box braids for the full effect.

Get the look:Women's Lightweight Newsboy Cap($20);VETIOR Women's V Neck Crop Top(from $17);H&M 90s Baggy High Jeans($21)

movie character costume dominique
Paramount Pictures

66. Jasmine Guy InHarlem Nights

  • Character:Dominique La Rue

你会觉得你只是走出来of the 1830s.

Get the look:Satin Asymmetrical Dress($26);Demure and Dreamy Blush Pink Faux Fur Stole($48)

movie character costume zenon
de Passe Entertainment

67. Kirsten Storms InZenon: Girl Of The 21st Century

movie character costume cleopatra
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

68. Elizabeth Taylor InCleopatra

  • Character:Cleopatra

Well, who could pass up the chance to dress like royalty?

Get the look:Dreamgirl Cleopatra Egyptian Queen Adult Costume Wig($18),V-Neck green dress($338)

movie character costume katniss
Lionsgate Films

69. Jennifer Lawrence InThe Hunger Games

  • Character:Katniss Everdeen

As Effie Trinket would say, the odds are definitely in your favor.

Get the look:Rubie's Costume Co The Hunger Games Deluxe Katniss Costume($55)

the lost city fashion
Kimberley French/Paramount Pictures

70. Sandra Bullock InThe Lost City

  • Character:Loretta Sage

It's not the best choice for a jungle adventure, but it'll turn heads at your next party.

Get the look:Wide Leg Sequin Slip Jumpsuit($16)

persuasion halloween costume
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71. Dakota Johnson InPersuasion

  • Character:Anne Elliot

We can't say no to a stunning period costume.

Get the look:Birch Silk Dress($378);White Gold Plated Shape Necklace($13)

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Disney/Pixar

72. Billy Crystal InMonsters Inc.

  • Character:Mike Wazowski

Prepare to feel like an awkward teen again.

Get the look:Adult Mike costume($60)

hermione
Warner Bros. Pictures

73. Emma Watson in Harry Potter

  • Character:Hermione Granger

It's wingardium leviosa, not leviosaaa!

Get the look:Adult Hermione Costume($100)

movie character costume miranda
20th Century Fox

74. Meryl Streep InThe Devil Wears Prada

  • Character:Miranda Priestly

Bonus points if you actually wear Prada with this look.

Get the look:Chocolate Katia Skirt($118);Leopard V-Neck Top($74)



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