Nuevo Culture

22 DIY All-Black Halloween Costumes You Already Have Hanging in Your Closet

all black halloween costumes

Getty/Disney

There’s nothing that screams “I put zero effort into this Halloween costume” more than showing up to the party as a vampire or a black cat. Why? Because everyone in the room can tell that you plucked your sexiest black crop top from your closet, smudged on a smokey eye, and called it a costume. Don’t be that person.

Instead, go for an all-black Halloween costume that’s just as easy to create, but looks cool enough for your annual Halloween Insta. Using only a black T-shirt, black dress, and/or black leggings (yep, you can wear your Lululemons), you can transform into some of the most iconic characters in pop culture history. Lucky for you, I’ve already found the very best ones.

Up ahead, read up on all the coolest all-black Halloween costumes you can DIY in minutes with clothes you already own.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

1

Sandy from “Grease”

Carnival Clique

Fotos InternationalGetty Images

Start practicing your best “tell me about it, stud” now, because this easy all-black costume is a Halloween must. Red pumps, liquid leather leggings, and a sexy black bodysuit are all you need to dupe this signature look – oh, and lots of hairspray.

2

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

washington   march 03 us supreme court justice ruth bader ginsburg smiles during a photo session with photographers at the us supreme court march 3, 2006 in washington dc  photo by mark wilsongetty images

Mark WilsonGetty Images

No one deserves your Halloween tribute more than Notorious RBG, who is actively working to protect all of our rights literally as we speak. Repurpose your graduation robe or slip into a long-sleeve black dress, then polish it off with one of Ruth’s famous blinged-out collars.

3

Serena Williams

2018 French Open - Day Three

Jean CatuffeGetty Images

On and off the court, Serena is a modern day superhero. Replicate her trademark look with a Nike bodysuit, black leggings, and a red ribbon for your waist. Top it off with sneakers and a tennis racket.

4

Wednesday Addams from “The Addams Family”

wednesday addams floral dress

Paramount Pictures

Channel the princess of Halloween in a classic collared black dress. Complete your look with two braided pigtails and red nails that look chic, but also low-key say “I’ll kill you.”

5

Billie Eilish

beverly hills, california   february 09 billie eilish attends the vanity fair oscar party at wallis annenberg center for the performing arts on february 09, 2020 in beverly hills, california photo by taylor hillfilmmagic,

Taylor HillGetty Images

There’s a reason Billie Eilish costumes are going to be HUGE for Halloweekend 2021–and that reason is sweatpants. Basically just throw on any oversized streetwear set, press on a set of claws, and spray your roots green to give off that “Bad Guy” vibe.

6

Holly Golightly from “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Donaldson CollectionGetty Images

You’ve probably already got everything required for this look hanging in your closet. Slip on your favorite LBD and a strand of pearls – then all you need is a cheap tiara.

7

Grace Jones

A View To A Kill

Keith HamshereGetty Images

Grab your best leather jacket, black pants, and add a scarf to rep the icon Grace Jones. Bonus points if you take a pic exactly like this one.

8

Lydia Deetz from “Beetlejuice”

winona ryder beetlejuice

Warner Bros.

Be “strange and unusual” this season as in your best Lydia Deetz attire. With those iconic bangs, everyone will know who you are, no matter what you’re wearing.

9

Stacey from “The Baby-Sitters Club”

the baby sitters club stacey black outfit

Netflix

Much like PLL costumes in 2016, The Baby-Sitters Club is a great choice for a fashionable group costume. Call dibs on Stacey, who almost exclusively wears the color black.

10

Posh Spice

Style, Waist, Chest, Fashion, Trunk, Necklace, Abdomen, Navel, Stomach, Belt,

Getty Images

The little Gucci dress, the little Gucci dress, or the little Gucci dress? Doesn’t matter, anything black will do when paying homage to this pop icon.

11

Maleficent

maleficent

Disney

A Disney legend! Maleficent is the most fabulous of all the iconic villains and her dramatic look is 100% worth a copy. Just throw on a black maxi, a matching jacket, and DIY yourself some horns (or buy them on Amazon).

12

Rihanna

Sephora loves Fenty Beauty by Rihanna launch event

Jacopo RauleGetty Images

No one does style better than Rihanna. She has countless LBD looks that are all iconic in their own sense. Just pick your favorite, then hit the thrift store for the required accessories.

13

Catwoman

catwoman movie costume

Warner Bros.

There are so many versions of catwoman, it’s hard to decide which one to rep. Halle Berry’s version is my all time favorite for one reason only: those PANTS.

14

Nancy from “The Craft”

Fairuza Balk In 'The Craft'

Archive PhotosGetty Images

Nancy was one of the scariest teens of her time, donning black from head to toe. Layer on a black jacket and tank, then layer on the beads and spikes. The beauty moment is just as important too!

15

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliot

Steve EichnerGetty Images

Every look in the Missy Elliott archives is worthy of a revisit, but this iconic moment stands alone. Basically just cover yourself in an XL garbage bag and slip on some Nikes. True fans will get it.

16

Mariah Carey

Leg, Shoulder, Human leg, Joint, Outerwear, Dress, Strapless dress, Waist, Thigh, High heels,

Getty Images

Queen Mimi posted this iconic throwback picture from the 1997 MTV Video Awards on her Instagram and I’m taking it as a sign that this should be my costume. She didn’t take home any awards that year, but you better believe she won best dressed.

17

Trinity from “The Matrix”

FILM 'THE MATRIX' BY ANDY AND LARRY WACHOWSKI

Ronald SiemoneitGetty Images

Trinity’s black latex bodysuit will go down in history as one of the hottest outfits of all time. Finish with ’90s sunglasses and badass combat boots.

18

Aaliyah

The 2000 Teen Choice Awards

SGranitzGetty Images

Aaliyah is an early aughts style icon. This look from the 2000 Teen Choice Awards is currently trending and perfect for a DIY all-black costume. Transform into an R&B princess with utility pants and a cropped tank.

19

An iPhone

Apple IPhone 6 Product Shoots

MacFormat MagazineGetty Images

How very meta. Dress up as your ride or die, your day one, your bae until the very end, your phone. Just glue on a couple of app icons and a text from an ex to create this DIY costume.

20

Nina from “Black Swan”

black swan outfit movie

Fox Searchlight Pictures

You don’t have to be a professional ballerina to recreate Natalie Portman’s famous role. This look is a Halloween favorite, because it can be DIYed with a bag of black feathers and a hot glue gun.

21

Stevie Nicks

Fleetwood Mac

Fin CostelloGetty Images

All of Stevie’s outfits served major witch inspo, so they’re already halfway to Halloween. Drape on some shawls and beads over a boho black dress for an easy (but epic) look inspired by one of music’s legends.

22

Emoji Twins

dancing girl bunny ear emoji

iPhone

This easy look requires your BFF – and not much else. Wear your go-to bodysuit (or a little black dress), then top with bunny ears. Done!

This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io