Fashion

5 Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Make With a Black Dress

Published by
Sonja Henrikssen


Don’t stress about getting caught without a costume on October 31st! You can create amazing last-minute costumes with a little black dress and a few simple accessories. Need ideas? Whether you’re going for a creepy vibe, or you’re more of the glamorous type, one of these black dress Halloween costumes will be sure to tickle your fancy.

1. Roaring ’20s Flapper

Shop the Look: Starstruck Style Black Fringe Sequin Mini Dress, Laura Black Velvet Ankle Strap Heels, Skeleteen 1920s Flapper Accessory Set

Roaring ’20s fashion is so fun, and naturally costume-y, which makes it perfect for Halloween! A simple black fringe sequin dress paired with ankle strap heels and some quintessential flapper accessories create an easily recognizable and undeniably fun look.

2. Dark Angel

Shop the Look: Feather With You Black Satin Feather Sleeveless Mini Dress, Swoy Black Strappy Ankle Strap Heels, Angel Wings & Halo

If you like to spend Halloween out on the town or partying at the club, this dark angel look will help you feel like your best self. Just pair wings and a halo with a black satin mini dress and you’ll look like a treat! Sweet and sultry with a touch of spooky, this outfit is everything good about Halloween.

3. Old School Hollywood Star

Shop the Look: Loaded With Luxe Black Velvet Rhinestone Bodycon Mini Dress, Sinia Ivory Satin Rhinestone Platform High Heel Sandals, Afterparty Silver Rhinestone Fringe Earrings, Upscale Style White Faux Fur Stole

Sometimes, Halloween is just an excuse to wear your most glamorous outfit–and why not? So dress in your best and transform into an old Hollywood star with a slinky black velvet dress and a faux fur stole. Complete the look with plenty of rhinestone accents and you’ve got a costume that feels like a modern-day combination of Marilyn Monroe and Jessica Rabbit!

4. Aviator

Shop the Look: Flaunt It Black Bodycon Dress, Born Cool Olive Green Satin Lightweight Bomber Jacket, Jadon Black Leather 8-Eye Platform Boot, Great Attitude Black Aviator Sunglasses

Look fly for Halloween. Put together a sexy aviator costume with a black bodycon dress, bomber jacket, and a heavy-duty pair of boots. Finish it off, of course, with a pair of aviator sunglasses, and you’re instantly channeling the ultimate wing woman.

5. Vampire

Shop the Look: Appetite For Seduction Black Lace Long-Sleeve Dress, Aysha Black Double Platform Ankle Strap High Heel Sandals, VGLOOK Reversible Hooded Vampire’s Cloak, COOLJOY 3 Sizes Vampire Fangs With Adhesive

It doesn’t get more classically Halloween than a vampire costume! We’ve styled this vampire costume with a  black lace dress featuring long sleeves and a high scalloped neck that give major Victorian vibes.

We want to see your black dress Halloween costumes! Show us your spooky season looks on Instagram or TikTok @lulus –and head to our Halloween Dresses Shop for more options!

This blog was originally posted in October 2022.

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