10 Easy, Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Women Over 50 to Recreate This Spooky Season
From Tina Turner to ‘I Love Lucy,’ you’re sure to make a fun statement with these costumes
It may seem hard to believe, but Halloween is right around the corner… time to get your costumes in order! But with busy schedules and a tight timeline, the last thing you probably have time for is putting together an extensive Halloween costume. Luckily for you, while it is spooky season, you don’t need to be spooked about finding the perfect costume thanks to these last minute Halloween costume ideas. The best part? They work for all ages—especially women over 50. Most of these you can put together with pieces right from your closet, but we also offer shopping recommendations if you are looking to buy the finishing touches. Keep reading for easy, last minute Halloween costumes for women over 50 that will win you “best costume award” this spooky season.
10 easy, last minute Halloween costumes for women over 50
Keep scrolling for our favorite last minute Halloween costume ideas that serve up spooky fun.
Chic astronaut
Go to space for the night by dressing up as an astronaut! Kelly Ripa looks space-tastic in this astronaut costume, created with a white jumpsuit and NASA patches. While a jumpsuit is great, a white dress from your closet also works! You can buy these iron-on NASA patches on Amazon that offer fast delivery, toss on a pair of black heels, then take off!
Mob wife
The mob wife aesthetic became super trendy this past year, and makes for a chic, easy Halloween costume. Have a fur coat in your closet that’s been waiting to be worn? Now is the perfect time! Throw on a faux fur coat over a black dress or leather pants, add some black heels, put in some hoops and swipe on lipstick, and you’re good to go.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn is a classic, and the best part, is so easy to recreate for your last minute Halloween costume. One of her most iconic looks was her white dress and red lipstick. Pair with your favorite heels and if you have long hair, create a faux bob by tucking hair under and pinning to the nape of your neck.
Mermaid
Who hasn’t wondered what it would be like to be a mermaid for the day? Well, Halloween is the perfect time to channel your inner mermaid vibes and feel like an aquatic princess. One of the easiest ways to create a mermaid Halloween costume is by wearing your favorite bathing suit (a one piece works) and then pairing it with a crochet maxi skirt or sequin midi skirt. For more coverage, add a crochet sweater or bolero over top. Finish it off with these adorable Betsey Johnson seashell heels (they have a thick block heel to keep you sturdy) and some mermaid-esque accessories.
Holly Golightly
Another classic, Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. This one is super easy to recreate. Simply wear a black dress with a pearl necklace, throw your hair up in a topknot and put on black sunglasses. If you want to add on even more, wear a small tiara in front of your topknot and slip on some black gloves.
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy was one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 50s, and the show’s protagonist Lucy Ricardo has been a beloved character for decades. If you want to dress up as Lucy Ricardo this Halloween, all you have to do is tie that apron you have in your kitchen onto a polka dot, 50s-style dress. Do your hair in a ringlet-style updo, and swipe on some lipstick.
Dorothy
All it takes to recreate a Dorothy costume from The Wizard of Oz is three clicks of your heels! Okay, maybe not that easy, but it truly doesn’t take much. If you have a light blue dress, sport it with a pair of glittery red heels (or we love these Betsey Johnson sparkly red sneakers for more comfort) and style your hair in pigtails or pigtail braids. If you don’t already have a Dorothy-like dress, we recommend this flowy, gingham ZESICA dress which features puff sleeves and a midi length for extra coverage—and you can get it quickly on Amazon.
Tina Turner
Nobody did it like the Queen of Rock n’ Roll! Tina Turner is one of the greatest icons of all time, and aside from her impeccable talent, she had great fashion taste too. This red fringe dress from Venus makes for the perfect Tina Turner costume, and better yet, can be worn outside of Halloween too! For extra warmth, toss on a leather or denim jacket. Tease hair to get that signature Tina Turner hairdo, and don’t forget your red lipstick!
Witch
Look bewitching and spooktacular in a witch costume! The great thing about dressing up as a witch for Halloween is that it’s general enough that there’s no exact rulebook you need to follow. We think a velvet dress fits the bill perfectly, and is another piece you can wear again and again aside from Halloween (and is something you could very well already have in your closet). The only thing we’d recommend buying is a witch hat, which you can find at Party City for just $5.
Madonna
Reminisce on the ‘80s with a Madonna Halloween costume! Kate Garraway, above, dressed up as Madonna for Halloween, and provides the perfect inspiration to recreate your own Madonna costume. Wear a black A-line dress (bonus points if it’s tutu style like Garraway’s) over some black lace fishnets, add lots of layers of beaded necklaces, tease your hair and throw on arm warmers or a cropped cardigan.
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