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Halloween is the perfect time to let out your inner bada— or at least, to dress up like the epically cool woman you want to be. These are the women kicking butt in your favorite movies and TV shows, or those you idolize IRL. Whether it’s a too-cool superhero like Wonder Woman, a girl gang like Taylor Swift and crew, or someone as low-key cool as Daria — these alternative Halloween costumes are made for cool girls only.
Barbie
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You don't have to say goodbye to the Margot Robbie x Ryan Gosling movie just yet. It's always a good time to revisit Barbieland, especially for Halloween. (via Brit + Co)
Bridgerton
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All you need for this costume is an empire-waist dress. Add some gloves if you're feeling fancy and you'll have Lady Whistledown's attention. (via Brit + Co)
Olivia Rodrigo
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Wear this 'fit to work with a blazer and add the stickers for a festive happy hour. (via Brit + Co)
Rosie the Riveter
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Our gal Rosie proves that sometimes all you need to do is roll up your sleeves and get ‘er done. (via Brit + Co)
Eleven, Stranger Things
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Leggo her Eggo, or she will legitimately throat-punch you. (via Brit + Co)
Sally, The Nightmare Before Christmas
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This classic Christmas/Halloween heroine should be on everyone’s costume bucket list. (via Brit + Co)
April O’Neil, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Here’s an excuse to rock a yellow jumpsuit all night long. Also, to carry and consume pizza past midnight. (via Brit + Co)
Agatha, The Grand Budapest Hotel
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Cool, calm, collected, and down for a heist — the quintessential Wes Anderson character, and your inspo for dealing with the chaos in your life. (via Brit + Co)
Wonder Woman
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Diana is fierce, loyal, and true to herself. Oh, and she can take down ANYONE. It doesn’t get any more #idolworthy than that. (via Brit + Co)
Catwoman
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Get your superhero on in this beyond-easy, last-minute Halloween costume. You probably already have what you need in your closet. (via Brit + Co)
Taylor Swift's Bad Blood Crew
Get ready to rumble (and wear a ton of pleather) this Halloween as Tay + crew. (via Brit + Co)
Sasha Fierce
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It’s way easy to be Bey’s alter ego this Halloween — just pick any of her iconic looks (like this “Flawless” one) and get ready to shake it. (via Brit + Co)
Daria & Jane
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They made their own rules and survived high school at the same time. Boss. (via Brit + Co)
Glow
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It’s not easy being a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry, but the GLOW team sure makes it look like fun. Tease your hair and get the party started. (via Brit + Co)
Carmen Sandiego
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Where in the world are you going to find a Carmen Sandiego costume? Easy: Use a red maxi skirt and the tall boots you already have. Thrift a wide-brimmed hat, then hit it, Rockapella! (via Brit + Co)
Ursula, The Little Mermaid
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Yes, she tricked Ariel and tried to steal her voice AND her man. But she pursued her goals with dogged determination, and for that, you should respect her hustle. (via Brit + Co)
Wisdom Teeth Abbi and Co-Op Ilana
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Yas Queen! Bring two fave characters to the party. (via Brit + Co)
Gamora, Guardians Of The Galaxy
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She’s one of the fiercest (that hair! that vest!) beings around. This Guardian is a no-brainer cool girl Halloween costume. (via Brit + Co)
Grace and Frankie
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Celebrate the power of friendship in this homage to our favorite Netflix ladies. (via Brit + Co)
A Pink Lady, Grease
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The ultimate way to wear all pink and not look too girly. Chew on some bright pink bubble gum and get ready to hand jive the night away, you beauty school dropout, you. (via Brit + Co)
The Ladies of Camp Firewood
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Katie, Susie, Beth, Lindsay, Gail, and Abby: Legends. This is a great excuse to wear those dolphin shorts you’ve had since that ’80s party. (via Brit + Co)
Madame D
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She had a much-younger lover, sat at the head of a giant family with lots of money, and took long vacations abroad. Life goals? That's a yes from us.(via Brit + Co)
Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones
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The Mother of Dragons bends the knee for no one. Life lessons for us all.(via Brit + Co)
Allison, The Breakfast Club
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It’s an excuse to wear leggings under a skirt in late October AND a shoutout to one of cinema’s greatest weirdos. (via Brit + Co)
Juno
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No one snarked like Juno, but it’s not just her quip game we admire — it’s her huge heart. We've had the Sabrina Carpenter song on repeat for good reason! (via Brit + Co)
Yoko Ono
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This woman is unapologetically living her best life, at all times, and so should you. (via Brit + Co)
Kimmy Schmidt
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Facing city life with bright-eyed enthusiasm takes guts. You got this, boo. (via Brit + Co)
Bride of Frankenstein
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We’ve always loved this classic horror icon’s better half. And we also have some major hair envy. (via Tell Love and Party)
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Additional reporting by Allison Collins
