74 Movie Character Costumes You Can Recreate at Home (2025)

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• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Character: Forrest Gump

Box of chocolates not included.

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

• Character: Alex Munday

Shh…don’t tell Charlie.

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

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

Character: Mrs. Doubtfire

Who needs prosthetics?

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

Character: Nakia

In Wakanda we trust.

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

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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Character: Effie White

Flawless vocals not required.

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

• Character: Wednesday Addams

Simple, yet recognizable.

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

• Character: Morpheus

Ideal for long jacket lovers.

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

• 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)

• Character: Andie Walsh

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

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

• Character: Mulan

You know, to defeat the Huns.

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

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)

• Character: Michael Myers

Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.

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

• 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)

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)

• Character: Peter Venkman

Who you gonna call?

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

• 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)

• Character: Holly Golightly

Chic and timeless. Just add a croissant.

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

• Character: Lara Jean

Peter Kavinsky…need we say more?

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

• 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)

• Character: Cher Horowitz

As if!

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

• Character: Zorro

Toy sword FTW.

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

• Character: The girl

A portable fan is a must.

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

• 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)

• Character: Danny Zuko

We’ve got chills, they’re multiplying.

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

• Character: Minion

Bello!

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

• Character: Belle

Tale as old as time.

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

• Character: Winifred Sanderson

Another glorious morning. Makes me sick.

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

• Character: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

First lady vibes.

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

• Character: Meredith Blake

An Evian bottle prop = a must.

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

• Character: Allie Hamilton

Noah won’t be able to resist.

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

• 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)

• Character: Maggie Fitzgerald

Fists up!

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

• Character: Mia Thermopolis

Shut. Up.

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

• Character: Princess Leia

May the force be with you.

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

• 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)

• 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)

• Character: Anna Karenina

A stunning costume, to say the least.

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

• Character: Viola De Lesseps

Renaissance fashion at its finest.

Get the look: Auscosplay victorian dress ($168)

• Character: Princess Tiana

A true classic.

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

• 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)

• Character: The Bride

Practically any yellow jumper will suffice.

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

• 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)

• 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)

• Character: Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate, at your service.

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

• Character: Amy March

Or any of the March sisters, for that matter.

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

• Character: Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson

School uniform and a cast? Simplicity at its finest.

Get the look: French Toast Pleated Scooter Skirt ($11); Double Plus Open collared shirt ($20); CastCoverz! arm cast cover ($20)

• Character: Anastasia Steele

Bonus points for a Christian Grey accessory.

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

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Character: Queen

Double animal prints? Yes, please.

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

• 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)

• Character: Black Widow

Killer combat skills not required.

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

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Character: Dominique La Rue

You’ll feel like you just stepped out of the 1830s.

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

• Character: Zenon

Zetus lupetus!

Get the look: Speerise Adult Full Body Leotard ($28), DayStar Apparel Unisex Uniform Vest ($30); EXCHIC Women's Metallic Flared Mini Skater Skirt ($17)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Character: Mike Wazowski

Prepare to feel like an awkward teen again.

Get the look: Adult Mike costume ($60)

• Character: Hermione Granger

It's wingardium leviosa, not leviosaaa!

Get the look: Adult Hermione Costume ($100)

• 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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