33 Funny Halloween Costumes For Women
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We'd argue that there are four main types of Halloween costumes: scary Halloween Costumes, cute Halloween costumes, sexy Halloween costumes, and funny Halloween costumes. And in our opinion, funny Halloween costume ideas are some of the hardest to do well. It's easy to cross the line from funny into cheesy or cliché, after all. Plus, with a funny Halloween costume, you run the risk of spending half your night explaining the joke to confused trick-or-treaters. You want a hilarious Halloween costume, not a confusing one.
Still, the allure of a funny Halloween costume can be hard to resist. So, we rounded up 33 truly funny Halloween costume ideas. Sure, everyone's sense of humor is different, but within this list of funny Halloween costumes for women, there are definitely at least a handful that will make you crack a smile. We rounded up hilarious Halloween costumes that you can buy at the store, ones you can DIY, and ones that are as simple as pulling on a t-shirt. And if your taste runs a little juvenile, we added in a couple silly (dare we say, stupid) Halloween costumes too. Hey, if it garners a few laughs, we're all for it.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, Maggie Ryan, and Mirel Zaman
How To Make A DIY Mummy Costume For Halloween
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Instead of purchasing an expensive Halloween costume this year, consider making your own mummy look as a last-minute DIY project that doesn't call for more than a few key tools. Chanel Iman memorably wore a mummy costume at Heidi Klum's annual star-packed Halloween party, opting for a treated and dyed gauzy fabric that she wrapped creatively around her body.
The supermodel incorporated the material from head to toe, weaving it through her high ponytail braid, styling it as a choker, twisting it around her arm, and even creating makeshift boots by layering it from her thighs down to the soles of her shoes. Iman added spooky makeup, including a smoky eye, a washed-out lip, and darkly defined contouring, plus simple delicate hoop earrings and a white manicure for final touches.
Of course, you can choose to put your own tweaks on the costume, creating your own silhouette with your chosen cut-up cloth. All you need to start are a bunch of old tees or a fresh T-shirt pack, a ruler, scissors, a camisole, and leggings or biker shorts.
Before you start, you should stain your shirts as you see fit, whether it's to achieve the appearance of fake blood or dirt. Then, get dressed in your undergarments (pieces that match your skin tone work best) and follow the step-by-step instructions ahead.
Then, keep reading for alternative ideas for your mummy Halloween costume that look slightly different from Iman's.
Starting with one T-shirt, cut off the sleeves at the seam and prepare to measure out your lines. Mark 1.5-inch strips across the T-shirt horizontally using a pencil, going all the way up to the armpit seam. Using the lines as a reference point, cut the T-shirt into strips, then cut each strip at one end to make one longer strip. Knot the strips together to create an even longer strip (we suggest using about five pieces per strip). Once you have your strips, tie a knot at the bottom of your leg and continue all the way up, wrapping the fabric around your torso. Continue to cut more strips using your T-shirts and employ the same directions to cover your other leg and your arms.
How Queen Camilla's Coronation Outfit Paid Tribute To Previous Queens Of England (Exclusive)
While it looked fresh and modern, Queen Camilla didn't miss a trick when it came to historical references in her coronation outfit.
The majestic gown worn by Queen Camilla as she walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey on May 6 alongside King Charles was entirely bespoke, designed and made by British couturier Bruce Oldfield.
On display to the public for the first time since the historic coronation service, the ivory silk gown and her Robe of Estate, made by Ede and Ravenscroft and embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework, are now the centerpiece of a coronation-themed exhibition at Buckingham Palace, open to the public over the summer months.
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Queen Camilla at the May 6 coronation. Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesWhile the dress included modern touches — such as her two rescue dogs embroidered in gold thread along the bottom of the skirt along with her children's and grandchildren's names — it seems Oldfield looked to coronation dresses of the past when it came to the design process.
"Throughout the 20th century, with the exception of Queen Elizabeth II, other Queen and Queen Consorts have included their cyphers on their coronation dresses, which you can see here — that's quite a nice nod to an older tradition," curator of the exhibition Sally Goodsir from the Royal Collection Trust tells PEOPLE.
The structure of the gown, with its coat dress silhouette, is also reminiscent of a look worn by a former queen of England nearly 200 years ago.
"The shape has quite a history when it comes to coronation dresses, in that Queen Victoria wore a similar shape dress but in a different color," explains Goodsir, noting that Camilla's gown and dress are the personal property of the Queen (unlike the King's robe, which is owned by the Royal Collection due to his historical relevance).
Queen Camilla is crowned during the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Oldfield also nodded to the past by embroidering the floral emblems of the United Kingdom onto the front hem of the dress and along the cuff of each sleeve. Featuring a rose, a thistle, a daffodil and a shamrock to represent England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, it was a tradition upheld by the late Queen Elizabeth at her 1953 coronation and also by the Queen Mother at the coronation of King George VI in 1937.
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The Robe of Estate, worn by Queen Camilla for her departure from Westminster Abbey, also included a mix of new and old touches. Embroidered with 24 plants, including daisy chains, dandelions and cornflowers, it's the first coronation robe in royal history to feature insects.
Reflecting Queen Camilla's love of nature, the historical garment features bees, butterflies, a beetle and a caterpillar.
"I think it's really nice that the visitors will be able to see a lot of detail in the embroidery, up close," says Goodsir.
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In another historical nod, the ermine fur used along the edges of the robe and the fur cape is literally from a coronation of the past.
"We think it's from Queen Alexandra's Robe of State from 1902 or from 1911, which would have been from Queen Mary's robe," reveals the curator. "It's very common to re-use ermine linings down the line."
The outfit, which is displayed alongside the King's ceremonial ensemble, will be exhibited at Buckingham Palace until September 24.
