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15 lesbian-themed Halloween costume ideas

Halloween is approaching fast, lesbos, and that means it’s time for you to make the final preparations for your costume. If you play it right, this year’s Halloween party could be the best night of your life. Unlike, say, Christmas with its tiny mugs of eggnog and New Year’s Eve with its tiny champagne flutes, Halloween’s perfect mix of free-flowing booze, unlimited sugar, and role-playing women create an environment that is rife with makeout possibilities. But not just any old vampire, witch, or firefighter costume is going to send the right message. You need to be specific. (If a girl doesn’t know a red-and-white William McKinley High School Cheerios uniform isn’t just a cheerleader costume, you don’t need to go home with her anyway.)

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

7. Mystique (Shape-shifter!)

What you need: Blue body paint, boobs. Why it’s awesome: You have eyeballs, right?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

6. Kate Kane (Batwoman!)

What you need: Black: bodysuit, gloves. Red: boots, cape, rd wig, lipstick, bat symbol. Why it’s awesome: Batwoman is the most recognizable lesbian character in the wide world of comics, so you’re instantly recognizable as a badass gay lady. If you’re feeling shy or aloof, you can hide behind your mask. If you’re feeling confident and bold, you can lead with a joke about what you’ve got going on in that utility belt.

7. Mystique (Shape-shifter!)

What you need: Blue body paint, boobs. Why it’s awesome: You have eyeballs, right?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

5. Renee Montoya (The Question!)

What you need: Sexy suit, tank top (or shirt/tie combo), fedora, faceless face-mask. Why it’s awesome: When DC launched The New 52, The Question was left out in the cold, so if you bring her back with your Halloween costume, you’re not only doing the world a favor, you’re also destined for some canoodling with Batwoman herself.

6. Kate Kane (Batwoman!)

What you need: Black: bodysuit, gloves. Red: boots, cape, rd wig, lipstick, bat symbol. Why it’s awesome: Batwoman is the most recognizable lesbian character in the wide world of comics, so you’re instantly recognizable as a badass gay lady. If you’re feeling shy or aloof, you can hide behind your mask. If you’re feeling confident and bold, you can lead with a joke about what you’ve got going on in that utility belt.

7. Mystique (Shape-shifter!)

What you need: Blue body paint, boobs. Why it’s awesome: You have eyeballs, right?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

4. Sailor Neptune (Solar System protector!)

What you need: Sea green wig, skirt, and choker. White blouse. Tiara. Enormous navy blue bow. Why it’s awesome: Because she’s Sailor Moon‘s seer who controls the sea and protects the entire universe from getting destroyed every other day, and when she teams up with her girlfriend – Sailor Uranus (same costume, different colors) – they control the sky too. This costume is a good litmus test for manga and anime fans, and also a good excuse to straight up ask a girl how she feels about sea cucumbers.

5. Renee Montoya (The Question!)

What you need: Sexy suit, tank top (or shirt/tie combo), fedora, faceless face-mask. Why it’s awesome: When DC launched The New 52, The Question was left out in the cold, so if you bring her back with your Halloween costume, you’re not only doing the world a favor, you’re also destined for some canoodling with Batwoman herself.

6. Kate Kane (Batwoman!)

What you need: Black: bodysuit, gloves. Red: boots, cape, rd wig, lipstick, bat symbol. Why it’s awesome: Batwoman is the most recognizable lesbian character in the wide world of comics, so you’re instantly recognizable as a badass gay lady. If you’re feeling shy or aloof, you can hide behind your mask. If you’re feeling confident and bold, you can lead with a joke about what you’ve got going on in that utility belt.

7. Mystique (Shape-shifter!)

What you need: Blue body paint, boobs. Why it’s awesome: You have eyeballs, right?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

3. Madame Vastra (Time-traveling Silurian super-sleuth!)

What you need: Victorian era-dress/cloak, katana, lizard-ish mask (or handmade face cast). Why it’s awesome: Madame Vastra has become the number-one fan-favorite guest character during Eleven’s run on Doctor Who, because of course she has. She’s a time-traveling, sword-wielding, crime-solving lesbian Silurian who rains down justice across time and space, with her wife Jenny at her side. She’s a reptilian Sherlock Holmes! A homosexy Batman! And you know she’s got River Song on speed dial.

4. Sailor Neptune (Solar System protector!)

What you need: Sea green wig, skirt, and choker. White blouse. Tiara. Enormous navy blue bow. Why it’s awesome: Because she’s Sailor Moon‘s seer who controls the sea and protects the entire universe from getting destroyed every other day, and when she teams up with her girlfriend – Sailor Uranus (same costume, different colors) – they control the sky too. This costume is a good litmus test for manga and anime fans, and also a good excuse to straight up ask a girl how she feels about sea cucumbers.

5. Renee Montoya (The Question!)

What you need: Sexy suit, tank top (or shirt/tie combo), fedora, faceless face-mask. Why it’s awesome: When DC launched The New 52, The Question was left out in the cold, so if you bring her back with your Halloween costume, you’re not only doing the world a favor, you’re also destined for some canoodling with Batwoman herself.

6. Kate Kane (Batwoman!)

What you need: Black: bodysuit, gloves. Red: boots, cape, rd wig, lipstick, bat symbol. Why it’s awesome: Batwoman is the most recognizable lesbian character in the wide world of comics, so you’re instantly recognizable as a badass gay lady. If you’re feeling shy or aloof, you can hide behind your mask. If you’re feeling confident and bold, you can lead with a joke about what you’ve got going on in that utility belt.

7. Mystique (Shape-shifter!)

What you need: Blue body paint, boobs. Why it’s awesome: You have eyeballs, right?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

2. Dark Willow (Witch!)

What you need: A cloak of the damned (black blazer/trousers), black wig, visible veins (black eye-liner ought to do the trick). Why it’s awesome: Sure, you could dress up as a plain old witch, or even as plain old Willow Rosenberg, but it’s Halloweeen, man. Up your spook/freak factor. Everyone who knows Buffy the Vampire Slayer – which is to say: everyone worth knowing – will recognize you immediately. Some will cower. Some will swoon. Bonus points if you can figure out a (safe) way to conjure fire.

3. Madame Vastra (Time-traveling Silurian super-sleuth!)

What you need: Victorian era-dress/cloak, katana, lizard-ish mask (or handmade face cast). Why it’s awesome: Madame Vastra has become the number-one fan-favorite guest character during Eleven’s run on Doctor Who, because of course she has. She’s a time-traveling, sword-wielding, crime-solving lesbian Silurian who rains down justice across time and space, with her wife Jenny at her side. She’s a reptilian Sherlock Holmes! A homosexy Batman! And you know she’s got River Song on speed dial.

4. Sailor Neptune (Solar System protector!)

What you need: Sea green wig, skirt, and choker. White blouse. Tiara. Enormous navy blue bow. Why it’s awesome: Because she’s Sailor Moon‘s seer who controls the sea and protects the entire universe from getting destroyed every other day, and when she teams up with her girlfriend – Sailor Uranus (same costume, different colors) – they control the sky too. This costume is a good litmus test for manga and anime fans, and also a good excuse to straight up ask a girl how she feels about sea cucumbers.

5. Renee Montoya (The Question!)

What you need: Sexy suit, tank top (or shirt/tie combo), fedora, faceless face-mask. Why it’s awesome: When DC launched The New 52, The Question was left out in the cold, so if you bring her back with your Halloween costume, you’re not only doing the world a favor, you’re also destined for some canoodling with Batwoman herself.

6. Kate Kane (Batwoman!)

What you need: Black: bodysuit, gloves. Red: boots, cape, rd wig, lipstick, bat symbol. Why it’s awesome: Batwoman is the most recognizable lesbian character in the wide world of comics, so you’re instantly recognizable as a badass gay lady. If you’re feeling shy or aloof, you can hide behind your mask. If you’re feeling confident and bold, you can lead with a joke about what you’ve got going on in that utility belt.

7. Mystique (Shape-shifter!)

What you need: Blue body paint, boobs. Why it’s awesome: You have eyeballs, right?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

Below, find 15 lesbian-themed costume ideas that could change your life – or at least All Hallowe’s Eve. 1. Xena (Warrior Princess!)

What you need: Form-fitting body armor, sword, chakram. Why it’s awesome: Xena is at the forefront of the lesbian pop-culture canon. Everyone knows her, and everyone knows she’s a big ol’ gaymo. So just by showing up dressed as the Warrior Princess, you’ll be putting off that vibe. Plus, donning Xena’s armor and, er, fingering her chakram will infuse you with a swagger you’ve probably never felt before. Ayiyiyiyiyiyi, will be your battle-cry!

2. Dark Willow (Witch!)

What you need: A cloak of the damned (black blazer/trousers), black wig, visible veins (black eye-liner ought to do the trick). Why it’s awesome: Sure, you could dress up as a plain old witch, or even as plain old Willow Rosenberg, but it’s Halloweeen, man. Up your spook/freak factor. Everyone who knows Buffy the Vampire Slayer – which is to say: everyone worth knowing – will recognize you immediately. Some will cower. Some will swoon. Bonus points if you can figure out a (safe) way to conjure fire.

3. Madame Vastra (Time-traveling Silurian super-sleuth!)

What you need: Victorian era-dress/cloak, katana, lizard-ish mask (or handmade face cast). Why it’s awesome: Madame Vastra has become the number-one fan-favorite guest character during Eleven’s run on Doctor Who, because of course she has. She’s a time-traveling, sword-wielding, crime-solving lesbian Silurian who rains down justice across time and space, with her wife Jenny at her side. She’s a reptilian Sherlock Holmes! A homosexy Batman! And you know she’s got River Song on speed dial.

4. Sailor Neptune (Solar System protector!)

What you need: Sea green wig, skirt, and choker. White blouse. Tiara. Enormous navy blue bow. Why it’s awesome: Because she’s Sailor Moon‘s seer who controls the sea and protects the entire universe from getting destroyed every other day, and when she teams up with her girlfriend – Sailor Uranus (same costume, different colors) – they control the sky too. This costume is a good litmus test for manga and anime fans, and also a good excuse to straight up ask a girl how she feels about sea cucumbers.

5. Renee Montoya (The Question!)

What you need: Sexy suit, tank top (or shirt/tie combo), fedora, faceless face-mask. Why it’s awesome: When DC launched The New 52, The Question was left out in the cold, so if you bring her back with your Halloween costume, you’re not only doing the world a favor, you’re also destined for some canoodling with Batwoman herself.

6. Kate Kane (Batwoman!)

What you need: Black: bodysuit, gloves. Red: boots, cape, rd wig, lipstick, bat symbol. Why it’s awesome: Batwoman is the most recognizable lesbian character in the wide world of comics, so you’re instantly recognizable as a badass gay lady. If you’re feeling shy or aloof, you can hide behind your mask. If you’re feeling confident and bold, you can lead with a joke about what you’ve got going on in that utility belt.

7. Mystique (Shape-shifter!)

What you need: Blue body paint, boobs. Why it’s awesome: You have eyeballs, right?

8. Leslie Shay (EMT/Firefighter!)

What you need: Just any old firefighter costume from Party City or something. Why it’s awesome: Let’s say you’ve got a best best best friend. You spend all your time with her. You spend all your giggles with her. You spent all the money in your checking account last year buying her a first edition of Roald Dahl’s Someone Like You because she once mentioned Matlida was her favorite book when she was a kid. Spoiler alert: You’re in love with this girl. Convince her to dress up like a firefighter/EMT with you. When you get to the party, have a little laugh about how people always think Dawson and Shay are going to make out with each other on Chicago Fire, and take it from there.

9. Alison DiLaurentis as Cece Drake as Emily Fields (Ghost ninja!)

What you need: Shay Mitchell’s face. Why it’s awesome: Your magical powers, hyperreal brain functions, and life forces regenerate 100 percent faster while wearing the mask, rendering you immortal and unstoppable.

10. Cosima Niehaus (Clone!)

What you need: Dreads wig, geek glasses, a smile that would melt the sun. Why it’s awesome: You can take your nerdspeak to 11 while dressed as Cosima from Orphan Black. Just Ravenclaw out all over the place! It’s totally in character! Also, French women will find you irresistible.

10. Santana Lopez (Cheerleader!)

What you need: Red-and-black cheerleading uniform, golf course-scented perfume, awesome gaydar. Why it’s awesome: You know all that shit you want to talk, but are too afraid to talk it? As Santana Lopez, literally nothing is out of bounds. Open your mouth and let the real talk out.

11/12. Princess Bubblegum/Marceline (Soul mates!)

What you need: Bubblegum – Pink wig, pink dress, gold crown. Marceline – Red boots, jeans, grey tank top, electric guitar. Why it’s awesome: Dressing up as Adventure Time‘s (subextual) power-couple is a good way to get your relationship back on track. Marceline’s not mean, she’s 1,000 years old, and she just lost track of her moral code. She’s not the one that should have to make up with you, but boy, does she want to.

13. Betty McRae (World War II riveter!)

What you need: White jumpsuit, floral button-up, blue bandanna. Why it’s awesome: It’s historical and pop cultural, all in one. Don’t forget your whiskey and don’t forget to warm up your cheek/mouth/eyebrow muscles before you get to the party. Being Betty McRae means doing the best facial gymnastics ever. Plus you’ll be keeping the love alive for that Bomb Girls movie.

14. Alex Vause (Criminal!)

What you need: Tan scrubs, glasses, stick-on rose tattoo (or the real thing, if you’re really committed). Bonus points if you make a cardboard clothes dryer to trap yourself inside. Why it’s awesome: Laura Prepon‘s character from Orange Is the New Black was easily the most lusted after fictional lesbian in the universe this year, so you’re piggybacking off of already piqued hormones. And anyway, you know you’ve kind of always wanted to exercise your bossy side.

15. Tara Thornton (Vampire!)

What you need: Leather, fangs. Why it’s awesome: Vampires are always a go-to lesbian Halloween costume, but dressing up as one of True Blood‘s finest will take you to the next level. Just be careful not to accidentally disappear!

So, what are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?

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