Ideas for modest women’s Halloween costumes that are still flattering

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Most of the Halloween events I attend are family-friendly ones – so I don’t want to be wearing a sexy nurse outfit!

But if you look in any Halloween mail flier, you might notice that it can be quite difficult to find modest Halloween costumes that are still cute and flattering to wear.

Good news: I’ve managed to find some awesome solutions to this dilemma for you - without breaking your budget!

Here are a bunch of different women's Halloween costumes you can try:

Idea 1. Masquerade ball costume – ultra-cheap, ultra-elegant!

This one is very easy to do, cheap, and super-elegant. Simply get:

1. An existing evening gown you own - although be careful: if you don’t want to risk any damage, purchase a pre-owned gown at your local thrift shop for this costume
2. A masquerade mask. This should be a very cheap item – you might be able to get this in-store locally in the Halloween aisles, or you can even make your own to match your dress with some cardstock, paint, glue, feathers and glitter. No time to shop in-person or make your own? These masks (the hands-free version is known as a "Venetian mask") are also available cheaply online in the Mardi Gras or masquerade section of Halloween stores. My favorite places for where to get this style of mask: Amazon.com's selection of masquerade masks for women or Spirit Halloween's masquerade mask section.

You’re done! You’ll look absolutely stunning yet modest.

Idea 2. Fairy

For a fairy, you'll need:

1. A long tulle skirt such as one of these from Amazon, or from Etsy.com
2. A fitted top
3. Ballet flats, or a high heeled sandal or shoe, or even soft ballet slippers
4. (optional) butterfly wings
5. (optional) wand
6. (optional) pixie ears

To save time and money, use a fitted top and footwear you already own. You can find the optional fairy accessories at Amazon or Etsy, or you can make your own wand using a kebab stick, some glue, cardboard and glitter. This fairy costume is a quick, easy and cheap way to have a modest costume while still looking beautifully feminine.

Idea 3. Renaissance costume

Yes, even if you don’t attend Renaissance fairs, you can get yourself a Renaissance dress for Halloween! Most styles are modest and very figure-flattering for truly all shapes and sizes.

If you want to keep to a cheap price point, I suggest you avoid specialty Renaissance stores – these tend to be more historically authentic but can get quite pricey.

Instead, go for a Renaissance costume from a Halloween store. For this, I recommend Spirit Halloween because they are:

1. family-friendly – ideal if you’re letting your kids watch while you browse,
2. have a good range of Renaissance costumes at different price points

An alternative is the selection of Renaissance costumes at Amazon. Any of these work beautifully as a modest Halloween costume.

Idea 4. Bride of Dracula costume

A bride of Dracula is perfect: it combines the horror of Halloween with a modest and feminine costume. Here's what you'll need:

1. A long black skirt
2. Fitted dark red top
3. Scary makeup

This is super-cheap and easy - you likely can do it with existing items from your closet.

Idea 5. International woman of mystery

This mysterious woman costume is super-easy - just put a long hooded cloak over any long evening gown or formal skirt and top you already own, and theme the outfit with accessories. You could go for a masquerade mask as before, or you could do long gloves. Or carry a satchel or briefcase suggesting exciting secrets. You can make the look as contemporary or as historical as you like. Not only is it modest, but the sense of intrigue will add a hint of extra excitement and allure to this modest costume. The two main things you'll need are:

1. An evening dress you already own (or get a thrift store one if you're worried about potential damage)
2. A hooded cloak

Idea 6. Select an all-in-one modest Halloween costume

Both Spirit Halloween and Amazon have plenty of modest options for women's Halloween costumes. If you don't have much time, getting an all-in-one long elegant costume from either of those places simplifies things.

Conclusion

Yes, it is possible to select a modest yet flattering Halloween costume - without breaking the bank. Enjoy!

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