32 Best Halloween Costumes for Women That Will Unleash Your Inner Badass

If you didn't get to dress up as the Avengers heroine last year, now is the best time to do it.

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She isn't perky, but she's certainly a badass. Gomez and Morticia Addams' daughter is the gothic goddess we all want to be. With her matching braids, black dress and white collar, you can take a walk in her shoes for a day.

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Let's do a little throwback to Jennifer Lawrence's early days as the Hunger Games star. Complete with her bow and arrow, all you'll need to do is tie your hair in a French braid.

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Gal Gadot starred as the ever-powerful Wonder Woman in 2017, but anyone can rock her powerful uniform.

Harley Quinn might be a bad guy, but dressing up like her feels so good. Those blue and red accents, from hair to toe, are the perfect addition to a squad, or it makes an awesome solo costume.

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Go way back to 1943, when Rosie the Riveter became a World War II icon. It's a popular pick year after year for good reason.

The Pink Ranger stole the show in 2001's TV series Power Rangers Time Force. So if you love a throwback as much as we do, this is the look for you.

Before you think she isn't a superhero in her own right, consider the fact that the Stranger Things star has psychokinetic and telepathic abilities.

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If the katana didn't already give it away, The Bride is a total icon. Uma Thurman played the heroine in the two-part movie series directed by Quentin Tarantino, but you can totally pull off that yellow jumpsuit, too.

While she may have been the villain in the original 101 Dalmatians, Cruella's style and determination unveiled in the prequel Cruella show exactly why she's worthy of the title badass.

At the end of Grease, Sandy finds her confidence (and a pretty amazing all-black outfit).

Captain Marvel, the first female-led superhero film from Marvel Studios, proved that women kick butt. Dress up as Carol Danvers to channel her special powers (flight, energy blasts and superhuman strength).

Calling all Bridgerton fans! You're sure to be named the diamond of the season when you show up to any Halloween party as the queen consort.

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She's skilled in martial arts, drives a motorcycle and escaped the Matrix. Plus, her leather trench coat is a fashion moment. Do we really need to say more to explain why Trinity from The Matrix belongs in this costume category?

There are always a ton of Daeneryses running around on Halloween — and that's because she's one of the most badass characters of them all. Whether you're a natural icy blonde or not, this costume will help you channel some serious Mother of Dragons vibes.

If Daenerys isn't your queen, dress up as the character who grew up before our eyes in Game of Thrones. We'll never forget what she accomplished at the Battle of Winterfell, which made her an ideal candidate for this costume category.

Mulan didn't let the fact that she was a woman hold her back from defeating the Huns. She went to war and was fearless. If you ask us, nothing's more badass than that.

Every '90s kid remembers Sailor Moon, the Japanese anime series about heroines in sailor suits who team up to save the world. All you need is a nautical-inspired outfit and a larger-than-life blonde wig to complete your look.

One of the OG badass Halloween costumes is obviously Princess Leia. Played by the iconic Carrie Fisher, you can rock her signature space buns while saying "May the force be with you" to everyone you see.

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Zoë Kravitz shined as this iconic character in the new Batman, so this costume will definitely be a popular one for 2022.

In Deadpool 2, Domino subdues her foes with her telekinetic ability to bend circumstances in her favor. In other words, she's "lucky." Hopefully some of that luck when rub off when you wear this costume this Halloween. Who knows, you may even score some extra candy!

Don't let the pink fool you! Elle Woods never let anyone get in her way.

The Teen Titans are always ready to stop the bad guys and you'll be too with this Starfire costume.

For a more classic twist on the modernized Wonder Woman costume, revisit the OG uniform inspired by the one Lynda Carter wore in the 1970s.

No one exudes confidence quite like Edna Mode. This year, dress in her modern ensemble (yes, the wig and glasses too) before heading to your Halloween party.

The 2016, the franchise featured an all-female crew of ghost-catchers. Channel any of the them (and grab your friends to complete the ensemble!).

Though Black Panther premiered in 2018, we see no signs of costume inspo slowing down. For a cool costume, go as the brilliant princess of Wakanda.

It's a bird! It's a plane! No ... it's you, as Supergirl! This Halloween costume will make you look like an adorable crime-fighter.

In this look, you'll be ready to defend the galaxy. All that's missing is the green body paint!