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As a black woman, Halloween costumes are always hard.
We start thinking through our favorite artist and movie characters to see what we’re going to be only to realize they’re all… white. Oh.
Let me stop you right there. Here at JAGT, we love every one – including our white sisters and brothers.
But as much as I LOVEEE Billie Eilish with all my heart, I don’t quite think I can pull off being her by just throwing on a green and black wig.
You see what I mean? It’s not to be racist, it’s to be honest!
Don’t get me wrong, us black girls can pull off pretty much anything! And with our creativity, it’s easy to put a spin on some of our favorite cartoon characters to make them a little more… “colorful”.
So that’s what we finna do!
Halloween is only a few weeks away so chop chop ladies! Let’s get our Halloween lewks together.
Here are the best Halloween costumes for black women in 2023.
Halloween Costumes For Black Women 2023
1. Gamora
Gamora from Guardians Of The Galaxy is one of the toughest, most intelligent beings in the Marvel universe. She is the self proclaimed “deadliest woman in the whole galaxy” and feared by many because of her strength and skills. Don’t sleep on Ms. Ma’am!
Outfits- Leather renaissance corset, faux leather pants, black lace-up combat boots, green unitard costume
Accessories– Leather arm guards, ombre tips Gamora wig
2. The Little Mermaid
Yes! We finally got another black Disney princess (we love you Tiana, but it was long overdue) and Ariel is one of my personal favorites. This is one that can get crazy with the creativity. DIY it, switch up the colors, put in some crochet hair, a wig, faux locs… the possibilities are endless. Childhood me is so proud.
Get the look:
Outfits– fish scale pants, seashell pasties, purple glitter tube top, mermaid maxi skirt, purple seashell bra
Accessories– Ginger faux locs, red classic Ariel wig, starfish hair clip
3. Neytiri (Avatar)
This is the perfect costume if you want a unique costume that’s literally out of this world. Neytiri is beautifully feminine, a fierce warrior, loving wife, and mother. She embodies every quality of what a woman can be.
Avatar Halloween costume stater pack:
Outfits– Neytiri full body avatar costume
Accessories– Dreamcatcher feather headband, Neytiri’s Ceremonial Bow Pack, 2 Pairs Blue Elf Ears
4. Barbie
The Barbie Movie was all the rage this year for good reason.
Whether you’re a Barb or a Barbie, this latex look is sure to slay! Not to mention, this look can be used for several different occasions. We love a versatile Halloween costume that can be repurposed all year long.
Barbie girl basics:
Outfits– 2 piece pink skirt set, pink latex dress, pink glitter heels, pink chunky platform heels
Accessories– Pink headband, barbie earrings, pink cat-eye glasses, heat-shaped pink earrings, barbie logo necklace
5. Shego
Another green girl!
Yes, Ms. Shego was originally a white character. But cartoons were made to be changed, recreated, and played with. Just take a look at all the black cosplayers and artists that put a melanin spin on her.
They ate that up!
Shego Halloween costume:
Outfits– Shego Deluxe Adult Costume With Gloves and Boot Covers, Green 2 Piece Tracksuit Workout Set, Neon Shego Jumpsuit with Gloves and Leg Bag
Accessories– Black wig with green highlights
6. Beyonce
Yonce! Yonce! This outfit doubles as the perfect concert fit. What better way to flatter Queen B during the year of her Renaissance Tour than showing out as her? Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
Get the look:
Outfits– Metallic retro 70s silver disco bodysuit, rhinestone pearl beaded denim shorts, metallic silver pump heels
Accessories– Rhinestone bling cowboy hat, silver horse and cowboy hat renaissance earrings, silver mirrored futuristic shade glasses, bamboo stick folding fan
7. Storm
X-Men’s Storm comic (played by Halle Berry in the live action film) is one of the first times we saw a black woman as part of a main stream superhero squad. Her ability to light the world up with her powers is just one of the may reasons that make her stand out from the rest.
Get the look:
Outfits– full Storm jumpsuit costume with cape and wig, black leather leotard, black adult cape
Accessories– silver 28 inch wig
8. Poison Ivy
Okay, so technically Poison Ivy is not a black girl- but maybe she should’ve been! We look goodt as her! She’s always been one of the most infamous female supervillains in the Batman series. Some of her core qualities include being malicious, attractive, and convincing- a dangerous combo.
Get the Halloween costume:
Outfits– Green Poison Ivy leaf dress with headband and arm sleeves; 5 piece costume with green glitter bodysuit, eye mask, red wig, tights, and arm sleeves
Accessories– Bright red wig
9. Black Panther
That’s right girls! We all know how important Wakanda is to the culture! 2023 brought us a female black panther and she did what she was supposed to do. Now it’s time for us to represent! Wakanda forever
Get the Halloween costume:
Outfits– Women’s full body leather Black Panther costume
Accessories– Silver face art makeup
10. Penny Proud
This is a Halloween costume the whole family can get involved in! Round up your family and friends to represent The Proud Family.
Get the Halloween costume:
Outfits– Maroon cardigan and skirt proud family costume
Accessories– black hair ties
