5 Sultry and Chic Halloween Costumes That Require Only a Red Dress
To help you paint the town red this October 31.
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There's no shortage of fairy-tale characters, classic movie stars, or Julia Roberts in that pretty off-the-shoulder number to convince us that the little red dress is a winner. As crimson-colored garments radiate sophistication, confidence, sex appeal and a flair of edge, there's no surprise many turn to the hue for costume play. Just think of Ashley Graham, who transformed into Jessica Rabbit in 2019; Winnie Harlow, who channeled RuPaul in 2018; and Kelly Ripa, who gave her best handmaid in 2017 (a less sexy idea, for sure). The inspiration is endless. Luckily, we've got you covered this season. Ahead, five celeb-favorite Halloween costumes crafted around one really, really good red dress. Plus, where to snag that dress.
Bella Hadid as Lydia Deetz
Bella Hadid impersonated Lydia Deetz from Tim Burton's 1988 Beetlejuice film with a frothy bloodred tulle gown, layered over a polka-dot sheer blouse. Ace this look by teasing your hair and adding a bouquet of dead red roses.
The Loulou's dress is the perfect fashionable yet costume-worthy piece to include in your Lydia ensemble.
Heidi Klum as Betty Boop
Supermodel Heidi Klum adores Halloween, and she throws the most lavish celebrity-filled every year. In 2002, she showed up as the ever-popular flapper girl, Betty Boop, a powerful symbol of bold sexuality.
The Harmony dress from Alice + Olivia is just as much '90s-inspired as it is modern.
Alessandra Ambrosio as Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red never looked so good! The best part? It's easy to achieve with a short, ruffled red minidress—a favorite technique among fashion brands and houses.
Short and sweet, with just enough coverage, Rhode's cotton-poplin dress is cute enough to be worn well after the festivities cease.
Zoë Kravitz as a Tired Vampire
Hilarious as this costume is, we can't help but obsess over Kravitz's creativity. All you'll need for this look is a silky red robe or wrap dress loosely tied around your favorite pj's.
This La Perla silky red robe is perfect for the Tired Vampire costume and a robe that is ideal to lounge at home.
Heide Lindgren as Jessica Rabbit
Your full permission to vamp it up in a red gown—not that you needed it.
A true forever dress...
