There are so many options for Halloween costumes for women [1] this year, but sometimes it can be hard to narrow it down to just one. If you're looking to go the nostalgic route this season, we suggest one of Amanda Bynes [2]'s many characters. Not only does she have some pretty notable movies to draw inspiration from, but her Nickelodeon series, The Amanda Show, is overflowing with hilarious personas. Browse all the options below and then see the ultimate guide to this year's best costumes [3].
Penny Pingleton From Hairspray
- What to wear: A brown sheath dress with your hair in pigtails. Carry around a red lollipop for extra measure.
- How to act: Very sheltered.
Courtney From The Amanda Show
- What to wear: A blue hat, a button-down shirt, an orange cardigan, and jeans. Don't forget a pair of glasses and fake braces on your teeth.
- How to act: Have weird social habits and yell, "Mah hah!" at random people.
Amber From The Amanda Show
- What to wear: A pink jacket, a casual shirt, jeans, and a black choker. Curl your hair and wear a glittery headband.
- How to act: Stay in the girls' room all night and talk about how popular you are.
Amanda From Amanda's Jacuzzi on The Amanda Show
- What to wear: A bathing suit with your hair in a funky up-do.
- How to act: Ask people weird questions and eat a lot of spaghetti.
Blini From The Amanda Show
- What to wear: Look like a Blockbuster employee. Wear a purple polo, khaki pants, and your hair in pigtails.
- How to act: Talk in a foreign accent and try to sell people bad movies.
Holly Tyler From What I Like About You
- What to wear: A white tank top and jeans.
- How to act: Super outgoing and a little impulsive.
Penelope From The Amanda Show
- What to wear: A plaid short-sleeved shirt, a navy sweater vest, matching shorts, a black wig, and glasses.
- How to act: Like you're Amanda Bynes [7]'s number one fan, please. Show everyone your awesome fan site, and when people start telling you a story, cut them off by shouting, "You're wasting my life."
Ashley From All That
- What to wear: Something frilly like a floral dress and a navy cardigan. Put your hair in a curly ponytail.
- How to act: Read letters, make sarcastic comments, and whenever someone says your name, shout, "That's me!"
Sydney White From Sydney White
- What to wear: A shirt with Greek letters on it, jeans, and black Converse.
- How to act: Quirky yet adorable. Ramble a lot when you get nervous.
Viola From She's the Man
- What to wear: A short brown wig, a blue button-down, a red tie, a navy blazer, and khaki pants.
- How to act: Try to convince everyone you're actually a guy.
Kaylee From Big Fat Liar
- What to wear: An orange jacket, a casual tank top, and flared jeans.
- How to act: Cause mischief.
Lula Mae From The Amanda Show
- What to wear: A red button-down tied in a knot, cutoff jeans, and a blond wig in pigtails. You'll also need to a pair of fake hillbilly teeth.
- How to act: Tell people knock-knock jokes that don't make sense. Hit people over the head with a fish.
Marianne From Easy A
- What to wear: Something modest. Pair your outfit with a thin headband and simple jewelry.
- How to act: Extremely judgmental.
The Procrastinator From The Amanda Show
- What to wear: A gold suit, red gloves, matching shorts, and a letter P placed on your chest.
- How to act: If someone asks you for help, tell them you'll do it eventually.
Daphne Reynolds From What a Girl Wants
- What to wear: A white ballgown, matching gloves, and a tiara.
- How to act: Like you were born to stand out.
Judge Trudy From The Amanda Show
- What to wear: A black robe with lace around the collar, a short curly wig, and glasses. You should also carry around a gavel.
- How to act: Make odd calls and tell people to bring in the dancing lobsters.
Amanda Bynes Halloween Costumes
