Halloween [1] is the perfect time to showcase your dark side [2] by way of a goth Halloween [3] costume [4], whether it's with moody makeup [5] or gothic-inspired clothing and accessories. While you can invent your own goth Halloween costume idea, such as a gothic fairy [6] with a latex bodysuit or a gothic princess in a jet-black dress, there are also many pop culture costumes [7] that can apply.
Take Wednesday Addams, for example, who wears a black skater-style dress with a sharply pointed collar and braids. Just add smoky eyeshadow and a surprising twist with black lipstick, and you've pulled off the vibe with ease. Edward Scissorhands, on the other hand, can be achieved with a pile of messy, knotty dark hair; blade-adorned gloves; and plenty of leather in the form of chokers and belts. Even Snow White [8]'s classic look can be updated with a gothic twist. Choose to emphasize navy blue, black, and red rather than bright yellow and pile on fingerless leather gloves, combat boots, and fishnet tights.
Other ideas include a bohemian gothic fairy in a floaty dress with dramatic bell sleeves, long pendant necklaces, and Western leather boots and an edgy skeleton [9] with plenty of black face paint and a pinstripe catsuit. You can even go for a broken-doll look with subtle Barbiecore [10] elements that speak to the current zeitgeist (such as pink hair [11]), but add black makeup [12] that evokes the look of cracked porcelain.
Ahead, scroll through for a batch of ideas, then shop some essentials you'll need to have on hand to get most of these looks.
Beistle Satin-Soft Black Witch Hat
Beistle Satin-Soft Black Witch Hat [14] ($9)
Alexia Admor Piper Short-Sleeve Shift Knit Dress
Alexia Admor Piper Short-Sleeve Shift Knit Dress [15] ($90, originally $285)
ASOS Design Halloween Cobweb Choker Necklace
ASOS Design Halloween Cobweb Choker Necklace [16] ($9)
Lace-Up Corset Belt
Lace-Up Corset Belt [17] ($14)
Boohoo Halloween Oversized Spider Stud Earrings
Boohoo Halloween Oversized Spider Stud Earrings [18] ($4, originally $10)
Hot Topic Black Sheer Capelet Midi Dress
Hot Topic Black Sheer Capelet Midi Dress [19] ($45)
Unisex Velvet Hooded Cape Cloak
Unisex Velvet Hooded Cape Cloak [20] ($17)
Skims Jelly Sheer Footed Legging
Skims Jelly Sheer Footed Legging [21] ($68)
Satinior Black Floral Lace Bridal Veil With Comb and Short Gloves
Satinior Black Floral Lace Bridal Veil With Comb and Short Gloves [22] ($15)
Poster Grl Press Charges Fishnet Shrug
Poster Grl Press Charges Fishnet Shrug [23] ($28)
Lime Crime Venus Immortalis Pressed Powder Palette
Lime Crime Venus Immortalis Pressed Powder Palette [24] ($32)
LA Apparel Square Neck Liquid Vinyl Bodysuit
LA Apparel Square Neck Liquid Vinyl Bodysuit [25] ($56)
Links:
[1] http://www.popsugar.com/Halloween
[2] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/dark-academia-aesthetic-outfits-48740395
[3] https://www.popsugar.com/Halloween
[4] https://www.popsugar.com/Halloween-Costumes
[5] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Spiderweb-Halloween-Makeup-Ideas-42239521
[6] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Fairy-Costume-Makeup-Ideas-38478495
[7] https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/90s-Pop-Culture-Halloween-Costumes-35807478
[8] https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/DIY-Costumes-From-TV-Shows-Movies-38523628
[9] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Skeleton-Makeup-38479028
[10] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/barbiecore-trend-48858513
[11] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/costume-ideas-for-different-hair-colors-38580613
[12] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Grunge-Makeup-Tutorials-38583656
[13] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/DIY-Costumes-Men-35669263
[14] https://www.amazon.com/Beistle-Satin-Soft-Black-Accessory-1-Count/dp/B000R4KNE2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=TUX9QI5HPS2R&keywords=witch+hat&qid=1664569336&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI4LjE2IiwicXNhIjoiNy44NyIsInFzcCI6IjcuNDUifQ==&sprefix=witch+ha,aps,100&sr=8-5&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.com/fashion/goth-halloween-costumes-48966492/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_
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[16] https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701743&url=https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-halloween-choker-necklace-in-cobweb-design/prd/203195590?clr=black%26colourWayId=203195594%26SearchQuery=black+choker&xcust=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_
[17] https://www.amazon.com/Corset-Elastic-Waspie-Halloween-Costume/dp/B09N3GBBCT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2G5GX6RHUHS17&keywords=black+corset+belt&qid=1664569717&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2Ljk0IiwicXNhIjoiNi42MSIsInFzcCI6IjYuMjYifQ==&sprefix=black+corset+belt,aps,97&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVzlSNlVWSDVFNVRMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzY3NzE3MU9ENVJCNzZEV0M3MiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQxNzE5MTFUUzY2TTJTUlQ1MSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.com/fashion/goth-halloween-costumes-48966492/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_
[18] https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/100626255/type/dlg/sid/___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_/https://us.boohoo.com/halloween-oversized-spider-stud-earrings/FZZ82436-154-35.html?istCompanyId=01d65556-4f22-4399-8cd4-462178316f86&istFeedId=28674ef0-6e01-441e-8b37-02671375abe1&istItemId=iwprqliix&istBid=t&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsbyGb__xIxMsaavX8TFBId_Ocn1oJMFnuzcezMnjp1CAh8jO8TvIIAxoCO0oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
[19] https://www.hottopic.com/product/black-sheer-capelet-midi-dress-plus-size/15659420.html?ref=popsugar.com
[20] https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Cosplay-Costume-Christmas-Hoodies/dp/B0B3WSTGXC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=30QRMGGNJJPNZ&keywords=black+cape&qid=1664569669&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjI4IiwicXNhIjoiNi44MSIsInFzcCI6IjYuNTcifQ==&sprefix=black+cap,aps,87&sr=8-7&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.com/fashion/goth-halloween-costumes-48966492/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_
[21] https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701743&url=https://skims.com/products/jelly-sheer-footed-legging-onyx&xcust=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_
[22] https://www.amazon.com/SATINIOR-Wedding-Halloween-Costume-Cosplay/dp/B09FLQBQVZ/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2B4UZ4B8A3YM0&keywords=black+veil&qid=1664569636&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2Ljg4IiwicXNhIjoiNi42NiIsInFzcCI6IjYuNDEifQ==&sprefix=black+veil,aps,99&sr=8-7&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.com/fashion/goth-halloween-costumes-48966492/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_
[23] https://www.dollskill.com/products/press-charges-fishnet-shrug?ref=popsugar.com
[24] https://ulta.ztk5.net/c/1141873/164999/3037?u=https://www.ulta.com/p/venus-immortalis-pressed-powder-palette-pimprod2009278?sku=2555512%26cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads%26cagpspn=pla%26CATCI=pla-1223454632580%26CAAGID=107718647236%26CAWELAID=330000200001832114%26gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb4NKuAU-eFn8eIjOTt-oGCXbgTXUHLkgoNMqUH2KRgOvQNq4iRTpYRoC9bEQAvD_BwE&subId1=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_&subId3=product
[25] https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701743&url=https://losangelesapparel.net/products/rlv305-square-neck-liquid-vinyl-bodysuit?variant=32111053832254&xcust=___psv__p_48966492__t_w__d_d_
