Styling Our Dresses Into Halloween Costumes

Get your broomsticks and pumpkins ready, spooky season is finally here! Halloween parties are on the horizon and if you want to be thrifty with your costume this time, why not transform your favourite dresses into show-stopping costumes? Whether you’re going for a classic gothic witch, a forest fairy or a sexy red devil, there are endless ways to style a dress to fit the Halloween spirit. The best part? You can wear these dresses outside of Halloween season, too.

Our selection of dresses covers all kinds of styles and aeshtetics that can be transformed from day dresses or cocktail styles to striking costumes with just the right accessories. Here are some of our hottest picks and styling tips for how to style our dresses into Halloween costumes:

Sexy Red Devil

The sexy red devil never fails to make an entrance, and we have a number of gorgeous red dresses that are perfect for this costume. With some accessories, killer stilettos and a bold red lip, this costume will have you turning heads in an instant.

Dress type: Red, tight-fitting dress.

Styling tips: Add devil horns and a red lip for the finishing touches. You could also attach a devil tail, style with red fishnet stockings or take things to the next level with a pair of patent red pleasers. Hot stuff!

Gothic Witch or Vampire

A classic costume that never gets old, the witch or vampire is easy and affordable for Halloween party dress-ups. Simply take your pick from one of our gorgeous black dresses and let the accessories and makeup do the work!

Dress type: Black midi, mini or maxi dress, depending on the vibe.

Styling tips: Ripped stockings or fishnets make a great founding base, as do heeled boots and thigh high boots. Add a witch hat or fake fangs with blood. Gloves are also a great way to upstyle, so take your pick between fingerless, lacy, mesh and long evening gloves.

Forest Fairy

 A forest fairy embodies the mystical essence of the woods, blending seamlessly with nature's beauty. This enchanting character is adorned in earthy tones like sage greens and mossy hues, or alternatively, pastels, pinks and florals for a more feminine touch. Go for dresses made from flowing fabrics that resemble leaves, vines, and flowers. Tulle dresses and frills are perfect.

Dress Type: Pastel-hued, muted green or floral dress.

Styling Tips: Accessorise with a wand, fairy dust pouch and all-over glitter to bring the look to life. Of course, you'll need fairy wings, and perhaps some kind of leafy flower crown as well.

Dark Nymph

On the flip side of the mystical forest fairy, you have the dark nymph - a creature of the night. The forest nymph sports gorgeous dark shades of green with frills, ruffles and beautifully draped fabrics. She's the perfect mix of scary and enchanting, bringing an air of mystery wherever she goes.

Dress Type: Deep green, navy or black dress.

Styling Tips: Add elaborate makeup such as a dark eye and lip, with smudged lines. Blackened antlers, thorn crowns and dead flower crowns are perfect accessories. Go for dark tattered wings.