Want to steal the show at this year’s Halloween party? I have 17+ amazingly easy DIY Halloween costumes for plus size girls that are total showstoppers. The best part? They won’t cost you a fortune or take an entire weekend to put together.
17+ Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Plus Size That Are Easy and Total Showstoppers
1. Grease Rockin’ Rebel
How gorgeous and fun is this costume? I love how simple yet showstopping it is. Just pair a black leather jacket with leather pants (faux leather is perfect). Wear a cute black top under the jacket. Add some red heels and you’re ready to hit the party. Be bold with your hair and makeup (red lipstick is perfect) to make this costume really pop.
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2. Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter represented women who worked in shipyards and factories during WWII. She’s a symbol of strength and determination, making her the perfect character to dress up as. This is also one of the best, easy DIY Halloween costumes for plus size women.
All you need is a button-down jean top, a pair of jeans and a handkerchief to wear in your hair.
3. Little Debbie’s Brownie
How fun is this costume? Dessert-themed costumes are some of my favorites, and this one is so easy to put together. Just grab a cute brown dress and add pom-poms to look like sprinkles. Pair this look with a pair of brown booties.
4. Ursula from The Little Mermaid
It’s so fun to dress up as villains from Disney movies. Ursula is a great choice because she’s sassy, but her style is racy. With a little creativity, you can bring this costume to life with just a few things:
- Strapless black dress
- Purple body makeup
- A blonde or gray wig
- Eel plushie
5. Liar Liar, Pants on Fire
A hilarious but super simple costume that you can probably put together without having to buy anything new. An orange top works really well for this, but you can wear black, too.
Grab a black pair of leggings or flared pants and add little fire balls (you can print them on paper and just glue or tape them to your pants). Print out “Liar Liar” on a piece of paper and attach it to your top. Voila! You have a killer costume for your party.
6. Cotton Candy
Be the treat at this year’s Halloween party with this adorable costume. It’s easy to make, too. Start with a pink dress and attach pink yarn to create the “cotton candy” texture. Add a cotton candy headband, and you’re ready to hit the road.
7. Queen Evil
The horns are the real showstopper with this costume. The rest of this look is so easy. Wear a low-cut black dress and a choker. Do a smoky-eyed makeup look with black lipstick. You can find a wand or a scepter online. As for the headpiece, you can make your own or buy one from Etsy.
8. Russel from UP
Who doesn’t love the movie UP? Dress up as Russel and bring some cheer to everyone at the party. Wear a yellow polo top and khaki shorts with brown hiking shoes and a Girl Scout’s vest. Add some balloons and a baseball cap to complete this look.
This pinner also has a net. You could add some camping gear if you want to make the costume a little more realistic.
9. McDonald’s French Fries
One of the cutest, easy DIY Halloween costumes for plus size girls. I love how adorable this costume is and how easy it is to make. In fact, this pinner walks you through every step of making this costume. Start with a pretty red dress. Yellow and red construction paper will help you make the McDonald’s logo and fries.
Create a fries headband with the construction paper, and add the McDonald’s logo to your dress.
10. Ghostbusters
Chase away the ghosts at this year’s party. DIY Ghostbusters costumes are so fun to make and easier than you think. If you have a khaki jumpsuit, you can alter it to add the Ghostbusters logo and orange and white stripes. Create your own proton pack, and you have a solid costume. Don’t forget to alter your shoes to add stripes, too.
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11. Black Witch
Witch costumes are classic for Halloween, but you don’t need to buy an expensive pre-made one. You can put together your own and just buy a few accessories to go with it.
Start with a black A-line dress (short- or long-sleeved – it’s up to you). Add a cute belt if you want. Wear fishnet stockings and black heels. Use a broom from home or buy a fancy one like in this Pin. The hat will be the finishing touch. Unless you’re a skilled hat-maker, it’s best to buy one.
12. Dottie from A League of Their Own
A fun throwback costume that’s easy to DIY. You can find a premade costume, but why not make your own? Get a football jersey dress (it will work just as well as a baseball dress) and add a red belt. Get some red thigh-high socks, white sneakers and a red baseball cap. Don’t forget the red lipstick to complete this look.
13. Hotel Transylvania
I’m honestly unsure of what to call this costume aside from being inspired by Hotel Transylvania. You’ll start with a tight black top followed by black and red leggings. Simple enough.
Add your black lipstick and a wig.
If you don’t mind splurging on this costume, you can opt for red sneakers.
14. Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood is one of those easy DIY Halloween costumes for plus size wearers, and this one puts an evil twist on things. You’ll notice that the wearer has an axe in one hand and is carrying a wolf’s head in the other.
You’ll then need your flowing red cape, black leggings and boots.
Add red lipstick and some face makeup to show the scratches you endured while fighting off the wolf. For your top, you can use a flowing beige or white shirt with a half corset.
A lot goes into this costume, but it’s worth the effort and is easy once you have all of the pieces to put together.
15. Princess Fiona
Princess Fiona, from the movie Shrek, is a menace. She’s strong, witty, beautiful and a princess. And you can take all of these traits and make them your own with this simple do-it-yourself costume.
You’ll start with green makeup – a lot of it.
Make sure to cover your face, neck, chest and arms because they’ll all be showing out of your green dress. You can find a few options online or opt for one of the costume dresses that come with the gold belt.
You can take this look to the next level with a red flowing wig. Braid the wig to match the hairstyle in the photo or any style you see in the movies.
16. Mermaid
Cecelia made her own plus-sized mermaid costume that is going to take time to make but it is completely worth it. You’ll want to start with a green flowing wig, which you’ll find plenty of online. I really like this one, but there are many others to choose from.
Add in your pearl necklace and be sure to buy seashells to affix to your white top.
Next up is the green sequin skirt with the flair on the bottom. You can make your own if you have the sewing prowess. But it’s a lot faster to purchase a dress, like this one from Red Dot Boutique on Amazon.
17. Skeleton
One of the easiest, spooky costumes on the list is this skeleton-inspired maxi dress. You’ll only need a handful of materials to make this costume:
You can now begin making “your bones” with your markers. Also, be sure to look for stencils, but I’ve had a hard time finding any that are human-sized.
18. Scarecrow
Face paint is the main thing you’ll need to buy for this costume. You can then wear a red and black plaid shirt and the hat completes the look. You can find some premade scarecrow hats online, but to make this look, you’ll do better to knit your own.
And with a little effort, you’ll find the makeup easy to recreate.
19. Beetlejuice Inspired
Black lipstick, a striped skirt and a yellow/green top are all you need for this costume. You can also bring along a small prop, such as this one, to complete the look.
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20. Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is one of the easy DIY Halloween costumes for plus size women, and it’s relatively easy to put together. You’ll need to piece items together from Amazon and your own crafts.
For the tiara, you can use this kit that even comes with the wrist bands and belt.
If you’re crafty, you can cut your navy jean skirt and add gold edging to it. For your top, you can make your own with a red corset or buy one already made, like this one.
