100+ Trendiest Halloween Costumes for College Girls in 2024
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For college students, Halloween isn’t just a holiday–it’s a week-long celebration of parties on campus, costume contests, wild events, and everything in between. With the spooky season right around the corner, it’s time to start planning trendy girl college Halloween costumes that are guaranteed to turn heads this fall.
Whether you want to coordinate with your roommate, significant other, group of friends, or just rock a solo style, there are tons of Halloween costumes for college girls to choose from. You can opt for the hottest Halloween costume, a quick and easy look for a last-minute party, a funny get-up that will make everyone laugh, or all of the above.
Here are 100+ of the trendiest Halloween costumes for college girls in 2023.
QUICK & EASY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
1. SPACE COWGIRL
This futuristic cowgirl look has been super popular in 2023. Plus, it’s really easy to throw together. A cowboy hat and silver metallic clothing is pretty much all you need to bring this trendy Halloween costume to life. To elevate the look, throw in some cow print, fringe, and silver face glitter.
Witches are a classic Halloween costume for college girls. Witch Halloween costumes are a spooky look that literally never goes out of style. To make it a bit trendier, go for a more minimalistic and chic outfit–a black mesh dress and witch hat will do the trick.
Tinkerbell from Peter Pan is always a lovable costume for Halloween. For college girls, you should make your Tinkerbell sleek and stylish with individual pieces (rather than just buying a full costume from Disney World). A green satin slip dress is the perfect piece to start with.
I’m obsessed with the music festival aesthetic, especially following the summer season. Dress up as a festival girl with anything that screams desert vibes. Personally, I love the two-piece fringe sets and retro sunglasses.
If you want to feel super glam and fabulous, Barbie is the perfect Halloween costume for you this season. Barbie is trending this year due to the new live-action movie coming out soon, so you’ll definitely have the most photo-worthy look.
This is such an easy Halloween costume for college girls and it’s always on trend. To achieve the iconic Dallas Cowboy cheerleader look, all you need to do is deck out in blue, white, and spandex all over. And don’t forget the sparkly pom-poms!
We all know and love the classic nurse Halloween costume, but this one has a twist. Spice up your nurse costume to fit the spooky vibes with some fake blood and gore.
Harley Quinn is a go-to Halloween costume for college girls. A Harley Quinn costume might seem like a lot of work to put together, but you can actually purchase the entire costume set from Amazon. All you need to do is order it and throw it on before your next campus party.
Everyone is obsessed with dressing up as a Bratz doll in 2023, including me. This trending Halloween costume for college girls is so sassy, fierce, and effortless. Since Bratz dolls have so many diverse looks, you can get creative and fashionable with it. My favorite way to create this costume is with a cropped top and plaid mini skirt.
If you’re strapped for time and money but still want to look super cute on Halloween, then a lifeguard is the perfect costume. You literally only need a few easy-to-find pieces to achieve this look and can instantly have an adorable Bay Watch moment.
I’ve been seeing cute boxer Halloween costumes for college girls everywhere and I’m definitely obsessed. You might even have the pieces you need to achieve this look in your closet already. It’s super simple: just pair a two-piece spandex set with a silk robe, then add some boxing gloves or white bandages around your hands to make the look more realistic.
You can’t go wrong with a cute, shimmery mermaid look on Halloween. I love the use of blue, purple, and green metallic fabrics to bring together this look. You can also use fishnet and starfish accessories to make it a bit more fishy.
Alien costume ideas don’t have to be creepy or spooky. You can totally rock an adorable alien look for your next college Halloween party. Metallics are super in style, so pair a silver metallic two-piece set with some spacey antennas.
Everyone recognizes Jenna Rink’s iconic striped dress from 13 Going On 30. I love this Halloween costume for college girls because not only will it stand out in a crowd, but you literally only need to buy one dress.
If you’re looking for a crafty DIY Halloween costume, you can make your own cute mummy outfit with white adhesive bandages, safety pins, and a white spandex set. This is a really fun way to get creative during the fall season. However, if you’re not feeling crafty, you can still buy a full mummy costume that is just as adorable on Amazon.
Football isn’t just for the boys. A football player is such a cute and easy Halloween costume for college girls–just throw your favorite oversized jersey and paint some war stripes on your cheeks for the complete look.
This is another trendy and sporty Halloween costume that is super affordable and simple to put together. You can even buy a full bundle, including a whistle and hat, on Amazon.
Dressing up as a flapper girl from the roaring 20’s is so much fun. You’ll feel super glitzy and glamorous dancing around in your fringe dress all night long on Halloween.
A Cruella De Vil costume is the fiercest way to bring out your villainous side on Halloween. I love this look because you get to be super bold and a little evil for an evening.
Bloody, gory zombies can still be cute! This DIY halloween costume for college girls will literally only take a few minutes to put together. Just find a white tee shirt, rip it up a little, and add some fake blood–don’t be shy with the gore!
Britney Spears has so many iconic looks. One of my favorites is her outfit from the Hit Me Baby One More Time music video. You will definitely be an icon at your next Halloween party with this classic costume. Who doesn’t love Britney?
The rock n’ roll aesthetic is also super trendy in 2023. I’m obsessed with this rock band fangirl Halloween costume for college girls. Plus, it’s insanely quick and easy to throw together.
If you’re looking for the hottest Halloween costume this year, you can’t go wrong with a hot devil. I love recreating this look with a red leather dress to make it even more bold and eye-catching.
A dark angel costume is so simple, especially if you have a little black dress in your closet already. I love the gothic and sensual vibe this look brings to the classic angel costume.
A sexy school girl might seem basic, but you seriously can’t go wrong with this classic Halloween costume for college girls. You can spice it up a little by wearing a plaid bodycon skirt instead of a pleated skirt, and a super cropped tie-front top.
Vampires are a go-to if you are running late and really need a last-minute costume on Halloween. Just find a little black dress or two-piece set that makes you feel the hottest, then pair it with some fake fangs and blood. So easy!
Euphoria is known for its bold fashion pieces and iridescent makeup looks, which makes for some super fun Halloween costumes. Cassie undoubtedly has the most iconic outfits on the show, especially her Alabama Whirley get-up. You can recreate her costume easily with a cow print mini skirt and blue bra top.
We’ve probably all been a hot nurse for Halloween once, but it always does the trick. I love the idea of making this costume more minimalist, with simple red and white pieces and a nurse hat.
If you’re looking for sexy college Hallwoeen costumes, a black cat costume is always a sexy and sleek look, perfect for a college Halloween party. Try recreating this look with a black mesh slip dress to feel super fierce and hot.
Lara Croft from Tomb Raider is one of the hottest and trendiest characters to dress up as on Halloween. Her signature look is pretty easy to pull off and will definitely stand out.
An army girl outfit might not seem super sexy, but you can definitely spice this look up for a hot Halloween costume. I also love this costume for college girls because it is so comfortable and wearable, so you won’t be dying to change after a long night.
What’s sexier than a Victoria’s Secret angel? You will literally feel like a supermodel walking the runway all night long with this easy college Halloween costume.
When you think about the hottest Halloween costumes, a Hooters Girl is a go-to. I love this costume for college girls because you can buy the whole outfit set on Amazon and it’s insanely affordable.
If you want to make your friends laugh with your Halloween costume, you have to dress up as Bob Ross. This costume is so trendy, and it seriously never stops being funny. Be prepared to rock his iconic curls all night long.
If you’re headed to a Halloween party at a fraternity house, dressing up as a frat boy is a hilarious move. Show the boys that you can pull off their look even better than they can!
Dressing up in a onesie is always a fun, silly, and easy costume idea for Halloween. There are so many onesies to choose from, from animals to foods to Disney characters.
A punny Halloween costume is such a crowd-pleaser. My favorite costume pun is the Cereal Killer. It’s also an easy DIY costume that you can make in your dorm room. All you have to do is glue mini cereal boxes to your t-shirt and get crafty with some fake blood.
A grandma is such a funny Halloween costume for college girls. You will have so much fun picking out the attire that brings out your inner grandmother. You’ll definitely have your college friends laughing with this costume.
Minions have been literally all over the place recently, so why not get in on the trend for Halloween? This is a super goofy costume that will undoubtedly spark some laughs, especially if you have friends to match with.
Darla from Finding Nemo is easily my favorite character to transform into for a Halloween costume. Her look is super easy to recreate, with just a purple sweatshirt and plaid skirt. You can’t forget the plastic bag of fish and fake braces to capture her full essence.
If you and your boyfriend want to be the hottest couple on campus, you have to do a Barbie and Ken duo costume. This is such a classic pair and you will seriously be the most fabulous and vibrant duo on Halloween night.
This is one of those couple Halloween costumes that is both funny and hot at the same time. It’s super easy to put together, especially if you order a full Playboy Bunny costume set from Amazon (which is insanely affordable!) Hugh Hefner only needs his two essential pieces: a silky red robe and captain hat.
I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want to feel like Gatsby and Daisy for a night. This super cute duo Halloween costume will let you fantasize about living in the roaring 20’s with your significant other for a little bit.
How cute is this look for a couple on Halloween? This costume is so adorable and super simple. If your significant other or guy friend already has hunting attire in his closet, it’ll be even easier to throw together.
Everyone recognizes (and is obsessed with) Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s matching denim outfit from 2001. This look will always be iconic in fashion history, which is why it’s the perfect costume to recreate with your significant other on Halloween. You’re going to need all the denim you can get your hands on.
This is the cutest duo Halloween costume to coordinate with your partner in crime, whether that be your boyfriend, roommate, sibling, or college friend. It’s so easy and affordable to put together, and will definitely express your mischievous side.
Daphne and Velma are the dynamic girl power duo. Grab your best girl friend and show up to your college Halloween party in these adorable matching costumes.
Pam and Jim from The Office are probably the most beloved couple on TV. How sweet would it be to recreate their adorable dynamic on Halloween with your significant other?
Speaking of iconic duos, we can’t forget Cosmo and Wanda from The Fairly Oddparents. This is such a fun costume to create with your best friend or boyfriend. You can get super creative with their spunky outfits and contrasting pink and green looks.
I think we’ve all fantasized about being Danny and Sandy from Grease at least once, right? With this super cute duo Halloween costume, you can totally live out your 50’s couple dreams.
In a friendship duo, there’s always one that likes to follow the rules and one that’s usually getting into trouble. If you have this dynamic with your best friend or roommate, you should definitely go for these adorable angel and devil matching Halloween costumes. Opposites attract!
I’m absolutely obsessed with Maddie and Cassie’s friendship on Euphoria. Plus, their outfits and glamorous makeup looks are to-die-for. My favorite look is their matching cheerleader uniforms.
I don’t think there’s anything more recognizable than Cher and Dionne’s iconic plaid skirt and blazer sets from Clueless. This is the cutest duo Halloween costume for college besties.
I’ve always dreamed of living out Serena and Blair’s fabulous and scandalous Upper East Side lifestyle from Gossip Girl. These costumes will make you feel like you’re strutting down the streets of New York City.
How adorable is this matching Halloween costume for best friends? I’m in love with the spunky and vibrant dresses from Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.
You can create an adorable and budget-friendly DIY Flintstones costume with your partner this Halloween. Grab some oversized t-shirts and cut out triangle shapes. Make sure you’re wearing black spandex underneath!
This is such a classic and cute Halloween costume for couples. You can make this look more easy and minimalist by just wearing a few essential pieces. All you need to do is throw a red cape over your favorite little black dress and give your partner some fuzzy wolf ears.
There are so many fun characters from Scooby-Doo, but Shaggy and Scooby have to be the most lovable duo. This makes for such a cute and easy matching costume with your partner or best friend.
There are so many different ways you can achieve a Ross and Rachel couples costume this Halloween. These two have so many iconic looks, so you can get creative with your best 90’s-inspired pieces.
If you need an easy, last-minute costume that will make people laugh, this one is super punny. If you’re on a budget this Halloween, all you need is two t-shirts to bring this duo costume together!
I love creating a Princess Peach costume that is minimalist and chic. Try a satin hot pink bodycon dress with a crown and jewels to match. Don’t forget your sidekick, Mario!
How often do you get to deck out in neon spandex, legwarmers, and scrunchies? Grab your best friend or roommate and rock this super fun 80’s workout duo costume for Halloween.
Spacey, metallic looks have been so trendy lately. If you want to go in on this trend for Halloween this year, you can totally make it a couples costume. This astronaut and alien look is adorable and so simple to recreate with your partner.
This duo Halloween costume for college girls is seriously so creative! Amazon has the perfect crop tops and skirts to copy this cute matching costume idea.
I’ve never met anyone that doesn’t watch Stranger Things, which is why this costume would undoubtedly be a hit at your next Halloween party. Steve and Robin are the best duo on the show, and you can even buy their iconic Scoops Ahoy uniforms on Amazon.
Alice and The Mad Hatter are such a classic Halloween costume for couples. I love how outlandish and creative you can get with this costume, from makeup to wigs to crazy outfits. You can’t go wrong with this one!
How fun would it be to show up to a Halloween party with your girl group in some groovy dresses and go-go boots? I’m so obsessed with this funky group costume idea.
If you have a trio of girl friends, you have to dress up as the PowerPuff Girls this Halloween. You can go as simple and minimalist as you want with this costume.
If you and your friend group are always getting into trouble, dressing up as inmates for Halloween would be a super funny costume idea. It doesn’t take much to create this costume–all you need is a ton of orange and some handcuffs!
I was absolutely obsessed with the Winx Club when I was younger. To dress up as them with my college friends on Halloween is a total dream! The Winx fairies are so stylish and chic, which makes for such a fun costume idea.
This group costume is so endearing and charming. Grab a group of friends and dress up as Dorothy, The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow–but with way more style! I love the idea of creating a chic, trendy version of these characters.
With this Cheetah Girls costume, you and your girl group will feel so fierce and sassy strutting around in your matching tracksuits. This is such a quick and easy look to coordinate.
What’s better than one Bratz doll? A whole gang! The trendy Bratz doll costume is super cute on its own, but it’s way more fun when you have a group to match with. You can all rock different styles together.
You and your friends totally deserve to be princesses for the night. There are tons of creative ways to recreate this group costume. You can purchase full princess costumes, or use your own individual pieces to make it more minimalist and chic.
The White Claw costume is my absolute favorite because it is so creative and funny. To DIY this costume, find a t-shirt with the White Claw logo on it, cut it into a crop, and wear different colored bottoms to represent different flavors.
Yes, the Ghostbusters can totally be sexy. To spice up this classic Halloween costume with your group of friends, go for a short jumpsuit and don’t forget your proton pack.
The Pink Ladies are probably one of the most iconic group Halloween costumes for college girls. This one never goes out of style and it’s super easy to put together.
Heathers is not only a classic movie, but the characters are a blast to dress up as. To recreate this look, you and your friends will need lots of plaid, pleated skirts, and most importantly, a croquet mallet.
This Halloween costume for a trio is absolutely hilarious. Not only will you have everyone laughing, but it is so easy and budget-friendly to throw together.
This Halloween costume for college girls is easy-peasy, but super cute. You and your girlfriends will definitely be bringing some tropical vibes to the party.
Cowgirl costumes are super trendy right now, but it’s even better when it’s all pink. You can deck out in as much cow print and fringe as you want; just don’t be shy with the pink.
If Disney princesses went wild, this is what it would look like. This is one of my favorite DIY Halloween costumes for college girls because it is so clever and photo-worthy.
This is another DIY Halloween look that is just so creative and cute! Find a trio of friends and dress up as salt, lime, and a bottle of tequila. You’ll have all the ingredients you need for the perfect margarita.
I think we can all agree that Donna and the Dynamos is the best part of Mamma Mia. You and your friends can tune into your inner Dancing Queen and rock some 70’s-inspired attire.
I love this cute and easy-to-make take on The Incredibles! Instead of wearing a full superhero bodysuit, grab one of these oversized Incredibles t-shirts and cinch it at the waist with a belt. Such an adorable Halloween look for college girls.
You and your girl group will feel so hot and in-charge with these matching Power Ranger costumes! You can purchase a full costume set from Amazon and they are seriously so powerful.
Strawberry Shortcake and her friends is such a precious group Halloween costume idea for college girls. I love this delicate and adorable take on one every girl’s favorite childhood character.
