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Here is my Halloween secret: I rented my costumes. Nine of them, all made from real Rent the Runway outfits plus a few cheap accessories.

Why rent? You do not need to buy a costume you will wear once and shove in a closet. Renting arrives fast, which is perfect when Halloween sneaks up on you. And it looks way more high end than anything off the Spirit Halloween wall.

Every outfit and accessory is linked below so you can copy any look in a few taps. Want more spooky season ideas? Start with my nostalgic Halloween post.

See all nine costumes in motion on my Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DemtddQHcx8

1. The Flamingo

A big coral faux fur coat does all the work here. Add a feather mask and tights and you are a flamingo.

• The jacket: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Pink tights: shop it

2. The Lobster

The most New England costume on this list. A red sequin mini dress, claws, a lobster hat, and the same tights as the flamingo.

• The dress: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Lobster claws and hat: shop it
• Tights (same pair as the flamingo): shop it

3. The Christmas Tree

Yes, a Christmas tree on Halloween. A dark green bubble dress plus a hat that actually lights up. It is the costume everyone will ask about.

• The dress: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Light up Christmas tree hat: shop it

4. The Fairy

A sheer gown covered in 3D flowers, plus wings and pointy ears. Pure woodland magic, and the gown is why it looks so expensive.

• The dress: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Fairy wings and ears: shop it

5. The Witch

The classic, done right. An all black lace and peplum look you would wear to dinner, plus a big floppy witch hat.

• The dress: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Witch hat: shop it

6. The Rainbow Fish

For anyone who grew up on that book. A pleated satin gown in ocean colors, fish earrings, and glitter. That is the whole costume.

• The dress: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Rainbow fish earrings: shop it
• Glitter: shop it

7. The Zebra

A zebra stripe sequin jumpsuit plus ears and a tail. Easy, comfortable, and it sparkles.

• The jumpsuit: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Zebra ears and tail: shop it

8. The Queen of Hearts

A red puff sleeve gown, a crown, and heart earrings. Off with their heads energy, but make it chic.

• The dress: rent it on Rent the Runway
• Queen of Hearts accessories: shop it

9. Mother Earth

My favorite little trick: I made the flower crown with the extra flowers from the fairy package. One package, two costumes.

• The dress: rent it on Rent the Runway
• The fairy set (the flowers I used): shop it
• Another flower crown option: shop it

Why Rent Your Halloween Costume

• No closet clutter. Wear it, send it back, done.
• It arrives fast. Great for last minute costume panic.
• It looks expensive. Because it is a real designer piece, not a costume in a bag.
• Accessories do the costume part. Ears, hats, wings and claws turn a pretty outfit into a character.

Rent the Runway Halloween Costume FAQ

Can you rent a Halloween costume from Rent the Runway?

You rent the outfit, then add a few accessories to turn it into a costume. Every look in this post was made that way.

What are easy Halloween costumes for women that still look nice?

Start with one great outfit in the right color, then add one or two accessories. Red dress plus claws is a lobster. A black dress plus a hat is a witch.

Can one set of accessories work for more than one costume?

Yes. The same tights work for the flamingo and the lobster, and the flowers from the fairy set made my Mother Earth crown.

Need more Halloween fun at home? My Halloween countdown calendar is right here.