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23 cute Halloween costumes to wear this October

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  • August 7, 2025
  • Phoebe Burt

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Explore our collection of cute Halloween costumes and dress up as something adorable this October!

Not everyone enjoys a fright; sometimes it’s more fun to try cute Halloween costumes. October may be the spookiest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make Halloween a little sweeter.

We’ve collected over 20 cute Halloween costumes to inspire you. From lovely TV characters to tasty treats, all these costume ideas will make you say ‘awww’.

Find your favourite from our selection below and be the light in the darkness this Halloween.

23 cute Halloween costumes

1. Wholesome candy floss Halloween costume

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There’s nothing sweeter than candy floss! Dress up as this sugary treat this Halloween by sticking pink polyester fiberfill onto old pink clothing.

Make a cardboard cone, attach it to your head with a big pink bow and ta-dah! You’re a giant, adorable candyfloss.


2. Cute Ratatouille Halloween costume

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This year’s family Halloween costume is sorted! Transform you and your little one (or another loved one) into chef-extraordinaires Alfredo Linguini and Remy.

This cute Halloween costume is super easy to recreate. You can buy chef whites from most online retailers and you can fashion a mouse outfit from fabric and some face paint.

Why not get your partner to dress up as the fabulous Colette? This will turn your duo into a fab trio Halloween costume.

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3. Cute Boo and Sully Halloween costume

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Boo and Sully’s father-daughter relationship in Monsters Inc is one of our film favourites. They’re the perfect combination of lovable and scary!

This cute Halloween costume for couples will be a hit at all your seasonal events. Boo’s outfit is easy to recreate: just pick up a pink top, purple leggings and a little teddy bear. Add bunches and a backpack for the full look.

We have a host more cute couples Halloween costumes right here on Gathered.


4. Wholesome Winnie the Pooh Halloween costume

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Dress up as the Hundred Acre Wood’s most lovable bear – Winnie the Pooh. This honey-loving cutie makes a brilliant Halloween costume and you’ll be the most huggable person at the party.

Plus it’s a simple costume to make yourself. A cord skirt, red jumper and pom pom ears (you can learn how to make a pom pom here, then attach them to a headband), and you’re finished!

Why not turn this cute Halloween costume into a family Halloween costume? Turn your partner into Tiger and your kids into Roo and Piglet!


5. Cute pumpkin Halloween costume

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You can’t go wrong with this cute Halloween costume. Turn yourself into a pumpkin for all your pumpkin carving activities and spooky events.

A face made from card (you can find pumpkin stencils to copy online) can be attached to an orange dress for a last-minute outfit.

Credit: Aww Sam


6. Cute Dora the Explorer Halloween costume

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Transform yourself into everyone’s favourite Spanish heroine Dora the Explorer. She’s sweet, smart and here to save the world from Swiper.

A brown bob, pink top and orange shorts are the garments you need for this look. Don’t forget her iconic purple backpack too!

Turn this cute Halloween costume for girls into a couples costume by encouraging your partner to dress up as the mischievous Swiper. All they need is a mask, cape and some stolen goods.

For more affordable fancy dress ideas check out our cheap Halloween costume ideas.


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7. Cute Russell from Up Halloween costume

If you’re a Pixar fan, then this is the costume for you. Put on a yellow top, brown shorts and a brown sas,h and you’ll be instantly transformed into little Russell.

Add some balloons to a fully stocked backpack and bring your pup (or a toy dog) to be your trusty sidekick, Dug. You’ll definitely collect a best-dressed badge with this outfit!


8. Cute Belle Halloween costume

Book lovers and Disney lovers unite! Dress up as Disney’s beautiful bookworm Princess Belle. Her village outfit is both pretty and easy to make.

Pop a blue dress over a white shirt and add a white apron. Put your hair in Belle’s signature ponytail and carry a book and a basket for extra effect.


9. Cute ball of yarn Halloween costume

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Obviously, team Gathered loves this yarn Halloween costume! Crocheters and knitters can transform themselves into their favourite hobby this October with Aww Sam’s tutorial.

She takes you through the process step by step so you can make this cute Halloween costume for yourself.

Credit: Aww Sam

Have a hilarious Halloween

For those of you wanting a good laugh this Halloween, make sure you browse our funny Halloween costume ideas.


10. Cute pasta Halloween costume

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Who wouldn’t want to dress up as a giant piece of pasta for Halloween? Studio DIY shows you how to make this cute Halloween costume, which is perfect for parents and kids.

If you’re still waiting for your little one to arrive, check out our collection of the best pregnant Halloween costumes. It includes everything from basketball bumps to Violet from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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11. Wholesome snail Halloween costume

Cute snail halloween costume copy

Make your own creepy crawly fancy dress outfit with Parents’ fun DIY tutorial. Their blog is full of adorable animal outfit ideas for you to make.

Although these cute Halloween costumes are designed for kids, you can easily create adult versions.

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Kids costumes

If you’re looking specifically for fancy dress ideas for kids then head over to our Halloween costumes for kids!


12. Cute Bubble Tea Halloween costume

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Aww Sam is the queen of cute Halloween costumes and this one is extra tasty.

They show you how to make this quirky boba tea costume from pom poms, felt and hot glue. Beware, making this outfit will make you thirsty!

Credit: Aww Sam

Looking for plus-size friendly costumes?

Head over to our round-up of the best plus size Halloween costume ideas


13. Cute pastel witch Halloween costume

Why be scary when you can be cute? Become the pretty pastel Witch of the West with this Halloween costume.

We love the purple skirt and hat combo and those pink bats finish the look off perfectly. Now you can cast love spells on all your mates!


14. Wholesome Pokémon Halloween costume

There are so many cute Pokémon you could dress up as this Halloween. Pickachu, Squirtle, Piplup… but we love this Eevee fancy dress.

The basis of this costume is simple – it’s a brown dress with a white scarf for the ruff! Make sure to cut Eevee’s charming ears from cardboard and sew a fabric tail to complete the look.


15. Cute My Neighbour Totoro Halloween costume

We just know you’ll be the Halloween highlight with this incredible family Halloween costume. Recreate the famous Totoro bus stop scene by dressing up as Totoro, Satsuki, Mei and the famous cat bus!

There’s so many lovely characters in this film for you to choose from. Gather your family or friends and have a Studio Ghibli Halloween-themed party.

Gang of ghouls

For those of you looking for ideas for you and your friends, head over to our collection of group Halloween costume ideas.


16. Cute mushroom Halloween costume

Dress up as this fun guy (get it?) for this year’s October celebrations. The mushroom hat is the star of the show in this outfit, and Red Wine Red Shoes has kindly created a step-by-step tutorial. She shows you how to turn a sombrero into this funky toadstool hat!


17. Wholesome Arthur Halloween costume

Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card! Transform yourself into everyone’s favourite aardvark, Arthur.

A shirt, blue jeans, a yellow jumper and those iconic round glasses are all you need. Make sure you also create some little ears to give you true aardvark energy.


18. Wholesome Dorothy Halloween costume

Follow the yellow brick road and you’ll discover this cute Halloween costume! Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz is a Halloween favourite and continues to stay popular despite the film coming out in 1939.

Replicate Judy Garland’s blue gingham dress, add red sparkly shoes and her famous plaits to transform yourself into Dorothy. You can turn your pooch into Toto too!

Halloween hounds

Make sure you check out our list of dog Halloween costumes for more adorable pet and owner ideas.


19. Cute Mary Poppins Halloween costume

Another Halloween favourite is the magical Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins is a cute Halloween costume that everyone at the party will love.

A black skirt, white shirt, red bow tie and bowler hat are all you need for this look. Don’t forget your umbrella, too!


20. Wholesome Coraline Halloween costume

This creepy movie has haunted us for years, but we have to admit the main character is pretty cute.

Turn yourself into the plucky Coraline this October, complete with her blue hair and yellow rain mac. You’ll do Tim Burton proud with this outfit.

For those of you who’d rather be scary than cute, browse through our scary Halloween costume ideas.


21. Cute Aang Halloween costume

The Last Airbender features a range of cool characters for you to dress up as this Halloween. We love this interpretation of Aang and think it’s the ideal costume for last-minute events.

Paint blue arrows on your hands and forehead, then wear a mustard coloured dress. Add a rectangle of fabric for a mini shawl and you’re finished!


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Cute costumes, even cuter decor!

Whip up your own cute decor with our DIY Halloween banner tutorial!


22. Wholesome Roxanne Halloween costume

We all know and love The Goofy Movie, especially the lovely character Roxanne. She was always the cutest character, especially compared to Goofy!

This surprisingly easy Halloween costume can be achieved with face paint, a green top and some books.

If you’re on the hunt for more iconic TV characters, head over to our collection of pop icon Halloween costumes.


23. Cute clown Halloween costume

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Say goodbye to terrifying clowns this year and hello to cute, pastel ones! These charming clown outfits can be worn to any kind of Halloween event and created from items in your wardrobe.

Pair pink tights and a pink cami top with a party hat and clown makeup for a wholesome look. We also show you how to make an easy tulle skirt here on Gathered which would look great with this costume.


Look sweet, not scary this Halloween!

Make this year’s October celebrations wholesome with these cute Halloween costumes. They’re perfect for those with little kids (no nightmares here) or those wanting to bring a little bit of sweetness to all the spookiness.

Pick a costume that makes you smile – we know you’ll look cute no matter what costume you pick!

Discover more easy costume ideas with Gathered

Looking for something a touch more scary? Head over to our DIY Halloween costumes, which show you how to create your dream fancy dress idea.

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Phoebe Burt

Phoebe Burt

Phoebe is an experienced craft writer. As well as writing for craft websites and magazines, Phoebe is a freelance copywriter and content producer with work both in print and online. Her work spans the tech, homes, DIY and small business advice. Aside from content writing, Phoebe’s main passions are travelling and crafting (diamond painting, paint by numbers and embroidery are her favourites). She’s backpacked across South East Asia and recently hit her goal of 30 countries under 30 years old!

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