38 Halloween Costume Ideas For Women That Don't Suck

Don't want to be a sexy judge or a brain surgeon babe for halloween? Me neither. Check out my list of awesome things you can dress up as this halloween, that can be as sexy or not sexy as you like.

Don't want to be a sexy hamburger for halloween? I've got you covered. Let's get our #VeganFeministHalloween on!

Awesome Real Life Women

Dr. Emily Stowe

First Female Canadian Doctor and Lifelong Women's Rights Activist

Queen Elizabeth II

Longest Reigning UK Monarch

Beyonce

'nuff said.

Jane Austen

Renowned Novelist

Florence Nightingale

Nurse whose writings sparked worldwide health care reform.

Diana Ross

A talented, independent, woman. Plus, her style was killer!

Queen Victoria

Credited with Britain's great age of industrial expansion, economic progress, and empire. Ascended at age 18.

Amelia Earhart

First female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Rosa Parks

An incredibly courageous woman who serves as an inspiration to many.

Vittoria Colonna

Successful Italian Poet

Madonna

The epitome of girl power.

Mary Pickford

A Canadian pioneer in early Hollywood and a significant figure in the development of film acting.

Oprah

A successful, intelligent, woman who has made herself an empire!

Ada Byron Lovelace

English mathematician and writer and the first computer programmer.

Marlene Dietrich

German-born superstar and one of the highest paid actresses of her era.

Stevie Nicks

An incredible musician with a perfect style for halloween... witch costume, anyone?

Miley Cyrus

Representing a new generation of feminism, Miley shows us how being yourself doesn't have to be boring.

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Fictional Characters that Rock

Mulan

The most badass of Disney princesses.

River Song from Doctor Who

The only person who's a match for the Doctor, River doesn't let gender norms hold her back!

Merida

The fiery haired archer from Brave is a strong, independent woman and a princess.

Kaylee from Firefly

Kind, brave, strong, and not afraid to get her hands dirty. Kaylee rocks!

Buffy

A strong female rolemodel for a whole generation of women. Plus, that 90s hair is killer.

Katniss Everdeen

Yet another awesome archer. I may be biased, having taken archery at camp as a child. #trendsetter

Catwoman

Ok, so catwoman is technically a sexy kitty. But she's also independent, smart, strong, and super cool.

Miss Frizzle

The adventurous and super smart teacher from The Magic Schoolbus is a unique and awesome choice!

Storm

Or Rogue, or Jean Grey, or any of the many badass female xmen characters!

Rosie the Riveter

A cultural icon in the USA, representing the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II

Carmen Sandiego

Carmen Sandiego made girls everywhere want to conquer the world.

Delores Van Cartier from Sister Act

She's kind, she's funny, and she knows exactly who she is. Plus, wearing red pumps with a nun's habit is the best of both worlds - sexy and utterly comfortable!

Game of Thrones Women

There are so many incredible options with these strong ladies!

Make A Statement

Voice of the Animals

Go as a cow, pig, or chicken and carry a sign with what they would say if they could!

Oil Spill

Bring attention to this deadly issue by covering yourself in what looks like oil. Doubles as a sexy costume, as you are technically a girl in a bikini..

Uterus

Get the conversation going - my uterus, my choice!

Global Warming

Remind everyone that our environment is still in peril with this fun DIY costume!

Skinned Animal

"Here's the rest of your leather/fur coat."

Birth Control

Celebrate our ability to choose when and how we get pregnant with this seriously awesome halloween costume.

PETA Campaign: "All Animals Have The Same Parts"

Remember those PETA ads of women with all of the cuts of meat written on them? This costume is the perfect combination of sexiness and awareness.

Vagina

Because vaginas are cool. And sexy. Win-win.

See something that sparks your creativity? Great! Be sure to tag me (@elizabethturn) and use the hashtag #VeganFeministHalloween so I can see all of your amazing costumes!

Until next time,