Thinking about what to wear for Halloween can be almost as scary as the holiday itself. There are so many choices! Do you want to be something cute or sexy? Funny or frightening? Classic or trendy? The options are endless. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some ideas for scary Halloween costumes for women.

For something classic, try a witch costume. You can go all out with a pointy hat and green makeup, or keep it simple with a black dress and a broom.

If you’re feeling extra creative, try dressing up as a character from a horror movie. You could be Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein’s monster, Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, or Laurie Strode from Halloween.

Or, if you really want to get people’s attention, go as a clown. With their bright colors and eerie smiles, clowns are always a popular choice for Halloween.

Need some spooky inspiration? Check out these 31 scary Halloween costume ideas for women!

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01 | GOTHIC DEMON

02 | MALEFICENT

03 | DEAD FLAPPERS

04 | THE PURGE

05 | OUIJA BOARD

06 | WEDNESDAY ADDAMS

07 | CHUCKY & BRIDE OF CHUCKY

08 | FORTUNE TELLER

09 | CARRIE

10 | JOKER

11 | MEDUSA

12 | VAMPIRE

13 | PENNYWISE

14 | CREEPY DOLLS

15 | HEADLESS WOMAN

16 | JIGSAW

17 | THE DARK NIGHTS JOKER

18 | RED RIDING HOOD

19 | FACE-OFF

20 | MERMAID TRANSFORMATION

21 | DEAD BRIDE

22 | CREEPY CLOWN

23 | WENDY FROM THE SHINING

24 | THE SHINING TWINS

25 | GRUESOME FAST FOOD ICONS

26 | FREDDY KRUEGER

27 | KILLER CLOWN

28 | BLACK BRIDE

29 | VOO-DOO DOLL

30 | BLOODY PROM QUEEN

31 | ANNABELLE