Get spooky this October with the very best Halloween dresses. Halloween themed dresses are a great way to celebrate your favorite holiday this fall without wearing a full-on costume. We’ve gathered a selection of dresses for Halloween for kids and adults that range from cute to downright scary.
Don’t forget to pair your spooky dress with the trendiest polish colors for fall nails.
You’ll make a big entrance with this Retro Pumpkin Cocktail Dress by Topdress. The flared skirt has an eye-catching swish effect with our without a petticoat. The back is accented with a corset for a better fit.
It’s covered so many little Halloweeny pictures but I’m in love with this cute grim reaper. The sweetheart neckline is flattering on anyone and the adjustable halter allows you to have some adjustment in support and neckline. Keep in mind that this dress is 95 percent cotton meaning it doesn’t have any stretch to it so if you’re waffling between sizes on their chart, it’s best to order a size up.
If you want to look matchy, this dress would pair really well with KBShimmer’s new fall color Hey There Pumpkin. I got to test out this shade myself and I’m in love with how vibrant the orange is.
CowCow is one of my favorite brands right now and their Zombie Skater Dress doesn’t disappoint. The hem of the dress shows a hoard of approaching zombies against an apocalyptically colored skyline.
Skater dresses are universally flattering on all body types which is why I love them. CowCow is a very fat-positive brand and offers sizes from extra-small to 5XL. I tend to order one size up when I buy CowCow dresses but they have so much stretch to them I probably don’t have to.
There isn’t a time I’ve been out in a CowCow dress that I wasn’t stopped by strangers to ask where I got it. They’re eye-catching as well as incredibly comfortable. CowCow dresses are machine-washable and machine-dryable.
This Zombie Dress is not for the faint of heart. It’s going to turn heads and it might frighten children–and some adults frankly. But that makes it perfect for Halloween in my opinion.
This highly detailed close-up print of a bloody shredded zombie face is completely unexpected on this sleeveless swing dress and that’s only accentuated by the fact that it’s only printed on one side. The back looks like a plain little black dress and when you turn around, they’re in for a jump scare.
It’s made of polyester fabric so the dress has plenty of stretch to it and has a small zipper closer on the back.
Your little one will love this sweet Pumpkins & Witches Dress which has sizes for ages four to 13 years old. It’s Halloween-themed but it’s also feminine and adorable in a gentle sky blue color.
It’s nice and stretchy to allow for movement and I like the three-quarter length sleeves to keep them warm on fall days when they don’t want to show off their new dress and don’t want to wear their coat. Plus it’s machine washable and dryable.
This Wednesday Adams’ Dress is a little more subtle but also unmistakeable for Adams Family fans. Wear your hair in pigtails and you’ve got an instant costume.
It matches her classic black, long-sleeve dress with an attached white collar. It fits true to size.
Halloween isn’t all horror and gore so celebrate the cuddly aspects of the holiday with this Cute Purple Halloween A-Line Dress. This pastel purple short-sleeve dress is covered in adorable bow-tie-wearing ghosts, friendly frogs, cute cats, and tiny spiders wearing top hats.
Along with all the cutesy creatures, there are illustrations of spell-casting tools like books, mushrooms, crystals, witches brew, potions, and crystal balls. There’s also a bunch of candy because it’s Halloween.
It’s a sweet alternative to the scarier, darker dresses.
Go full gothic drama with Hooded Bat Dress from Dark in Love. This one rides the line between dress and costume in a dramatic and perfectly Halloweeny way.
It’s made of stretchy fabric for a clingy but comfortable fit. The front laces like a corset and the hem of both the skirt and dramatic bell sleeves are scalloped like a bat’s wing.
As if that wasn’t spooky enough, the dress has a hood for a truly dangerous but beautiful creature of the night look.
This Bloody Handprint Dress is going the gory route and I’m here for it. The stark white dress is covered in printed bloody handprints in different sizes and shapes. I like that all the handprints are a realistic size which adds to the creepy factor.
It’s made of stretchy and breathable polyester so you have to worry less about getting the perfect sizing. The skirt as a flare to it to accentuate your hips and creates space for more bloody prints.
If you’re looking for something more flashy, check out this Skeleton Hepburn Dress by Listha. It takes the classic 1950s heart-shaped bust and neckline and turns it into a gothic ribcage and spine. The wide, circle skirt is covered in illustrations of skeletons with a delicate lace hem.
The back of the dress is a lace-up corset for improved fit and an even more gothic look. The skirt is very wide but if you want this type of classic full-skirt look, you’ll want to pick up a crinoline petticoat.
This Haunted Forest Party Dress has a very classic vintage 1950s silhouette but a very untraditional print. The hem is lined with grinning jack-o’-lanterns, black cats, and sinister trees. The skirt is a vibrant orange sky with black moon and flying bats.
This all leads up to a gothic black lace collar. It has a zipper closure at the back of the neck and the rest of the dress is made with stretchy polyester fabric.
If orange isn’t your thing, it’s also available in purple, red, and black.
Get your goth on with this little black Pentagram Dress. The straps on the front of the low-cut dress form the shape of an upsidedown pentagram. The dress is stretchy, clingy, and flattering on a wide variety of body types.
An inverted pentagram is something that tends to be seen as a Satanist symbol. (It’s not but that’s just what it means during Halloween. If you’re interested in what it really means check out the write-up in my article on pentacles necklaces.)
I love the very kid-friendly design of this Jack-O’-Lantern Dress. The black cats, pumpkins, ghosts, and even the spiders look so happy and excited for it to be Halloween. They’re surrounded by candy so who could blame them?
I mean, the ghost is wearing a bow tie. Come on, that’s almost too cute.
It’s made of machine-washable, stretchy polyester fabric and is available in sizes from 2T to extra-large.
Sourpuss clothing, like this Bare Bones Dress has that goth meets rockabilly aesthetic which is just so much fun to rock any time of year but especially during Halloween.
The halter dress is covered in a skull and bat pattern by Mimsy that looks great against a more traditional retro polka dot trim and sweetheart neckline. It’s 95 percent cotton so don’t expect a ton of stretch from this, but if you’re not interested in that cheaper feeling costume-store material, this is a good choice for you.
Plenty of dresses have bones on them but this one has a unique pattern of sections of skeletons along with individual bones. It has skulls, which you’d expect, but also a full arm attached to the shoulder blade and the ribcage with half an arm attached. It makes it seem like they’re skeletons that have been ripped apart and I love that horror movie energy.
It has a flattering A-line skirt and black lace collar for extra drama. Other than the lace neckline, the dress is very stretchy for a comfortable fit. There’s a small zipper closure on the back of the neck to accommodate the lace.
You’re sure to creep some people out with this Swarm of Spiders Dress by CowCow. The skater dress starts out white by the shoulders with scattered black spider webs and spiders but as you get closer to the hem the spiders become denser and bigger until the entire dress turns to black. This one even gives me the willies.
I like the contrast of the very feminine skater style with this hoard of black creepy crawlies. I own several CowCow dresses and love how stretchy, comfortable, and affordable they are.
If you’re more of a colorful person, check this Rainbow Halloween Midi Dress. It’s covered in all the standard Halloween symbols like jack-o’-lanterns, skulls, ghosts, and pointy witches hats but in a bright rainbow gradient. It’s funky and fun.
I have a different print in this midi dress cut and it’s super comfortable, soft, and breathable. There’s some skirt flare but not dramatically making it a good middle ground for A-line dresses.
This Jack-O’-Lantern Dress is a simple design that’s can’t get much more classically Halloween. The black background is studded by the glowing faces of jack-o’-lanterns. Imagine how cool this would look in a dimly look room.
I like that it’s long-sleeved and has a long skirt so it conforms to many office and school dress codes. Plus the fabric is ultra-soft and stretchy to keep you comfortable all day.
For those who like a more friendly, country-style Halloween, check out this Rustic Halloween A-Line Dress. It’s covered in Halloween images but instead of spooky, they look like friends. This ghost has patches on their “sheet,” the pumpkin just looks happy to be here, and the spider has the cutest nubby feet you’ve ever seen.
This would be great for someone who works with little kids or just wants to embrace the lighter side of Halloween. It’s made of ultra-stretchy material to keep you comfortable.
This may look like a regular striped dress but horror movie fans will know right away that it’s a Nightmare on Elm Street Dress. It’s specially printed to replicate Freddy Kreuger’s signature striped sweater, down to the knitted sweater look.
It’s designed and printed right in the United States and is made from stretchy, comfortable polyester fabric.
This Pumpkin Maxi Dress ignores the typical Halloween color palette and goes for a dramatic black and white. It’s head-turning and like nothing anyone else will be wearing.
The low v-neck, tie at the waist, and a slight flare to the skirt create an alluring effect.
This Black Vintage Embroidered Dress by LeaLac is a little more understated but undeniably Halloweeny. It has a black, classic 1950s cute to it but the added lace-up corseting on the sides and embroidered spider and web make it perfect for October.
While it has some stretch to it, this one has fabric that’s a little less costume which classes it up. It has a zipper closure in the back and the corseting on the side is functional and can be used to tighten or loosen the waistline. It’s also available with an embroidered bat.
You’ll turn lots of heads in this Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Dress. It’s officially licensed by Disney so you know the details are perfectly matched to Sally’s dress in the movie.
It’s made of nice stretchy, breathable fabric to keep you comfortable all day. You’ll have adults and children recognizing your dress. Plus, with a little Halloween makeup, you’ve got a costume.
If you’re looking for something simple, comfortable, and not too clingy, check out this Crescent Moon Dress by Restyle Clothing. It has a loose, nightshirt cut made for lounging.
The leisure fit is offset by the bare shoulders and crescent moon cut out with mesh. It’s spooky but casual.
This Kid’s Pumpkin Party Dress will make your little one feel adorably spooky this year. The bow on the front and the frilly sleeves make it look like a princess dress but the print is 100 percent Halloween.
The fabric is quite stretchy so they’ll have plenty of room for movement without worrying about tears and it’s machine washable. If black is a little too dark for you, it also comes in purple and pink.
Sister Amy has an interesting take on the spooky dress with this skater dress that’s printed to look like a sweet and innocent pink polka dot dress covered in blood splatters.
The faux blood has a realistic, almost wet look to it and the faux black belt really sells the illusion of it being a little pink dress. It’s up to you to decide if the person wearing the dress the victim or villain in this slasher flick.
Keep in mind that Sister Amy dresses are stretchy but only have one size so refer to their size chart before buying. I got a Sister Amy dress for Christmas one year and it fits me very well and I tend to buy a medium to large in most skater dresses.
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