Let's play a game. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a superhero outfit.
Are you wearing a red, white, and blue bodysuit with a gold headband-cum-tiara?
No worries if you said yes — Wonder Woman is absolutely a worthy Halloween costume. But she's far from the only superheroine who should make your list of All Hallow's Eve contenders. We've dug a little deeper than the usual suspects (though your go-to gals are certainly on the list, too). From Supergirl and She-Hulk to Black Widow and Wasp, there are plenty of badass chicks to for you to channel this year.
You're a wonder woman every day, after all. Take advantage of the one night out of the year you get to masquerade as someone else.
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Harley Quinn
Pigtails? Check. Temporary hair-dye? Check. A slightly insane temperament? Checkmate — that's all you need to channel this Suicide Squad member for the evening. (Also a thought: No need to go wandering around in underwear, suspenders and baby-doll tee if you're not feeling it. It's about about the 'tude with this costume anyway.)
Photo: DC Entertainment.
The Scarlet Witch
No, you probably won't be able to hex anyone just by slipping into a red bodysuit. But a gal's gotta try to find out, right?
Photo: Marvel Comics.
The Bowler
Have you seen Mystery Men? If you haven't, we suggest you treat yourself because it's a truly hilarious spoof on superhero movies. But it also comes complete with this excellent costume idea: Put some streaks in your hair, and then challenge yourself to find a bowling ball with a skull inside it. Bonus: It'll make for delightfully weird decor the other 364 days of the year.
Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures.
Batwoman
A flaming red wig, a black mask and bodysuit and you'll be ready to come when Gotham calls.
Photo: Courtesy of DC Comics.
Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy
Get yourself some rad leather, green body paint, and temporary purple hair dye and you'll be golden. Bonus points if you manage to get Chris Pratt to be your Halloween party date.
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Studios.
Storm from X-Men
Halle Berry played this part with a short silver cropped 'do. But we'd recommend snagging a long white wig and a cape and then standing in front of a fan all night. Costume mission: accomplished.
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Entertainment.
She-Hulk
You won't like her when she's angry. A little green makeup (well, maybe a lot) and an artfully ripped outfit can go a long way.
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Comics.
Black Widow, a.k.a. Natasha Romanova, from The Avengers
If it's good enough for ScarJo, it's good enough for us.
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Studios.
Supergirl
If you're not feeling the full-on costume, just pick up a Superman logo tee and wear it under your normal clothes. If anyone asks, you're in disguise.
Photo: Courtesy of The CW.
Wasp, a.k.a. Janet van Dyne, from The Avengers
You know that pair of fairy wings you've had hanging around since that time you dressed as Tinker Bell in college? Add a black bodysuit and a Beehive hairdo and you're in business.
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Comics.
Elastigirl, a.k.a. Helen Parr, from The Incredibles
Behind every great man is a great woman. But behind every great superhero is often an even more badass superheroine.
Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios.
Aquagirl
In case your Halloween party involves getting into a pool at any point.
Photo: Courtesy of DC Comics.
Captain Marvel, a.k.a. Monica Rambeau / Photon / Pulsar / Spectrum
Warning: If you go as this character, you can't respond to anything other than "Captain Marvel" all evening.
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Comics.
Invisible Woman, a.k.a. Susan "Sue" Storm-Richards
This is the costume to pick if you don't actually want to go out on Halloween. If anyone asks where you were, just tell them that they couldn't see you because you were invisible to the naked eye.
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Comics.
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