I’ve never really been a big fan of horror related things. The scary decorations, haunted houses, or creepy movie marathons, but the one thing I do love about Halloween? You can dress up as anything or anyone you want.
Halloween doesn’t always have to mean scary costumes or dark makeup. For me, it’s another reason to play dress-up, get creative, and express my soft and dreamy side. Whether you’re going out with friends, attending a fall event, or just taking photos for fun, it’s the perfect time to romanticize fashion in your own way.
I guess I’ve always loved dressing up (if you know me, that’s nothing new lol), but Halloween gives me an excuse to go all out, whether it’s something dreamy, magical, or just downright cute.
So, here are some of my favorite cute and easy Halloween costume ideas that are totally aesthetic and perfect for anyone who prefers cozy, pretty, and Pinterest-worthy looks over spooky ones.
🌸 Garden Deity / Forest Nymph 🌸
This one’s probably the easiest to recreate and gives that soft, ethereal Pinterest vibe. I wore a peach dress with flowy bell ¾ sleeves that moved beautifully in the wind, paired with a simple flower crown. You can pick any pastel or white flowy dress, then add floral accessories or fairy-like jewelry for that nymph goddess look.
🪻 Style tip: Use shimmery makeup and loose curls or a braided half-up hairstyle to complete the “enchanted forest” feel.
🎀 K-Drama School Girl 🎀
I wore this look at Lotte World, where you can rent school uniforms similar to those seen in your favorite K-Dramas. Mine was a pink school uniform with a pleated skirt and bow tie. Total main-character energy! Even though you’re not in Korea, don’t worry — you can easily recreate the look with a pastel blazer, pleated skirt, and ribbon bow. Add cute socks and loafers to complete the uniform aesthetic.
💌 Perfect for: anyone who loves that soft academic, “Study Date” vibe.
🎎 Hanbok Princess 🎎
If you want a costume that feels elegant and cultural, try dressing up in a hanbok. It’s one of the most stunning looks you can wear for Halloween. My photos were taken at Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you can rent traditional hanboks, and I wore a white top with a pink skirt and a small purple bag. It honestly made me feel like a princess from the Joseon era.
This might not be the easiest outfit to move around in since hanboks are long and layered, but it’s perfect for cozy gatherings, themed photoshoots, or even a quiet dinner night.
⭐️ Style tip: Choose pastel tones and soft makeup with a glowy finish to match the hanbok’s romantic vibe. It’s the perfect way to blend culture and fairytale in one look.
🧚♀️ Tinkerbell 🧚♀️
This one’s super cutesy and flirty! I wore a custom green dress with floral embellishments, but you can easily recreate it with a simple green dress, some fairy wings, and a flower hair accessory. Add a high bun, sparkly blush, and a dash of glitter and you’ll totally embody that pixie-core charm.
✨ I wore this during a themed party with the Davao Bloggers Society!
🌼 Jane from Tarzan 🌼
Another one from a DBS party! This is where I won a couple of awards for my blog and was crowned as the “Favorite Social Media Authority.” A little brag there lol but yeah back to the main point. I had this outfit custom-made too, but you can easily DIY it: a yellow top and shorts set, a purple ribbon scarf, and brown boots. For props, I used my We Bare Bears (Grizz!) plushie, turned it into a “bag” using a strap, just for that explorer-safari vibe. It looked so fun and creative in photos!
👜 Style tip: Add binoculars or a small satchel bag for detail. It ties the whole explorer look together.
🌙 Sailor Chibi Moon 🌙
I picked Sailor Chibi Moon because obviously she’s pink and small (like me lol). This was a custom-made costume, but you can DIY it too: a white top with a pink sailor collar, a pink ribbon, and a pleated skirt. I even DIY’d my circle bag into Luna-P using art supplies at home. It turned out so cute!
💖 Perfect for: Anime lovers or anyone who wants to show off their soft magical girl side.
👠 Cinderella (Hard!) 👠
If you want to go full fairytale mode. This is it! I wore this for my 18th birthday (my debut), which had a Disney theme where I was Cinderella and my guests dressed up as Disney characters. My gown was a modern twist on Cinderella’s metallic grey dress, soft, sparkly, and voluminous. Not exactly a walk-around-town outfit, but perfect for photos or a themed ball.
🩵 Fun fact: I even have pictures of me “leaving” my shoe on the stairs for the full fairytale moment.
🎃 Bonus Throwback 🎃
My cousins and I grew up dressing up during Halloween too, since our family loved hosting parties with costume contests. I never really joined the “scary” ones. I just wanted to be pretty and girly. Here’s a throwback photo of me as a “pretty” white lady (not scary at all lol).
🎠 Final Thoughts 🎠
As you can see, most of these weren’t even from Halloween parties, but that’s the fun of it! Dressing up doesn’t have to be limited to one night of the year. It’s about expressing yourself, having fun, and creating memories (and photos) that make you smile later on.
And honestly, I’ll always choose pretty over scary. Till next time! 👻💗
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