19 Iconic Lesbians You Should Dress Up As For Halloween

Looking for an iconic lesbian to be for Halloween?

Look no further. We're here to help make your Halloween even gayer with these fantastically queer costume ideas that will have all the girls swooning. After all, isn't that the real point of Halloween? Lesbihonest.

Josie or PJ ('Bottoms')

Pay tribute to the most irreverent lesbian comedy of the year by dressing up as one of the anti-heroes of Bottoms this Halloween.

What you'll need: A cast and sling for Josie, a little Dutch boy fit if you're pulling a PJ, along with the ability to brace yourself for a solid punch.

Anne Lister ('Gentleman Jack')

Dress up as the first modern lesbian this year by donning a top hat and humming a jaunty tune to yourself as you constantly prove how much smarter you are than all the men you encounter.

What you’ll need: A top hat, a billowing black coat, a sharp walking stick, a passible British accent, and a beautiful woman on your arm.

Nicole Haught ('Wynonna Earp')

If you’re feeling like a badass and want the world to know it, Officer Haught is your girl this season.

What you’ll need: A cop uniform, a fake gun, very read hair, and an unwavering crush on Waverly Earp.

Elena Alvarez ('One Day at a Time')

Elena may still be figuring out who she is, but anyone who’s ever seen One Day at a Time will be able to recognize any one of Elena’s super freaking gay outfits. And if they can’t figure out who you are because they haven’t watched it yet, fangirling out and making them watch it RIGHT NOW is totally an Elena thing to do.

What you’ll need: Nerdy glasses, a burning desire to dismantle the patriarchy, and absolutely, definitely not a dress.

Amy Bradshaw ('D.E.B.S.')

Although you may get mistaken for a member of t.A.T.u. by less film-inclined sapphics, a D.E.B.S. costume is still a pretty iconic look for any year.

What you'll need: Cute skirt, cute blouse, cute tie, and a set of glittery pink handcuffs for when you find your very own Lucy Diamond.

Theodora Crain ('The Haunting of Hill House')

The Haunting of Hill House provides so much spooky inspiration, but showing up to a party dressed as the brooding and closed off Theo Crain is a simple but certain costume win.

What you’ll need: Long black gloves. Literally, that’s the costume.

Santana Lopez ('Glee')

Glee may have been off the air for a few years now, but Santana Lopez is still the baddest bitch to have ever walked the halls of William McKinley High School.

What you’ll need: Cheerios Santana is always a solid choice, but if you want to think outside of the box, “Smooth Criminal” Santana, complete with blazer, fedora, and pipes to blow The Flash right out of his uniform, will show everyone this lesbian’s not messing around. You can skip the slushie facial.

Greta Gill ('A League of Their Own')

A League of Their Own may have been taken from us too soon, but you can still celebrate your love of the game with a nod to Greta this Halloween.

What you'll need: Opt for either a Rockford Peaches uniform or keep things more simple with a midriff-baring polo shirt, high-waisted pants, a cap, and some baseball gear.

Carol Aird ('Carol')

Carol may be a little 2015, but you can never go out of style with a classic.

What you’ll need: A fur coat, a piercing stare, and a pair of gloves you’re ready to part with once you’ve laid eyes on the girl of your dreams.

Hayley Kiyoko

Fictional characters are fun, but why not step into the shoes of Lesbian Jesus herself?

What you’ll need: You’ve got quite a few Hayleys to choose from — schoolgirl Hayley (“I Wish”), Hawaiian shirt Hayley (“Curious”), or our personal fave, swagger Hayley (“Feelings”) — but whichever you go with, just make sure you’ve got a boatload of bras hanging off of you.

Bette Porter ('The L Word')

The L Word is back, and what better way to celebrate by dressing up as one of the OGs? If no-nonsense Bette isn’t your jam, you could always go as fuckboi Shane, fun-loving Alice, or any of the other 3200 queer ladies that graced our screens during the first run of the show.

What you’ll need: A suit, a withering glare, and the readiness to go toe-to-toe with literally anyone over censorship.

Robin Buckley ('Stranger Things')

The Scoops Ahoy outfits worn by Robin and Steve in season three of Stranger Things have become pretty iconic, plus you'll be totally prepared to fight monsters from the Upside-Down—or at least Russian spies—in gear like this.

What you'll need: An ice cream shop twist on a sailor's uniform and a brick of a walkie talkie. Bonus points for the white board to make fun of Steve, but you can skip the truth serum.

Nan Astley ('Tipping the Velvet')

Just about every millennial lesbian has seen Tipping the Velvet, one of the few positive portrayals of being a lesbian on TV in the early '00s. Nan Astley made her living dressing up as a boy all while figuring out she mostly just wanted to kiss girls, which is such a gay mood.

What you’ll need: An old timey suit and hat, some cigarettes, and a rose to pass along to your sweetheart.

Tara Thornton ('True Blood')

True Blood’s Tara was always seriously getting the short end of the stick, but she made it a lot longer than we expected. But if you dress up like her, make sure you’re ready with any number of witty comebacks for everyone who’s annoying the hell out of you.

What you’ll need: A jacket and a well-earned chip on your shoulder — fangs are optional.

Megan Rapinoe

Ready to be the MVP of whatever party you show up to? Then it’s time to throw on that soccer jersey and strike a winning pose like Megan Rapinoe.

What you’ll need: A #15 jersey, pink or purple hair, and a big ole trophy for good measure.

Sister Beatrice ('Warrior Nun')

If you're looking for an excuse to go for more of a medieval vibe this Halloween, look no further than Warrior Nun's Sister Beatrice.

What you'll need: A true cosplay craftswoman might want to throw together some chain mail and tiny strappy belts for Beatrice's action look, but a nun's habit suitable for The Order of the Cruciform Sword will also do the trick.

Quiet Ann ('Claws')

Feeling anti-social but still have to go out? No problem. Taking on the role of Claws’ Quiet Ann gives you an excuse to say absolutely no words to anyone if you so desire. It’s the perfect introvert costume, and you’ll still look totally hot.

What you’ll need: Baggy clothes, braids, some temporary tats, and a beat up baseball bat.

Laura Dern on 'Ellen'

Yeah, Ellen coming out on her sitcom back in 1997 was a big deal, but let’s not forget that Laura Dern guest starring as a lesbian helped her do it, and her career stalled as a result. Dern’s Susan was an out and proud lesbian TV producer who helped Ellen come to terms with herself, and tbh, totally the real hero of the iconic episode.

What you’ll need: A white suit and a brand new toaster oven.