Embrace spooky season and look amazing doing it.
This year, instead of throwing on cheap a one-size-fits-nobody outfit from a plastic bag, try something that actually highlights what makes you glow.
While you're at it, you should also skip the trashy halloween pop-up store and head straight for the thrift. Colors that align with your season, will elevate a thrifted piece or even a last-minute DIY moment.
Below, are Halloween costume ideas based on all 12 color seasons with tips on what to wear, what to look for when thrifting, and how to make it your own.
Light Spring
Your Vibe: Bright, soft, and fresh-faced
Your Palette: Light peach, mint, ivory, soft yellow, clear coral
- Costume Ideas: Garden fairy, 90s angel, Vintage flower child
- Glow-Up Tip: Sheer shimmer, baby pink blush, and layered pastels
- Thrifting Tip: Look for flowy fabrics in sherbet shades and cotton
Warm Spring (True Spring)
Your Vibe: Golden, glowing, joyful
Your Palette: Warm coral, golden yellow, grass green, turquoise, ivory
- Costume Ideas: Sun goddess, Harvest nymph, Nature fairy
- Glow-Up Tip: Gold-toned highlighter and a bright coral lip
- Thrifting Tip: Focus on warm, sunny colors, anything that feels like spring in fabric form
Bright Spring (Clear Spring)
Your Vibe: Bold, punchy, playful
Your Palette: Hot pink, aqua, bright white, clear red, lemon yellow
- Costume Ideas: Disco ghost, Barbie with an edge, Technicolor butterfly
- Glow-Up Tip: A shiny lip and unexpected eyeliner like teal or violet
- Thrifting Tip: Think bold color blocking and anything that looks like it belongs under a disco ball
Light Summer
Your Vibe: Airy, cool, elegant
Your Palette: Soft lavender, icy blue, pale pink, dove gray
- Costume Ideas: Ice fairy, Glam ghost in chiffon, Vintage doll
- Glow-Up Tip: Dusty rose cheeks and a soft lavender eye
- Thrifting Tip: Shop for soft, powdery tones in silky or sheer materials
Cool Summer (True Summer)
Your Vibe: Refined, graceful, quietly confident
Your Palette: Mauve, periwinkle, soft navy, raspberry, silver
- Costume Ideas: Elf queen, Moonlit mermaid, Enchanted librarian
- Glow-Up Tip: Mauve lipstick and a cool-toned shimmer eye
- Thrifting Tip: Look for flowing silhouettes in muted jewel tones
Soft Summer
Your Vibe: Muted, romantic, dreamy
Your Palette: Dusty rose, soft blue, taupe, cool mauve, muted plum
- Costume Ideas: Gentle spirit, Ghostly poet, Layered witch
- Glow-Up Tip: Cool tones with a soft glow
- Thrifting Tip: Stick to washed-out, lived-in looking pieces with a vintage feel
Soft Autumn
Your Vibe: Warm, cozy, grounded
Your Palette: Olive, camel, warm taupe, dusty orange, soft moss
- Costume Ideas: Cozy witch, Autumn forest creature, Candlelit ghost
- Glow-Up Tip: Peach tones and a warm brown eye
- Thrifting Tip: Knitwear, earth-toned skirts, and oversized pieces that feel like fall
Warm Autumn (True Autumn)
Your Vibe: Vibrant, earthy, bold
Your Palette: Mustard, terracotta, rust, olive, warm cream
- Costume Ideas: Pumpkin queen, Woodland sorceress, Luxe werewolf
- Glow-Up Tip: Bronzed skin with copper eyeshadow and terracotta lipstick
- Thrifting Tip: Go for textures like suede, corduroy, and rich tones
Deep Autumn (Dark Autumn)
Your Vibe: Sultry, rich, magnetic
Your Palette: Deep teal, burnt orange, maroon, forest green, gold
Costume Ideas: Sea siren, Mysterious villain, Modern witch
Glow-Up Tip: Bold brows and metallic eyes
Thrifting Tip: Hunt for dramatic, statement pieces in moody hues
Cool Winter (True Winter)
Your Vibe: Crisp, polished, high contrast
Your Palette: Icy pink, cobalt, pure white, black, fuchsia
- Costume Ideas: Ice queen, Vampire with polish, Minimalist phantom
- Glow-Up Tip: Fuchsia lipstick or icy blue liner for contrast
- Thrifting Tip: Think high-contrast staples — black, white, silver, bold pink
Dark Winter (Deep Winter)
Your Vibe: Bold, moody, captivating
Your Palette: Jet black, wine red, deep emerald, icy silver, dark purple
- Costume Ideas: Gothic royal, Fashion-forward vampire, Dragon queen
- Glow-Up Tip: Deep berry lip with silver shimmer
- Thrifting Tip: Reach for dramatic pieces with sharp edges and moody jewel tones
Bright Winter (Clear Winter)
Your Vibe: Striking, cool, high-glam
Your Palette: Magenta, icy turquoise, black, optic white, true red
- Costume Ideas: Neon sorceress, Modern devil, Rave fairy
- Glow-Up Tip: Glossy cherry lip and bold eyeliner
- Thrifting Tip: Seek out pieces that pop — satin, sequins, and anything that looks like it demands a spotlight
Real Talk
You don’t need an expensive costume to make Halloween work. Whether you’re getting dressed up or just dipping a toe into the spooky season spirit, your season can help you thrift smarter, glow harder, and maybe even see your closet in a new way.
Get Your Glow Guide
Not sure of your season yet? The Glow Guide gives you a clear, personal color roadmap so you can shop smarter and love what you own.
