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25 Sexy Halloween Costumes For Women Who Don't Want To Show It All

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Modest But Sexy Halloween Costumes For Women

There’s a reason we loved dressing up as kids.

It gave us a chance to get away from reality and be the person we wished we could be: an astronaut, a ballerina, a princess, a fairy, a scientist or a superhero. It inspired you to be regal, smart, brave, strong and all things awesome!

As we get older, however, it becomes less socially acceptable to dress up every day — but that only makes it more fun!

We love it when we get an excuse to dress up, and what better excuse than Halloween? The best Halloween costume ideas are unique, clever, and apparently, sexy.

Every year, new sexy Halloween costumes hit the market, with some so ridiculous it seems costume distributors can make just about any object 'sexy.'

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However, not all of us want to wear a sexy Halloween costume every single year. Why can’t we wear a nurse’s outfit that actually covers our boobs and butt? The last time I saw a nurse, I’m pretty sure she was mostly dressed — but maybe that’s just me.

There is no reason why you can’t look sexy in a costume without having to look like you are in an issue of Playboy.

Whether it’s because of your religious beliefs, your personal preference, or you have a work function to attend, there are plenty of sexy yet modest Halloween costumes for women out there for you to choose from.

Whether you prefer a ready-made costume or prefer DIY Halloween costume projects, dressing modestly will not stop you from having the hottest costume ever!

Need some suggestions? Here are 25 Halloween costumes that are both modest and totally sexy!

1. Wonder Woman

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Rubie's Costume DC Comics Wonder Woman T-Shirt With Cape And Headband Red: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

2. Alice in Wonderland

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Disguise Costumes Classic Alice Deluxe Costume (Adult): Check prices and reviews on Amazon

3. BB-8 from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Rubie's Women's Star Wars Episode Vii: the Force Awakens Deluxe Bb-8 Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

4. Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Star Wars The Force Awakens Adult Rey Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

5. Belle from Beauty and the Beast

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California Costumes Women's Classic Beauty Fairytale Princess Long Dress Gown: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

6. Captain America

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Captain America Women's Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

7. Cruella DeVil from 101 Dalmatians

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Dreamgirl Women's Dalmatian Diva: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

8. Catwoman

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Secret Wishes Women's Dark Knight Rises Adult Catwoman Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

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9. Where's Waldo

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Spirit Halloween Adult Where's Waldo Costume - Wenda - Officially Licensed: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

10. 1950's woman

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Adult Poodle Skirt with Musical Note printed Scarf Light Pink by Kidcostumes: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

11. A cupcake

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Rasta Imposta Cupcake Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

12. Esmerelda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Rubie's The Hunchback of Notre-Dame — Esmeralda Costume — Teen/Women's Standard Size: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

13. A Pink Lady from Grease

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Pink Ladies Jacket Grease Costume Jacket Officially Licensed: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

14. Disney's Tiana

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iCos Girl Hand Sewing Princess Tiana Dress Embroidery Layered Costume Party Ball Gown: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

15. Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

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Rubie's Costume Women's Wizard Oz Adult Dorothy Dress Hair Bows: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

16. Minnie Mouse

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Disney Disguise Women's Red Minnie Mouse Classic Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

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17. The Joker

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Charades DC Comics Joker Women's Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

18. A pirate

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Haorugut Pirate Costume Women Wench Pirate Costumes: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

19. The Eleventh Doctor from Doctor Who

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elope Eleventh Doctor Women's Costume Jacket: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

20. A mermaid

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Diamond keep it Women's Mermaid Fish Scale Printing Full-Length Leggings: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

21. Little Red Riding Hood

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Soyoekbt Women's Little Red Riding Hood Costume Halloween Cloak Cosplay: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

22. Pikachu from Pokemon

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Rubie's Women's Pokemon Pikachu Costume Dress: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

23. Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad

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Rubie's Women's Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Costume Kit: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

24. A Hogwarts student

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Suit Yourself Gryffindor Dress for Women, Harry Potter Halloween Costume, Standard: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

25. Snow White

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Leg Avenue Women's Classic Snow White Costume: Check prices and reviews on Amazon

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Estee Kahn is a writer and book lover from New York City with a passion for all things romantic and whose writing focuses on love, relationships, friendships and emotional health. Find her on Twitter for more.

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