Looking for a Halloween costume that starts with "L" doesn't have to be a letdown! From the likable to the legendary, Halloween costumes with the letter "L" offer a lovely mix of classic characters, iconic figures, and niche picks. Whether you're narrowing down options for a themed party or just looking for an outfit that stands out, these costume ideas will have you covered. Let's dive into the letter "L" costumes you won't want to miss!
1. Little Red Riding Hood Costume
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Grandma, what big teeth you have! Most of us are familiar enough with the tale of Little Red Riding Hood to know how it ends. This classic costume idea is perfect for a pair of besties with Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf.
2. Lola Bunny Costume
Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam! How many of us wished we could be as cool as Lola Bunny after watching Space Jam? She was sporty, sexy, and all-around awesome!
3. Luigi Costume
If you love Nintendo, your top pick is likely to be Luigi! The second Mario brother is tall and slim and wears a green shirt under his overalls. Who are you taking along to be your Mario?
4. Lorax Costume
Do you speak for the trees? This environmentally-friendly Dr. Seuss character has spawned a few memes over the years. Whether you wear a purposefully terrible DIY costume or an officially licensed one, you'll get a few giggles at the party.
5. Lord Farquaad Costume
Have you ever wanted to rule over your own fairytale kingdom? Lord Farquaad is an awful ruler, but you can attempt to do better with this Halloween costume. The popular Shrek villain has such an iconic outfit that everyone will know who you are with this Lord Farquaad costume!
6. Ladybug Costume
Do you think some bugs are cute? Ladybugs stand out with their bright red bodies with black spots. Love them or hate them, ladybugs are some of the cutest costumes that start with "L".
7. Luffy Costume
What would you do with nearly infinite stretching powers with the weird side effect that you can't swim anymore? Would your choice be to take to the seas to become the king of the pirates? Well, that's precisely what Luffy does in One Piece!
8. Lilo Costume
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So you want to wear a Disney costume but feel very comfy and unrestricted? Lilo is the perfect character costume for you! She wears a long, comfortable shift dress, an easy, one-piece costume. Bring a friend as Stitch, and your costumes will be a hit!
9. Link Costume
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We already had one classic Nintendo costume, but maybe you're more of a Link person? Link is the protagonist from the Legend of Zelda series. This video game costume pairs well with Zelda, or you can make Navi if you feel creative.
10. Little Bo Peep Costume
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Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them! This classic Mother Goose character has been a part of many childhoods for decades. While she's instantly recognizable by herself, it also makes an excellent group costume idea with any number of friends and family dressed as her sheep.
11. Luke Skywalker Costume
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"I am a Jedi, like my father before me." If you want to take hold of your Jedi heritage, do so with a Luke Skywalker costume! Bring balance to the force and pass on the Jedi teachings as Jedi Master Luke.
12. Lydia Deetz Costume
Classic Halloween movies like Beetlejuice are excellent choices for picking your Halloween costume. (Although they'd also be welcome at costume parties or conventions!) Lydia Deetz was a style icon, whether you prefer her Gothic red wedding dress or her black outfit with the wide-brimmed hat. Just be careful about how many times you say "Beetlejuice."
13. Leprechaun Costume
Get more bang for your buck with a Leprechaun costume! Sure, it fits in as a costume that starts with "L" for your letter party, but you can hang onto it for St. Patrick's Day, too. Do you like to be able to wear your costumes more than once?
14. Lion Costume
Cuddle up in a cozy outfit with this loveable lion costume! The plush fabrics and soft hood will keep you nice and toasty if you expect cold fall weather. (Although you may want to weigh your options if you have hot Halloweens!)
15. Loki Costume
Loki is a tough character to nail down, but that's part of what makes him so fun. He's often the villain, but he does have his heroic moments. Just remember that you have a brother with connections to The Hulk should you step too far out of line!
16. Luna Lovegood Costume
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Always be yourself unless you can be Luna Lovegood. This quirky witch in training made many of us glad to be our unique, quirky selves. Luna Lovegood is also an excellent letter "L" costume idea, featuring the letter in both her first and last name. We love the alliteration!
17. Lifeguard Costume
Have you ever wished you could get paid to sit on the beach all day like a lifeguard? (Of course, there's more to that job, but it looks so good some days.) Live your idealized beach life with a fun lifeguard costume!
18. Lobster Costume
Cute and cuddly animals are fine, but you can embrace the chaos with a silly lobster costume. If this is your favorite letter "L" costume idea, we fully expect you to hit the dance floor so you can shake your lobster tail and click those claws in style.
19. Leia Costume
Leia Organa is an iconic Star Wars character and an excellent choice for movie characters that start with "L." It looks like their mom had a favorite letter for her baby's name because Luke is her brother! Were you prepared for that bombshell when it dropped in Return of the Jedi?
20. Leonardo Costume
Do you know how to tell the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles apart? Leonardo is the leader, and he wields dual swords. Also, his color is blue. Let's go, team!
21. Leopard Costume
Why have one big cat costume at your fingertips when you can have two? Leopards are well known for their bold spotted patterns. However, they are not to be confused with jaguars, cheetahs, ocelots, and other spotted cats. Do you love leopard print?
22. Lamb Costume
Admittedly, a lamb is just a young sheep. While it's perhaps a bit of a stretch, you can still pull it off to complete your letter "L" Halloween costume requirement.
23. Lavagirl Costume
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Watching Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D is a rite of passage for some people. It was weird with uncanny, rudimentary 3D elements that are much more realistic today, but there's nostalgia tied to it nonetheless. Get a Lavagirl costume and help save Planet Drool!
24. Leeloo Costume
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It's not easy being a Supreme Being. (Especially when the world is at stake!) Leeloo was sent to Earth to be the Fifth Element so Evil could be destroyed once and for all. Her iconic bandage outfit will turn some heads, but you can also wear other outfits, like her harness costume, for a less revealing option.
25. Legolas Costume
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Fantasy fans will be excited to hear that Legolas from The Lord of the Rings is a letter "L" costume idea. We hope you're ready to show off your luxurious locks of long blond hair! Don't forget to come equipped with a bow and your favorite movie quotes.
26. Lumiere Costume
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Be our guest and pick a Lumiere costume for Halloween! This classic Disney character pairs well with his buddy Coggsworth, so grab a friend and create a nostalgic duo costume. You can always wear them again to your next comic convention.
27. Llama Costume
Avoid the drama and be a llama! Silly animal costumes are so much fun to wear, and there's no pressure to act in character. You'll be plenty warm for chilly trick-or-treating escapades with the kids!
28. Lemon Costume
Don't be sour about drawing the letter "L" for your letter party costume—be a lemon! (Lime works just as well.) Being a lemon by yourself is fine, but you can also create fun combinations with other costumes.
29. Leonardo da Vinci Costume
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Discover creativity with a Leonardo da Vinci costume! This Renaissance polymath has quite a legacy to his name. He was an accomplished painter and is usually credited with sparking the High Renaissance period. He made diagrams for several machines, including flying machines that were far ahead of their time, and has discoveries in other vocations.
30. Light Fury Costume
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The dragon design in How to Train Your Dragon is top-notch! While you could be a dragon rider, nothing stops you from being a dragon. The light fury is another dragon species similar to Toothless, which comes in pure white. Who are you taking along as Toothless?
31. Lotso Costume
It's hard to find a villain cuddlier than Lotso. (Which is short for Lots-o'-Huggin Bear.) This strawberry-scented sadist projects his experiences onto other toys in Toy Story 3, ruling Sunnyside Daycare with an iron fist. Pair other Toy Story toys with this Lotso costume for the coolest Pixar group costume!
32. Lucario Costume
Gotta wear 'em all! The collectible nature of Pokémon gives you a vast variety of creatures. However, a few of them stand above the rest. Lucario may not be one of the starter Pokémon, but it has such a cool design that it has resonated deeply with Pokémon fans.
33. Lucy Costume
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Lipstick taser! Lucy Wilde is a member of the Anti-Villain League (or AVL) who loves to shout the name of her super-gadgets. While trying to recruit Gru to the organization, she falls in love with him, and they end up getting married and sharing Gru's adoptive children. She's definitely a cool mom!
34. Lady Tremaine Costume
Lady Tremaine is one of those Disney Villains who doesn't seem too scary at first until you give her a closer look. She doesn't have delusions of worldwide dominance or a need for revenge. However, she is more than comfortable hurting close family to get ahead. What would have happened if one of her daughters became the kingdom's new princess?
35. Luisa Costume
Which Encanto song was your favorite? It's so hard to pick, but we admit that Luisa's song, "Surface Pressure", goes hard. Every member of the Madrigal family has a special gift, except for Mirabel, and Luisa has the gift of super-strength. What would you do if you were as strong as Luisa?
36. Lemur Costume
When people refer to lemurs, they usually refer to the ring-tailed lemur, a species of lemur that we have seen a few times in pop culture. (Think about King Julian from Madagascar and the comedy movie Fierce Creatures!) However, you can show off your fantastic knowledge of lemurs while wearing a lemur costume!
37. Luca Costume
Luca is a sea monster kid who learns to love life on the surface and sets a personal goal of owning a Vespa. Luca and his friend, Alberto, discover that they turn into humans when they're dry, so they go on excursions into the nearby port town. This adorable Pixar film may not be a massive franchise like some of the others, but it's a niche film that makes for a fun (and friendly) sea monster costume.
38. Luna Girl Costume
In the PJ Masks series, the kids fight crime at night undetected. However, evil is also afoot at night. Luna Girl is one of the villains of the PJ Masks series, who uses a moon-shaped device to control things. She also has a swarm of luna moths who aid her.
39. Leslie Knope Costume
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Hopefully, you love waffles and whipped cream! TV show character Leslie Knope has a sweet tooth a mile wide and an unparalleled passion for her job. If you wear a Leslie Knope costume, your best accessory is your positive attitude!
40. Lighthouse Costume
There are unique costume ideas, and then there are the ones that are so out there that you wonder what gave someone that idea in the first place. A lighthouse costume feels like a strange choice for most people, but you're practically guaranteed to be the only one at your Halloween party. You take all the points for originality!
41. Luna Costume
Have you ever wondered how many people named their black cat "Luna" after the kitty in Sailor Moon? Luna may look like a regular cat, but she is a talking cat with powers who equips and advises the Sailor Scouts. Unlike most black cats, she has bright red eyes and a crescent moon on her forehead.
42. Ludo Costume
Jim Henson's Labyrinth gave us a fantastic collection of unique creatures, including the loveable horned giant Ludo. This Ludo costume may make you warm and fuzzy, but unfortunately, it will not give you his ability to summon rocks.
43. Loch Ness Monster Costume
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What is your favorite cryptid? It depends on who you ask, but the Loch Ness Monster is a classic Scottish cryptid that appeared in 1933. Nicknamed Nessie, the most famous alleged sighting of the monster was captured in a photograph resembling a long-necked dinosaur head in the water.
44. Louis Costume
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Have you ever held onto a dream that felt silly to other people? Louis the Alligator always wanted to be a jazz musician with the other humans he could hear in town, but he frequently scared people away. He desperately wants to be human, so he doesn't scare potential listeners (or other musicians) away. Thankfully, he gets to live his dream at Tiana's restaurant at the end of the movie!
45. Laa-Laa Costume
Do you love kids' TV show mascots? They're always silly and unexpected, especially when doing uncharacteristic things like attending a Halloween party or running around at a pop culture convention. What would you love to do while wearing a Laa-Laa costume?
With so many noteworthy "N" costumes to consider, you're sure to find one that suits your Halloween style perfectly! From noble heroes to notorious villains, your choices are as endless as they are exciting. Embrace the letter party energy this Halloween and let your creativity shine. Get ready to be noticed in your next "N" costume adventure!
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