Are you ready for your next costume party? These letter "R" costumes are as regal as they are radical! You can party in a Renaissance costume or as a raccoon or Regina George. There's really no stopping you from picking something you'd like. Reasons why you might choose a costume that starts with "R" include letter parties or just because you want a challenge. It doesn't really matter why—we can show you just how incredible these letter "R" costumes can be!
1. Renaissance Costume
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Do you love going to Renaissance Fairs? You might have the perfect costume that starts with "R". (Or if you don't, you now have a better excuse to attend the festival.) Lords and ladies are some of the more recognizable Renaissance costumes, but you can dress like a commoner if you like a comfier outfit.
2. Robin Costume
| Arkham Robin Costume | Child Teen Titans Robin | Kids' Robin Costume | Teen Titans Robin |
Where would Batman be without Robin? His incredibly acrobatic sidekick is a superhero in his own right. Batman takes several Robins under his wing, so there are several styles of Robin costumes to consider. Do you prefer Teen Titans Robin or perhaps Arkham Robin? If you wear a Robin costume, don't forget your dynamic duo counterpart, Batman!
3. Rapunzel Costume
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Any excuse to be a Disney Princess is good enough for us! Rapunzel has a pretty purple and pink dress and extremely long blond hair. This letter "R" costume is excellent for women and girls, not to mention toddlers and babies! Your life can begin as a Disney Princess anytime you want with these Rapunzel costume dresses!
4. Raven Costume
| Teen Titans Raven Costume | Kids' Raven Costume |
Azarath metrion zinthos! Sometimes you need a magic phrase when you're a superhero with magical powers. Raven was a break-out star in 2003's Teen Titans. (Ironically, the team was led by Robin, who you probably bumped into early on this list!) This cool superhero costume is a welcome sight on Halloween and any comic convention.
5. Rabbit Costume
| Thumper Rabbit Costume | Child Rabbit | Kids' White Rabbit Dress | Men's Sexy Rabbit |
Some costumes give you a ton of options, such as rabbit costumes. You can be a regular rabbit or choose a famous rabbit from pop culture—Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh, Thumper from Bambie, Roger Rabbit, and more! And don't let anyone give you the runaround if your costume is really a rabbit or a bunny. This is all in good fun!
6. Rock Star Costume
| KISS Starchild Costume | Child Sequin Singer | Kids' 80s Rock Star | Madonna Costume |
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Are you ready to rock? Dress as your favorite rock star, or throw together some wild clothing and wigs to DIY your own rock star look. Music legends like Madonna and KISS are hilariously recognizable by an older crowd, but this costume idea that starts with "R" can also be fun for the kids. Grab an inflatable guitar or a prop microphone and sing the night away!
7. Rainbow Costume
| Adult Rainbow Dress | Child Rainbow Unicorn | Kids' Rainbow Costume | Adult Rainbow Suit |
Are you looking for a costume that's colorful and cute? Be a rainbow! These sweet rainbow costumes have many options, including rainbow-colored unicorns, skeletons, and more. Of course, nothing is stopping you from being Rainbow-named characters like Rainbow Dash or Rainbow Fish. Be the best rainbow you can be!
8. Ringmaster Costume
| Plus Size Ringsmaster | Kids' Skeleton Ringmaster | Child Ringmaster Costume | Sexy Sequin Ringmaster |
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages—get ready for the best ringmaster costumes around! If you enjoy vintage circus vibes or freak show festivities, you'll love these ringmaster costumes for adults and kids. There are many options, from the basic to the deluxe, sexy, scary, and more. You'll feel like the star of the show this Halloween!
9. Red Riding Hood Costume
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Fans of classic fairy tales will be happy to hear that Red Riding Hood costumes work perfectly for the letter "R"! There are quite a few costumes for girls and women, from the adorable and high-fantasy to darker fairy tale costumes. Don't be afraid to style them the way you want!
10. Rat Costume
| Sewer Rat Costume | Toddler R.O.U.S. | Child Remy Costume | Adult Remy |
Much like the rabbits earlier, you have several fun options for rat costumes! There's nothing like a scruffy sewer rat costume, and we're pretty sure the R.O.U.S. is related to rats. Then we have Remy the Rat from Ratatouille, the best chef rat around!
11. Robot Costume
| Adult Robot Costume | Baby Robot Dress | Kids' Robot Costume | Women's Cyborg Costume |
Embrace the future of our new robot overlords with these robot costumes for kids and adults. Shiny metallic fabrics and antennas make your costume obvious to other partygoers. However, you can choose between classic or modern robots and cyborgs. And you don't have to embrace the three laws of robotics to enjoy these robot costumes!
12. Rosa Parks Costume
| Adult Rosa Parks | Child Rosa Parks |
Did you know that there are occasions when people wear costumes outside of Halloween and costume parties? Other popular times to wear costumes include comic conventions and special events like polar plunges, but there's a time and a place for educational costumes, too! These Rosa Parks costumes are great for school history and biography reports. (Although history buffs are welcome to wear historical figure costumes for Halloween, too!)
13. Robin Hood Costume
| Adult Robin Hood | Girls' Robin Hood | Kids' Robin Hood Costume | Women's Robin Hood Costume |
Technically the second Robin on this list, Robin Hood is also a purveyor of vigilante justice—with tights. His skill with the bow is legendary, as is his band of merry men. This costume that starts with "R" is great solo, but you can always find friends to dress alongside you as Little John and Maid Marian.
14. Richard Simmons Costume
| Sweat it Out Costume | Child Richard Simmons | Blue Richard Simmons Costume |
Sweat it out as famous workout video instructor Richard Simmons! His sparkly tank tops and curly hair make him one of the most recognizable workout instructors to hit home video. Richard Simmons costumes are great for warmer-weather climates or packed parties where you know you'll be dancing and getting hot and sweaty. This is one way to stay cool!
15. Race Car Driver Costume
| Sexy Race Car Driver | Child NASCAR Costume | Girls' Race Car Driver | Adult NASCAR Costume |
Gotta go fast! Race car driver costumes are some of the coolest around, pairing perfectly with your favorite sunglasses. The bold colors and patterns are also highly visible, great for when you take the kids trick-or-treating. You can find generic and licensed NASCAR costumes perfect for casual or serious racing fans!
16. Raccoon Costume
| Adult Raccoon | Child Raccoon Costume | Baby Raccoon Costume | Raccoon Kigurumi |
People who love animal costumes will be happy to know that there are even more animal options that start with "R". Take the rascally raccoon, for example! Lovingly referred to as "trash pandas" because they tend to dig through your garbage, these highly adaptable little creatures have learned to thrive in wild and urban environments. You're sure to adapt well to any costume party in a raccoon costume.
17. Riddler Costume
| Adult Riddler Costume | Child Riddler Costume | Kids' Riddler Suit | The Batman Riddler Costume |
Riddle me this—what would Robin be without a villain? Sure, the Boy Wonder pairs well with Batman, but if we're strictly talking about costume ideas that start with "R", you can dress up as Robin and the Riddler. These costume ideas for men and boys are iconic for the bright green outfits with a few signature question marks. How else should you know you're about to get a Riddler pop quiz?
18. Rey Costume
| Adult Rey Costume | Kids' Rey Costume |
Feel the power of the Force with these Rey costumes for women and kids. The newest Jedi to lead a Star Wars trilogy, she had much to learn to overcome the rise of the First Order. These Rey costumes are just as cool as they are comfortable, making them excellent no-fuss costumes for Halloween and pop culture conventions.
19. Rhinoceros Costume
| Adult Rhinoceros Costumes | Kids' Rhinoceros Costume |
A rhinoceros costume may seem like an unusual request, but it's not too strange for HalloweenCostumes.com! These majestic animals have few natural predators because of their thick hides and sturdy horns, making them some of the most impressive vegetarian creatures. Kids love learning about animals like lions, elephants, and rhinos, making them a common request for kids' costumes!
20. Ron Burgundy Costume
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You might enjoy a Ron Burgundy costume if character costumes are your thing. This larger-than-life action news reporter has so many excellent one-liners that you might want to keep a few in your pocket for later. You can wear Ron's signature burgundy suit straight out of the 70s or pick one of his other movie outfits. Don't forget that, no matter what, you look good!
21. Rainbow Brite Costume
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80s babies, it's your time to shine! Get ready to find all the Color Kids while restoring Rainbow Land. This Rainbow Brite costume is cute and colorful, ready to spread good cheer. These costumes come in sizes from babies and kids to adult plus, so everyone in the family can have their chance to dress as Rainbow Brite.
22. Regina George Costume
| Regina Sexy Bunny Costume | Pranked Regina George | Mean Girls Santa Costume |
Get in, loser. We're going shopping. There are queen bees, and then there's the icon, Regina George. She taught us that on Wednesdays, we wear pink, Halloween is the time to wear sexy costumes, and fetch will never happen. Get a Regina George for your next event, and you won't be disappointed!
23. Rogue Costume
We have already encountered a few superheroes with names that start with "R", but one of our favorites has to be Rogue. We love everything about her wild hair, bomber jacket, and thigh-high yellow boots. (We only wish we could be this iconic!) Perfect for Halloween and comic conventions, Rogue is adored by Marvel fans. Get ready to be asked for photos with this Rogue costume!
24. Raggedy Ann Costume
| Adult Raggedy Ann Costume | Kids' Raggedy Ann | Child Raggedy Andy | Plus Size Raggedy Andy |
Ready for something a little different? The classic ragdolls, Raggedy Ann and Andy, are perfect costume ideas that start with "R". (And they're a great couples' costume idea to boot!) Don't forget to add a bit of simple costume makeup to pull the entire look together.
25. Rocket Ship Costume
| Inflatable Rocket Costume | Kids' Rocket Ship | Sexy Rocket Ship Costume | Rocket Ship Costume |
Fly me to the moon; let me play among the stars! These rocket ship costumes could send you to Jupiter or Mars. Are we taking some liberties because you could also call these shuttle customers? Sure. But, if you really like the idea of going to space, you can let your imagination run wild in a rocket ship costume.
26. Ron Weasley Costume
| Adult Gryffindor Costume | Kids' Gryffindor Costume |
These Gryffindor costumes may be styled for Harry Potter, but it only takes red hair or a red wig to become Ron Weasley. (And maybe a rat companion.) As a Gryffindor student, Ron wears the same red and gold uniforms as the rest, making a Harry Potter costume interchangeable for any other Gryffindor resident. Don't forget your wand; you're ready to go as Ron Weasley.
27. Reindeer Costume
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Are reindeer costumes more commonly associated with Christmas? Yes. Does that mean they're off-limits for Halloween? Certainly not! If anything, you'll get more mileage out of a costume that you can wear again. These reindeer costumes are cute and cozy, perfect for chilly October nights. And they come in all the sizes, ready to fit your entire family!
28. Roman Costume
| Adult Toga Costume | Child Roman Dress | Kids' Roman Costume | Roman Empress |
Toga! Toga! These Roman costumes may not be the most historically accurate, but they're quick and easy to wear, and instantly recognizable. Wear a plain toga to be any Roman citizen, or get a costume with a red sash to look like a Roman royal. There are also gladiator costumes if you enjoy learning about that part of history.
29. Rubeus Hagrid Costume
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We already mentioned one Harry Potter costume, but we couldn't leave out Rubeus Hagrid. This gentle giant was a great mentor for Harry and his friends, and he gave the best Christmas presents! You don't even have to be tall to wear a Rubeus Hagrid costume, although it certainly helps you look the part.
Hopefully, you have all the letter "R" costumes you need to get those ideas flowing! Did you find the perfect costume to wear? Are you now thinking about hosting a letter party for your friends? We'd love to hear from you below. Most important of all, make sure to have fun!
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