Little Red Riding Hood is one of the classic fairy tales that every child reads or hears while growing up. It's the story of a young girl. We're never told her real name—just that she loved the red hooded cape so much that she wore it all the time, and so came to be called Red Riding Hood. She is tricked by a wolf while she is on her way to bring a basket full of treats to her grandmother. There are many versions of the tale from many different historical traditions. In all of them, she takes a walk in the woods, greets her "grandmother," bravely faces the wolf, and then is usually frightened by him. Things go down many wooded paths from there depending on the version of the tale! If you're going to become Red Riding Hood for a costume event, check out the poses and quotes below. And dress your date as the wolf, either as himself or disguised as Grandma.

It is time to let that story jump right out of the storybooks and into your arms! We're guessing that your kiddo has a bright skip to their step and a smile that warms your heart. Naturally, you're thinking of a Little Red Riding Hood costume to make that dream a reality. "But, which style?" you might be asking yourself. With so many different versions of the story out there, your choice does have a chance of highlighting one over the other. We're happy to give you a hand navigating the folktale with our wide variety of options. When you pick out a Red Riding Hood costume, teenager, toddler, and in between will skip with delight!

Don't think for a second that this fabulous fable is just for the kids! When it comes to a stellar Red Riding Hood costume, adults get to play along, too! In fact, some of the most exciting versions of the story involve a grown-up Red who isn't about to take any guff from some wandering wolf. Perhaps you've heard of Red, the Hunter who has returned to the Woods to get revenge where the Woodcutter failed. There's the clever Red Cap who shows up packing a pistol to deal with any potential threats. And, of course, there are a few where a wily wolf is a much better afternoon companion than a grumpy grandmother! Time to choose a Red Riding Hood costume DIY style because this story is all yours!

The title of the tale might be Little Red Riding Hood, but it wouldn't be much of a tale without the wolf! Some might ask how a wolf even managed to talk, much less convince anyone that it was actually a person. What big teeth you have, indeed! True, in many stories, the wolf is a literal animal that just uses its puppy dog eyes to trick prey into its waiting mouth. But others show a debonair wolf in gentleman's clothing or a shapeshifting beast capable of anything. That's the power of a supernatural story, we suppose! If you're looking to complement a Red Riding Hood look or do a victory round from some of the versions of the story where the wolf wins, we think an adult Werewolf costume is the way to go.

Entrance your Big Bad Wolf this Halloween with this beauty makeup application for your Red Riding Hood costume. It should be no surprise that red was chosen for our primary lid color, but to spice things up we added gold pigment as a transition from the red into the white highlighter. Next, add black eyeliner, blush and red lipstick. You can add more of the gold pigment into the blush or around the face for added flair with this look.

Believe it or not, there are so many versions of the old tale that the wolf is depicted in more ways than the protagonist. Sometimes, we've got a cross-dressing werewolf. The most classic pairing is with the wolf dressed as Grandma, eagerly trying to convince Red of its status as her gentle but ill Nana. Occasionally we have a practical joker or even a small number where the Wolf and Red can put aside their differences and enjoy a life together! What we're saying is that the idea of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf costumes together isn't as far-fetched a pairing as you might think. Whichever you choose, you'll be sure to have a howling good time. (Or you could take the approach of a popular TV show, where Red Riding Hood is the werewolf. Talk about a Red and Werewolf costume DIY style!)

It's a lovely day for a walk in the woods and, since you have a basket of treats for your grandmother, take the opportunity! Yes, you're a city girl, so the woods might be a bit scary. But put on your brave face. As long as you stay on the path you should be okay, right? That's what the story says! Still, it might be good to test some of your moves. You never know what you might encounter over the river and through the woods where werewolves are bound to go! Get a nice billow in your Red Riding Hood cape and try out some of these practiced poses to convince everyone you just stepped out of the storybooks.

Once you've got the look down and have your poses well-practiced and even teamed up with a convincing Wolf and/or Grandma combo, it is time to make sure that you know the story! There are a ton of quotes that you can lean on to make sure that your transformation into this iconic storybook character is complete. Remember, Red is a curious and polite kind of character, occasionally a tad naïve. With a few of these quotations, you'll have a convincing tale and everyone will be eager to see which version of the story you're about to tell. Heck, once you've got them listening, you can invent your own!