Popular lgbt character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
Halloween is the perfect time to let your freak flag fly, and what better way to do that than with an LGBT-themed costume? Whether you want to go as a fabulous drag queen, a gay icon, or something in between, we've got you covered with these costume ideas. And who knows, maybe you'll even find some inspiration for your next cosplay outfit!
Charlie's Costume from The Whale
Charlie’s costume from The Whale can be recreated with a fat suit, grey shirt, and shorts. He also has black shoes and sits on a wheelchair.
Cyndi Lauper Costume
Cyndi Lauper’s costume is a black party dress, black fishnet leggings, lace-up black booties, black glovelets, a chain belt, a necklace, wristlets, fancy silver bracelets, assorted ankle bracelets, and colorful 80s rocker hair.
Elton John Costume
Elton John’s wore many outfits throughout his career. He has worn an angel, a devil costume, a Dodgers costume, and a Donald Duck costume.
Mr. Garrison (South Park) Costume
Mr. Garrison’s costume is a long-sleeved full-zip green jacket, green scrub pants, black loafer shoes, a black belt with silver plaque buckle, and square frame eyeglasses.
Ula (50 First Dates) Costume
Ula’s costume is an undersized pink T-shirt, short brownish stretch shorts, white sneakers, a coconut top bra, and a cotton mophead as a wig.
Crazy Dave Costume (Plants vs. Zombies)
Crazy Dave’s costume is a white polo shirt, blue jeans, khaki sneakers, a brown belt, and a stainless steel sauce pan on his head.
Marilyn Manson Costume
Marilyn Manson's costume features layers of white shirt, tie, vest, and trench coat.
The Ambiguously Gay Duo Ace & Gary (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Ace and Gary's eye-catching costume can be done with a blue bodysuit styled with a pair of yellow gloves, boots, and briefs. Complete the costume with superhero-inspired mask!
Ruby Rhod (The Fifth Element) Costume
Ruby Rhod's all-leopard print can be recreated with a printed stole and pants with matching shoes. Complete the costume with a sceptre and a blonde wig.
Freddie Mercury (I Want To Break Free, Live Aid) Costume
Freddie Mercury’s costume is a white tank top, light-washed denim jeans, a studded belt, white sneakers, and holding a broken mic stand.
Janet & Brad (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) Costume
Janet's costume features a pink dress styled with a white cardigan, pair of shoes, and bag. Meanwhile, Brad's costume features layers of shirt, vest, and jacket paired with grey pants!
Madea Costume
Madea’s costume is a purple dress, black flats, and grey glasses while bringing along a black handbag and pistol.
Ping (Mulan) Costume
Ping’s costume is a beige robe, brown pants, white socks, black flats, and lightweight armor. Ping is Mulan’s male alter ego in the Chinese army.
Fa Mulan Costume
Mulan’s costumes are all iconic, from the 1998 animated dresses to the 2020 live-action attire. Mulan is the only Disney Princess who isn’t born or married into royalty.
Buffalo Bill (The Silence of the Lambs) Costume
To rock Buffalo Bill's costume, get a bodysuit and a printed blanket or robe. The costume is simple and easy to recreate.
Janis Ian & Damian (Mean Girls) Costume
Janis Ian’s costume is a grey sweater, a black ‘Rubbish’ tank, and a black skirt. Damian’s costume is a blue hoodie, denim pants, and sunglasses. Janis Ian and Damian are one-of-a-kind best friends.
Piper Chapman (Orange is the New Black) Costume
Piper Chapman costume is a grey shirt under the khaki scrub and has blonde hair.
Queen Maeve Costume
Queen Maeve costume is a brown leather corset, short leather Roman skirt, leather arm guards, a leather arm band, a head band, and thigh high boots.
Magenta, Riff Raff, Columbia (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) Costume
Magenta cosutme is a maid’s costume and Columbia resembles a show girl. Both Magenta and Riff Raff have the gothic look going for them.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Rocky Horror Picture Show) Costume
Dr. Frank-N-Furter wears a cropped corset, shorts, and garter belt. He also has fishnet stockings and heels. To complete his look, wear a curly wig, fingerless gloves, and pearl neklace. He also has dark eyeshadow and red lipstick.
Liz Taylor (American Horror Story) Costume
Liz Taylor wears a black dress with fishnet details, a teal pair of earrings, as well as scarf for the neck and shoulders. She is also bald and wears heavy eyeshadow.
RuPaul (Drag Queen) Costume
Rupaul Drag Queen costume includes extravagant dresses with exagerrated details like oversized bows or glitters, a big wig, and heavy meake-up.
Alex Vause (Orange is the New Black) Costume
Alex Vause costume is a beige scrub set. She adds a little personality to it by wearing her sleeves rolled up to show her awesome tatts. She also likes putting on a pair of black rimmed glasses because Alex loves reading.