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I recently wrote an article on full face makeup for women, but I wanted to revisit those costumes on a more in-depth basis here. As I was researching the top five costumes for women I realized that most of them were pretty complicated. Full face makeup, and in many cases body makeup, plus a beautiful and complicated outfit. Here are some tips to achieve these fabulous looks without having to resort to Hot Topic pre-fab costumes that everybody wears.

Leopard/Cheetah – This is a classic Halloween look that many a sexy woman has worn before. Simple, cute and straightforward. All you need is a good makeup job, ears, and then an outfit of your choose. All black spandex with a tail? Leopard print slinky dress? No problem. As conservative or liberal as you want to go, all this costume requires is your permission.

Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas – Sally is covered in makeup from head to toe. But, she always has either dyed red hair or a long red wig. A patch work ragged dress with a little heart, and a frogs breath bottle.

Black Swan – Natalie Portman’s character is dressed in a black leotard, and short buoyant tutu. Her hair is pulled back into a tight bun and she wears a small tiara or crown atop her head. Her tights actually make her skin appear to be fairer than it is, so look for the lightest skin tone you can find. And of course, ballet slippers with ribbons up the legs.

Corpse Bride – The corpse bride is not just known for her blue skin. But for her entire outfit! A form fitting wedding dress complete with gothic train, and a shredded veil as long as the train of the dress. Tiny buttons down the back complete this glamourous look. And if you have a bouquet of dried flowers and a choker, you could do not better.

Skeleton – A skeleton costume can be tricky if you don’t like to wear form fitting clothing. However, on Etsy you can find various versions of this classic costume, but no longer just in spandex or pajama materials. Now you can find a skeleton dress, or better yet make one. If you don’t want to paint bones on your beloved leggings, why don’t you just make paper cut-outs and loosely safety pin them on. The sky is the limit with this costume.