We’ve all been there! Halloween is just around the corner, and you’re still stuck for ideas on what to wear to that costume party. If you’re scrambling the internet for ideas, you’re in the right place, especially if you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for an outfit you only wear once and will throw away.
One of the best things to do when it comes to fancy dress is to purchase a base garment that you can use for multiple Halloween outfits. You can wear them every Halloween but change a few accessories to create different characters, for example, black boots. And the best thing is you can wear it year-round.
There are some iconic Halloween fancy dress ideas that incorporate black boots, so we’ve put together a few easy-to-recreate costume ideas from classic spooky fancy dress to inspiration from celebrities and the silver screen incorporating our top picks for AW boots to help you find the best Halloween outfit that you can wear again and again.
Table of contents
- Which Halloween character wears all black?
- What Halloween costumes can I make using a black dress?
- What can I be with a black cloak?
- Which celebrity has the best Halloween costume wearing black boots?
- Can you wear black boots with anything?
Which Halloween character wears all black?
You can’t go wrong with characters who wear all black if you’re thinking about incorporating your trusty black boots into a speedy Halloween costume. Here are our top 7 all-black Halloween outfit ideas with black boots.
1. Catwoman
Catwoman is a classic all-black Halloween option in which you can effortlessly wear any style of black boot from your wardrobe. Channel Halle Berry’s Catwoman outfit with the classic 90s ankle boot open-toe stiletto. Or, wear a closed-toe and wear them with all your winter wardrobe outfits like our Daniel Footwear Alia Black Leather Block Heel Ankle Boots.
2. A Witch
Another effortless all-black Halloween option is a classic witch. However, add your own witchy spin to the outfit with different black boots. Opt for chunky biker-style boots for a goth witch like the Moda In Pelle Bezzie Black Leather Block Heel Ankle Boots or knee-high and sleeker styles for a more sexy look like Daniel Footwear Abigail Black Suede Platform Ankle Boots.
3. Black Widow
If you’re a Marvel fan, recreate an easy all-black look with items already in your wardrobe. Black Widow is a kick-ass superhero with boots to match. Choose these Daniel Footwear Idris Black Leather Ankle Strap Biker Boots and help save the galaxy.
4. A bat
Another oldie but a goldie! Wear any old black boots in the back of your wardrobe to go as a black bat for Halloween. Or, look at our spooky-looking Daniel Footwear Grace Black Leather Chain Detail Ankle Boots.
5. Trinity
If you love your 90s sci-fi nostalgia, recreate the all-black Trinity outfit from The Matrix this Halloween with chunky platform black boots like the Daniel Footwear Kereden Black Leather Chunky Lug Sole Knee Boots.
6. Gamora
Another classic Marvel character that wears black boots. Although transforming into Gamora may require a fair amount of green body paint, you can wear these fantastic black biker boots to complete the outfit.
7. Scream
If you’re into slasher horror movies, all you need for this outfit is a black cloth, a scream mask, a costume knife and, of course, a pair of your scariest black boots, like the Daniel Footwear Ella Black Leather Embellished Tall Ankle Boots.
What Halloween costumes can I make using a black dress?
Whatever black boots you have at home, you can effortlessly pair them with a LBD. There are dozens of Halloween outfit ideas that feature a black dress, which you can pair with any black boots in the back of your wardrobe.
8. Wednesday Addams
Since the success of the Netflix series Wednesday, people can’t wait to dress up like Wednesday Addams for Halloween. All you need is a little black dress with the signature white lace collar, and any black boots you have in your wardrobe will do, but ones that look like school shoes will be the most effective, like the Fly London Rily Black Leather Buckle Ankle Boots.
9. Morticia Addams
If you’re doing the whole Addams family with your friendship group, you can’t forget about the formidable Morticia Adams. You can pair her formal black gown with over-the-knee boots like the Daniel Footwear Stret Black Over The Knee Boots that elongate your legs to get the tall, slender look of the Addams’ family matriarch.
10. Maleficent
Another popular villain Halloween idea, popularised by Angelena Jolie’s version. Don your most extravagant black gown and pair it with over-the-knee boots to recreate this iconic character.
11. Black Swan
For a beautiful, elegant, yet tragic Halloween costume, go as the Black Swan. Once you have a sparkling tulle ballerina tutu, pair the outfit with petite ankle boots if you don’t fancy wearing ballerina flats in the cold weather.
12. Holly Golightly
The delightful Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s is resurging as an alternative non-spooky Halloween costume idea. All you need for this elegant look is a long black gown, the iconic pearl necklace, gloves and a pair of black pointed kitten heels. Or substitute the shoes for your trusty black boots if that’s what you have available or the Daniel Footwear Nuckle Black Leather Horsebit Ankle Boots.
13. Cruella de Vil
Disney’s Cruella de Vil wears a long black gown with a white fur coat, but you can mix and match with variations on a theme; but make sure fur accessories are involved (faux, of course!). Complete this glam Halloween outfit with snappy Moc Croc black boots like the Daniel Footwear Skira Black Leather Moc Croc Western Knee Boots.
14. Bellatrix Lestrange
Channel one of the most unhinged witches in the Hogwarts universe this Halloween with a witch’s black dress, crazed hair and a wand. Don’t forget a pair of witchy black boots like the Daniel Footwear Pace Black Leather Embellished Calf Boots to complete this costume.
What can I be with a black cloak?
A black cape is another simple yet effective Halloween outfit accessory that works for multiple outfits. Effortlessly pair any of these cape-clad outfits with any black boots in your wardrobe.
15. Dracula
Dracula is a classic Halloween favourite. All you need for a good Dracula outfit is a black cape, fangs and a pair of the spookiest black boots.
16. Batwoman
Put a feminine spin on the Dark Knight with a Batwoman costume. All you need is a black cape, a bat ears mask and black boots to match the gothic aesthetic of Gotham.
17. Hogwarts witch or wizard
It’s time to head to Hogwarts! Grab your house cloak, tie and school uniform and recreate your favourite Hogwarts witch or wizard. Wear any black shoes with this outfit, or utilise your black boots to complete this look.
18. Dementor
Another cloaked character from the Harry Potter franchise is a spooky dementor. All you need for this outfit is a hooded cloak and a withered skeleton hand. As dementors don’t seem to have feet, you can wear whatever black boots you want to blend in with the outfit.
19. Grim Reaper
Similarly to the dementors, the Grim Reaper is another easy-to-create Halloween outfit idea. Wear your black boots and hooded cloak. Then add a costume scythe.
20. Darth Vader
Another caped villain that allows you to utilise your black boots is a Darth Vader outfit. All you need is the iconic Darth Vader mask, a cape, a red lightsaber and black space boots.
21. Phantom of the Opera
Lastly, wear your black boots to match the white tail suit and opera cape of the Phantom of the Opera. Opt for sleek Chelsea boots to match the formality of the outfit.
Which celebrity has the best Halloween costume wearing black boots?
When you’re stuck for ideas, you can always look to the wealth of Halloween outfit options worn by celebs. We’ve collected 7 outfit ideas so you know how to achieve iconic celebrity looks this Halloween that you can also wear with your black boots.
22. Bella Hadid as Lydia Deetz
Bella Hadid’s Lydia Deetz outfit from Beetlejuice was iconic. All you need for this outfit is a red dress and your favourite combat boots.
23. Dascha Polanco’s Vivian Ward
Dascha Polanco’s interpretation of Vivian Ward from Pretty Woman is a great Halloween outfit idea where you can wear your over-the-knee boots.
24. Kendal Jenner’s Buttercup
Recreate Kendall Jenner’s fun and flirty Buttercup costume. Go on your own as the rebellious green superhero, or recreate the Powerpuff ensemble with friends. But whatever you do, definitely wear your black boots.
25. Kendal Jenner as Pamela Anderson
Kendall Jenner is a legend at showcasing jaw-dropping and inspirational Halloween outfit ideas, and her Pamela Anderson biker outfit from Barb Wire was no exception. Recreate this look with your favourite over-the-knee black boots.
26. Kelly Clarkson’s Ghostbuster outfit
We loved Kelly Clarkson’s Ghostbusters outfit. All you need to recreate this look is find a beige boiler suit, a plastic gun and your favourite combat boots.
27. Nicki Minaj as Harley Quinn
Nicki Minaj as Harley Quinn is iconic. Black boots pair well over the fishnet tights or mimic Nicki’s pointed ankle stiletto boots with white accents.
28. Lily-Rose Depp as a ringmaster
Take inspiration from the fashion-forward ringmaster worn by Lily-Rose Depp, a great outfit to pair with black boots.
Can you wear black boots with anything?
Yes! Black boots are a highly versatile wardrobe staple, brilliant for everyday outfits and brilliant for Halloween. Wear them with skirts, dresses, trousers or shorts and tights. There are so many fantastic Halloween outfits you can pull together if you want to wear your favourite black boots. From a cowgirl to a pirate, you can pair black boots with dozens of Halloween outfit ideas.
The best thing about investing in black boots is they’re not just for Halloween. Wear them throughout the autumn/ winter and follow the latest aw23 fashion trends at Daniel Footwear.
Halloween fashion ideas at Daniel Footwear
Halloween costumes don’t have to be cheap plastic and static polyester that you throw away at the end of the season. Shop more sustainably this Halloween and purchase seasonal staples that you can use to create different Halloween outfits year after year. Opt for spooktacular fashion this Halloween with black boots from your wardrobe, or if you don’t already have a pair of black boots, look at our fantastic range of black boots at Daniel Footwear that will complete your Halloween outfit and autumn/winter wardrobe.
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