You know what seems rather underrated when it comes to costumes for women? Women’s Halloween costumes with glasses. It’s such a small accessory but it seems as though there’s few that require it. Plenty of characters in pop culture actually wear glasses and look stunning while wearing them.
Want to get an awesome women’s with glasses costume for either your next cosplay or to dress up for Halloween? Well, keep on reading this costume guide to find the perfect one for you!
If you’ve ever watched the popular television show, Family Guy, you’ll know that Meg Griffin tends to be the butt of jokes in most situations. Whether she’s at home or at school, she faces quite a lot of problems and tends to be everyone’s scapegoat. There are times though when Meg is able to step into the spotlight and show everyone what actual great qualities she has.
To get the look of Meg Griffin, you’ll want to grab a white-t-shirt, pink-t-shirt, blue jeans, pink lipstick, pink beanie, circle framed glasses and white slip-on shoes to put the finishing touches on your costume.
Something that happens, sadly, but all too common nowadays, is judging people based on their appearance. As you can tell by this character’s name, she happens to be someone that people have judged pretty harshly because of her glasses, taste in fashion and everything else. The thing is though, Betty will let you know why you should never judge a book by its cover.
To get her look, grab a brown wavy wig, red oval-framed glasses, floral button-down shirt, billy bob braces, red pullover sweater, gold “B” necklace, plaid A-line skirt, leather strap watch, yellow handbag, yellow knee-high socks, and black pumps.
Ready to solve some mysteries and catch some criminals? Velma Dinkley is one of the members of the Scooby Doo Gang and she’s usually considered the brains of the operation. She may be strict at times, especially when it comes to problem-solving but she also has a big heart which is seen pretty often in the show. Just make sure that when you’re trying to solve mysteries, you don’t lose your glasses on the way!
To get Velma’s look, you’ll need an orange turtleneck sweater, reddish brown bob wig, square frame glasses, a red pleated skirt, orange knee-high socks, and red mary jane shoes.
A beloved character from the show Stranger Things, Barb Holland tends to represent many of us during our high school years. She has a quirky sense of style with her clothing choices and glasses, she’s incredibly smart and she’s always true to herself. Get ready to dress as Barb Holland this Halloween but try your best to not disappear just as she does.
To get her look, you’ll need a wavy curly reddish-brown wig, a plaid ruffle shirt, a watch with a white band, blue eyeshadow, crystal brown reading glasses, high waist straight leg boyfriend jeans, Mead trapper keeper, a fake freckles makeup video and suede moccasins.
Britannica, also known as Rhonda Richardson in the show GLOW, had a pretty hard life before she found fame. She was homeless and found herself begging for money just to keep herself alive. Eventually, she found fame which is shown in the show as it depicts the world of Glamorous Ladies of Wrestling that existed in the 1980’s.
To pull off this stunning costume, you will need a yellow tank top, vintage style eyeglasses, plaid romper skirt, a red costume wig, knee-high socks, hair band ties, and women’s saddle oxford.
If you ever wanted to cosplay as a sarcastic, glasses-wearing girl who is as laidback as they come, then Daria would be the best choice for you! Daria happens to be in high school and while she’s pretty intelligent and athletic, she could care less about after-school activities. She’s well-loved among her friends and her dark humor and wit keeps everyone laughing.
What you’ll need for your costume of Daria Morgendorffer is clear round eyeglasses, wavy brown wig, a cotton orange t-shirt, fleece jacket, a multi-pleat tennis skirt, and combat boots.
In the fictional world of BoJack Horseman, the majority of the characters that live in the world aren’t human but Diane Nguyen happens to be one of the few humans. A feminist who lives in Boston with her husband, Mr. Peanutbutter, Diane is also the ghostwriter for BoJack’s tell-all autobiography. Grab your glasses and get ready to be transformed into the world of BoJack Horseman!
For this costume, you will need square-framed glasses, black belt, green casual blazer, white crop top tank top, dark blue wig, women’s jeans, and black boots.
Taking a look at Elphaba with her glasses and gentle look, you may not know who she is at first. Elphaba happens to be known by another name though and that would be The Wicked Witch of The West. First appearing in the 1995 novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of The West, this character also happens to have a huge presence on Broadway.
To get Elphaba’s look, you’ll want a jade skirt suit, a thick knit metallic beret, short sleeve t-shirt, spandex leggings, stainless steel glasses, green face paint, storage paperboard suitcases, and knee-high boots.
Recess is the time for the kids to shine and Gretchen happens to be the brainy one of her crew. There may be a few people who pick on her because of her height and glasses but she makes sure to stand her ground! Dress like her for Halloween and we’re sure you’ll be solving problems just as quickly as Gretchen in no time.
For this costume, grab a puffy short sleeve white shirt with a lapel collar, a long turquoise tank dress, thin frame glasses, billy bob fake teeth, fuchsia ponytail holder, stretch pink wide belt, fuchsia trouser socks, and navy sneakers.
Mary Katherine may not have been very popular in high school with her sometimes awkwardness and her glasses and style but she definitely won the hearts of everyone watching. Based on Saturday Night Live sketches from Molly Shannon, this 1999 movie was such a hit, that people were quoting it instantly.
Ready to win the hearts of everyone with your humorous charm? You’ll need a red headband, black vintage glasses, black uniform cross tie, white uniform blouse, button-up vest, an iron-on patch, plaid school skirt, white high socks, and black sneakers.
While Margo may look innocent with her cute style and glasses, good luck telling her what to do. She has no problem standing her ground, especially when it comes to her sisters. She’s pretty intelligent for her age which she definitely knows and that intelligence comes in handy at times.
If you wish to get Margo’s look, you’ll need rectangular eyeglasses, a button-front shirt, The Lorax logo t-shirt, a blazer jacket, relaxed crew socks, red Converse Chuck Taylor shoes, and a pleated plaid skirt.
While Marianne is the operating the camera for her and her husband, Nigel Thornberry’s show, Marianne tends to be the voice of reason. Getting the perfect footage is always important but Marianne will put her foot down especially if it comes to endangering her family in anyway.
If you wish to get the look of Marianne Thornberry, you’ll need a yellow down vest, short curly blonde wig, red paisley bandana scarf, eyeglasses, low rise pull up jeans, lace up military ankle boots, prop movie camera.
One of the biggest characteristics that sticks out about Sadness besides her cute glasses and blue appearance would have to be the fact that she always seems so sad. In the movie Inside Out, there are five core emotions and sadness happens to be one. While you may be cosplaying as a sad character, there’s no way you’ll feel sad when you see how you look in this costume.
What you’ll need is round style glasses, a turtleneck pullover sweater, blue short wig, blue satin opera gloves, blue spandex pants, sadness makeup tutorial, and blue ballet flats.
While there are many female characters wearing glasses in this list for you to enjoy, don’t feel as though you need to keep yourself in a box. If you feel like gender-bending or dressing as a male character, you should do so without hesitation. Here are a couple of bonus costumes for you to get some inspiration from!
Nervous and a bit awkward, Garth also tends to have a humorous charm about him that people just love. First appearing on Saturday Night Live in 1991, Garth is most known for his iconic role in Wayne’s world.
To get this totally awesome look, you’ll want to grab a few things first. Make sure to get a Garth Algar wig and glasses, a purple plaid shirt, Aerosmith shirt, jeans with knee holes, black bracelet, classic, and black converse sneakers.
One of the most iconic characters from the office, Dwight Schrute is a hilarious character, sometimes on purpose but usually on accident. Complete with glasses and brown suit, Dwight had a look that you’ll recognize almost anywhere you go.
If you wish to get Dwight Schrute’s look, you’ll need to grabs two-button classic fit suit, metal clear glasses, short sleeve poplin shirt, check style tie, a Dunder Mifflin official ID badge, prop pager and a calculator watch.
There you have it; the best costumes for women wearing glasses. You have your iconic humorous characters, the innocent children show ones and everything in between. Whether you wear real glasses or have ones that are fake, you’ll be able to pull off one of this fantastic costumes. Hopefully, you found the one you love best for your next convention or for Halloween.