Halloween 2025 is the perfect time for women to embrace the undead with zombie costumes that blend horror, humor, and high fashion, turning you into a walking apocalypse icon for parties, trick-or-treating, or bar crawls. From sexy zombie brides to grunge cheerleaders, these looks are easy to DIY or buy, using torn fabrics, fake blood, and makeup for that fresh-from-the-grave glow. Zombie costumes are trending for their versatility—pair with friends for a Walking Dead squad or go solo as a glamorous ghoul. Drawing from 2025 trends on platforms like Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Pinterest, we've curated 10 zombie Halloween costumes for women that are budget-friendly ($20-$100), beginner-friendly, and inclusive for all body types (sizes up to 24). Inspired by sources like Good Housekeeping and Reddit’s r/HalloweenCostumes, these ideas use affordable supplies from Amazon, Spirit Halloween, and thrift stores. Whether you're channeling a romantic zombie apocalypse or a fierce undead warrior, these costumes will have you shambling into the night on October 31, 2025. Let's explore these 10 zombie Halloween costumes for women to make your spooky season a dead ringer for fun!
1. Zombie Bride in Tattered Lace
Inspired by Cosmopolitan, this undead bride is romantic horror at its finest.
How to Create: Wear a white lace dress ($30 from thrift store), tear hems and sleeves for rips, add fake blood drips ($5, Amazon). Use pale makeup with dark circles under eyes, tousled hair with veil ($10, Etsy).
Why It’s Spooky: The tattered lace evokes a tragic wedding, perfect for couples' costumes. Sizes XS-3XL.
Cost: $45. Where to Shop: Thrift stores, Amazon for blood. CTA: Tatter your zombie bride look now!
2. Sexy Zombie Cheerleader
Marie Claire’s sexy zombie cheerleader channels '80s horror with a twist.
How to Create: Crop top and pleated skirt in red ($20 from Spirit Halloween), add blood splatters and ripped edges with scissors. Face paint green skin ($5, Walmart), messy ponytail with pom-poms ($10, Party City).
Why It’s Spooky: The cheer uniform gone wrong is playful yet eerie. Sizes 0-24.
Cost: $35. Where to Shop: Spirit Halloween, Walmart. CTA: Cheer your way to zombie sexy today!
3. Walking Dead-Inspired Survivor
From Reddit’s r/HalloweenCostumes, this survivor look is post-apocalyptic chic.
How to Create: Ripped jeans and tank top ($15 thrift), faux leather jacket ($30, Amazon), fake wounds with makeup kit ($10, Ulta). Add a crossbow prop ($15, Etsy), dirt-smudged face.
Why It’s Spooky: The rugged, dirty aesthetic screams zombie apocalypse. Sizes S-XXL.
Cost: $70. Where to Shop: Thrift stores, Amazon. CTA: Survive in this Walking Dead look now!
4. Zombie Nurse with Syringes
Good Housekeeping’s zombie nurse is medical horror with flair.
How to Create: White nurse uniform ($25 from Amazon), tear sleeves and add blood stains ($5, Spirit). Green face paint ($5, Walmart), syringe props ($10, Party City).
Why It’s Spooky: The uniform's innocence contrasts the gore for irony. Sizes XS-3XL.
Cost: $45. Where to Shop: Amazon, Walmart. CTA: Nurse your spooky style with this look today!
5. Grunge Zombie Rockstar
Pinterest’s grunge zombie is a '90s revival with undead edge.
How to Create: Flannel shirt and ripped jeans ($20 thrift), black leather pants ($30, ASOS), fake blood on face ($5, Amazon). Messy hair with temporary color spray ($10, Ulta).
Why It’s Spooky: Grunge meets gore for a rebellious zombie vibe. Sizes 0-24.
Cost: $65. Where to Shop: Thrift stores, ASOS. CTA: Rock out as a grunge zombie now!
6. Elegant Zombie Queen
Cosmopolitan’s zombie queen is regal horror for sophisticated parties.
How to Create: Black velvet gown ($40 from Lulus), crown ($15, Amazon), pale makeup with black veins ($10, Mehron kit). Add a scepter prop ($10, Etsy).
Why It’s Spooky: The queen's poise with undead makeup is chillingly classy. Sizes 0-28.
Cost: $75. Where to Shop: Lulus, Amazon. CTA: Crown your zombie queen look today!
7. Zombie Schoolgirl with Pleated Skirt
Marie Claire’s schoolgirl zombie is innocent gone wrong.
How to Create: Pleated plaid skirt and white blouse ($25 from Spirit), tear collar and add blood ($5, Walmart). Pigtails with fake scalp ($10, Party City).
Why It’s Spooky: The uniform's sweetness contrasts the gore. Sizes XS-3XL.
Cost: $40. Where to Shop: Spirit Halloween, Walmart. CTA: School your spooky style now!
8. Apocalyptic Zombie Warrior
From Good Housekeeping, this warrior is fierce and functional.
How to Create: Camo pants and tank ($20 thrift), faux leather vest ($30, Amazon), face paint scars ($5, Ulta), toy sword prop ($10, Etsy).
Why It’s Spooky: The survival gear and scars evoke a zombie hunt. Sizes S-XXL.
Cost: $65. Where to Shop: Thrift stores, Amazon. CTA: Arm your warrior zombie look today!
9. Romantic Zombie Vampiress
Pinterest’s vampiress zombie is seductive horror.
How to Create: Red velvet cape over black dress ($30 from ASOS), pale makeup with red lips ($10, NYX kit), fake fangs ($5, Party City).
Why It’s Spooky: The cape and fangs blend romance with undead allure. Sizes 0-24.
Cost: $45. Where to Shop: ASOS, Party City. CTA: Vamp up your romantic zombie now!
10. Zombie Pinup Girl
Cosmopolitan’s pinup zombie is retro sexy.
How to Create: Polka dot dress ($25 from Amazon), victory rolls wig ($20, Etsy), green face paint ($5, Walmart), fake blood ($5, Spirit).
Why It’s Spooky: '40s pinup with gore is a funky twist. Sizes XS-3XL.
Cost: $55. Where to Shop: Amazon, Etsy. CTA: Pinup your zombie style today!
Conclusion: Undead and Unforgettable
These 10 zombie Halloween costumes for women in 2025, from tattered brides to grunge rockstars, offer spooky, stylish ways to rise for the season. Budget-friendly and versatile, they’re perfect for any Halloween event. Ready to shambl e? Shop at Spirit Halloween, Amazon, or thrift stores, browse Pinterest for inspiration, or DIY your look now. Don’t wait—create your zombie costume today and make your 2025 Halloween a grave success!