Womens Alien Costume
Beam up in style with a futuristic, metallic sci-fi look.
The classic women's alien costume is a popular choice for Halloween and music festivals, offering a fun, futuristic aesthetic. This look centers around metallic or holographic fabrics, neon accents, and playful space-themed accessories. It is highly customizable, ranging from a simple metallic dress to a full sci-fi space explorer.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Womens Alien costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Womens Alien costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Holographic or metallic dress
A shiny silver, green, or purple metallic mini dress, or a matching crop top and skirt set.
DIY: Wear a solid neon green or black dress and decorate it with silver fabric paint or metallic duct tape.
Alien antenna headband
A headband featuring two silver or green glittery bobble antennas on metal springs.
DIY: Wrap a plain black headband in silver tinsel and attach two silver painted foam balls to the ends of pipe cleaners.
Futuristic visor sunglasses
Semi-translucent green, silver, or rainbow reflective wrap-around space glasses.
Metallic silver boots
Shiny silver go-go boots or metallic platform sneakers to ground the space-age look.
DIY: Wear plain white sneakers and wrap them neatly in silver metallic foil tape.
Face glitter and gems
Chunky silver, green, or purple cosmetic glitter and adhesive face jewels for an otherworldly glow.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Womens Alien costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the metallic or holographic dress or matching set as your base outfit.
- 2
Slip on the metallic silver boots or platform shoes.
- 3
Secure the alien bobble antenna headband comfortably on your head.
- 4
Put on the futuristic visor sunglasses, resting them on your nose or pushing them up into your hair for photos.
- 5
Apply cosmetic face glitter and adhesive gems around your cheekbones and temples.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in space buns (two high buns on top of your head) or slick it back. Use vibrant purple, green, or silver eyeshadow, and apply heavy highlighter or body glitter to your collarbones and cheeks for a galactic glow.
Womens Alien for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with an astronaut, a Men in Black agent, or a classic green inflatable alien.
- group
- Create an alien invasion squad with friends wearing different metallic colors like silver, pink, green, and blue.
- kids
- A green alien onesie with a hood featuring three eyes and soft plush antennas.
- Plus size
- A metallic silver skater dress or a high-waisted holographic skirt paired with a black top offers a comfortable, stretchy fit.
- pet
- A simple green dog t-shirt with a soft plush antenna headband.
Tips
- Metallic fabrics can trap heat; choose breathable cotton-lined metallic pieces if you plan to dance or walk a lot.
- Use a cosmetic glitter primer or cosmetic glitter glue to keep your face gems and glitter in place all night.
- If wearing space buns, use bobby pins to secure the alien headband behind the buns so it doesn't slip off.
Womens Alien costume FAQ
- What colors are best for a women's alien costume?
- Metallic silver, holographic purple, neon green, and hot pink are the most popular color palettes for a futuristic alien look.
- How do I make a simple DIY alien costume?
- Wear an all-black or all-silver outfit you already own, then add a cheap alien antenna headband, green sunglasses, and some face glitter.
- How do I style my hair for an alien costume?
- Double space buns are the classic choice. You can also use temporary glitter hair spray or colorful hair extensions for extra flair.
Did you know? The classic depiction of 'little green men' with antennas dates back to 1950s science fiction pulp magazines and early television shows.