Costumes That Start With W: 40 Easy Ideas
W is a cheat code for costume parties. The top costumes that start with W are witch, werewolf, wizard, waiter, weather presenter, wrestler, watermelon and wolf, and two of those (witch and werewolf) are Halloween royalty. If you want the easiest W, be a waiter: white shirt, black trousers, a tea towel over your arm, and you're done.
If you've landed on W and your actual problem is "witch is obvious, but what if three people do it," The Costume Rack lets your group claim costumes on one shared rail so nobody doubles up. Start my costume
Easy costumes that start with W
Here's every W idea in one go, then we'll break them down by who's wearing them and how funny you want to be.
| # | Costume | Effort | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witch | Low | Spooky / glam |
| 2 | Werewolf | Medium | Spooky |
| 3 | Wizard | Low | Cosy / funny |
| 4 | Waiter or waitress | Very low | Funny |
| 5 | Weather presenter | Very low | Funny |
| 6 | Wrestler | Low | Funny |
| 7 | Watermelon | Low | Funny / cute |
| 8 | Wolf | Low | Spooky / cute |
| 9 | Warrior | Medium | Glam |
| 10 | Wedding guest | Very low | Glam |
How to build the top five
Witch. Black dress or all-black outfit, a pointy hat, a broom. Glam it up with dark lipstick, or keep it simple with a cape. The witch is one of the sixteen costumes The Costume Rack builds, including a no-makeup version.
Wizard. A dressing gown as your robe, a cone hat with stars, a stick wand, a long cotton-wool beard. Very cosy.
Waiter. White shirt, black bottoms, a bow tie, a notepad. Take everyone's drinks order.
Weather presenter. Smart blazer, a map of your country drawn on card, a pointer. Report on "a 90% chance of chaos at pre-drinks."
Wrestler. Leggings, a tank top, a cape, and a gold cardboard belt.
Costumes that start with W for girls
Costumes that start with W female-leaning ideas (open to everyone, as always):
- Wicked witch. Green face (or no paint and a green scarf), black hat, broomstick.
- White rabbit. White outfit, ears, a pocket watch, always "late."
- Wedding guest. Your fanciest dress and a fascinator. Very UK.
- Warrior princess. Leather-look top, a braid, a cardboard shield.
- Wallflower. A flowery top and a paper "wall" frame. A clever pun costume.
- Woodland fairy. Green, leaves, wings. Fairy is also one of The Costume Rack's sixteen.
- Wonderland tea party guest. Teacup, mismatched everything.
Costumes that start with W for guys
Costumes that start with W male picks:
- Werewolf. Flannel shirt (ripped), faux fur pinned at the cuffs and collar, ears. Werewolf is a costume The Costume Rack can match you to, with a no-makeup build if you skip the face fur.
- Wild West sheriff. Cowboy hat, vest, a star badge.
- Woodcutter / woodsman. Plaid, a beanie, a cardboard axe.
- Weightlifter. Gym clothes, a sweatband, a "barbell" made of a broom and paper plates.
- Welder. Overalls, a welding-style mask from card, gloves.
- Window cleaner. Bucket, squeegee, a hi-vis vest.
- Warehouse worker. Hi-vis, a scanner (TV remote), a box.
- Wise old man. Grey beard, walking stick, quoting proverbs.
Funny costumes that start with W
Funny costumes that start with W give you some deeply silly options:
- Watermelon. Green outer layer, red top, black seed dots.
- Waffle. A square of cardboard with a grid drawn on, syrup drips from brown felt.
- Worm. A sleeping bag. You wriggle.
- Walrus. Brown top, two white card tusks, a mustache.
- Wi-Fi signal. Three curved stripes on your shirt. Bonus: someone's "one bar."
- Wrecking ball. Grey balloon on a chain (paper links) around your neck.
- Wrapping paper (a present). Wrap a box, wear it, add a bow on your head.
- Wanted poster. A "WANTED" sign around your neck with your own face on it.
- Woolly mammoth. A brown faux-fur blanket and card tusks.
Halloween costumes that start with W
The best Halloween costumes that start with W:
- Werewolf.
- Witch.
- Wraith. Long, tattered grey cloth over everything, a shadowy face.
- Widow spider. All black, extra legs stuffed with socks, a red hourglass on your back.
- Walking dead zombie. Torn clothes, dirt. Zombie is also one of The Costume Rack's sixteen.
- Wendigo-style forest beast. Antlers, ragged clothes, bone-colored props.
Group and duo costumes that start with W
Here's the classic W party fail: four friends all secretly pick witch. The witch group photo is fine once. Not when it was an accident.
The Costume Rack handles who's-wearing-what for you. You share one link, friends claim their costumes on your rail, and everyone sees the witch is gone before they buy a hat. Start my costume
Duo W costumes
- Witch and wizard. The magical couple.
- Werewolf and full moon. The moon is a yellow circle on a dark top.
- Waiter and wedding guest.
- Wrestler and referee (W for "wrestling referee").
- Watermelon and waffle. Picnic energy.
Group W costumes
- Witch coven: but each witch is different (sea witch, sporty witch, cottagecore witch, wicked witch). Coordinate it.
- Wild West: sheriff, wanted outlaw, woodcutter, saloon waiter.
- Wizard school: wizards plus a white owl and a wand shop worker.
- Weather team: weather presenter, wind, a rain cloud, a sunny day.
- Woodland: wolf, woodpecker, woodcutter, woodland fairy.
Last-minute W costumes from your closet
For last-minute costumes that start with W, grab what's already in your room:
- White shirt + black trousers = waiter.
- Dressing gown + anything pointy = wizard.
- All black + a broom = witch.
- Blazer + a drawn map = weather presenter.
- Plaid shirt + a beanie = woodcutter.
- Sleeping bag = worm.
- Your best outfit = wedding guest.
Costumes that start with "we" and "wa"
Searching for costumes that start with "we"? Werewolf, wedding guest, weather presenter, weightlifter, welder, wendigo. And for costumes that start with "wa": waiter, waitress, watermelon, waffle, walrus, wanted poster, warrior, warehouse worker, walking dead zombie, wallflower.
Other letters for your group: costumes that start with F and costumes that start with H.
Your W costume, split into pieces in about two minutes
Tell The Costume Rack your vibe, what's already in your closet and how you feel about face paint, and it matches you to a costume like the witch or the werewolf. You get every piece with where to find it and a version from things you own, plus a link to share so your group claims their looks on your rail.
FAQ
What are easy costumes that start with W?
Waiter, witch, wizard, weather presenter and wedding guest are the easiest W costumes. They mostly use clothes you already have. Waiter takes about five minutes with a white shirt and a tea towel.
What are good costumes that start with W for a female?
Witch, white rabbit, warrior princess, woodland fairy, wedding guest and wallflower are popular picks. For spooky glam, go witch. For a clever pun, go wallflower.
What fancy dress ideas begin with W?
Popular fancy dress ideas beginning with W include witch, wizard, wrestler, waiter, Wild West sheriff and watermelon. For a uni social, wrestler and weather presenter get the most laughs.
What Halloween costumes start with W?
Werewolf and witch are the big two Halloween costumes that start with W. Wraith, widow spider and walking dead zombie are strong too. Witch and werewolf both have easy no-makeup versions.
What are funny costumes that start with W?
Worm (just a sleeping bag), Wi-Fi signal, wrecking ball, waffle, walrus and wanted poster are the funniest W costumes. A wanted poster with your own face on it is very cheap and very effective.