Looking for some unique and super fun ideas for costumes starting with A? I’ve compiled heaps of great ideas and lists for all different types of Halloween costumes that start with A, which would be also perfect for other fancy dress parties and events.
Right here you’ll find tons of inspiration for A costume ideas for everyone: adults, kids, babies and even pets!
Some fancy dress costumes beginning with A are available to purchase and others are just ideas to get the creative juices going. I hope you love these A party costumes and that they inspire an outfit for your next party or special event.
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Costumes That Start with A
There are heaps of options here for letter A costumes. Scroll down to find a wide variety of ideas for costumes starting with A for all different types of categories, including objects, celebrities / famous and historical figures, characters, cartoon characters, food, occupations/uniforms, sports, colors, animals and countries.
Things Starting with A Costumes
- Award – this could be the start of an awesome award costume…Emmy award for best costume?
- Artwork
Food Costumes Starting with A
- Apple
- Aubergine
- Avocado
- Apricot
- Artichoke
- Apple Pie
- Anchovy
- Almond
- Asparagus
- Animal Crackers
Celebrities Starting with A Costumes
- Abba
- Axl Rose
- Alan Alda
- Ariana Grande – click on a long ponytail hairpiece and you’re halfway there.
- Angelina Jolie
- Al Pacino
- Arnold Schwarzenegger – you could dress up as the Terminator or Dutch from Predator.
- Adam Sandler
- Audrey Hepburn – grab some pearls, black long gloves and little black dress for a stunning vintage Hollywood look.
- Alicia Keys
- Ashton Kutcher
- Adele
- Anthony Davis
- Antonio Banderas
- Anthony Hopkins
- Avril Lavigne
- Andy Warhol
- Andre Agassi
- Agatha Christie
- Anna Nicole Smith
- Akon
- Alan Alda – dress up in an awesome MASH costume.
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Aretha Franklin
- Alice Cooper – wear a long black curly wig, felt top hat and canes with his signature makeup look for this awesome outfit.
- Alyssa Milano
- Anthony Kiedis – Red Hot Chilli Pepper – perhaps not the socks outfit though!
- Alicia Silverstone
- Anna Kournikova
Famous Figures Starting with A Costumes
- Albert Einstein – wear a fuzzy white wig and matching moustache; just add a white lab coat and glasses and you’re ready.
- Aristotle
- Abraham Lincoln – wear a long beard without the moustache, a top hat and bow-tie suit.
- Al Capone
- Alexander the Great
- Archimedes
- Al Gore
- Abraham
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Adolf Hitler
Fictional Character Starting with A Costumes
- Athena or Aphrodite – Dress up as a beautiful Greek goddess with long flowing dresses and elaborate gold hair pieces.
- Angel
- Angel of Darkness
- Augustus Gloop
- Alien – or Alien abduction costume.
- Ace Ventura
- Austin Powers
- Anakin Skywalker
- Addams Family – great costumes here for the entire family!
- Avatar – just add blue facepaint to this costume and you’re ready!
There are so many great characters starting with A to dress up as and the sky is the limit if you wanted to DIY these as well. You might also consider dressing up as a cartoon character like the ones below.
Cartoon Character Costumes Starting with A
- Anna from Frozen
- Ariel from The Little Mermaid
- Abominable
- Alice In Wonderland
- Angry Birds
Job and Uniform Costumes Starting with A
- Architect
- Aerobics Instructor – “Let’s Get Physical” with lots of 80’s workout costumes – legwarmers essential!
- Athlete
- Air Hostess – also now known as Flight Attendants.
- Archeologist
- Astronaut – great options for kids and adults costumes (see photo below).
Animal Costumes Starting with A
- Anaconda
- Ape
- Antelope
- Alligator or an Alligator Attack costume.
- Aardvark
- Ant eater
Couple Costumes Starting with A
- America
- Avocado
- Avocado Toast
- Adam and Eve
Baby Costumes Starting with A
- Apple
- Ariel
- Alien
- Astronaut
- Avocado
Pet Costumes Starting with A
- Aviator
- Avocado
- Angry Birds
- Abu from Aladdin
- Ariel
All of the costumes that start with the letter A that are available for purchase can be found right here.
International Costumes Starting with A
- America
- Australia
- Austria
- Argentina
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Angola
Why not wear the national dress of any of the above countries or their sporting colors?
All of these costumes starting with A that are available for purchase can be found right here.
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Thanks for reading this! Wishing you all the best with your A party costumes. Hope you have found your favorite fancy dress beginning with A costume. Enjoy your dress up and have fun!
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Loved the food costumes starting with A! Thinking of making an avocado costume for this year’s Halloween. Any tips on making it fluffy and ripe-looking?
hey, for the celebrities starting with A, do u think wearing like an Ariana Grande costume is cool for a guy? asking for a friend haha.
Saw the sport costumes starting with A and instantly thought about Archer costumes, lol. Who else gonna shoot some arrows this Halloween?
Dude, Archer costume is a stellar idea! Got a bow from last year’s fair, might just go as an archer too!
Is it safe though? Thinking of something for my 10-year-old. Wouldn’t want any accidents.
Absolutely adored the pet costumes starting with A! Can’t wait to dress up my dog as ariel. Hope she won’t hate me for it, lol.