30 DIY Halloween Costumes For Empowered Ladies

Mindy (Mindy Kaling) in The Mindy Project, now on Hulu (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)

Mindy Lahiri – The Mindy Project

Why She’s Awesome: Mindy Lahiri represents the kind of complex female character that I love to see on television. For one, she is an intelligent, highly competent, Ivy League educated doctor. She also happens to harbor a love for rom-coms and McDonalds. Mindy is never just one kind of woman – just like real women, she can’t be characterized by a stereotype. She helps run an OB/GYN practice and she loves fashion. She loves delivering babies just about as much as she loves the Kardashians. Just like Elle Woods before her, Mindy Lahiri proves that traditionally feminine interests don’t make you stupid or trivial. They can, and do, exist in smart, confident, strong women everywhere.

Mindy (Mindy Kaling) and Baby Leo in The Mindy Project, Screencap via HULU

What You’ll Need: Mindy Lahiri’s costumes are as iconic as her character. First and foremost, think BRIGHT. Find or borrow a dress or blouse/skirt combo that involves bold colors and patterns; Mindy seems especially attracted to bright pink, yellow, and green. Definitely pair it with heels and some statement earrings. And, to top it all off, get a cheap white doctor’s coat and maybe even a stethoscope!

Next Level Move: Mom Mindy! In addition to her success as a doctor, Mindy is a single mom to baby Leo. So find or borrow a little baby doll dressed in a chic onesie. Maybe even decorate a onesie to say “feminist,” like the one from the show! Then tow baby Leo around as you simultaneously save lives and stay fabulous.