5 Halloween Costume Ideas for the True Fashion Girl
Halloween is one of those holidays that always seems to sneak up without warning. So when a last-minute invite to a costume party arrives in your inbox, it can leave you scrambling to find something to wear at the last minute. With picked-over stores and last-minute plans, the whole scenario can prove to be a stressful experience that ultimately ends with a less-than-stellar costume.
This year, try getting a jump-start on your outfit for Halloween. Not only does it give the change to get creative with your costume, but you might also have the chance to add some cool pieces to your wardrobe. Those pink furry heels you’ve been eyeing? Perfect for a Marie Antoinette–inspired look. And the white ankle boots on your wish list? The ultimate shoe for a ’60s mod outfit. Want to see which ideas we’re behind?
Keep reading to shop five Halloween costume ideas that are fashion girl–approved.
Channel Twiggy with a mod ’60s look.
The building block of the look? A pink minidress.Available in sizes 2 to 10.
The ultimate excuse to finally get a pair of white boots for fall.Available in sizes 6 to 11.
Grab a miniskirt and knee-high socks to perfect Cher Horowitz’s Clueless look.
Wear these silver heels (also one of the season’s biggest trends).Available in size 9.
One of the most iconic characters from a movie: Holly Golightly. Fans of Big Little Lies might be even more inspired to try the costume out this year.
We have a feeling this dress will be a staple long after Halloween.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Wear these classic cat-eye sunglasses again after the holiday.
Any Sex and the City fan knows that Carrie Bradshaw is the show’s fashion icon. Channel her look for Halloween.
This outfit is all about layering.Available in sizes 0 to 1.
If you live somewhere cold, this costume is a good excuse to bundle up.Available in sizes 0 to 16.
One of our favorite shoe silhouettes this season.Available in sizes 5 to 11
We imagine wearing this over a button-down top and jeans after Halloween.
Add a pop of pink.
Channel the young queen’s style with luxe satin, velvet, and feathers.
This dress feels very inspired by Marie Antoinette’s style.Available in size 14.
We love these furry heels.Available in sizes 35 to 41Next, read about how Instagram is changing the way we shop.This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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