10 Celeb-Approved Costumes That Show Just the Right Amount of Skin

Every year, we're faced with the same dilemma come October 31—what to wear, of course. If you're that person who knows months in advance exactly what you're going to dress up as for Halloween, we applaud you. But if you're more of the last-minute type (raise your hands, please), we wholeheartedly know the #struggle.

And that's why we've put together countless guides to follow to help you curb the costume frustration. Want a cool couple costume idea? Check. Or how about an easy-to-put-together but oh-so-stylish outfit that will win Halloween. You can find a slew of those here. Now, if you're the type who likes to take a slightly riskier approach when dressing up for the fall holiday, you'll want to keep reading. Because ahead, we found sexy celebrity Halloween costumes that show just the right amount of skin.

Ready to see what we found? Hint: You'll see Kim Kardashian West's iconic Cher costume in this roundup, as well as Hailey Baldwin's classic sporty Barbie look. But that's not all. In addition to seeing the costumes that celebs have worn in the past, we've also shopped out items with which you can easily recreate the looks. Halloween dressing made easy? That's our goal. Now read on to see sexy Halloween costumes that are officially celeb-approved.

Hailey Baldwin as Sporty Barbie

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What you need:

1. A Barbie bodysuit: Missguided White City Slogan Printed Bodysuit ($27)

2. Sneakers: Adidas Originals Gazelle Sneakers ($100)

Kim Kardashian West as Cher

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What you need:

1. A sparkly top: Dolls Kill Up All Nite Disco Crop Top ($15)

2. Sparkly pants: Missguided Sequin Flare Pants ($75)

3. A long black wig: Map of Beauty Fashion Straight Long Wig ($14)

Karlie Kloss as Marilyn Monroe

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What you need:

1. A flowy white dress: Khaite Cindy Cotton-Twill Dress ($588)

2. A curly wig: Sarla Short Blonde Curly Curl Wave Wig ($19)

Devon Windsor as a Playboy Bunny

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What you need:

1. An elegant bodysuit: NBD Patricia Bodysuit ($78)

2. A cute bowtie: Spinning Daisy Rhinestone Bow-Tie Choker ($23)

3. Bunny ears: Felizhouse Satin Glitter Bunny Ears Headband ($7)

Tess Holiday as Mrs. Argentina from Beetlejuice

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What you need:

1. A sleek red dress: ASOS Curve Sexy Wrap Midi Bodycon Dress ($25)

2. A red wig: Netgo Red Long Straight Wig ($12)

3. A sash: General Party Decorations White Satin Sash ($15)

Shanina Shaik as a Galatic Girl

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What you need:

1. A silver bodysuit: Topshop Slinky Cowl Neck Bodysuit ($40)

2. Silver pants: Lasula Sequin Flared Pants ($67)

Jordan Woods as a Devil

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What you need:

1. Red leather pants: Lovers + Friends Kicks Flare Pants ($299)

2. Red top: Cushnie et Ochs Stretch-Crepe Crop Top ($745)

3. Devil accessories: Seasons Trading Devil Costume Kit ($5)

Gigi Hadid as Sandra Dee

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What you need:

1. A black crop top: Lulu's PraiseWorthy Black Off-The-Shoulder Crop Top ($29)

2. Black high-waisted pants: Mackage Navi Leather Pants ($690)

3. Leather jacket: Madewell Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket ($498)

4. Curly blonde wig: Fun World '50s Wig ($11)

Gabi Gregg as Dionne from Clueless

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What you need:

1. A plaid skirt: Urban Outfitters x Guess Plaid Skirt ($59)

2. A matching plaid top: Urban Outfitters x Guess Plaid Trucker Jacket ($98)

Grace Elizabeth as Maleficent

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What you need:

1. A black gown: Norma Kamali Stretch-Lamé Gown ($295)

2. Black boots: Dorateymur Saloon Buckled Patent-Leather Ankle Boots ($278)

3. A headpiece: BIC Maleficent Headpiece ($17)

Next up, see the absolute best BFF costumes to rock this year.

Eva Thomas
Contributor