Despite what Heidi Klum’s elaborate get-ups may have you think, Halloween costumes don’t have to be complicated—or expensive.
Sometimes, the best dress-up is one that is easy to execute, with a little effort going a long way in terms of identifiability. Ahead of spooky season, we’ve scoured the archives of celeb Halloween costumes, and pulled out the best, easy to recreate options.
Scroll on for our favourite easy, pop culture Halloween costumes to don for your next dress up party.
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01
Mia Thermopolis
Anne Hathaway’s The Princess Diaries character has some iconic looks. Take notes from Hailey Bieber and Camila Cabello, who have both previously recreated the cover shot.
All you need is a short white dress, a tiara, some black sunglasses and some retro-looking wired headphones. Throw your hair into a bun and voila!
02
Lara Croft
Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft—who has been brought to life on-screen by both Angelina Jolie and Ana de Armas—is an easy character to copy with items you likely already own.
Pop on some black short-shorts, a black tank top and black belt, as well as some holsters and a fake, plastic weapon. Put your hair in Lara’s signature french braid and you’re sure to look as good as Lori Harvey did when she dressed the part in 2023.
03
Marilyn Monroe
Okay so maybe you can’t pull a Kim Kardashian get your hands on Marilyn Monroe’s exact dress, but there is a simple way to channel the Old Hollywood icon. Take notes from Kendall Jenner, who dressed up as the actor with little but a blonde wig and black turtle neck. Draw on a beauty mark for good measure.
04
Cat Woman
The Gotham City villain is a fave Halloween costume for a reason… You don’t have to go as all-out as Halle Bailey, who stunned in a slashed suit last year—you can replicate Cat Woman’s look with any black bodycon pieces (leggings and a long-sleeve top will do in a pinch) and a black eye mask.
05
Betty Boop
A little red dress, a red lip, black curls and fishnet stockings are all you need to look the part of Betty Boop, a la Ice Spice.
06
Ballerina
With a tutu, leotard and stockings you can make a pretty convincing ballerina!
07
Sports Players
Have some old jerseys lying around? Why not DIY them into a fun take on a sports uniform, just like Devon Lee Carlson? With myriad sports to choose from, the options are endless—you might even spend more time picking a team than making your ensemble.
08
Vampire
If you’re reading this at midday on October 31, this might just be the costume for you. All a Vampire look *really* requires is some fangs—pick up a set of fake teeth from your local costume store and pair them with… literally whatever else you want. Add a drizzle of fake blood to your face for extra spook factor.
09
Elle Woods
Pink, pink and more pink: that’s the basis of an Elle Woods Halloween Costume. Top off your take on the Legally Blonde character with a blonde wig, a binder and a big handbag—small dog optional.
