Halloween 2023
Sep 11, 2022

13 It Girl–Approved Halloween Costumes

by Aleksija Vujicic

Coming up with a Halloween costume that hasn't been done a million times and that you're excited to put together is a bit of a tall order, but it can be done. So how does one find the perfect Halloween costume—you know, the one that's equal parts unique, alluring, and impressive?

The answer is simple: by turning to our seasoned panel of experts in everything cool, otherwise known as the It girls of the fashion world. To give you a jump start, we did some celebrity research, and we're sharing an assortment of creative ideas from Alexa Chung, Adwoa Aboah, Kate Moss, and more. Below, you'll find everything from fashionable spins on classic costumes to inspired takes on movie characters.

Get a head start on your Halloween costume by bookmarking these supremely stylish ideas. Plus, shop the essentials you need to re-create each creative look. Check out our 13 fashionable Halloween costumes below.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora halloween costume

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Mark R. Milan/GC Images

The costume: Alexandra Medford from The Witches of Eastwick

The essentials: Silk robe, slip dress, black calf boots

Adwoa Aboah

Adwoa Aboah Halloween costume inspo

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Mark R. Milan/GC Images

The costume: Troll

The essentials: Green wig, statement coat, blue heels, blue face makeup

Alexa Chung

Fashion Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas Alexa Chung Mermaid

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Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Ketel One Family-Made Vodka

The costume: Mermaid

The essentials: Sparkly skirt, swim top, pink wig

Kate Moss

Fashion Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas Kate Moss

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Mark R. Milan/GC Images

The costume: Morticia Addams

The essentials: Black dress, black coat, red lipstick

Poppy Delevingne

Fashion Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas Poppy Delevingne

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David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Unicef

The costume: Harley Quinn

The essentials: Bomber jacket, fishnet tights, pink blue hair dye

Gabrielle Union

Fashion Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas Gabrielle Union

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Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic

The costumes: Race car driver

The essentials: Checkered driver suit, sunglasses, sandals

Zoë Kravitz

Fashion Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas Zoe Kravitz

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JB Lacroix/GC Images

The costume: Modern vampire

The essentials: Red robe, pajamas, vampire teeth, sunglasses, slippers

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski Cleopatra Halloween Costume

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Theo Wargo/WireImage

The costume: Cleopatra

The essentials: Shimmery gold dress, black wig, choker necklace, dark eyeliner, sandals

Lupita Nyong'o

Fashion Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas Lupita Nyong'o

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JNI/Star Max/GC Images

The costume: Dionne from Clueless

The essentials: Black plaid miniskirt and matching blazer, white T-shirt, red cardigan, black tights, black mini bag, ankle boots

Madison Pettis

Madison Pettis Halloween costume Beyoncé

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Getty Images

The costume: Coachella Beyoncé

The essentials: Denim shorts, yellow sweatshirt, sparkly silver boots

Rihanna

Rihanna Skeleton Halloween Costume

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Getty Images

The costume: Skeleton

The essentials: Black leather pants, leather gloves, a corset, black pumps, sunglasses, skeleton face makeup

Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco Vivian Ward costume Pretty Woman

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Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images

The costume: Vivian Ward from Pretty Woman

The essentials: Black over-the-knee boots, blonde wig, cutout dress, hoop earrings, red lipstick

Kendall Jenner

Fashion Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas Kendall Jenner

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Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Casamigos

The costume: Fembot

The essentials: Feather dress, feather heels, gloves, nude lip, blonde wig