15 It Girl–Approved Halloween Costumes
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 15 fashionable Halloween costumes below.

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The costume: Alexandra Medford from The Witches of Eastwick
The essentials: silk robe, slip dress, black calf boots

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Mark R. Milan/GC ImagesThe costume: troll
The essentials: green wig, statement coat, blue heels, blue face makeup

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Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Ketel One Family-Made VodkaThe costume: mermaid
The essentials: sparkly skirt, swim top, pink wig

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Mark R. Milan/GC ImagesThe costume: Morticia Addams
The essentials: black dress, black coat, red lipstick

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David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for UnicefThe costume: Harley Quinn
The essentials: bomber jacket, fishnet tights, pink blue hair dye

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Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagicThe costumes: race car driver
The essentials: checkered driver suit, sunglasses, sandals

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Andrew H Walker/WWD/ShutterstockThe costume: Catwoman
The essentials: long black gloves, cat ears, black dress, bold lip

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Andrew H Walker/WWD/ShutterstockThe costume: Minnie Mouse
The essentials: red bodysuit, white tutu, Minnie Mouse ears, yellow shoes, mascara

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JB Lacroix/GC ImagesThe costume: modern vampire
The essentials: red robe, pajamas, vampire teeth, sunglasses, slippers

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Theo Wargo/WireImageThe costume: Cleopatra
The essentials: shimmery gold dress, black wig, choker necklace, dark eyeliner, sandals

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JNI/Star Max/GC ImagesThe costume: Dionne from Clueless
The essentials: black plaid mini skirt and matching blazer, white T-shirt, red cardigan, black tights, black mini bag, ankle boots

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MediaPunch/ShutterstockThe costume: Coachella Beyoncé
The essentials: denim shorts, yellow sweatshirt, sparkly silver boots

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GORC/GC ImagesThe costume: skeleton
The essentials: black leather pants, leather gloves, a corset, black pumps, sunglasses, skeleton face makeup

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Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto via Getty ImagesThe costume: Vivian Ward from Pretty Woman
The essentials: black over-the-knee boots, blonde wig, cutout dress, hoop earrings, red lipstick

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Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for CasamigosThe costume: fembot
The essentials: feather dress, feather heels, gloves, nude lip, blonde wig
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