The TV Shows Everyone Will Dress Up Like This Halloween

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Between the streaming dramas on Netflix and classic sitcoms we’ve become familiar with thanks to reruns, we can always count on TV shows to give us some of the best ideas for Halloween costumes. Besides, it’s always more fun when someone recognizes who you’re dressed as. (Much better than having to explain your obscure costume to everyone at the Halloween party.) If you aren’t sure where to start, let us help: We’ve pulled together some of our favorite shows where the fashion is just as notable as the plot lines. Whether you love getting together with your crew to watch reality TV (hi, fellow Bachelorette fans) or are here for period dramas (Downton Abbey, anyone?), the costume ideas are truly endless…

The Bachelorette

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One of the best parts of The Bachelorette (besides the drama, of course) is seeing the glamorous dresses the contestants wear. Sport a glitzy ensemble with a beaded dress and simple earrings.

Glow

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Between the everyday fashion and the wrestling costumes, Netflix’s GLOW is a treasure chest of costume ideas. Channel the show with a metallic bodysuit and an ’80s-appropriate wide belt.

Gossip Girl

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You’ll never go wrong with a classic like Gossip Girl, which was known for its decadent fashion. Whether you’re a Queen B or more of a Serena, you’ll look so chic this Halloween.

Blair Waldorf

Serena Van der Woodsen

The Crown

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Period drama The Crown has been giving us major retro vibes with Queen Elizabeth’s style. Channel your inner royal with a gorgeous gown and equally beautiful jewelry. Bonus points if you can score a crown of your own.

Westworld

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If you haven’t been watching Westworld, it’s time to start. The Wild West is a major reference for most of fall’s trends, ICYMI.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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Between the bright colors and chic silhouettes, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has won our hearts. A bright pink dress and a coordinating overcoat will have you feeling like the comedy queen in minutes.

The Hills

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In honor of the upcoming reunion of The Hills, channel the original show this Halloween and wear some of the biggest trends of the show, like headband scarves and bubble dresses.

Riverdale

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No matter how you want to dress, you can count on any one of the characters of Riverdale to provide any type of style you’re going for. From classic Veronica Lodge to sweet Betty Cooper (and even the edgier Cheryl Blossom), you’re bound to find a look for the night.

Cheryl Blossom

Sharp Objects

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Sharp Objects is filled with the romance of the South. Tap into that Southern charm for Halloween this year with a flowing dress and a sun hat.

Time to decide on a costume!

Dale Arden Chong
Dale Arden Chong
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Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.