Ah, Halloween, the only chance to truly break away from your office-appropriate attire and dress up in vintage getups and face makeup—if you're into that. Just remember: The same rules don't apply as they did during your anything-goes college party days. (Nobody wants to get sent to HR here.) But that doesn't mean you shouldn't go all out this year, even if your work costume contest has gone virtual for 2020.
Below, inspiration for Halloween looks that don't involve the term "sexy," colored contacts, or spoonfuls of fake blood. Instead, when it comes to the office, think pop-culture icons, along with easy people or things to imitate.
Leslie From 'Parks and Recreation'
H&M fitted blazer, $35 shop it
Fleur du Mal top, $195 shop it
H&M suit pants, $30 shop it
Little Women
Women's dress, $60 SHOP IT
DeELF straw hat, $21 SHOP IT
Damien From 'Mean Girls'
Nike hoodie, $65 shop it
Livho sunglasses, $15 shop it
A SoulCycle Instructor
Soul by SoulCycle tank, $52 SHOP IT
Sunzel workout leggings, $23 SHOP IT
Kris Jenner
Uniqlo button-down, $30 SHOP IT
H&M black blazer, $35 SHOP IT
'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
Halogen classic trench, $149 shop it
ASOS Design black dress, $45 shop it
ASOS Design black pumps, $40 shop it
Queen Elizabeth and Her Corgis
J.Crew silk scarf, $50 SHOP IT
Amazon corgi plush, $14 SHOP IT
Tessa Thompson in Men in Black: International
Agent M costume, $45 SHOP IT
Princess Mononoke
Boohoo shaggy coat, $33 SHOP IT
Etsy ear and eye mask, $25 SHOP IT
Etsy necklace and earrings, $10 SHOP IT
Ariana Grande
Amazon ponytail wig, $12 SHOP IT
Oversize pullover, $16 SHOP IT
Amazon microphone, $11 SHOP IT
Dream Paris black boots, $36 SHOP IT
Your Favorite Tennis Player
Nike tennis dress, $120 SHOP IT
Nike tennis skirt, $70 SHOP IT
Wilson tennis racket, $29 SHOP IT
Marie Kondo
H&M white cardigan, $13 SHOP IT
Reformation floral skirt, $98 SHOP IT
Does it spark joy mug, $15 SHOP IT
Your Favorite Sex and the City Character
Topshop blazer, $140 SHOP IT
Gap cami, $14 SHOP IT
Chicwish skirt, $40 SHOP IT
Kamala Harris
ASOS suit blazer, $56 SHOP IT
ASOS suit pants, $29 SHOP IT
Biden/Harris tee, $30 SHOP IT
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Peserico trench dress, $162 SHOP IT
Sam Edelman gray suede pumps, $48 SHOP IT
A Ballerina
Capezio top, $18 SHOP IT
Amazon tutu, $14 SHOP IT
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ann Taylor blazer, $110 SHOP IT
Ann Taylor skirt, $50 SHOP IT
Stila lipstick in beso, $22 SHOP IT
Kate Middleton and Prince William
Etsy polka dot dress, $65 SHOP IT
Marc Fisher pumps, $50 SHOP IT
Fake baby doll, $60 SHOP IT
Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl
Loeffler Randall headband, $25 SHOP IT
Green trench coat, $130 SHOP IT
Louise et Cie Talila, $96 SHOP IT
Boo from Monsters Inc
ASOS t-shirt, $35 SHOP IT
Aerie leggings, $30 SHOP IT
Veja sneakers, $120 SHOP IT
Princess Margaret/Margaret from The Crown
Even better, you can take your pick from the outfits worn by young season 1-2 Margaret (Vanessa Kirby) and the slightly less young season 3 Margaret (Helena Bonham Carter).
Target fake pearls, $15 SHOP IT
Amazon white gloves, $8 SHOP IT
Amazon white pillbox hat, $13 SHOP IT
The Hocus Pocus Witches
Technically, SJP's original costume could be deemed "sexy," but it's easy to make it a little less boob-y.
Amazon blonde wig, $16 SHOP IT
Amazon black velvet cloak, $26 SHOP IT
Veronica from Anchorman
Or, alternatively, any anchorwoman—literally just a colorful suitdress, a microphone, and some stiletto heels, and you're in business.
Microphone prop, $6 SHOP IT
Ann Taylor blouse, $90 SHOP IT
Blue Ivy on Vacation
J.Crew swimsuit, $110 SHOP IT
Banana Republic sunglasses, $78 SHOP IT
Mary Poppins
Julie Andrews was the best Mary Poppins, hands down.
Etsy Mary Poppins coat, $98 SHOP IT
Amazon scarf, $21 SHOP IT
Amazon umbrella, $15 SHOP IT
Eleven from Stranger Things
Etsy dress, $60 SHOP IT
ASOS jacket, $71 SHOP IT
Regina George from Mean Girls
J.Crew cardigan, $64SHOP IT
Etsy dramatic tank, $27 SHOP IT
Romwe pink skirt, $11 SHOP IT
The Notorious RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg)
Judge costume, $25 SHOP IT
Elaine Benes from Seinfeld
Matteau maxi dress, $146SHOP IT
Uniqlo socks, $13 SHOP IT
Everlane loafers, $92 SHOP IT
Chill Pill
Athleta top, $69 SHOP IT
Black felt letters, $11 SHOP IT
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman jacket, $44 SHOP IT
A Chanel Fangirl
J.Crew tweed jacket, $128 SHOP IT
Rebecca Taylor tweed skirt, $140 SHOP IT
Black beret, $7 SHOP IT
A Snapchat Filter
Deer antlers, $5 SHOP IT
Face paint, $20 SHOP IT
Rosie the Riveter
J.Crew denim shirt, $78 SHOP IT
Amazon red polka dot headband, $6 SHOP IT
Chanel lipstick, $38 SHOP IT
Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family
Amazon dress, $29 SHOP IT
Striped tights, $11 SHOP IT
Sandy from Grease
Amazon black boatneck top, $18 SHOP IT
Amazon faux leather leggings, $18 SHOP IT
DSW red pumps, $70 SHOP IT
Missy Elliott at the 2003 Grammys
Pink tracksuit, $51 SHOP IT
Topshop pink fuzzy hat, $18 SHOP IT
TLC in the "Creep" Video
Amazon silk pajama set, $26 SHOP IT
Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
Pink furry coat, $38SHOP IT
Nasty Gal sequin tank, $24 SHOP IT
Uniqlo pink pants, $20 SHOP IT
Margot Tenenbaum from The Royal Tenenbaums
PrettyLittleThing brown coat, $52 SHOP IT
Cashmere gloves, $175 shop it
Dasein satchel bag, $38 shop it
Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction
Amazon bangs wig, $19 SHOP IT
Uniqlo black t-shirt dress, $15 SHOP IT
A Scoops Ahoy Employee from Stranger Things
Amazon sailor costume, $26 SHOP IT
Penny Lane from Almost Famous
Etsy Penny Lane coat, $125 shop it
Free People top, $60 shop it
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