41 Office-Appropriate Halloween Costumes

They're also appropriate for work Zoom calls.

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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

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Women's dress, $60 SHOP IT

DeELF straw hat, $21 SHOP IT

Damien From 'Mean Girls'

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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

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Uniqlo button-down, $30 SHOP IT

H&M black blazer, $35 SHOP IT

'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

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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

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J.Crew silk scarf, $50 SHOP IT

Amazon corgi plush, $14 SHOP IT

Tessa Thompson in Men in Black: International

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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

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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

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Nike tennis dress, $120 SHOP IT

Nike tennis skirt, $70 SHOP IT

Wilson tennis racket, $29 SHOP IT

Marie Kondo

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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

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Topshop blazer, $140 SHOP IT

Gap cami, $14 SHOP IT

Chicwish skirt, $40 SHOP IT

Kamala Harris

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ASOS suit blazer, $56 SHOP IT

ASOS suit pants, $29 SHOP IT

Biden/Harris tee, $30 SHOP IT

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

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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

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Etsy polka dot dress, $65 SHOP IT

Marc Fisher pumps, $50 SHOP IT

Fake baby doll, $60 SHOP IT

Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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PrettyLittleThing brown coat, $52 SHOP IT

Cashmere gloves, $175 shop it

Dasein satchel bag, $38 shop it

Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction

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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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Fashion E-Commerce Editor

Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she covers everything from the latest beauty and fashion launches and sales to celebrity outfits and news. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and STYLECASTER. In her spare time, Julia can be found creating shopping guides for all of her friends, spending too much money on yet another pair of black boots, and cooking in her far-too-small kitchen.