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82 Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows

You don't have to go out to get in on the fun.

By Sara Holzman and Ineye Komonibo

Sep 24, 2019

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Let's face it, All Hollows' Eve will be looking a little (okay, a lot) different than it has in year's past, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get into the Halloween spirit. Even if your grand plans consist of an Alfred Hitchcock marathon and a spook-tini, dressing up as one of your favorite TV or movie characters is a low lift way to pretend you're someone else for a night. Did we mention that all of these "costumes" double as (mostly) practical and stylish additions to your wardrobe? Keep on scrolling....and scrolling...we've got 82 options for your 2021 Halloween escapades.

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Carole Baskin in 'Tiger King'

Joie Tiger Print Halter, $79

Etsy Flower Crown, $12

Stuffed Tiger Toy, $20

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Queen Elizabeth in 'The Crown'

Unreal Fur Scarf, $190

Tiara, $9

Lulu Townsend Clutch, $40

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Selina Meyer from 'VEEP'

Rebecca de Ravenel, $358

American Flag Pin, $7

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Leslie Jones in 'Supermarket Sweep' 2020

Lovers + Friends Pink Blazer, $238

Off-White Color block Sneakers, $425

Melissa & Doug Toy Shopping Cart, $59

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Moira from 'Schitt's Creek'

Avec Les Filles Biker Jacket, $180

Morgan Lane Lace-Up Legging, $26

Fenty Beauty Red Lipstick, $13

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Carmela from 'The Sopranos'

Ellesse Tracksuit, $61

Jules Smith Layered Necklaces, $70

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Midge Maisel from 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

Echo Scarf, $25

Saint Laurent Cat Eye Sunglasses, $365

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Robyn from 'High Fidelity'

Dickies Logo T-Shirt, $39

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Michael Jordan from 'The Last Dance'

Air Jordan High Retro Sneakers, $365

Nike Basketball Shorts, $32

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The Cast of 'The Real Housewives of New York'

Norma Kamali Metallic Dress, $245

Foam Apple, $5

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Jessie Pinkman from 'Breaking Bad'

Acne Studios Oversized Hoodie, $32

Michael Michael Kors Beanie, $31.50

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Emma Green from 'Away'

Misguided Nasa Shirt, $17

Donna Karan Cargo Pants, $29

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Joe from 'You'

Urban Renewal Flannel, $49

Levi's Jean Jacket, $98

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Lucy from 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things'

Alexa Chung Striped Sweater, $210

Polo Ralph Lauren Dress, $200

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Marianne from 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'

Batsheva Dress, $226

Paintbrushes, $7

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Yeon-Kyo from 'Parasite'

Brooks Brothers Cropped Tweed Jacket, $498

Brooks Brothers Checked Tweed A-Line Skirt ,$248

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Sharon Tate in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

Kule Striped T-Shirt, $88

Frame Cut-Off Jean Shorts, $189

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The March Sisters from 'Little Women'

ASOS Vintage Dress, $72

Muun Basket Bag, $139

Furtalk Straw Hat, $20

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge in 'Fleabag'

Old Navy Striped T-Shirt, $14

Apparis Black Trench Jacket, $380

Glossier Mascara, $16

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Emma Woodhouse from 'Emma'

Hill House Home Nap Dress, $100

Eugenia Kim Hat, $475

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Lara Jean from ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’

Polo Ralph Lauren Cardigan, $128

Solid & Striped Scrunchie, $10

Fun, Photography,

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z from the ‘Apes**t’ Music Video

Le Suit Women’s Shiny 1 Button Pant Suit, $200

Hair, Beauty, Fashion, Street fashion, Jeans, Lip, Photography, Human, Blond, Brown hair,

Dolores from 'Westworld'

APC Dress, $310

Gap Wrap Belt, $28

People, Photograph, Yellow, Friendship, Fun, Uniform, Smile, Leaf, Photography, Team,

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Lady Bird from 'Lady Bird'

Amazon navy-blue sweater vest, $12

Amazon pink arm warmer, $10

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Hellen Parr (Elastigirl) from ‘Incredibles 2’

DG Sweatsuit, $125

Sleep Mask, $9.99

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A minion (Kevin, Stuart, or Bob) from 'Despicable Me'

Mother The Halter Doozy Jumpsuit, $350

CUNLIN Crop Top, $5

Clothing, Fashion model, Fashion, Leg, Footwear, Thigh, Boot, Photo shoot, Long hair, Fashion design,

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Vivian Ward from 'Pretty Woman'

Steve Madden Over the Knee Boots, $129.95

Brie Bodysuit, $88

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Cruella de Vil from '101 Dalmations'

ASOS Faux Fur Coat, $119

Norma Kamali Side Drape Dress, $135

Clothing, Waist, Shoulder, Abdomen, Pink, Sportswear, Arm, Neck, Child, Trunk,

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Regina George from ‘Mean Girls’

Gap Shirt, $18

Yasmine Eslami Purple Bra, $100

White, Clothing, Dress, Gown, Fashion, Wedding dress, Beauty, Fashion model, Bridal clothing, Formal wear,

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Khaleesi from ‘Game of Thrones’

Halston Gown, $395

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Ineye Komonibo Ineye (in-NAY-yay) Komonibo is the editorial fellow at MarieClaire.com.

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