The 2020 Halloween Costume Trends You're Going to See Everywhere
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Halloween will look a bit different this year (opens in new tab), due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the majority of us won't be throwing big parties, if you're hoping to still celebrate October 31, there are ways to make Halloween feel festive in 2020. (opens in new tab) Dressing up, for one, is an easy way to channel your Halloween spirit (opens in new tab), whether you're hosting a virtual costume contest over Zoom or showing off your homemade spooky cocktails (opens in new tab) over FaceTime. (We recommend making these drinks even when it isn't Halloween.)
You can dress up in the comfort of your own home and not leave the house at all, if you so choose. Unless you're on trick-or-treat duty, slip on your face mask (opens in new tab) (perhaps it is part of your costume already?) and properly social distance. Ahead, our predictions on the trendiest Halloween costumes to wear for 2020—all of which you can DIY yourself, no matter how you choose to spend the night.
Hilary Swank in Away
The best way to describe the first episode of Away is intense; it also made me realize I can never be an astronaut IRL (it's difficult to even become one (opens in new tab)!). For those who feel the same, you can tap into your inner space nerd or astronomy prowess in costume form for Halloween. Luckily you can snag a spacesuit from Amazon and all the accompanying attire, so this makes for a great last-minute costume too. Plus, it's super timely given the popularity of this show. BRB, I'm going to watch the last few episodes.
Frawirshau Astronaut Costume Adult
Tigerdoe Astronaut Helmet
Aeromax Astronaut Gloves
Sparko Sweets Galaxy Lollipops Planet Designs
Leslie Jones in Supermarket Sweep
I admit, when I first watched a preview for this show, I was intrigued and wanted to know how I can participate. (Fun fact: The original Supermarket Sweep aired in 1965!). Leslie Jones is the host of the 2020 version, and this outfit is easy to replicate and iconic if you're into variety shows. The premise is this: There are three teams of two who have to run through a supermarket in search of specific products and go on one big shopping trip. The team that accumulates the biggest shopping bill at the end wins and gets the chance to win $100,000.
Pretty Little Thing Pink Fitted Button Detail Crepe Blazer
Wednesday's Girl Relaxed T-Shirt With Love Graphic
H&M Embrace High Ankle Jeans
Holly-Life Flash Cards 200-Piece Kraft Paper Study Cards
Ratched
Sarah Paulson fans have to watch her latest show on Netflix in which she plays an asylum nurse named Mildred Ratched. Spoiler alert: her character is up to no good. The thriller is based off a character of the same name from Ken Kesey's 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and was created by Evan Romansky and developed by Ryan Murphy. On Oct. 31, tap into your more sinister side and slip into a nurse costume or a '50s style gown. We won't reveal what this scene with Cynthia Nixon is about—you'll just have to watch the show yourself.
Dickies Women's Button Front Scrubs Dress
Figure8Vintage Homemade '50s/'60s Iridescent Green/Blue Dress
Paramed Single Head Cardiology Stethoscope 22" Black
JISEN White Satin Gloves Women
Schitt's Creek
You may have found yourself inspired to dress up as one of your favorite characters from Schitt's Creek for Halloween, especially after the cast swept the comedy awards at the Emmys (opens in new tab). My pick is the always animated Moira Rose, of course, because her outfits are truly worthy of replicating. On the flip side, you could channel Dan Levy's energy (opens in new tab) at the Emmys when he wore a Dior single-breasted suit complete with a skirt. Now that's a look.
Lovers + Friends Clayton Blazer
ASOS Design Mixed Pendant Layered Necklace in Burnished Silver Tone
Venus Lace Up Detail Jeans
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Though the show has been on for several seasons now, it's still worth mentioning as a top contender for those who are seeking for cool Halloween costumes. This show will appeal to those who yearn for the '50s and '60s fashion. One of our favorite looks is when Rachel Brosnahan's character, Miriam "Midge" Maisel, dresses up in this classic black dress with bows on the shoulders and a double strand of pearls. A swipe of red lipstick pulls the entire look together.
Susana Monaco Tie Shoulder A-Line Dress
BABEYOND Round Imitation Pearl Necklace Wedding Pearl Necklace for Brides
NYX Professional Makeup Shout Loud Satin Lipstick
BABEYOND Classic Long Opera Pageant Party
Enola Holmes
Remember when it seemed like the entire world dressed up as Eleven from Stranger Things? Now Millie Bobby Brown is in a new role as Enola Holmes, and you'll want to check out some of her victorian-inspired outfits from the Netflix show. The series is based on the first book of the same name by Nancy Springer and follows the life of Sherlock Holmes' teenager sister Enola who is searching for her missing mother. Leave the waffles in the fridge and pick up a bow and arrow instead as the accessory piece to your outfit.
SHEIN Contrast Peter-Pan Collar Flounce Sleeve Flare Dress
Light in the Box Victorian Medieval 18th Century Dress
Adventure Awaits! 2-Pack Handmade Wooden Bow and Arrow Set
Belle Poque Victorian Steampunk Gothic Renaissance Ruffled Corset Dress Blue 2XL
Tiger King's Carole Baskin
Netflix's Tiger King gave us plenty of fodder to talk about while being quarantined for the first few months. The show inspired memes (opens in new tab), TikTok dances (opens in new tab), and even a song (opens in new tab) about the drama surrounding Carole Baskin and her missing husband. As much as we were captivated by the show's petty drama, what was more intriguing (or in my case, mind boggling) was the fashion. I will never be able to erase Baskin's flower crown and pink animal? floral? shirt out of mind. With Nicholas Cage set to play Baskin's arch nemesis Joe Exotic in a scripted series, the fervor Tiger King unleashed will live on.
NANETTE Nanette Lepore Floral Cheetah Print Button Front Shirt
Floral Fall Floral Fall Boho Headband Flower Crown
Weekday Row Organic Cotton High-Waist Jeans in Blue
High Heel Jungle Leopard Print Sheer Socks
Mia From Little Fires Everywhere
Channel Mia's artsy side from Little Fires Everywhere. Kerry Washington's character always dressed casual and low-key compared to her counterpart Elena (played by Reese Witherspoon). You likely have most of Mia's pieces hanging in your closet, from her printed boho pants to a black rib tank and a bandana. Washington has earned an Emmy nomination (opens in new tab) for lead actress in this role, so if you're a fan of the actress, dressing up as Mia is not even a question this season, whether you're hosting a Halloween gathering or not.
Cultiver Jude Linen Apron Dusk
Amscan Red Bandana
J.Crew Women's 1993 Favorite Tank
Intimately Haley Lounge Pants
Navarro Cheer Team
Who else had sweaty palms and shed some tears while binge-watching Cheer? The Navarro cheerleading team kept us throughly entertained during quarantine and we fell in love with everyone on the show. In fact, who isn't following Monica on Instagram (opens in new tab) and watching her on Dancing With the Stars? To show your appreciation for the team and convince Netflix it definitely deserves a second season, dress up as your favorite Navarro cheer member on Oct. 31. No back handspring or round-off movements required.
Beyoncé's Looks In Black Is King
During this time of social and political unrest, Beyoncé shared her commentary through her visual album titled Black Is King, which reimagines the story of The Lion King through human characters. (If you recall, Bey starred in the live-action remake as the voice of Nala.) The visual album celebrates Black culture (opens in new tab) and its people, and features those close to Bey's life from her children to mother. The style is not to be missed in the 90-minute long film—the artist wore over 60 looks (opens in new tab), ranging from designers like Balmain to Givenchy. Stans will want to recreate some of Bey's looks for Halloween, like this cheetah print ensemble. Though hers was custom created by Valentino (opens in new tab) and took 10 people over 300 hundred hours to create, you can use it as inspiration for your own look.
A.L.C. Marshall Sequin Leopard Print Mockneck Top
Joan Vass Animal Sequin Pants
Tabitha Simmons + Johanna Ortiz Follie Embellished Leopard Print Sandal
Saint Laurent Eyewear Glitter Square Sunglasses
Netflix's Hollywood
Ryan Murphy's Hollywood takes place in the 1940s and follows a cast of diverse dreamers trying to make it big in Los Angeles. The group attempts to create a film with a Black lead and screenwriter at a time when this idea wasn't easily accepted by Hollywood. Set in the '40s, the golden age of Tinseltown, the fashion plays a large role in the show, and cast members were decked out in glamorous period pieces. Costume designers Sarah Evelyn and Lou Eyrich lead the charge on creating a story within a story through clothes, with many of the costumes being custom made (opens in new tab). Ready to turn back time? Copy Laura Harrier's outfit, below.
Badgley Mischka Collection V-Neck Cape Cocktail Dress
FUNCEE Faux Fur Stole
DragonWeave Thick Black Leather Cord Necklace
SATINIOR Red Lace Gloves
Cardigan From Taylor Swift's folklore
Fans of Taylor Swift will want to channel the singer's energy and re-create some looks from her newest album folklore. The most obvious outfit choice is her white dress and cardigan look in the song "Cardigan," which was not only the first single off the album but also the first music video. The singer made it easy for us to copy her style, since she sells the exact cardigan she wore in the music video online (and it's not yet sold out!). Swift makes the case for having a chunky knit in your closet for fall, as the cardigan can be re-worn after Oct. 31 with your everyday looks.
Yoon Se-Ri From Crash Landing on You
If you haven't seen Crash Landing on You (opens in new tab), please do yourself a favor and watch it this weekend (opens in new tab). The show was one of South Korea's most popular series in 2020 and features two beautiful Hallyu stars—Hyun Bin and Son Ye-Jin—as the main characters/lovers. K-dramas are known for dressing their characters in expensive designer clothing, so you'll spot Son Ye-Jin's alter ego Yoon Se-Ri in pieces from the likes of Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Off-White, Chanel, and Gentle Monster. Grab your SO and have him dress as Captain Ri while you deck yourself out in similar items spotted on Se-Ri.
Nanushka Sira Checked Wool And Silk Coat
Fendi Karligraphy Patent Leather Crossbody Bag
Ganni Oversized Cotton Poplin Wrap Shirt
Cefinn Sullivan Belted Prince of Wales Check Trench Coat
Normal People
Try to rope your partner into dressing as Connell while you channel your inner Marianne from Normal People. The Sally Rooney novel-turned-show explores themes such as perception, status, love, and identity mainly through the two characters. The no-frills costumes on the show (the characters are still in school, after all) were put together by costume designer Lorna Mugan (opens in new tab), with most pieces being sourced in Ireland or from online. All the outfits felt natural, like something you'd wear IRL. If you're wondering how obsessed people are with the style in the show—there's an Instagram account dedicated to Connell's chain necklace (opens in new tab).
Otaa Knitted Bow Ties
GAP Boyfriend Tencel Shirt
Slip Slip Pure Silk Scrunchies
Madewell Madewell Fraser Slim Pants
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Rain Moment
This photo of Meghan and Harry is so beautiful, I want to frame it. The duo had attended the Endeavour Fund Awards (opens in new tab) back in March after a brief hiatus from their royal duties and this was one of the final events they'd carry out as royals. (The two are currently living on the West Coast and no longer active royals.) Aside from that significance, everything Meghan wears is tracked and dissected by the media and her fans, so dressing up as her, if you're a true stan, on Oct. 31 is a no-brainer.
heartmycloset Meghan Markle Inspired Blue Dress
INC International Concepts Zitah Pointed Toe Pumps
ShedRain Wood Stick Umbrella Black
Nordstrom Selena Leather Clutch
Christine From Selling Sunset
Addicted to Selling Sunset and spent the last hour reading up on Chrishell Stause's divorce drama? (opens in new tab) Same. Though there's no wrong answer to which lady you should dress up as for Halloween, Christine immediately stands out because of her bold, in-your-face-and-not-sorry-about-it fashion sense. Channel her real estate boss lady attitude in all red, below, and don't forget about copying her signature platinum blonde ponytail (opens in new tab). As Christine once said (opens in new tab), "Every time I have a high ponytail, I always feel like I'm ready to stir up some shit, like I'm ready for the day."
Likely Packard Cutout Sheath Dress
Louis Vuitton Vernis Montaigne MM Cerise
ALDO Red High Heel
Marina Liao is the former fashion news editor at MarieClaire.com, where she covered celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducted original interviews with industry insiders. She's also had many opportunities to write content in other areas such as beauty, food, tech, and even home. Her previous fashion stints include POPSUGAR and Cosmopolitan.
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