Yes, you could slap on a pair of ears and a bodysuit and call yourself a mouse (duh), but it's always more fun to get creative for Halloween—from your hair to your carefully curated outfit. This year, draw inspiration for your homemade costume from these 60 pop-culture characters, ranging from culturally relevant to all-time classics.
Holly Golightly from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
1. Crystal Hair Comb, $220
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2. Norma Kamali Dress $205
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3. Le Specs Cat-Eye Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, $60
4. Pearl Necklace, $195
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5. Long Black Nylon Gloves, $8
A coffee and croissant in hand and you're all set to play one of Manhattan's most iconic silver screen socialites, Holly Golightly. The best part about this outfit is that you probably already own the work-friendly black sheath: now all you have to do is some light shopping on the accessories.
'Where's Waldo'
1. Top Headwear Striped , $8.99
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2. Comme Des Garçons Red Striped T-Shirt, $126
3. Rounds glasses, $89
4.High Rise Jeans, $79.50
All the items to recreate Waldo's look might be found right in your closet. Your friend's will be able to spot you amongst a large crowd.
Khaleesi from 'Game of Thrones'
1. Tadashi Shoji Cape Long Sleeve, $468
2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, $23
3. Gold Lace Up Flat Sandals, $19
4. Gold Vermeil Stacking Ring Set, $1962
To portray the Mother of Dragons, hair and makeup is key from a waterfall braid to some heavily filled-in brows.
Dwight Schrute from 'The Office'
1. Yellow Button Down Shirt, $9.90
2. Grey Pant 3 pieceSuit, $56.00
3. Gold Eyewear, $50.00
4. Strip Tie, $46
If Dwight is your favorite The Office character, some slacks, yellow button down, and tie is all your need to complete the look. The Office might be another good group costume ideas, each of your friends can dress up as Dunder Mifflin employee.
Andrea Zendejas is the accessories editor for the Hearst Fashion Group, who loves all accessories, but especially jewelry.
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