Spooky season is right around the corner and if you’re like us, you’re currently in dire need of a last-minute Halloween costume. Procrastinators, unite! And fear not: Vogue has a stylish costume idea for all your party needs. Why not recreate an iconic look on the red carpet on October 31? Because why be creepy when you can be absolutely fabulous?
What makes a good celebrity-inspired Halloween? Think about the red carpet moments we still can’t stop talking about years (or even decades) later. In 1999, for example, Lil’ Kim made a splash when she rocked a purple jumpsuit (complete with a matching wig) to the VMAs, an iconic look that would still be instantly recognizable at a Halloween party today. Just as memorable that same year? Céline Dion in a backwards John Galliano tuxedo at the Oscars. Simply pick your favorite white suit, wear it inside out, and voila – you’ve got an easy but high-impact costume.
There are more recent hits on the red carpet that would still put any ghost or vampire to shame. At the 2021 Met Gala, Kim Kardashian went viral by taking the step and repeating with a black Balenciaga design that covered her from head to toe. (An idyllic look to scare your friends). A few years earlier, at the 2019 Met Gala, Jared Leto wore a red Gucci dress while carrying a prosthetic version of his own head—a statement accessory.
Meanwhile, other epic red carpet looks to consider include Björk’s swan dress at the Oscars, Cher’s theatrical headpiece at the Oscars, and Zendaya’s unforgettable Mugler armor. (For the latter, just buy a silver knight suit, take off the helmet, and get glammed up.)
Below, find 18 last-minute Halloween costumes.
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