You know that Mean Girls quote: “Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” Well, aside from it being a little dated in terms of political correctness, it’s also no longer true. These days, Halloween is the time of year when It Girls flex their encyclopaedic fashion knowledge and win major pop culture kudos. If your costume isn’t high-glam and high-drama, you’re not doing it right.
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It’s not that we don’t love a hyper-specific in-joke, a cute couples costume or a gory, horror makeup moment moment. But when it comes to dressing up, there are so few occasions that allow us to bring our fashion fantasies to life that it would be a shame to skip the holographic glitter and princess skirts on Halloween. Think about it: when was the last time you saw a celeb post a genuinely scary costume on main? They’re all too busy referencing Cher, noughties Xtina and Lisa Bonet with custom costumes and curated photoshoots. Obviously, that’s all pretty extra. But us normies can still channel a little bit of that energy come 31st October.
And the best part? A chic Halloween costume typically has a much longer lifespan in your wardrobe. Sure, you might not wear the entire look again, but if you choose your pieces wisely, you’re pretty much guaranteed to mix-and-match them beyond spooky season. Step away from the synthetic fancy dress kits. This year, we’re trick-or-treating in style.